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Kings Island is well aware of the "final Beast ride" tradition. Unfortunately, the fine folks who run The Beast are being asked to work until midnight (or later) five nights in a row, so this year it just simply wasn't a viable option. In the past, the park has closed on some very busy Sundays, so it wasn't uncommon for people to have a little trouble getting the final rides in, but that shouldn't be the case this year. If you want to get some final rides it, riding between 11pm and 12am shouldn't be much of a problem on Wednesday. Also don't forget that there are a few special showings of Dead Awakening on Wednesday at 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00, so if you haven't gotten to catch the show yet, this is your last chance.

Most of the above comments are true. The park has an absolutely terrible layout which consists of a lot of bottlenecks and even more walking. They have a few good rides. I really like Grease Lightnin'. Can't say I care all that much for Chang. I also can't stand T2. It beats me up. In their defense, there are a lot of outside factors as to why they have layout issues, but I'm not going to get into that. It's worth a visit once a year, I'd say.

You sure can.

I'm apart of the music ministry. But as far as being a payed staff person, no I'm not. I'm a faithful member. Why do you ask? -just curious! I was just curious. I noticed how you registered on the forums right when this topic went up so I thought maybe you were a full time member of the clergy or something.

Make sure that you read the press releases that a post on here closely, they come directly from the park. If anyone gives you conflicting information, kindly ask for a manager. They should be well informed. Kings Island does whatever it can to keep things consistent, but they're not perfect.

Ashley, Do you have a particular position within the church or are you just a member? Ryan

Oddly it was. It's not on the list to be open for Bare Bones, so don't assume it is. They probably just talked enough of the crew into staying. It was just too cold to ride it.

Visit the park tonight. It was very VERY cold, but still fun as always. Rides: Delirium: 10 minute wait Flight of Fear: Walk On Firehawk: 1/2 hour Italiam Job: Walk On The Beast: Walk On If you guys are looking to get your last haunts and rides in, remember the park is open from 7pm until 12am Monday through Wednesday. The lines aren't bad at all and you can still catch some of your favorite haunts. Special discounts are available at pki.com/haunt.

It is.

Calling All Performers! Kings Island Begins Entertainer Auditions For 2008 Season November 2-12 Kings Island, Ohio – Kings Island will hold auditions in search of trained, talented and versatile actors, singers, dancers, variety artists, characters, character cohorts, musicians, theatre attendants, technicians, costumers, stage managers and supervisors for the 2008 entertainment season at the park. The auditions begin November 2 at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana and end November 12 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Auditions at Kings Island will be held on the following dates: November 8, November 9, November 10 and November 11. Interested performers should prepare the following: Singers: Prepare at least one up-tempo and one ballad in a pop style. Singers may not sing a cappella; an accompanist will be provided. Singers should bring sheet music in the proper key or prerecorded instrumental tracks (without lead vocal) on CD. Singers may be asked to read a brief monologue and to dance, so they should bring appropriate clothes and shoes for movement. Singers need to bring a current photo and a one-page resume. Dancers: Kings Island is looking for energetic, technically trained dancers experienced in jazz, ballet, hip-hop and acrobatics for an exciting new production. Dancers will be taught a combination during the audition. If dancers sing, they should bring music as specified above. Dances should come prepared in comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes. Dances need to bring a current photo and a one-page resume. Actors: Kings Island is casting hosts for a variety of show products. Actors should prepare a humorous, family-oriented monologue of no longer than two minutes in length that displays their personality, comedic ability and announcing style. Actors need to bring a current photo and a one-page resume. Variety Artists: Kings Island is looking for unique and creative acts. For individuals that are an experienced performance artist with an awesome approach to entertainment, please prepare a montage of your best work no longer than four minutes in length. Variety artists also need to bring a current photo and a one-page resume. Show Characters: Kings Island is looking for energetic and animated dancers for productions featuring costumed characters. Auditionees must be 4’10” to 5’6” for Nickelodeon characters. Come prepared in comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes for a movement audition. Auditionees need to bring a current photo and a one-page resume. Musicians: Kings Island is looking for all instruments. You must be able to play a variety of styles. Please prepare two contrasting pieces, with one piece being in a pop style. Drummers must bring their own set at audition locations outside of the park. The park will audition individuals as well as existing bands. Meet and Greet Characters: Kings Island is looking for enthusiastic individuals to portray Nickelodeon characters. Auditionees must be 4’10” to 5”6” for Nickelodeon characters. Please bring a current photo and a one-page resume. An interview and movement audition will be conducted. Technicians and Costumers: Interviews will be conducted for experienced sound operators, lighting operators, follow spot operators, stage crew and costumer positions. Interviews will be held on Audition Dates on a first come, first served basis. Please bring a one-page resume with references. Stage Managers and Supervisors: Kings Island is looking for experienced Stage Managers, skilled costume supervisors with administrative and construction experience, and character supervisors to manage a variety of show products. Interested applicants must submit a resume with references for consideration to Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, Ohio, 45034, and Attention: Entertainment Department, no later than November 15, 2007. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Character Cohort: Kings Island is looking for enthusiastic individuals to provide assistance to characters during their walks. Please bring a current photo and a one-page resume. Audition Schedule Please note: The times listed below are registration times. Auditionees must be at least 15 years of age to audition and/or interview. The audition procedure may take a long time. Please be prepared to wait. Kings Island strongly encourages participation from all cultural backgrounds. Friday, November 2 Ball State University (Korsguard Dance Studio/Ball Gym Room 213) 2000 W. University Avenue Muncie, Indiana 47306 5:30pm – Vocalists, Actors, Musicians, Characters and Technicians (Percussionists must bring their own drum set) 7:30pm – Dancers Thursday, November 8 Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive Kings Island, Ohio 45034 5:00pm – Vocalists, Actors, Musicians, Characters and Technicians (Drum set provided) 7:30pm – Dancers Friday, November 9 Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive Kings Island, Ohio 45034 5:00pm – Vocalists, Actors, Musicians, Characters and Technicians (Drum set provided) 7:30pm – Dancers Saturday, November 10 Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive Kings Island, Ohio 45034 10:00am – Vocalists, Actors, Musicians, Characters and Technicians (Drum set provided) 2:00pm – Dancers Sunday, November 11 Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive Kings Island, Ohio 45034 10:00am – Vocalists, Actors, Musicians, Characters and Technicians (Drum set provided) 2:00pm – Dancers Monday, November 12 Indiana University (Indiana Memorial Union Georgian Room) 900 E. 7th Street Bloomington, Indiana 47405 5:30pm – Vocalists, Actors, Musicians, Characters and Technicians (Percussionists must bring their own drum set) 7:30pm – Dancers

Halloween Haunt will include graphic scenes, suggestive themes and intense imagery and is intended for mature audiences. Parents, please be advised. This is your absolute last chance to visit Kings Island for the 2007 season! For the first time in Kings Island history, Halloween Haunt will be open for four extra nights! Park operating hours will be Sunday, October 28th to the 31st from 7pm until 12am. These Bare Bones Nights will be limited in operation but unlimited in horrific thrills! The five most popular indoor mazes, CarnEVIL, Club Blood, Death Row, Masscare Manor and Red Beard’s Revenge, will be open each night as well as six of the most popular Kings Island rides including The Beast, Firehawk, Drop Zone, Flight of Fear, Delirium and the Italian Job. Dead Awakening will be blacked out from Sunday night through Tuesday night but will make its final horrific run on Halloween night for one last series of performances! Killer deals are available for Halloween Haunt, Nick or Treat and Bare Bones Nights by visiting pki.com. You can visit Halloween Haunt for FREE! By purchasing any 2008 season pass you are entitled to a FREE visit to Halloween Haunt in the Fall! Also don't forget that if you purchase or renew your season pass by November 11th, you get FREE parking through the 2008 season and a FREE Cedar Fair VIP jacket. Visit PKI.com's season pass center for more information and to purchase your 2008 season pass! Kings Island will be open for 2008 season pass sales and Cedar Fair VIP jacket distribution Monday, November 5 through Sunday, November 11 from 10am to 4pm. Are you the next big thing? Kings Island wants to hear from you! 2008 entertainment auditions will begin almost immediately after the end of the season. Next year Kings Island is looking for singers, actors, variety artists, show characters, musicians, meet and greet characters, technicians and costumers, stage managers and supervisors, and character cohorts. Auditions will be November 2nd through the 12th at various locations. Click here for details. Are you an avid Kings Island fan or do you casually visit once a year? No Matter! KICentral.com is the site for you. Why not register on the forums of KICentral and tell us about your thoughts and experiences involving Kings Island! Registration is fast, FREE, and easy. Don't forget to keep checking KICentral.com for the latest news, rumors and information about Kings Island amusement park! Regards, Ryan

Sure can! It's a limit of 6 per day, though. Remember it's valid for BOTH 2007 and 2008 passes.

Yeah, where they had KC cars last year they have the old Son of Beast cars this year.

Excellent tool for this is Archive.org: History of KICentral.com History of PKICentral.com

Again, Cedar Fair is in a transitional period so there is a lot of guess and test going on. The jacket thing is likely something that's out of Cedar Fair's hands. I'm sure they'd want nothing more than to get you your jacket at your convenience. Trust me, Cedar Fair has some big big big plans for the future. Just you wait.

Probably none. They close at midnight.

It seems like it was just yesterday that Kings Island was getting ready to debut the 2007 season, but the summertime goes by quickly when you're a Kings Island fan. Fortunately, things aren't quite over yet! Halloween Haunt will include graphic scenes, suggestive themes and intense imagery and is intended for mature audiences. Parents, please be advised. This weekend will be the last weekend of the newest, bloodiest, goriest event that Kings Island has ever had: Halloween Haunt! The last weekend of operation for Kings Island, Halloween Haunt and Nick or Treat begins Friday, October 26th. Halloween Haunt will be open Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 from 7pm to 1am. Nick or Treat will take place for the final times this season Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28, from noon to 5:30 p.m. in the seven-time, award-winning Nickelodeon Universe kids’ area. But we're not quite finished yet! For the first time in Kings Island history, Halloween Haunt will be open for four extra nights! Park operating hours will be Sunday, October 28th to the 31st from 7pm until 12am. These Bare Bones Nights will be limited in operation but unlimited in horrific thrills! The five most popular indoor mazes, CarnEVIL, Club Blood, Death Row, Masscare Manor and Red Beard’s Revenge, will be open each night as well as six of the most popular Kings Island rides including The Beast, Firehawk, Drop Zone, Flight of Fear, Delirium and the Italian Job. Dead Awakening will be blacked out from Sunday night through Tuesday night but will make its final horrific run on Halloween night for one last series of performances! Killer deals are available for Halloween Haunt, Nick or Treat and Bare Bones Nights by visiting pki.com. You can visit Halloween Haunt for FREE! By purchasing any 2008 season pass you are entitled to a FREE visit to Halloween Haunt in the Fall! Also don't forget that if you purchase or renew your season pass by November 11th, you get FREE parking through the 2008 season and a FREE Cedar Fair VIP jacket. Visit PKI.com's season pass center for more information and to purchase your 2008 season pass! Anyone who has attended Kings Island's shows, or most recently Halloween Haunt must admit that the entertainment department puts on quite a spectacle to say the least. Kings Island is very fortunate to have an endless list of actors, singers, dancers, cast and crew that makes their entertainment department one of the most memorable in the country. The mastermind behind all this: Kevin Brunck. Recently we had privileged of having a chat with Mr. Brunck and asked him about Halloween Haunt, Dead Awakening, the future of the entertainment department at Kings Island and more. Click here to read the exclusive interview brought to you by KICentral.com! Are you an avid Kings Island fan or do you casually visit once a year? No Matter! KICentral.com is the site for you. Why not register on the forums of KICentral and tell us about your thoughts and experiences involving Kings Island! Registration is fast, FREE, and easy. Don't forget to keep checking KICentral.com for the latest news, rumors and information about Kings Island amusement park! Regards, Ryan

Last Chance to Experience Halloween Haunt and Nick or Treat This Weekend at Kings Island Park to end 2007 season with Bare Bones Nights October28-31 Kings Island, Ohio – The last chance to experience the blood curdling horror of the all-new Halloween Haunt and the family-friendly Nick or Treat is this weekend at Kings Island. Halloween Haunt, which has received rave reviews from park visitors in its debut season, will be open Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 from 7pm to 1am. Nick or Treat will take place for the final times this season Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28, from noon to 5:30 p.m. in the seven-time, award-winning Nickelodeon Universe kids’ area. The all-new Halloween Haunt was such a scream that Kings Island has decided to extend the goriest parts of the blood curdling event for four more nights by introducing Halloween Haunt Bare Bones Nights, which will be open daily from Sunday, October 28 through Wednesday, October 31, from 7pm to midnight. During Bare Bones Nights, the five most gruesome indoor mazes (CarnEVIL, Club Blood, Death Row, Masscare Manor and Red Beard’s Revenge) and six of the most hair-raising rides on the planet (Beast, Delirium, Drop Zone, Firehawk, Flight of Fear and Italian Job) will be open for park visitors to enjoy one final time before the park closes for the year. Killer discounts on tickets are available at www.pki.com for the final two days of Halloween Haunt and Nick or Treat, and Bare Bones Nights. Park visitors can buy a 2008 Season Pass and get into the park for Halloween Haunt, Nick or Treat or one Bare Bones Night for free, plus receive free season-long parking next year.

The blond from Dead Awakening was in Twistin' to the 60s.

The Undertaker was originally hired to work at Halloween Haunt and even did commercial shoots as you mentioned, however due to his rigorous work schedule at his other job, he had to part ways with the Haunt... at least for this year.

Jackets have always been for everyone purchasing a season pass before the deadline of November 11th, 2007.

My take on ACE: ACE is a good-hearted organization with a very small percentage of members who have effectively drug the club's reputation through the mud.

I have to admit. It peaked my interest. You may see me at Camden next year to check it out.

^ If you read a lot of people's posts, they attack ACE and the Golden Ticket thing, but not you personally.

I hate to see churches waste money when it should go to the poor... Things Like this.. Touchdown!