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Very true. While standing in line for Firehawk this season, I did hear some people comment about how they moved the ride here from Geauga. Then again, like your example, I heard people compare Firehawk to X-Flight....clueless they were in fact the same ride :-) - Todd I'll do you one better. Stood in line behind a few people who were arguing as to whether or not Firehawk was better than X-Flight. Not the type of arguments we would make [knowing that they're the same ride] but rather arguing about which has better elements, speed, etc. It was funny. I didn't have the heart to tell them. Ryan

I guess when you come back you can tell us whether you think it was necessary to promote the fact that it's for mature audiences.

I always thought that KI should have some days during the summer in which they were open really late. Maybe 2am or so. Of course that runs into its own problems in itself. I do, however, think that it would be a good move for people who want to enjoy the park in late July or August but don't want to deal with extreme heat. 24 hours? Nah, it wouldn't work. They don't have the staffing or guest base to support that.

It’s Cincinnati Cyclones Day at Kings Island Sunday, October 21, as the entire 2007-08 Cyclones hockey team will be at the park signing autographs and posing for photographs for visitors. The Cyclones, the ECHL affiliate for the National Hockey League’s Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, will sign autographs in front of the Paramount Theatre on International Street from 1-3 p.m. All autographs are free to park visitors. Kings Island opens at 11 a.m. October 21. Fans who wear visible Cyclones gear on October 21st can receive a special discount on admission tickets at the ticket window. These tickets are good for October 21st and include all day admission to Kings Island as well as Nick-or-Treat in Kings Island's seven time award winning kids area Nickelodeon Universe. Click here for more information including discount prices. Halloween Haunt will include graphic scenes, suggestive themes and intense imagery and is intended for mature audiences. Parents, please be advised. The time has finally come as Kings Island unveils its new Halloween Haunt. From twice the number of monsters and a longer haunt time until 1 a.m. to new highly-intense and terrifying attractions, the all-new Halloween Haunt at Kings Island opened to rave reviews September 28-29. “Halloween Haunt was a fantastic Halloween event,” park guest Charles Infosino said. “There were so many offerings that I probably enjoyed no more than half of them. My favorite was Club Blood. I will be back at the park at least two more times this season for Halloween Haunt and Nick or Treat.” Jim Massie from Ohio Valley Haunts noted, "Creatures come crawling, sliding and roaming from all directions at the most unexpected moments. Eight uniquely haunted mazes, three differently themed fear zones and live attractions, combined with nearly a dozen of the world’s best thrill rides result in a night of Halloween entertainment that’s possibly unsurpassed." At this new event, you can visit Club Blood, where anyone can get in, but not many can get out. Climb aboard the pirate ship, but look out for ol Red Beard. Red Beards Revenge lets you come aboard, but can you make it past the swashbucklers and make it out alive? Enter the dark carnival of CarnEVIL and pass by demented clowns and 3D passages in this circus-gone-mad. Learn an all new meaning of the word TORTURE in Death Row, travel through the haunted woods of the Trail of Terror, find out what's wrong with that house on the hill that has rumors of strange inhabitants in Massacre Manor, and much much more!! Click here to see general photos of Halloween Haunt! You can see a video tribute to Halloween Haunt by clicking . The highlight of the new Halloween Haunt event is the entertainment lineup, including the Torture Chamber where you can see the Great Baldini walk on glass, lay on a bed of nails, hang weights from his eyes, and more! Paramount Theatre Fri & Sat, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 12:00 The must see event of Halloween Haunt is the new Dead Awakening show. Do you ever have strange dreams? Do you ever dream of dying? Have you ever wondered what would happen if your imagination got the best of you? This show is clearly one of the best shows that Kings Island has offered in the past decade, and was produced in house by the entertainment department. A visit to Halloween Haunt is not complete without seeing Dead Awakening! International Showplace Fri & Sat, 8:30. 9:30, 11:30, 12:30 Gates to the underworld for Halloween Haunt are open from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday and Saturday night through October 27 and daily from 7 p.m. to midnight October 28-31. Ghoulishly great online deals are available at www.pki.com/haunt. Special discounts apply when you purchase your tickets online. If all of this talk about blood and guts makes you hungry make sure you check out the Fright Feast. Look down on International Street from the International Restaurant as you are served an all-you-can-eat meal of southern fried chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad, fudge brownies and fountain drinks. Not strong enough for you? The International Restaurant also features a cash bar. On top of that, you will be escorted to be the first to experience the all new Club Blood before it opens to the public! Click here to preorder your meal tickets to Fright Feast! Please note that a meal ticket does not get admission to Halloween Haunt. You must have a season pass or admission ticket to enjoy the haunts and thrills! Also it is suggested that you purchase your meal tickets early in the week. This event has been known to sell out!! 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

Kings Island to Host Cincinnati Cyclones October 21 Cyclones players and coaches to sign autographs from 1-3pm Kings Island, Ohio – It’s Cincinnati Cyclones Day at Kings Island Sunday, October 21, as the entire 2007-08 Cyclones hockey team will be at the park signing autographs and posing for photographs for visitors. The Cyclones, the ECHL affiliate for the National Hockey League’s Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, will sign autographs in front of the Paramount Theatre on International Street from 1-3 p.m. All autographs are free to park visitors. Kings Island opens at 11 a.m. October 21. Kings Island has a special offer for Cyclones fans wearing their apparel to the park on October 21. Those fans visibly wearing Cyclones gear can purchase an admission ticket for just $24.95 at the Cyclones ticket booth. This discounted price includes a full day of admission to the park, including Nick or Treat in the seven-time, award-winning Nickelodeon kids’ area. The all-new Halloween Haunt at Kings Island is now open Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. through October 27 and daily from 7 p.m. to midnight October 28-31. Ghoulishly great online deals are available at www.pki.com/haunt. During the daytime on Saturday and Sundays this fall, Kings Island presents the always popular Nick or Treat family-fun event for youngsters. With many pint-size fun Halloween attractions for children, parents and grandparents, Nick or Treat is free with park admission. Hours are noon to 5:30 p.m.

This past Saturday, long-time friend of KIC Maureen Kaiser married her fiance' Tim Richmond. You may remember Maureen as the former marketing communications manager for Kings Island. Some of you may have met Tim at the event, but he's a very nice man who certainly will treat Maureen the way she deserves to be treated. They had some photos done at Kings Island before the wedding:

I'm having trouble picturing where it was stalled...

International Street is done rather well. Coney 'Maul' has a nice CarnEVIL theme too it as well. As for mazes, I'd say Club Blood takes the cake.

If most of the ScareActors are leaving at midnight, why not do all of the mazes before midnight, hop on a ride, and then catch the 12:30 showing of Dead Awakening?

Well, there IS a text-to-voice feature, but isn't that a little much... I mean, if KIC existed before the days of text messaging I suppose we could have formed a phone tree...

Feeling Haunted? Tour Ohio Article about Halloween Haunt and other haunted Ohio attractions. Includes a photo that Dane and I will probably never live down...

Maybe you should ask.....

We could have multiple tiers: 1) Those who just want major updates. 2) Those who want KI news and KIC updates. 3) Those who want all updates, news, and info.

As Kings Island Central continues to bring you the latest Kings Island news and information we are always looking for ways to keep you connected as well as informed. One idea has been to have text alert updates whenever Kings Island or KICentral has major news or information. Couple of notes: Your information, is CONFIDENTIAL and would only be used for the text updates. Updates would only be when necessary. You would not get texts daily or even on a regular basis. You can add and remove yourself from the text alert list whenever you want. Let us know what you think. Ryan

A CarnEVIL shirt? Cool! I think that's the first time I've seen merch for any particular Halloween attraction.

Couple of different reasons. First of all, being an open-air venue, it's kind of a come and go as you please atmosphere, so regardless of how good a show is, you'll see people walk out of that venue. Secondly, it's a lofty idea to have someone sit still for a half hour at an amusement park. You'll notice that most people leave about 20 minutes into it, which is just enough time to get used to sitting down

Either that or they're going to come out with new merch for next year... could be as simple as that...

Are you ready? Ever think that IF those trains are at KI that they may be used for parts?

This is the only site where a simply discussion about a buffet meal at an amusement park can turn into a heated argument about the ADA......

Here's the full press release.. about the meal, not the wheel chairs...

Magnum - YES, MF and TTD... you ride 'em once, you're pretty set. Last weekend I was up there and didn't ride either, but managed to squeeze in several rides on Magnum and Maverick.

Let's talk worst case scenario: Kings Island is down 5%. That would mean that there are five less people per hundred. I really doubt that would significantly impact the line at all.

I suppose an elevator is a viable option, but where? They'd probably have to have two since there's an outside entrance and an inside. Plus the main room is two tiered with no access to the lower one and there's also a step down into the bar area.

The Rakes-Helbig Funeral Parlor Welcomes You. Come "pay your respects" at this one-of-a-kind buffet meal in the International Restaurant. This dinner experience begins at 5:00pm every Friday and Saturday night during the all-new Halloween Haunt. Dine on an all-you-can-eat menu of Southern Fried Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Brownies and Soft Drinks. After dinner (approximately 6:45pm), we'll take you directly to your final destination - the new CLUB BLOOD haunted attraction - before the park opens to the public! WARNING: This event is too intense for young children. Hurry, there are a limited number of seats each night. FRIGHT FEAST MEAL PRICE - $14.95 PER PERSON! Good for the following Friday or Saturday Nights: October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27. Ticket is NOT good for admission to Halloween Haunt -- Admission Sold Seperately Click here to order your meal tickets!

Fridays are 7-1am Saturdays are 12-1am Sundays 11 - 7pm, until bare bones week in which the park is open Sunday (Oct 28th) until Halloween from 7pm to midnight.