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I like how he suggests saving money... buying 10 or more tickets. Didn't mention seeing if there are discount tickets online like every other amusement park on earth.

Are you talking about the Monsters of Rock -- Buried Alive from Cedar Point? No thanks. Granted it was MUCH better than Baldini, but it sill just wasn't a particularly good show. I say let Kevin Brunck write another show.

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You're absolutely right, but I still think that if Cedar Fair was really worried that you knew that CF parks were in fact CF parks, they'd brand their name to them.

Did I read that three Cedar Fair executives purchased the park in 1969? Is there any truth to that?

That's something that KI had to deal with when Firehawk was moved. Ultimately KIC was given free reign to talk about Firehawk as the former X-Flight. I think the same day that the initial press release came out, they had another about the process of moving a coaster.

I'm willing to bet that they made them Cedar Fair jackets and not Kings Island/Cedar Point/Dorney Park, etc jackets because it's cheaper to buy 50,000 jackets in bulk with one logo rather than buying smaller quantities with more logos. Just a guess....

Halloween Haunt at Kings Island Opens to Rave Reviews Park guests impressed with all-new Halloween event Kings Island, Ohio – 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. With 13 horrifying attractions geared for only the brave of heart, Halloween Haunt is the biggest Halloween event around. No one and nothing is off limits! “The new direction with Halloween Haunt is definitely worth seeing,” KICentral.com media relations director Ryan Suhr said. “The event is certainly adult-oriented and features new must see attractions such as Club Blood and an amazing live show, Dead Awakening. When you go to this event, don’t expect to see Kings Island as you know it. Halloween Haunt is a totally unique experience in addition to the regular thrills the park provides.” “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.” “Fog is everywhere and becomes thicker and even more intimidating as the night wears on,” said Jim Massie, webmaster for Ohio Valley Haunts. “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.” “To experience all that Halloween Haunt has to offer, I’d recommend coming on a Friday night when there aren’t as many bodies around,” Suhr said. 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. Friday night Halloween Haunt admission is just $19.95 when purchased online (good for the following Friday nights: October 5, 12, 19, 26 plus Bare Bones Nights: October 28, 29, 30 and 31. Saturday admission is only $24.95 when purchased online (good for the following Saturdays: October 6, 13, 20, 27 and includes all day admission to the park and Halloween Haunt). www.PKI.com/haunt

I think the problem would be less in the parents not knowing the limitations of their kids, but rather not understanding the nature of the event.

I agree -- but I think it's really about interpretation. I take it as in she is in the slow process of dying and the whole show is the vision she is having, and ultimately meets her fate in the end.

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You see, this is an argument that we are NOT qualified to have since we don't know the actual terms of the licensing agreement. I think it goes on for like 10 year (after the purchase) however not using them now may or may not save CF any money... we simply don't know. I can certainly say that if CF isn't getting something specific out of changing the names, I doubt they'd pay the money right now to do so.

Odd -- with this computer I sometimes have a lag with WMV files that I have downloaded, but I don't have a problem with embedded videos. Does anyone else have problems like this?

It's the first step in a journey. Is it better or worse? You tell me. I do agree that rather than trying to decide if it's better or worse the best way to describe it is being different. But hey... we had seen the same stuff for like 5 years, I welcome any change. Plus I don't think anyone can argue with the direction it's going.

I love the park...but I am not blind to reality. The only "demographic" Kings Island is attempting to attract is ANYONE with money. I think overall that the park is over-hyping this event to sound a lot "worse" than previous Fearfests in hopes of getting people's hopes up that it is just so amazingly over-the-top that you don't dare miss it...when in reality it is NOT that much different than years past gore wise. (There are some really nice new decorations though.) And as for saying that this is not intended for children period...then please try and explain this, if the park cares so much about not upsetting the children under 12 why is it on both Saturday & Sunday during the regular park hours when children ARE expected to be in the park does the park still have graphically bloody items on display? (Examples are the HUGE display case of the bloody skeletons as you walk in the entrance, the cook-out set-up of body parts over near Larosa's. (I was walking by and heard a little kid asking their parent what the scene meant.) Then there is the keg party, stripper skeletons on International Street, the body bagged person on the bandstand,etc... All of this is out when children are expected to be out & about in the park. I know the park did cover-up about 4 things that they considred worse...but I don't buy that the park is THAT worried about what the children might see or not see, otherwise they would ENFORCE an age limit instead of just recommending it. It all comes down to the money. (Mr. Krabs would be proud!) And as for trying to discourage parents from bringing their children to Halloween Haunt by not allowing re-entrys how customer friendly is that, and logical. With this set-up I picture some parents making their kids endure it once their in because they know they can't take them home and come back. I went Friday, Saturday & Sunday and I will post a trip report with pictures when I get a little time. You're right. There are a lot of things at HH that are left out during the day that children shouldn't see, or at least wouldn't understand. Is it really not that much different? I mean, we'd both have two different answers since perception in this case is reality. There are a lot of things that are the same, but I'm willing to go as far as saying that for the most part, it's a pretty good improvement over years past. They have been toying around with enforcing an age limit for years. I wouldn't be surprised if it happens next year since it'll be an upcharge. The only thing is, how do you check and ID of a 13 year old? They certainly wouldn't have one. I've heard rumors that HH is going to 18 and up, which would make a little more sense, but again, just rumors so take that for what it's worth. I think you're misunderstanding what I meant by their 'demographic'. Yes -- they're a business and they'll take any paying customer, but let me ask you this: if you live out of your car, would Macy's not let you buy clothes at their store? They certainly would if you have the money. Macy's demographic is upscale suburbia, so that's what their marketing is directed towards... but of course, if you want to buy there, they won't stop you. Same for Halloween Haunt. Their marketing and attractions are geared towards older teens. That's who they're targeting. If you're 80 years old an you want to pay to get in, great, but it's a matter of scope.

What are you thoughts on Dead Awakening? If you haven't seen the show yet, you really need to make it out to Halloween Haunt and check it out. It's at the International Showplace.

Of course the people purchasing are smart enough to know the difference between the two rides. But it is the people that spend money to ride that count the most. If they don't know the difference, and are afraid to ride it, what is the point of buying it? yeah and there really arn't that many people scared they are going to loose there feet i mean look at drop zone, that sure didn't slow people down from riding that and take Son of Beast people got hurt on that and people are still riding that so it also depends on who all comes to your park like thrill seekers usually don't care about the rides accident history and other people hear that a carnivil swing broke and then won't ride any swing any where If you're wondering how sadistic the world is, rides that injure/kill/hurt people very commonly have higher ridership afterwards.

Since we've seen the first weekend of Halloween Haunt come and pass, what do you think is the best part? For me, hands down Dead Awakening really showed me that Halloween Haunt certainly is, and will continue to, be the next level of haunt at Kings Island!

so was it because of my topic i started or haunt guy calling my dad a whale? Essentially.... yes.... which one because i just read the tos and it didn't see anything that said any thing about the subject being bad and if it was about hauntguy's comment about my dad could you give the forum starter the ability to delete a nasty remark from their forum so they will not be deleted as mine was? because that makes me mad that i got my forum deleted because of one persons remark Your topic was fine. One person made a rude remark and several other people started slinging mud at each other after that. I'm sorry that your topic disappeared, but it is what it is. here is the proof that you said my topic was fine so i posted it again. then i exited the internet and logged back in so i wouldn't hit the back button and erase it that way, then after i logged back in and it was there i went to canada's wonderland's web-site to ride behemoth and now that i am back it is gone. so why does it keep being deleted? I think you may be having a problem with your browser....

If you guys haven't seen it yet, Dead Awakening is certainly the highlight of Halloween Haunt this year. Remember, it's for mature audiences!!

so was it because of my topic i started or haunt guy calling my dad a whale? Essentially.... yes.... which one because i just read the tos and it didn't see anything that said any thing about the subject being bad and if it was about hauntguy's comment about my dad could you give the forum starter the ability to delete a nasty remark from their forum so they will not be deleted as mine was? because that makes me mad that i got my forum deleted because of one persons remark Your topic was fine. One person made a rude remark and several other people started slinging mud at each other after that. I'm sorry that your topic disappeared, but it is what it is.

CornSTALKERS is longer than in past years. Don't forget -- last night was just Day 1.

There's a good reason for no reentry. Simply put, the demographic they are attracting is the upper teenage age range, and they don't want to risk people going to their cars and partaking in drinking. It's also so that parents aren't tempted to bring their kids in to 'test the waters'. This event is not for children. Period.

What are your thoughts on the new Halloween Haunt?

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! Mark your calendars now for Oct 21st when Kings Island and Cincinnati's 'coolest' home team bring you Meet the Cyclones Day at Kings Island. The Cyclones will be available to pose for photos and sign autographs from 1pm to 3pm on Oct 21st. We'll have more details as they arrive. Lace up your best walking shoes and head out to Kings Island on September 29th as Kings Island hosts the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's 5k walk for a cure! Join such reality TV stars as Jessica Smith, Bobby Mason, Kendra Guffey, Christa DeAngelo and many more in joining in this 3.1 mile hike around the perimeter of the park, seeing it from views that normally can't be seen from the public view! Kings Island hopes to raise 1.1 million dollars for this effort to stop juvenile diabetes. Also don't forget to pick up your Kings Island, Gold or Platinum Pass! If you renew your pass before November 11th, you will get FREE parking for the 2008 season. Also if you purchase your season pass before November 11th, Cedar Fair will even throw in a FREE pullover jacket! Click here for more 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