BoddaH1994
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Same weekend is HNW. I wonder how that’ll affect things.
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They appear to be working now for me as well.
Another point of interest. No snow on a lot of the ice rink? I wonder if they put heaters under it to help accommodate the ice melt so they can take it down.
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I, like many of you, wanted to see the park in the snow, but it appears that the web cams are frozen (no pun intended). I don’t see any lights in the ghost stills, so I’m guessing they’re without power. Can anyone confirm this?
Stay warm and safe out there, everyone!
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4 hours ago, Tr0y said:
Where is @DispatchMaster when you need clarification?
Probably helping to hide Kings Island’s 2025 calendar.
Buy your Silver Pass.
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https://x.com/briansterowski/status/1875384256282947973?s=46
I’m not sure who the original poster is, but I’ve heard this from a few places. It’s possible that Kings Dominion WinterFest may holding its last ever event this weekend.
No word on whether Kings Island will have WinterFest 2025.
Buy your Silver Pass.
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22 hours ago, DonHelbig said:
Don't kid about a thing like that.
That’s true. It’ll probably be vacant for the better part of a decade like The Vortex plot.
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Can’t wait for Flight of Fear to be removed so we can get a Haunt maze in there.
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RCDB has picked up the info and appears to buy into it.
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I believe that this picnic grove existed until Face/Off / Invertigo was installed in 1999. From what I understand, there are still some remnants there; however, it's not much to write home about. If you look over in that area from Invertigo's lift hill, you can clearly make out that the land was unnaturally formed. When I heard about this about five years ago, I think there were bicycle games (those temporary metal gates) stored there, but I haven't given it much thought since then. What I don't know is whether this was something inside the park, or if you could only access it from outside of the front gate. From what I've been told, it was less of a "picnic grove" and more of a set of picnic tables where people could eat from the coolers they brought. I never experienced this, so I'm only speaking from what I've heard. Any firsthand knowledge would be greatly appreciated!
For those of you who have no idea what we're talking about, it's the clearing just north of Inverting.
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I ate at the Winterfest buffet tonight. I must say, this might have been the best experience I've had in the IR (and I've had a lot of good ones!). The turkey was very good, along with the carved beef, but the real stars of the show were the mashed potatoes and stuffing. It's "easy" to make mashed potatoes good, but how in the heck do you make stuffing the star of the show? Well, Chef Perez seemed to find a way! It had something to do with the super-fresh breading along with a hint of jalapeño. A friend of mine passed on the stuffing at first because he "doesn't like jalapeño" (different friend with a limited palette, not Don!) but he was convinced to try it and admitted that it was some of the best stuffing he had ever had! It worked so well!
I didn't take photos of the food because that's already out there, but here is a photo of the setting/view:
Also, it was originally reported the desserts were and uncharge. Either that wasn't accurate or the policy changed because we got desserts as a table service at the end of our meal. There were three or four options. I opted for the dark chocolate brownie with peppermint garnishing. It was also one of the better sweet treats that I have had at the park.
The cost was $40, minus a ~10% discount for season pass holders. I know it's kind of tough to fork out a cash for a meal when you have the meal plan, but if you have the means, you really should do it!
If you look up the buffet on the web site, it prompts you for New Years Eve tickets; however, don't be confused because this is first come, first serve, walk up. I highly recommend checking the web site if you intend to eat the buffet as it is only on select dates.
It was tough to forego the limited-time-only Holiday Meatloaf Burger for this, but no regrets!
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https://www.cedarpoint.com/calendar-and-hours
Note that they’re closed Tuesday and Wednesdays in the early season. Plus 8:00 closes into June and starting again August 18.
This is less days and operating hours for Cedar Point’s season pass holders.
It should be noted that Kings Island has not yet released their 2025 calendar.
Now more than ever, the wise financial decision is to wait until you see what you’re getting before you fork out your hard-earned money.
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51 minutes ago, robintodd said:
And the Meatloaf Burger....don't forget the Meatloaf Burger
*Meatloaf Burger
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On 11/27/2024 at 3:54 PM, disco2000 said:
Could the first 2 iterations have lasted longer had there been more rides....
My understanding is the 1st iteration attendance dropped every year to the point it wasn't worth doing. We all know why the 2nd iteration happened...
I totally get the seasonal atmosphere and all that jazz, but people can get that from other places as well.
Sure people would still want the event and a certain percentage would show up regardless (meal and drink plans LOL), but if next year they announced no rides, watch what happens to attendance.
People think rides with KI. If rides were not important, they wouldn't be adding rides to the event.
You are 100% correct.
While KK's event certainly affects things, the Zoo, Newport Aquarium, etc now have very popular Christmas events. You know what they don't have? Rides like Kings Island. That's the ace they'll have have up their sleeve when faced with competition.
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3 hours ago, Tr0y said:
A family launch coaster across from a family launch coaster (Backlot) will go well with our pair of B&M hypers.
Don't say anything in front of Snoopy's Soapbox Racers and Backlot. Parenthood is tough.
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Theme Parks By Don blog on this:
https://themeparksbydon.com/could-this-be-kings-islands-next-family-thrill-attraction/
Tower Topics on the subject:
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2 hours ago, BeeastFarmer said:
Yet Kings Island " laughs" at the thought of competition from Kentucky Kingdom!
I suppose that's kind of like when you pick on that kid in high school, then they come back to school 50lbs heavier, all muscle. Got into CrossFit over the summer.
But let's be honest, that park is in capable hands with deep pockets now. If they didn't pay attention before, they should now. Kings Island's offerings have been complacent at best for half of a decade. A good percentage of their market is in KY and IN. Those people may look for alternatives if Kings Island doesn't make any waves in the near future.
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Kentucky Kingdom announced on a live feed that Herschend, the parent company, had committed to $25 million in capital over the next two years.
That likely eclipses the total investment that Kings Island has had since 2021.
Silver Passes on sale now.
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59 minutes ago, CoasterJack said:
Today's Youtube Advertisement for KI with a lovely spelling mistake
. The link is legit too...
To be fair, that's probably the agency's mistake.
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Hopefully it’s maintenance and not removal.
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I’m still holding out hope that it’s something like a Big Bear Mountain.
My fear is that it’s another B+ “cheap but cheerful” experience like we’ve seen every year since 2019ish (yes, that includes Orion).
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If you were hoping for something physically big for 2026…. well, I’ve got news for you.
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Demolition paperwork filed for several rides, including Green Lantern:
…and finally, the park is no longer blatantly denying the Kingda Ka rumors:
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The park’s response when asked if there would be ride removals
in Kings Island
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A few possibilities:
1. They don’t know yet.
2. They know but aren’t allowed to say.
3. They don’t want to fall down the same trap that the other Six Flags did by denying.
The park has had issues with transparency for a few years now, but to be honest I’d rather have this than be lied to.