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Another e-mail from the desk of Maureen Kaiser: Thanks again for your support!

Torture Tower? More like Route 666. The line was 2 hours long an hour before it opened in '03.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say you're supposed to meet a half hour before the shoot begins at SECURITY POST 3. That's the employee entrance and is to the right of the main entrance. That's the regular procedure, so follow that unless instructed otherwise.

Fantastic idea! Noted.

From the desk of Maureen Kaiser: If there's any way you can make it please e-mail Maureen at Maureen.Kaiser@ParamountParks.com. The marketing team has always done a lot for enthusiasts and the members of the PKIC community so PLEASE do what you can to be there! It's so rare that they call on us, and whenever they do, we end up on TV!! Regards, Ryan

If they do it like they do Pumpkin Patch, they'd run two engines with 3 or 4 cars on each of them.

Remember everyone, Fearfest debuts OCT 1ST, not Sept 30th! So it starts on a Saturday, not a Friday.

We have enough resources to change video into Flash. If any of you are good with Flash and would consider contributing, PM me.

^ Boy does PKDPlace look hot nowadays... that site has just improved by leaps and bounds!

That's a half truth... the KIDDY side of Fearfest will be open on Sundays, but none of the actual haunted houses in the main park. Sundays will be 100% family oriented.

On the contrary, I think the line made Dracula's Castle. It was great seeing the old PT characters... the movie sucked... but the line was cool.

I'm really not that seasoned... PKI Americana (LL) Coney Island Cincinnati Kennywood Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Wonderpark (when it was Forest Fair Mall) Stricker's Grove Disney World Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Daytona Beach Boardwalk The Beach Waterpark

Tubaman, please be more definative with your answers... this is intentended to make PKIC a better place for you and your follow community members! For those of you who said you sometimes have an error loading one thing or another, we always look into this stuff, but 99% of the time it's a problem with the browser you are using rather than a problem with the programming. Contact us if any error is persistant, but usually it's an isolated incident. I agree with you 100%. In fact, I noticed yesterday that even our ticket prices are from 2004, which is really bad in my book. We'll fix what we have for now, and we've been working on a checklist of updates for the beginning of the year for the next couple of years. What would you like instead of the blockyness? The look and feel of the front page is supposed to be like a newspaper, but if you guys would want something different, things can be tweaked. Thanks, that means a lot. The best joy we get out of this site is watching it grow and hearing your opinions on our updates. Obviously we all have a big interest in PKI so we don't mind doing these updates in the least, but all of the pre-planning and creative thinking pays off in knowing that hundreds, and in some cases thousands of you look at our photos and watch our videos. Feel free to continue to leave feedback...

Since we are getting closer and closer to the offseason, which is PKIC's "house cleaning" time, the staff has been discussing different ideas about how to change the format of PKIC in order to make it more convenient and a better experience for you.... let me ask a few questions so we can make considerations with our planning... 1) Is there anything on PKIC that is INCONVENIENT to get to? (i.e. takes too many clicks, too long to load, too hard to find) 2) Is there anything about the LAYOUT of PKIC that makes it unique to you and definitely should NOT be changed or replaced? 3) Is the information that you want about PKI readily available on the site, and so you don't have to spend more than a minute searching for it? 4) How would you change the layout of PKIC to improve the look and feel? 5) Is the front page of PKIC eye-catching? Would a new user want to explore more after seeing it? 6) If there were one big thing abut the look and feel or layout of PKIC that I could change if I were a staff member, what would it be? Thanks in advance, Ryan

I agree... it's a very quiet area. When you go the park as often as I do, you have those days when you just don't feel like riding stuff and you end up just hanging out in the oddest places like behind Wings, in Starbucks, under the Eiffel Tower, etc.

I ride it for free. It's easy to get rides on SS. Just flirt with the sup. He diggs that kind of thing.

I'm sure they'll use the characters in front of FX Theatre again.

I believe that it moved into the area that was vacated by the Chippery (to the left of where it was). Your best bet would be to try there.

From what I've heard, they're playing with the extended season that they've got from Winterfest and you'll see a November of December announcement. I can't confirm anything, this is just what I've heard.

PKI's Fearfest site is finally up and has a list of both new and old attractions that are sure to make this Fearfest the best ever! Click here to be link to PKI's Fearfest page and check out the list of attractions below! Attractions: Massacre Manor Journey through the Van Tassel farmhouse, the site of Ichabod Crane's last hours before his unfortunate encounter with the headless horseman. But Crane wasn't the only victim on that fateful night. In the wee hours of the morning, the horseman slipped quietly into the farmhouse and slaughtered all of its inhabitants. Now, 200 years later, the undead lurk around every corner as their sinister laughter echoes through the ruins of the farmhouse. The horseman has slipped off of his horse and crept into this house once before  will he be back for you? Headless Hollow Take a walk deep into the Western Woods, where the headless horseman stalks his unsuspecting victims. But don't be too surprised if you arouse the wrath of the forest's most dangerous denizen  the infamous Headless Horseman. The horseman still lurks in the shadows of the October moon, waiting for the opportune time to add human heads to his collection. And the horseman isn't the only menace you'll encounter on your journey. "The Hollowers," are a clan of woodsmen driven to insanity by the restless spirits of the forest. Beware  they don't like visitors! Funhouse Express A dilapidated fun house attraction turns into a test drive of "Clown Chaos"! Jimmy, would-be inventor, has his own ideas about thrills. At the Action FX Theatre. R.L. Stine Fear Street Be prepared as the horrific heathens jump form the pages of R.L. Stine's Fear Street into this traditional gothic haunted house patterned after a once opulent Victorian manor. Even though the mansion is in ruin, the rumors strange inhabitants persist. With a devilish wink and foreboding laugh, a hooded figure ushers you into this gothic castle. Creeping through the corridors, guests enter one terrifying room after another. There is no turning back from the frightening adventure that lies ahead on this Fear Street. As you strain to see what lies ahead careful of what may be creeping behind. Superstition Elvira, the mistress of the dark herself, invites you inside her virtual 'Scream Park' for the ride of your afterlife. It's full scream ahead, as you screech and scrape through Elvira's thrill ride, promising frightfully interactive entertainment the likes of which no living being has ever seen! Circus of Horrors This one-of-a-kind 3-D nightmare brings the circus to town. However, after looking through the dusty glass window of the ticket booth, it becomes obvious that this is not your run-of-the-mill Big Top. A hall of mirrors challenges your sense of direction, while 3-D images test your sense of reality. Only the most determined will make it out alive. Psycho Path Night has fallen on an old trail leading into Paramount's Kings Island's woods. Trudging down this darkened path overgrown with weeds and trees, guests move helplessly into the heart of darkness where they confront hideous creatures lurking in the shadows. Zombies in advanced stages of decay arise from the bowels of the earth to wander mindlessly along the trail in search of new life. Loud, frantic screams fill the air leading to a place where nightmares are born. Will you make it out alive? Or will you become part of the Psycho Path? Maze of Madness As the sound of footsteps echo through the park, guests draw nearer to the asylum known as The Maze of Madness. Chain link and mirrors make up this challenging maze where it is hard to tell the doctors from the patients. The very sight of its blood soaked walls will make your stomach knot as you peer through the cracked entry portal. Don't be surprised if you never find your way out. Fear not; someone ... or something is sure to find you. Friday the 13th: Jason's Extreme Cuts You are cordially invited to a special screaming ... er, screening of a terror-filled tribute to Paramount Pictures' celebrated slasher saga, Friday the 13th. Overflowing with stomach-churning special effects, this interactive attraction is sure to make you uneasy as you watch them on the big screen in the Paramount Theater. Soak up the horror as buckets of blood drench his victims in the film, and in the theater! It's a bloodbath of epic proportions as the diabolical legend of Camp Crystal Lake wreaks his revenge on FearFest. Warning: This attraction/movie contains scenes and effects that can be described as gory and violent. The movie is not recommended for young children or guests who are sensitive to horror movie images and intense special effects

Reminds me of the promo poster on the fence at the exit of The Beast. It features four kids who are clearly freezing having long sleeve coats on and clinching the lap bar like it's their mom.

Ok, the gallery has been almost 100% organized with descritpions added to most of the major attractions. Any feedback would be encouraged!

Yeah, I wouldn't bother e-mailing the park about the site quite yet. There could be numerous reasons why it's not up yet, so it's probably out of whoever you emailed's hands. Just sit back and relax... they do have 3 weeks...

I gutted almost the whole thing. Click here to see it. The albums "roller coasters" "thrill rides" and "family rides" are organized the way it's going to be. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

I never got the whole "we're no Cedar Point", "we're no Disney World", etc. deal. When I was at Kennywood, I was talking to a couple of employees who recognized my PKIC shirt. One of them said, "We're no PKI, but I'm sure you can find some stuff to do around here." I thought he was nuts. Granted, almost everything about PKI outweighs Kennywood, but KP does pack a per capita bunch that PKI never will. To me every park is unique and his its own brand of entertainment.