My 1st trip to KI was opening day 2007 and I loved it. I waited many years to finally ride The Beast! My home park is Cedar Point, but I must say that the atmosphere at KI was much more freindly overall. Don't get me wrong, I love CP, but KI is the 1st other park that I felt was nicer than CP in many ways, especially for the family atmosphere. I'll be back now that I have a Max Pass!
I learned about KIC when I googled Kings Island a few years ago. This is a very nice forum.