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Jesse, Well, it’s about time! I was beginning to wonder if you were going to do a trip report or not. When I know that you went to the park I know that there are 2 options for you…the first being “Well, everyone else has already said everything…so I’ll just skip it this time”…or that you have got SO much to say it takes awhile to get it all down…I am glad that it was the latter in this case! I must admit you completely threw me with your opening photo…my first thought was that it was Miss Rae in some kind of hoodie…and then my next thought was “Boy, she needs to put on some weight”. (It wasn’t until the second photo of the Avatar doll that I figured it out.) Your trip reports are unlike any other members here…I find your reports fun, but more importantly, more of a historic document of the time period…if anyone were to read this (or any of your other reports) they have all of the facts that everyone else (including myself) leave out because we just take it for granted that everyone reading them already knows. If your reports are still available in years to come I feel that they will be very useful for anyone who wants to totally understand what was going on at that point in time. You should be very proud of this. As for this trip report, some of the things I like are the small things you captured…like the tulips by the fountain…it set the mood very well for this report…it just felt like Spring! Your shot of the (second) First Riders running was funny…I would have liked to have just stood to the side and watched that whole scene transpire…that kind of moment doesn’t happen very often. As we have been told countless times, the park’s management does read this forum often…so with that in mind, let me say that I thank you for having an honest trip report…not one with rose colored glasses on. I trust your opinion…and because of this report, I will make more of an effort to see some of the shows…something I wouldn’t have done. On the flip-side of the coin, I was really disappointed to read your review of Rivertown Junction. I have been waiting a few years for it to be re-themed…and I had high hopes that it had improved. I have eaten there in the past, and I have never quite felt it was worth $15.99...so now that it is $16.99 and seemingly not improved disappoints me. And, once again, to any of the park managers reading this…does Avatar’s review stop me from trying Rivertown Junction once? No…BUT, it will be a one-shot chance…if after I eat there I have the same experience, I will assume that that is the “norm” and not bother to go back. (I sincerely hope that things were a little disorganized that day.) And so, to wrap it up…it sounds like you had an amazing time at the park…I love the shot of Miss Rae on White Water Canyon…I also bought a waterproof camera just for that ride! (Those are some of the best shots I get at Kings Island.) It was also fun to see the group shot. I look forward to seeing you at Coaster Warriors! See ya, J.D.

1. Kings Island...but not because it is better than Disney...but because it has the best memories for me. 2. Disneyland...it made me appreciate the term Disney Magic. 3. Disneyworld's Magic Kingdom 4. Great America in Gurnee IL...but back when it was owned by Mariott. 5. Universal Studios Florida

Nice trip report...and your kids are cute...are they twins? I REALLY like this photo... ...it has "atmosphere"...I feel like I can tell just like it would have been like to be at the park that evening! Thanks for posting.

Am I the only one who finds it ironic that our very own "Invisible Man" thinks this is a great idea?! <With this post I have finally become a KIC Expert...and I feel just like I did on my 18th birthday, it's all down hill from here! The next title is KIC Senior...God knows that sounds awful...and after that it is a KIC Star Member...could it get any cheesier? (I think these titles are out of order!)

Bill, Thanks for taking the time (no pun intended) to do this...the facts are interesting.

Zach, As always a great trip report...I can't pronounce "SKLOOOHSHSHSHSHS", but I look forward to hearing if you spelled it correctly! See ya, J.D.

Nice trip report. I could be the "King Of Wishful Thinking", but part of me keeps hoping that all of the Nick leaving "signs" that are being noticed are a negotiating ploy between the park to show Viacom that if the park has to live without the license they can...I can hope!

This is probably the funniest line that I have read in a while!

I was at the park last year on Mother's Day...I can not speak for the rest of the park...but from what I remember it was NOT slow over in Nick Universe...there were lines for mostly everything by the afternoon...so I am not looking forward to the Gold Pass friend thing being added.

Nice trip report...it sounds like you had a great time. (Nice photo too!)

Thanks for the trip report...I feel like I was there with you...it sounded nerve wracking early on...i'm glad everything turned out good in the end.

^At least you are responsible/kind enough to not haul them to the park and have them wait hours in line for a ride that they themselves can not ride...I hate seeing parents do that. I also hate the whole idea of a "kiddie corral". By the way, welcome to the site!

I have had trouble getting a picture on the webcam...but I finally got a couple...so just in case anyone else is having trouble, here are a couple of recent ones: The line doesn't look packed...just a long sparse one.

Thanks for posting the webcam shots...all I keep getting is a blank screen. I do not usually like standing in lines...but this looks like fun today.

I am TOTALLY blown away by how nice the Diamondback sign turned out. It is just perfect. I also like that the park went all out and put a brick path around The Beast instead of just asphalt or concrete...to me it shows that they are still proud of it. Thanks Kings Island!

Nice idea for a thread! I work all day...but will be watching the webcam. 1. beastfan26 2. rcfreak339 3. standbyme

An AMAZING trip report. You should be very proud parents! I do have one question...what's the story with that freaky looking kid behind your daughter?! It looks like he could be a trip report unto himself.

Congratulations violakat03! (It is nice knowing that it was won by someone who will truly appreciate it.) Have a great time! P.S. Also thanks to Rex & The Beast for having the contest.

^This one is not for sale...but I thought you might still like to see it.

Rollercoast19/Brent, VERY nice webcam shot...one of the nicest i've seen...and God/Interpreter knows i've stared at enough of them during offseason!

Ty, A fun trip report...and the pictures are good too! I really like this shot: This is a very good/unique angle. Have a good time on opening day!

I check this site daily because I don't want to miss the announcement and the event gets all booked up before I notice...I have already scheduled to be at the park on May 9th & 10th...I just hope they don't announce the event while I am at the park and I miss it.

Zach, Some VERY good photos...I especially like these two: I have never played this...but I was surprised to find that it is an expensive sport to play...I would have thought it was more of an "everyman's sport". (You learn something everyday.) By the way, I don't think I would want to be on a team called JFK if guns were involved!

I like seeing items like this...it truly was a different time period back then! Thanks for sharing.

All I can say is, if I ever had a fatal disease and someone had to give me the bad news...I would want Kings Island to do it....that way when I was told I only had a few days more to live...