rollergirl

Where is the ferris wheel at Kings Island? I must be blind because I have always thought that a big ferris wheel is a key attraction missing from the park.

I was at the park on Thursday morning and the Action Zone was the InAction Zone without Drop Zone, SOB, or Delirium running. I hope that SOB will start opening in the mornings soon.

I like that idea - at least if the animal spit you wouldn't get drenched. I find it so ironic that this topic is here, given that I just had the wonderful surprise from the elephant on Thursday. I had not gone on the log flume in years - it wasn't even in the kiddie area the last time I was on. I enjoyed it and turned around to say "that wasn't bad" after I got sprinkled coming down the hill - and then WOW! I got literally drenched from head to toe. Only 2 of us were in the boat and I was in front and I couldn't believe how soaked I was. I love water rides and getting really wet, especially when I am hot, but I thought that the elephant drenching was extreme... made Congo Falls look like nothing! But, now I know - and now I will stay away! I must have been a funny sight to onlookers because I got visibly mad at how drenched I was!

I'm going to Boomerang Bay for the first time tomorrow when gold pass holders get in early. Does anyone have any advice such as where not to sit, how to get out of using their expensive lockers (what do you do with your keys and $$), and what rides are must-rides or skip-able? Thanks a lot!

I personally always thought SoB was a highlight - top 3 rides at the park and I can't wait for it to reopen. I just hope to not get knocked around quite as much!

I find it interesting that Great America and Carowinds have already re-opened their Drop Zones. From: ABC, WCPO Channel 9 Two Of Kings Island's Most Popular Rides Remain Closed People heading to Kings Island soon might be disappointed. Two of the most popular rides are still closed. In wake of the recent tragic accident in Louisville where a girl had her feet severed, Kings Island's version of that ride, the Drop Zone closed last week so it could be checked out. A Kings Island spokesman could not give an estimate on when the Drop Zone might reopen. A Kings Island spokesman also said park officials are still committed to re-opening the Son of Beast sometime this season. A loop on the ride is being removed after an accident injured several people a year ago.

Paramount also launched their fireworks from a location further away from The Beast or The Racer. From what location is KI launching their fireworks this year?

Thanks so much for the response. Good point about how threatening weather could potentially keep the crowds down - I think I will try it out today. After 4 rides each on Vortex and Beast this season, I still have to ride Firehawk!

I don't mind the games - when the park is crowded they definitely get played and take away some people from lines. They also add to the amusement park atmosphere. I have a season pass and chose to indulge in the games about 2x a year and always am very aware that I am throwing my money away and joke about paying $10 for a cheapo stuffed animal, but.. playing the games is still F U N!!!!!

I am thinking about going to KI today, Wednesday, but with spotty rain showers here and there I didn't know what stayed open and what closed... if anyone knows anything I would appreciate it. Thanks!

I've noticed that this year they do not let you go down International Street as far as years in the past.

I am very curious as to KI's rain policy. Do they shut down every ride in the park if there is thunder? Does anyone know how long it usually takes for rides to re-open after rain has moved through?

Adventure Express! Going up the hill with the tunnel at the end at then not getting to go down feels so anti-climatic and always disappoints me.. but I'll ride it because I love every ride at KI!

I just took the train a couple of weeks ago when I was there and although Whitewater Canyon was not running, the water was filled - not drained. Sorry I can't help with photos, but I do believe that it is only drained at the end of the season. It would be interesting to see pictures like you describe.

I am sure that you are right and it is shut down like all the intamin rides, I am just surprised that when I searched today's news, no local PA source reported on Kennywood shutting down that ride the way the other parks did.