silver2005

There's also the possibility they get a lot of good performers and find it tough to pick them out. Additionally, they were interviewing for the walk around cast and costumed characters as well, which, I imagine can also be tedious.

The calls start in December according to the standard note they gave those who auditioned. March is the point where if you don't get said call, you aren't gonna get a part.

Auditions went pretty well. Aside from one minor squeak when I tried to go high (I hit the note later though ), I am satisfied with what I played. I thought I sounded close to my best (given the pieces I had, pop music is stupid easy to play so its hard to find something to show off on). I'll be on pins and needles until March. I'm supposed to get a call by then if I'm chosen. silver2005- being patient. It was also cool to see behind the scenes at Kings Island Theater and International Street tucked away for the off-season. I didn't realize the fountain had so many...well...fountains (got to see it drained). Its also very odd hearing the park so quiet.

Tomorrow morning is it! Feeling pretty confident now!

When Fifth Third Arena and Cintas Center are hosting the events they're designed to host.

What in the wide world of sports was I thinking when I posted that? I'd love to see Kings Island in the snow along with whatever else they'd throw in.

The nerves are starting to creep in about Saturday. I have been getting a nice, bright sound at my band rehearsals this week.

Holiday Party link- http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php/topic/30887-holiday-party-2015-dec-11-12/

Here is the poll I said I would put out regarding one of my songs. I want to throw in a slower number and I think I have a few good ones.

I just had the BEST news concerning auditions. They are allowing sax auditions on either alto or tenor sax, so I don't need to have both. If you see smoke coming from the west side of Cincy, its likely me prepping my songs for the audition sessions next weekend. So, SO excited!

Another possible benefit with putting the Flyers on Beast is to have GCI come in and re-profile turns and let it run unaffected by trims. I'd also do a bit something different with the brake shed before the 2nd tunnel.

My only issue with adding Millennium Flyers (that's what those are BTW) would be capacity. With how long it is and how the block sections are spread from lift 1 until lift 2, it needs to be a capacity monster. I have yet to see GCI go above 24 rider capacity with Millennium Flyers. GhostRider itself is reducing from 28 to 24 per train with this though its not as big a difference as Beast plus its significantly shorter. I do see a lot of benefit with switching from the PTC's if KI ever deems them unfit for the ride.

When this thread starts ballooning with posts.

Ok, talk about weird. I tried to call the number KI provided about auditions to ask a question, but I'm being directed to an answering machine. I'm confused about what I'm supposed to do. I was expecting to talk to a real person. I'm not even sure if its the right place I'm calling.

Beast for the final public ride of the year for me.

I agree with getting rid of them, especially since 99% of everyone has cameras on them now and if one wants them printed, its probably cheaper outside the park.

From Kings Island's Facebook page- Construction of the new Tropical Plunge, a complex of six different water slide experiences towering nearly seven stories, is underway in Soak City Waterpark.‪#‎KI2016‬ https://www.facebook.com/visitkingsisland/photos/a.226729858367.174830.155893938367/10154225594418368/?type=3&theater

From Universal's head of external communications- "This is not a competitive issue." Really? Also this. Riiiight.

Google.com is obviously a foreign concept for Ed Hart.

^The best part about Banshee's slowed pace is it had some better weightless moments and/or hang time on the inversions. I can't say I disliked it. The ride was nice none-the-less. It didn't have as much of a rattle when it was slower.

This trip wasn't quite as epic as last year's Haunt meet-up, mainly due to the heavier rain and colder temperatures, but it all worked out pretty well despite the weather. It kept the crowds away at the very least. My goal was simple, get some last rides before taking a year off from the park. As much as I could use a change of scenery when it comes to amusement parks, there are still things at KI I will sorely miss. I do appreciate those who hung out with me who let me do my thing. It was nice with the company. A few interesting things happened during this trip. Firstly was right after the gates opened on the first few ventures on Banshee. The wind was pretty gusty at opening, and it affected Banshee quite a bit. It was a bit sluggish through the course. It was going over the first few elements a bit slower than usual, but it really slackened at the roll and the final helix. It also felt like it barely got back to the final brakes at the end. Later on though, it would go back to its fast paced ways. It was also odd the lighting package wasn't on all night. I kind of liked it. The added darkness was a nice touch. The first half of the visit had heavier rain, so it made a lot of rides uncomfortable for me. It was mostly to burn time until it got darker as it wasn't quite sunset yet during opening. Most rides I could at least tolerate, save for Diamondback and Delirium. Those were bad ideas being 2 of the fastest rides in the park. It actually made me a bit disoriented on Diamondback as I had my arms in front of my face blocking the 80 mph water bullets, so I couldn't anticipate or brace for anything. It was also quite brisk as well even with the layers I had on. After taking a break at RHoFG, we went out for round 2, and luckily the rain was dying down so I could enjoy the rides more. I did go through a few mazes, though reluctantly. The group wanted to see Gator at Slaughterhouse, so I sucked it up and went through. Not a fan through. The one themed to game boards was alright I suppose. I pretty much rode every coaster except Invertigo, and of course, due to weather, Drop Tower and WindSeeker were closed. A lot of the more intense rides like Firehawk and Vortex felt more comfortable in the cooler weather which was a nice surprise. The cooler weather also prevented me from graying out on Backlot's helix. I guess heat plays a factor in those things. Beast and Racer in the rain were great of course. Got another ride on Diamondback in the front when it stopped raining. To finish, I got 2 rides in 1-1 on Beast. Luckly I didn't have a long wait, just 3 trains of waiting each for the front. I'm glad I did because the weather made the ride awesome. I imagine the type of setting that was there is something RL Stine had in mind when he wrote his Beast book. My only complaint is the lights were on in the helix which I'm not a fan of. I also let myself not brace for things as much and let the laterals do their thing. Had a great night, and I will surely miss the park in taking a break from it. I'm heavily leaning to a 2 day Holiday World visit to fill the void, possibly KK or Kennywood as well. I also doubt I will be at closing day.

The glowing red eyes on the Eiffel Tower are a very subtle but effective touch. Its especially effective when the tower is at a moment when its not lit, just the eyes ominously overlooking the park. Add to that an overcast night sky and its just perfect for the Haunt/Halloween.

I haven't seen any of the SIX parks in the line of this storm say anything yet, though, I imagine that'll change for SFoG, SFA and NJFTP.

Well, conversely, I don't like when it stops on the first lift either if they're too close together because that really kills the anticipation (unless its purposefully part of the ride experience like on a B&M dive coaster).

I'm of the opinion that they should spread out the dispatches so the trains go up the first lift a bit quicker. The ride feels more fluid to me when its done like that. I think the slow lift kind of diminishes the anticipation.