KIfan73

How do admission and parking prices compare?

I'm not foolish enough - well, at least I think I'm not - to try to speculate any reasons for that. My only perspective is as a person that frequents many restaurants, malls, stores, movie theaters, etc. There are many things I would list as overpriced over Kings Island.

I'm sure I'll be able to hear a collective gasp of horror from this, but I just don't think the prices at Kings Island are out of line at all. Even when compared to the cheapest fast food restaurants, I don't think their food prices are out of line-and yes, I find the quality to be normally as good as if I had ordered it in just about any other restaurant. I find their souvenirs (shirts, hats, mugs) to be in line with anywhere else you find that stuff. Prices are higher everywhere you go (and will continue to do so). Amusement parks definitely aren't going to be any different. On a typical trip, I normally buy pizza. I think it's what, $6 for two slices? But, my goodness, look at where I'm at when I'm buying it...a beautiful park filled with millions and millions of dollars worth of rides - and I may be watching a wonderfully put together stage show while I'm eating it. Sure, I can run over to Taco Bell and get my lunch for $3 or $4...and sit and stare at other cars in a hot parking lot, or sit inside a, well, Taco Bell. I think people are spending less everywhere; just take a look at almost any industry. I think that pointing the finger at Kings Island without looking at the big picture is a just little narrow in scope.

Was supposed to go the last year they had it ('92?)...Plans fell through, figured I'd go the next year...D'oh!

I think SoB might be eating some Humble Pie before too long...

It's too bad that the park hasn't had a porpoise in such a long time.

Didn't Kings Island used to have a porpoise?

How neat would it be for Cedar Fair to find some idea from the original Kings Island "concept" that was never realized (if there are any) and build it?

Well said, well said!

Wow, first SoB is SBNO, and soon the thread about SoB's SBNO status may be...SNBO, as well!

Very interesting. They are both easily seen on Bing Maps.

I've never been to Disney World, but it doesn't seem like a "Disney" thing to do...Surely it isn't visible from anywhere inside Disney World, or anywhere close to it? Why did it close?

What's the deal with the one that says "walt disney world waterslide"?

Do you mean that not everyone is betting the farm on this newly found dirt? Surely you must be kidding!!

I think we need some common sense and reasoning here... If the mods would go ahead and close this thread, someone can begin the appropriate "Large Area of Dirt Next To Son of Beast That We're Assuming Is A New Kings Island Attraction" thread...

I still can't believe City Center is gone. I remember reading in my local newspaper about it opening and my family visiting it when it was brand new. That place was amazing. I did my Christmas shopping there for several years. Admittedly, looking back, it did go downhill pretty quickly. The last time I shopped there was in '99. From what I read online, the mall itself was still in good shape at the time of its demolition. It's still sad to think back to those early visits...no one could have imagined it being torn down just 20 years later.

I am researching now, I really appreciate everyone's input!

Glad to hear you had a good experience. Nice to know that, if the need ever arises.

I've stayed at the KIR&CC a couple times, and Great Wolf is great, but just too expensive. Planning an overnight trip soon.... What's your favorite hotel to stay at in the area? Thanks for any tips!

I had forgotten all about SRR! I couldn't figure out what all of you guys were talking about. I rode that back in '92, but apparently, in my several visits to BB since then, I just haven't made my way back there. That IS a fun ride.

I just turned 37, so I'm calling myself an old timer!

I love posts like these. They are so interesting. How about a forum just for old time Kings Island stories?

It worked for me. That seems a little weird.

I hope to be there!

Exactly what I was thinking! Thanks a lot for these TR's. I really enjoy reading and looking at them!