KIfan73

Did anyone else get their KI e-newsletter today? It mentions another really cool thing they've added for the 4th...

Thanks. It just seemed like one of those days where all of my pictures turned out well.

I had maybe the best weather ever for a trip to KI on this day. Absolutely gorgeous. Anyway, the photos tell the story of this trip.

Last Tuesday (6/17), only the Blue side was open. It looked to be that they were testing the red side.

Nice TR. Your trip sounds like my last couple trips. The newest ride that I rode all day long was Adventure Express. Took in a couple shows, and enjoyed the landscaping. Ah, nothing like getting old, huh!

For some reason my Photobucket account is not working, so I'll give a short TR without photos. When I saw Tuesday's forecast of the low 70s, I knew it was my day to go. I started with a double ride on The Beast, and worked my way counterclockwise to Flight Deck. Lines were short until 1pm or so. In between rides, I ate lunch while watching The County Line, and also took in Endless Summer on Ice. I've never been a big show person, and until last summer, had never been to one at KI. I've got to say they are a great addition to a day at the park. They are really good. I think CF made a great investment in adding these. That leads with what I will end with. Cedar Fair is doing, I think, what any smart owner would do. They are maximizing what they have. Even without thinking about the Firehawk addition, I think they have made smart choices about using the park to its potential. The park is always spotless. They've rejuvenated Festhaus, as well as the shops (and the merchandise in the shops). The landscaping is great. I notice lots of new paint in all areas of the park. I feel like they are really concentrating on the "infrastructure" of the park, rather than adding completely new things, and neglecting other parts of the park. Heck, even Viking Fury looks great. The main thing is that I was entertained from 10 am until I left at 6 pm (was tired and still had a 90 minute drive home). No letdowns. Anything I went to do, I was pleasantly surprised with cleanliness, attention to detail, and efficiency. Great job KI and CF!

I wonder with MB being a beach destination, if people just aren't interested in going inland to a park. Surely, there are many other major parks close to beaches, though. Like someone said, I've ate in a HR restaurant, and the prices there were like getting punched in the teeth. I imagine its probably worse in their park.

During the few times I've been to Myrtle Beach, I couldn't figure out why there wasn't a big amusement park there. I hate to hear that they got one and its not doing well. The last time I was there, a friend and I would wait hours just to get into a restaurant. If they have trouble getting crowds into a major amusement park, something's got to be REALLY wrong.

You have got to be kidding. I was looking forward to going there. Wonder what they could have screwed up that bad? Money back guarantee within 30 minutes? That does not sound good.

I heard them practicing for the Totally 80's show on Tuesday. Sounded pretty good.

Thanks for the opportunity to see those views. Its a shame its not open anymore.

Went to the park today. Awesome day. I'm going to try to post a TR in a little bit. Anyway, getting ready to board the ET, and I see Don Helbig (sp?) (I only recognized him because of the fact I frequent this site) with a camera crew (Ch 5) getting on, as well. Did anybody that that gets channel 5 see any story about KI on the news today? EDIT: Tightrope walk!? HOLY COW! BTW, here's a link to the video: http://www.wlwt.com/video/16635744/index.html I'm actually in the background of the video! (yellow shirt).

I wonder if they had to...post bail?

I agree, although I imagine its just the perceived thing. In my opinion, Firehawk is probably the most frustrating ride to wait in line for.

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If I were in this situation, I would probably see about contacting Wonderland. With (I'm assuming) a lot of people crossing the border to go there, I would think they would know pretty well what was involved.

Nice TR. I was thinking about going sometime next week, on a weekday. Wonder which day I should choose now?

I think Adventure Express is a great ride. I didn't grow up riding coasters, so, when I was 19, that was the first coaster I got on. Other than it just being a really fun ride, it holds special meaning to me because it was my "first".

I think there are times when crowds add to the atmosphere. The crowds were just unimaginable when I went during Haunt. But, I didn't mind it. I think it makes it more exciting. Plus, I got to visit with my friends a lot while waiting in line.

I went to see Jimmy Buffett at Buckeye Lake in 1995. The only thing I remember is walking around in ankle to knee-deep mud for 12+ hours.

Awesome! Wow, do I want to go to Kings Island!

How do you go about doing the double-ride Tuesdays thing with the Gold Pass? Do you show them as you're boarding, or when your done, or what?

If the weather cooperates, I want to get down to KI in the next week or two. Right now, the forecast is showing that, when its not storming, its going to be almost 100.