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Enough said.

Well if SFKK starts suffering the same fate as Geauga Lake (seeing as how they're replacing a B&M standup with a water park, I don't think they're too far off), maybe their Enterprise will find its way to KI?

I corrected my post and the title. Thanks.

I've noticed that it's usually less crowded in September than it is in October during HalloWeekends. You picked a good day to go to CP.

Twice this year I have been to Urgent Scare, where they take your photo after you walk in the door. Both times, I've been handed a souvenir photo ticket with a specific number on it. Both times, I've checked my tickets 1, 2, 3, and 4 days after the photo was taken. They have not shown up. I've double and triple checked my ticket numbers and the date the photo was taken. Nothing. Is anyone else having this problem?

I hear you, 100%. Link to my October 10-12 CP trip last year, from October 11.. a warm, sunny Halloweekends Saturday with a coaster event going on, and it being Columbus Day Weekend. The lines were completely ridiculous. http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=248253 EDIT: POST 1,946!! (inside joke for those that know me )

Or Voyage.

I don't know what this Drop Zone is that you speak of, but I haven't seen Drop Tower at Kings Island running lately.

He had a really bad cough, and the cold weather wasn't helping.

emphasis added Didn't you mean to say: Therefore, it is far more safe to stop the train that it would be for the train to continue its course, if the train behind it or in front of it is in the next block in front of or behind the train? After all, the purpose of blocks is to keep at least one block empty between trains (at Kings Island, the wooden coasters have long kept two blocks of separation...) Thanks for the correction. I was yawning while I was typing last night. I reread that sentence a few times and kept thinking something was off.

You aren't joking! I'm surprised he still has a spine! Dustin, I'm glad you finally got to go to CP. But one day, you'll have to go on a Tuesday or a Sunday. Or stay for two days. Saturdays at CP, no matter what time of the year, are total suicide.

I didn't watch Maverick's POV at all before I rode, and it was a terrific surprise. As many times as I watched Voyage's POV and looked at videos and pics, NOTHING prepared me for that wild, fantastic ride. And as many times as I watched DB's animated POV before it opened, it didn't prepare me for that out-of-your-seat air that puts such a ****-eating grin on my face. I agree with not knowing until you ride.. you can't feel lats or airtime while watching a POV.

That was us! My dad didn't go to CM. Tony Clark threw a CM 2008 sweatshirt at me at ACE Winter SOAR this past winter and told me to stay warm. It was a mens size XL.. I wear a juniors size medium. So I just gave it to my dad.

Trains are supposed to be on certain spots on a coaster at all times (for example, on a coaster with 3 available trains: one in the station or on the lift, one on the brake run, and one on the course of the track). If not, the blocking system is activated and will either slow or stop a train to prevent a possible train collision. This is known as a blocking system. The blocking is there for safety. As is the MCBR, it was originally used for emergency purposes only. If a train did not stop on a block (the MCBR usually being one of the blocks), a train may crash into another train, causing injury to the riders. This does not apply when trains are stacking up on the brake run due to poor capacity, or when a coaster is running in rain mode (a train or two is taken off). Therefore, it is far more safe to stop the train than it would be for the train to continue its course, if the train behind it or in front of it is not in one of the block areas.

You DID scare me, you scared me to death when you poked your head out and snarled at me! I didn't recognize you until AFTER you made me jump a foot

I think I saw you! I was the girl with the crazy black/white/gray hat with pom poms, and the Holiday World hoodie.

I took my dad with me to KI because I'd gotten him a two-day ticket for Fathers Day. We got to the park around 4:15 pm, as I had to work from 6 am to 2 pm. We headed straight for Diamondback! We saw Jared (rotag1299) in the SRL, who was wearing his spikey green wig from glam rock day. Then we met back up with Jared, and the three of us went to Racer (which was only running the red side so the line was long), but the wait was too long for Jared, he had to go get ready for Haunt. We met up with Tom (Tom76257), and the three of us rode DB. Then we headed to Flight of Fear, where it was posted at a 45 minute wait, but none of the inside queues were full, so we waited about 20 minutes. Tom declined to ride and went out the exit because he wasn't feeling well, and after my dad and I rode, Tom was feeling worse, so he went home. Dad and I then headed to Urgent Scare, and I saw Alyssa (TrainedBeast). I pointed out that the kids in front of us looked scared, and she was totally terrorizing them. I almost died laughing, it was so funny. Dad really liked Urgent Scare and said it was gross (that's a compliment). We met up with Ryan (BoddaH1994) and went over to Beast, but the line was HUGE so we went for DB instead. Met up with Gabriel (Captain Nemo), and then headed to Backlot Stunt Coaster. We were dying from the cold, and getting tired, so we headed to Starbucks. The line was out onto the midway. I went with the advice everyone has been giving me, and asked for a peppermint mocha. It was delicious and tasted like a liquid York peppermint pattie, but I honestly like the pumpkin pie spice latte more. The four of us went back to Beast because my dad really wanted to ride, and then rode that. I keep forgetting what a great night ride this thing is.. I love wooden coasters. Then we decided it was time for some haunts. Ryan and Gabe were raving about Massacre Manor, so we went there. Gabe grabbed my arms and was dancing me throughout half of the maze. I'd never been through that one before, it was really good. Then we started the long walk back to Trail of Terror. I thought for a few seconds that we were in an unauthorized area, until I saw other people back there. Ryan grabbed my left arm and Gabe grabbed my right, and we walked through the entire maze that way. The guys kept yelling out that Angie was coming and that she was really scared. My dad found it hilarious, and so did I! This blond chick kept sniffing me, and Ryan's comment was "She's hot in a shoot up your school kind of way." I got some good scares out of that maze, Trail of Terror is REALLY good! Then we hit Club Blood, which had NO wait, we went right to the door! Went through the maze the same way we went through Trail of Terror. CB was better earlier in the season. Hardly anything jumped out and scared me. Dad wanted last ride on DB, so we headed that way. It hit me while we were almost to the station that this was my last DB ride until next season, and my eyes got misty. Ryan saw and started telling me a funny story, it cheered me up. I lost Ryan and Gabe at the exit, and Dad and I headed home. He said he had a great time, and was happy to be around people who knew their way around the park. We got home around 3 am. Ride count: Diamondback - 4 Racer - 1 Beast - 1 Backlot Stunt Coaster - 1 Flight of Fear - 1 Haunts: Trail of Terror - 1 Massacre Manor - 1 Urgent Scare - 1 Club Blood - 1

Kings Island: Even with SOB being down and the Crypt changing its program, I still enjoyed the park very much this year. I have to say that the line jumping this year is the worst it has ever been at KI, and I am still annoyed that people make excuses for them and give them permission to line jump instead of enforcing the rules. Otherwise, I think DB is a great addition to the park, and it has brought friends of mine to KI from hundreds of miles away. I've noticed better guest service than in past years, and noticing employees are working harder to keep the park clean. Made so many new friends this year too. Cedar Point: Terrific coaster lineup. Terrific flat ride lineup. Even has spinning rides I can ride without feeling ill. Employees were friendly and funny, and saw strict enforcement of park rules by employees, management, and security. Made several new friends this year. LOVE the random song and dance routines outside of Johnny Rockets, and watching the All Wheels Extreme shows from Wicked Twister's queue. Seeing all rides running with music bumping, high school bands marching down the midway, and employees thoroughly enjoying their jobs all at once just gives me chills walking through the park. The view all around of seagulls flying over a sailboat-dotted lake is just breathtaking. CP has a magic, an energy I cannot describe, that I have not felt at any other park. Holiday World: Cleanest park I have ever seen. Friendliest employees I have met anywhere. Violently amazing coasters that seem to have risen from hell and dropped from heaven at the same time. Terrific, well done theming and delicious food. The way the park makes you feel like a friend, or family, rather than just another customer. Walking and talking with Pat Koch like we've known each other for years. Low prices you wouldn't dream of seeing at an amusement park. Best fudge I've ever had. Not having to pay for parking, and having sunscreen at your disposal. Very much worth the 4 hour drive, and I would recommend this park to any self respecting coaster enthusiast. Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom: Very strange advertisements, and scattered theming that just doesn't seem like it fits.. Bugs Bunny in one spot and Skittles ads in the other? That and their rain policy.. one drop and they shut the gates with pretty much no warning. Food and drink prices make you almost have a coronary. Otherwise a very clean park with very friendly and funny employees. Greezed Lightnin, Thunder Run, and Roadrunner Express make it worth the trip. Still mad about Chang. Stricker's Grove: Nostalgic little park, but a few too many spinning rides for my liking. Teddy Bear and Tornado are pretty awesome, especially the "cliff" element on Tornado, but I couldn't spend a whole day at the park. Coney Island: Beautiful landscaping. Quite a few spinning rides, but several of which I can ride. Really enjoyed the nostalgia of the park, the kettle corn, learning how to spin the Rock-O-Planes, and the quirky doors that go to nowhere. Park layout was a bit confusing, but otherwise somewhere definitely worth visiting. Amused by ride ops moving from ride to ride (I'm easily entertained). Jungle Jack's Landing: Snapped the Mission Macaw (flying eagles ride) without even trying, and was ecstatic to see manual brakes (?) on Sea Dragon. Liked the jungle theming and music throughout the park that seemed to match the theme of the zoo next to it. Small park, but fun, although I couldn't spend a whole day here either.

That looks delicious.

Oh I'll be riding it, but I will be closing out November 1st with last rides on my beloved Magnum, and my friends on the Magnum crew that I'm going to miss, a lot.

GOD, I hate to see rides go, whether relocated or scrapped. I rode Chang on it's last operating day at SFKK.. got the second to last train. Walking away from that ride made me very sad. I will be riding Demon Drop on closing day as a farewell too.. I have to pay my respects on its last operating day at CP.

Yay Danielle! I'm glad you had such a great time! Your photos are awesome too. I want a VIP tour of Sea World I'm jealous! Not just because of the coasters, but because I love animals and marine life so much. Anyone who's been to a zoo or an aquarium with me will tell you that I'm in heaven when I'm there. Especially if I walk into an aviary.. I absolutely love birds.. you have to DRAG me out of there!

Tell Bre, James, or Megan you're friends with me. Also, if you jump on as soon as it opens, it's highly likely the ride will be trimless.. Maggie's trims are rarely on first thing in the morning.