IndyGuy4KI

No charge on the facade, yet...

Tinkers Jingle Bell Ball

I did not go through any of them. I refused to pay.

A look at WinterFest and the Parade.

I am going to put the menu in this thread for easy reference. French Corner: Café du Père Noël White Chicken Chili: Chef’s own recipe of Stewed Tender Chicken, White Beans, Bell Peppers, Herbs and Spices served in a Bread Bowl. Shepherd’s Pie: A hearty filling of tender Beef and Vegetables simmered in a Rich Stock, topped with creamy Mashed Potatoes and served with a Baguette. Pull-A-Part Bread: Our famous Kings Island Cinnamon Treat, topped with Cream Cheese Frosting. Rivertown Potato Works: Old St. Nick’s Potato Factory Holiday Dinner Fries: Turkey, Roasted Mushrooms, White Gravy, Gruyere Cheese, Cranberry Sauce and Crispy Fries. Honey Ham Fries: Our Fresh Cut Fries topped with Honey Glazed Ham, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Cheese Sauce, Mustard Glaze and Green Onions. Coney Bar-B-Que – Smokehouse Christmas Country Christmas Platter: Roasted Turkey Breast, Honey Pork Loin, Holiday Sausage, Cranberry BBQ Sauce, Corn Souffle, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Fries, Drop Biscuits and a featured Hot Holiday Dessert. Other: Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders and House-Made Smoked Pulled Pork. Wishbone Grill It’s a Wonderful Chop: Grilled Pork Chop, Caramelized Onion, Apple Compote and House Chips served on a Bun. Broccoli Cheddar Chowder: Stewed Tender Broccoli, Potatoes, Shredded Chicken, Cream and Cheddar Cheese in a Bread Bowl. Enrique’s Cantina: Enrique’s Christmas Café “You Mac Me So Happy”: Build your own Mac & Cheese! Choose from over 25 toppings selections. Miami River Brewhouse: Blitzen’s Brewhouse Christmas Turkey Sandwich: Crispy Turkey Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomatoes and Cranberry Aioli on a Toasted Bun. Coney Treats: Candy Cane Concoctions Pull-A-Part Bread: Our famous Kings Island Cinnamon Treat, topped with Cream Cheese frosting. Festhaus: Tannenbaumhaus Grandma’s Holiday Meatball Hoagie: House-Made Meatball, Marinara, Provolone and Parmesan Cheese. Grain & Grill International Kitchen: Scrooge’s Sausage Haus Turkey Dinner Ball: Served with Sage Turkey Gravy, Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Holiday Cranberry Sausage, Classic Smoked Sausage, Crunchy Chicken Tenders, Macaroni & Cheese, Brussels Sprouts, Garlic Potatoes, Winter Salad and Greek Salad. World’s Greatest Funnel Cakes (International Street) & Rivertown Funnel Cake (Rivertown) – Sugar’s Cake Factory & Claus Confectionary Gingerbread Funnel Cake (Sugar’s Cake Factory only): Spiced Gingerbread Funnel Cake topped with Gum Drops and a Mini Gingerbread Cookie. Cherry Cordial Funnel Cake (Sugar’s Cake Factory only): Chocolate Funnel Cake topped with Cherry Filling, Whip Cream, Powdered Sugar and Chocolate Curls. Eggnog Funnel Cake (both locations): Crispy Funnel Cake topped with Eggnog Frosting, White Chocolate and Cinnamon Sugar. Crème Brûlée Funnel (Claus Confectionary only): Crispy Funnel Cake topped with Cream Cheese Frosting, Brûléed Caramel, Cinnamon and Powdered Sugar. Pull-A-Part Bread (Claus Confectionary only): Our famous Kings Island Cinnamon Treat, topped with Cream Cheese frosting. Chicken Shack: Dasher’s Diner Naughty List Chicken Tenders: Spicy dusted crispy Chicken Tenders. Jukebox Diner: Tinsel Town Diner Holiday Meatloaf Burger: Our blend of Spices, Muenster Cheese, Sweet Ketchup, Bacon Jam, Shaved Red Onion on a Toasted Bun. Sweet Spot Giant Gingerbread Man Coconut Raspberry Snowballs Eggnog Tres Leches Peppermint Bark Brownie What are you wanting to try first? Source: https://www.sixflags.com/blog/kings-island-winterfest-food-guide

All that sounds great! I hope your are correct.

Not me. Less apps on my phone the better. Open one app, pick the SIX park I am visiting, and get all the info I need. Simplify it.

The Saturday before regular season close I heard so many people saying, let's go ride The Beast. Oops!

At least we know how Tony operates, and can trust the info that is posted.

Thanks for the photos!

I have never understood the timing of these USA Today polls.

NightFlight Expedition has its own thread now.

That fall cake looked amazing. Very well decorated.

I tried really hard to get a good picture. If you try to pay attention on Diamondback, especially near the top of the lift. You can see it fairly well. I think I underestimated the size of the track missing. I think it's closer to 15 to 20 ft. From what I saw riding Diamondback.

Just got off Windseeker and can confirm that part of the track going down the 2nd lift drop is totally gone. Where the new prefab track was used a few years ago for the helix, it starts and goes back towards the lift. There is about a 7 to 10 ft section removed, and a crane is back there. Here is a representation of the track section gone. There is no way to get a picture of the missing track on the ground that I have found.

Nice article, Don.

I will go ahead and list the available rides during WinterFest: Beagle Scout Acres Cargo Loco Character Carousel Charlie Brown's™ Wind Up Dodgem Flight of Cheer Franklin's Flyers Grand Carousel Great Pumpkin Coaster Joe Cool's Dodgem School K.I and Miami Valley Railroad Kings Mills Antique Autos Linus' Beetle Bugs Linus Launcher Mystic Timbers Peanuts™ Off-Road Rally The Racer (Both Sides) Sally's Sea Plane Scrambler Shake, Rattle and Roll Snoopy's™ Soap Box Racers Snoopy's™ Space Buggies Snow Works Sol Spin Zephyr *Ride availability subject to change.

I really thought after I rode both of those that you and @IBEW_Sparky would really enjoy these 2 coasters and was really hoping to hear your thoughts. You put that TR down perfectly with how I feel about them as well. I will say, I like SC a little bit better over TT2. The onboard audio really tilts it over the edge for me. Pun intended! I am so glad you enjoyed them both.

The $22.00 picture looks more fun. There is something cool in the distance too according to the pointing and amazement on their faces . Will that help people pick the $22 option?

WinterFest 2025 starts November 28th and runs through December 31st . Lets use this thread to discuss all things WinterFest 2025.

The new numbers are white and I only saw them on the ones that come together. It was like 1 -14. The black numbers are probably still there, but doubt I could see that while riding.

Found a photo from a Costerstock that will work. The red supports there have the numbers. The concrete is under those supports marked in yellow.

This looks to be a great addition to the park.

Rode The Beast a few times today, and there are concrete pads under the hill of the second lift going into the helix. The supports that come together in the middle are numbered with paint at the bottom. Obviously, there's no way to get a photo, but it's very interesting. I wonder if the second lift and drop are getting reworked over winter? Post your thoughts!

As long as the photos are not posted to KIC. If that happens, please report it.