IndyGuy4KI

Scenario to consider. Corporate says you have (lets just put a fake number to this) 3 Million to work with on your new Adventure Port area of the park. You really want to add 2 new flats in the area. Cargo Loco is 1 million, Adventure Express updates .5 Million, Theming the new area and painting existing structures is .5 million. Sol Spin 48 person is 1.5 million or the 24 Person is $950,000. Do you skip the ride totally because you wanted the 48 person or buy the 24 person that is within your budget? If I was park management, I know I would pick the 24 person to get a second ride.

Here ya go!

Here is a look at Coasterstock 2023.

I upgraded once from gold and I had to pay the rest at the time and had to do it at the park. I am not sure if there is an option on the website. I would also say no payment plan with this change. Call the park to confirm.

I did and spent a few hrs in the park this morning

100% guess on my part, I would say in the next few days.

Don't expect riders today though.

Right now the park is at the mercy of parts showing up, getting them installed, training ride attendants, and getting the rides/attendants certified. It is really hard to announce an opening day when so many variables are in play. Since we are now in daily operations, we will likely see soft opens of rides as they are certified. I would not expect a big reveal of the full area. That ship has really sailed and not anyone's fault except for getting all of the rides in.

I was surprised with the color of Sol Spin. I was expecting a more faded look.

Walking down the midway heard a guy say to another. Guy 1: Which coaster is the suspended one? Guy 2: The Beast

I was told yesterday we should be pleased with the updates. Nothing will be shared by the park before it opens.

I got the chicken and pearlies today. Both were very good. Others that got the beef said it was dry.. I hope they make a little bit thicker slices and get the dryness resolved.

I want to say entrance, but I'm not 100% sure.

8 days work?

275' view.

AP photos

Coasterstock started in 2015 and in 2023 will be its 8th year (no event in 2020.) Since its conception by Don Helbig (Area Manager of Digital Marketing at Kings Island) has been the person to plan, schedule, and make this event a success. Don’s inspiration for Coasterstock is it is an opportunity to unite/reunite with other amusement and theme park fans, have great camaraderie, and come together as a big family. His inspiration has paid off, for the event sells out within minutes and has had attendees traveling from all 50 states since it started in 2015. Over the years, Don has gotten feedback from attendees to make the event even better at the next hosted Coasterstock. Now that Coasterstock has been established in the coaster enthusiast community, it has become the GOAT of coaster events. Don has made this 2-day event a non-stop schedule of exclusive ride time (ERT), behind-the-scenes photo and video opportunities, catered meals, guest speakers, and fun contests. Coasterstock is very well received and loved by all those that attend. Getting all of this organized is no simple task. The planning takes months. Don has to work with all the different departments from group sales for the shelter house, planning the menu with the food and beverage department, organizing the ERT with maintenance, schedule guest speakers. That is not the full list, just a handful of in-park organizing. Then there is ordering of shirts and materials, and working with IT to get the page and ticket sales up. You now get the picture of some of the planning that goes into making this event happen each year. Brad Perdue - Media Director for KICentral.com and Chris Hughes, owner from the Kings Island Season Passholders Page on Facebook honored Don for making this such and great event for the past 8 years during our lunch at Coasterstock. Brad Perdue presented Don with an extra-large card to show our gratitude and appreciation. He received a large round of applause from all of the attendees. Brad also brought markers so all attendees could sign the card to show their thanks to Don Helbig. Don's dedication and commitment to Coasterstock make it a very welcoming and one of the most anticipated enthusiast events year after year. Thank you, Don, for all the hard work you put into making Coasterstock happen. We look forward to many more to come, and creating memories with our fellow enthusiasts. We all really appreciate it!

That is harsh...

It is my favorite in the park. It is usually really good. @disco2000must have something against chickens in a shack.

Park communications department. If I say confirmed, I got it from the park.

Park Confirmed. We are getting the 24-seat capacity!

I will be there!

KIC went down. It probably got stuck trying to post his comment a bunch of times. Cleaned up.