CoasterGeek101

Yeah that sign reminded me of Spongebob as well! And BB1, I notice you really miss Boomerang Bay.... what makes it soooo different from Soak City??

To be honest I text while on rides all the time... but its when its over and just sitting on the brake run.

^^ Of course you don't but people can if they choose to. Thanks for sharing Boomerang Bay Fan!!

They made tons of improvements to the Lazy River! there are tons of palces where you get wet.

Expect crowds to be similar to the 4th of July.

Thanks for the comments guys. I forgot my trunks so I didn't go on any of the slides.

It just seems like hardly anything at Ki is free. They have to charge you for everything. I think they can still make a profit by offering free lockers.

Hey Guys, I was able to go to Soak City's VIP weekend for Gold and Platinum passholders on Sunday and I got some pictures for you. I was very impressed with the new water park. I like it better than Boomerang Bay. The new wave pool made the old one not as crowded. The new paint gave the slides a new and fresh feel. Here are some of the pictures. The Rest can be viewed here: http://coastergeek101.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=40&page Anyone have any thoughts now that you have some pictures to look at?

Would it kill them to have free lockers?

Screamscape is a website that I never visit.

Do you mean keep the park open for 24 hours one day?

I went today and took pics of just about everywhere in the park... so when I post the trip report you guys can see if there really is some stuff leftover from BB. I personaly like the change. However, I do think they should really make it a strong "tropical" theme. Put some palm trees in.

I thought when they said they were installing volleyball courts they meant that anyone could play for FREE not pay some pathetic fee.

Its a nice little coaster.......... but I don't think it fits in a world-class park like Cedar Point. I wouldn't miss it that much. I think it will be gone by 2013.

Hey Kings Island, if i enter the park at 9 for a ride on Diamondback (Gold Pass ERT) will I be able to walk to Soak City in time for 10?

I was wondering about that, thanks for letting us know!! I get the newsletter but must have missed that. I guess If i wanted to get a ERT ride on Diamondback, I would have to walk all the way around??

^^Maybe it is????? The new lazy river doesn't look so lazy anymore does it?

Why did you have to post this?? Now people might just find out about it and makes the crowds worse!!!! Just kidding. I will be there either Saturday or Sunday...... the weather looks perfect for some water.........

Just felt like posting it. Who has a facepalm collection??

This is great! Just signed up and I now have free drinks for a day!!!!!!

It amazes me that these people have the guts to do something so stupid. I mean, they were taking a HUGE risk of being caught, and if caught, going to prison.

OK, something is not right here. It won't let me edit my post with the rich text editor!!

If there was one thing that I was thinking the entire day at Kings Island it was this: It doesn't feel like opening day. It feels like closing day. The thing is, due to there being a thick cloud cover, and temperatures in the low to mid 50's, it just really made it feel like it was closing day, but it eventually felt like opening day. I went with my parents and got to the park around 1:00. We stayed until about 6:00. Here are some pics from the day. There you are good old Eiffel Tower! I missed you! Diamondback and WindSeeker are visible from many areas in Mason. Welcome home, CoasterGeek101! Diamondback always towers over this area of the parking lot. The Eiffel Tower is looking good today! Even though it is cloudy. The Eiffel Tower is a landmark at Kings Island. The new colors on Invertigo really makes it stand out in the skyline. It makes the ride look a lot more stylish. Is the special effects working for you? Even though I said this I am saying it again: I LOVE the new colors on Invertigo! Drop Tower was running. I noticed that a LOT more rides were running this year compared to last year's Opening Day. Invertigo was also running as well. I still love the sound of the train going up the lift hill. It is a nice welcome into the park. Invertigo through the trees. I would post "It's been so long since I have been here!" but if you check my site for construction updates, then you know that I was here on April 9. Also, do you notice something difference in this picture? I think Invertigo gives the entrance a "newer" feel and look to it. This would be the change. I think Kings Island is making a serious mistake here. I am sure that some people will be happy because they don't have to go through the hassle of metal detectors, but an amusement park can often be a place of violence (in my opinion). Most days last year I just walked through right away, no lines, and no hassle. Here is one of the new food locations. I think that this used to be a place to get seafood and now it is a burrito place. (correct me if I am wrong Kings Island fans) Mexican food in America? After checking out the new food location, I hoped on my first ride of the 2012 season. For a big coaster geek like myself, the first ride of the year is a BIG moment. While I didn't intend on having Racer be my first ride of the 2012 season, it had the shortest line at the moment so I said why not. I immediately noticed some changes on Racer for the 2012 season. First, there was a new Fast Lane entrance (I don't have a picture at the moment but will soon) that curved to the que line right before the stairs. Second, there are people at the bottom of the ramp telling you when to go t the station which I think is great because it keeps the line moving at a good pace. Third, the two stations are no longer split. There is not a fence dividing the two stations anymore. Fourth, there are new decals on the train. I wish I would have gotten pictures of all this to show you guys, but I didn't. Next time I will make sure I do. Back to more photos! This used to be a place where you could cool off, but now they are trying to sell you something. Shocker there! I am sure everything is decently priced......... The new Invertigo really gives Action Zone a new "feel." I wonder if the new colors changed the ride......... Hahahah Yay! Invertigo train! I was really surprised to see that they built a whole new entrance like this just for Fast Lane! I mean this looks good, but it must have cost a lot of money for them to build. Oh, no! They won't make as much of a profit! After The Racer I got in line for the best roller coaster I have ever ridden, Diamondback. I have ridden it over 100 times to date and I just think it is an incredible coaster. Not one time have I gotten off of it without a smile on my face. Even though it was only in the mid 50's it still gave an incredible ride. Then I decided to take a flight on Flight Deck! It was a great ride! It was even better because I grew like 5 inches over winter and now it doesn't bang my head around! Yay! After Flight Deck, I decided to check out the new British Invasion show. (review and full video coming soon) It was a good show with one major problem (Review coming soon) Then it was time to go home! I will end this trip report with a photo of Invertigo from the parking lot. Some videos from Opening Day are coming soon!

Greg makes the best posts.

I hope that for at least some of the day it stays dry..........