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With one of these KIC group pictures, we should name everyone from left to right or something.

That's very strange, and could be dangerous. You should just probably forget about it, or be stupid enough to go get it. But it is over the top for him to bend his son under the track to get the hat, and risk his safety.

Thanks Brad, and I now have a few videos/photos up. These were all taken with my iPod, so the camera quality isn't all that good, but I guess better than nothing. More coming tomorrow. I edited it into paragraphs, thanks for the sugestion.

I was hoping to write a trip report today with my photos and videos, but due to me not having much time today, I will just write a report today and hope to get photos and videos uploaded within the next couple of days. I hope to get them up soon, so keep checking here for up to date photos and videos i've uploaded. http://s1251.photobu...ds%20KI%202012/ So, I left my house at about 6:45AM on Sunday and headed to KI. I easily found 1-Team Way (Where we had to enter) and parked. My mom dropped me off and I got a green t-shirt, that had to be worn for identification reasons. I got there around 7:15, and didn't really recognize any KIC'ers. Around 7:40 who I thought were IndyGuy4KI/Brad and Avatar/Jesse walking towards the park. I said hi to Brad to make sure it was him, then Don told us our plan for the day. Something he said that wasn't mentioned anywhere else was that we would meet up for the 7:00 Ed Alonzo magic show, and get front row seating for it. We then entered the empty park through the main entrance, and walked to The Racer. I took the back row on the second train for a couple rides. After 2 rides in the back, I just couldn't tolerate it, and switched to a non wheel seat. I switched seats a lot and took no breaks for what I counted as 49 rides (using a counter). The Racer crew couted 51 rides, so that could either mean I forgot a couple on my counter, or they miscounted, or both. It was then time for lunch and we headed to the International Restraunt (above the entrance). It was a very nice and fancy place. There was even small Eiffel Tower models in the middle of our tables. There was wraps, chips, and cookies to eat. I ate at a table with Avatar/Jesse, IndyGuy4KI/Brad, Jlopez(right?)/Jennifer, XGatorHead/Gary, JCGoble3/Jonathon, and Fire-Beast-OF-FEAR/Didn't get his name. Food was great. I got a wrap, a little chips, and 2 sugar cookies. There were also families that were at the GKTW village talking about there fantastic trips, so I knew I was donating to a great cause. It was now time to head back to The Racer. The first half of the day I was solo on every ride, and now I had a few rides with riding buddies. I switched up seats a bit, until at about 70 rides I went to the front row and Fire-Beast-OF-FEAR joined me. We had 10 fun rides in the front together until he had to go, then JCGoble3/Jonathon joined me. We rode in the front together for 20 rides, and I got to 100 rides, without taking a break. The Racer crew counted about 8 more rides then what I counted though, so this could mean what I mentioned earlier. A couple rides later, I took a quick break to take a couple videos. They then said there was time for 1 more ride, so I hopped on with IndyGuy4KI/Brad for my last ride. I ended up with 103 rides, maybe more if I forgot to count a few. We then all headed to The Beast for The Beast tour. We waited around 10 minutes and then Don took us behind a gate into the tour. It was a great tour, they took us really far back, and I got some nice videos of the ride, because of the many great angles we got. I then went with my lunch group towards the KI theater, and waited for around the fountains for about 15 minutes. We then headed to the theater, and I met up with my mom, and Don took us back into the theater for front row seating, even though I got 2nd row. It was a nice show, with some good tricks and stuff. The KIC group I was in wanted to go to Hanks to eat, so I tagged along. I got a taco salad, and it was pretty good, with a nice fresh shell as Jesse pointed out. At this time, there was still Brad, Gary, Jesse, and Jonathon in the group, and Jennifer just left. Gary suggested WindSeeker, so we all headed to it. It was a nice, relaxing ride. We were then walking around, and I suggested Backlot, mainly because the line didn't look long from WindSeeker. It was only about 10 minutes, and WindSeekers wait was just to wait for the cycle to finish. It was a nice ride on Backlot, and I got the front hot seat. Beside me and the KICers, we were also with Gary's wife, Gary's daughter, and my mom. We then headed for a sort of Beast night ride. The line was only like 10 or 15 minutes. My mom dosen't do The Beast, but the KICers talked my mom into that if she went in a middle row, it's not shaky at all. It was a great ride, and my mom liked it and was ok. It was about 9:30, so we headed to Diamondback for a night ride. Gary's daughter still had a ways to go to be tall enough, but I can tell she will be a big coaster rider to. So she took to the bench with my mom. The wait was about 25 minutes, and I saw a lot of fast laners. We were just 1 train early for a fireworks ride, so that's to bad. We then sat down and watched the fireworks, then headed out. Definitely one of my best trips to KI ever, and it was great to finally meet some KICers. Thanks for reading, and photos/videos are coming soon!

Oh, I thought that was just there for a effect, like I pretend another plane shot us or something. Nice to know what is really is. Glad you had fun!

I didn't see TombRaiderFTW (Well I probably saw you, just didn't know.) I did meet IndyGuy4KI, Avatar, XGatorHead, Jlopez, had 10 rides in a row in the front with Fire-Beast-OF-FEAR, and 20 in the front row in a row right after that with jcgoble3. I stayed in a group with most of them after marathoning, and I also easily noticed Beastie1980. (Carlos. James. Logan. KENDALL!) TR coming sometime tomorrow.

I think the special rewards are cool. There what you get even if you pay nothing. Right now, as 16gwoods mentioned, there is 15% off a skyline purchase offer and a coupon for 1/2 off a hot dog meal. I believe these special rewards can just be redeemed and you have nothing to lose.

Thanks for the reports! I'm glad you had a fun time in Orlando!

In just 14 hours we will be riding! I'll probably be too excited to sleep well tonight.

It didn't look like that from the webcams yesterday.

Wow, I sure remember that guy.

A thing that I will add, is wow. The last couple of days, we have been crushing last years records, as Kings Island has now raised over $11,000, and all the Cedar Fair parks have raised more than $100,000. There has been an amazing last push these last couple of days.

Ok thanks.

I'm still a little confused. Can we assume Columbia Road is 1 Team Way and enter on Columbia? Then drive across the SC parking lot and to Human Resources? Or should I just look for 1 Team Way across from Sunoco on Sunday? I know where Western Row and Sunoco are, just not exactly where to enter.

We could get a picture at The Racer when we are all finished marathoning, then get another at The Beast before the tour starts.

Don has sent out emails with information. Here is kind of a schudele I thought of looking at the Email 7:15AM-7:45AM parking and registration 8:00AM-12:00PM Racer Marathon part 1 12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch in International restraunt and rewards for top 3 fundraisers 1:00PM-5:00PM Racer Marathon part 2 5:00PM-5:30PM Not sure, maybe a Diamondback ride or something? 5:30PM-Whenever Beast tour ends, Beast tour Rest of day, for me chatting with KICers and riding some rides 10:00PM Beast night ride, not sure if this is still being provided, but if it is not I will get a night ride anyway

^Me too, but pretty funny!

I loved Tower Of Terror too. Fun drops, great themeing, and yeah. Glad you had fun!

Are we still doing the last rides of the night on The Beast?

I'll probably get there about at 7 when regestration starts. Will anyone else on here be there that early? And, will how should I let all you guys know i'm ohiocolts from KIC? i'm not going to ask everyone 'Hey i'm ohiocolts from KIC are you from KIC"? Anyway, can't wait to see you guys on Sunday! And, very impressed with the money we have raised! Kings Island participants have raised over $8,000 and Team KIC alone has raised almost $2,000!

That's a great addition! It's nice watching Raptor and and aIso KEWL seeing Maxair peek over the building.

I got to $75 yesterday. In just 4 days we will be marathoning! Can't wait to meet you guys!

Thanks! Have a fun rest of your trip!

Thanks for the report! Will you be posting reports on your next 2 days in Disney?

Yesterday morning on Beast: "Enjoy your ride on Backlot Stunt Coaster, going to 0 to 40 in 4 seconds."