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Last night was really fun! For the first few mazes, it seems like the scares were just a bit more plentiful (to quote myself, I said that you're never too brave to get scared) ! Bored to Death was super dark (lighting-wise), Madame Fatale's was on their A-game, and even someone from Slaughter House got me good! Also, roaming the park after midnight was quite fun; after dinner, I caught some Pokemon and then sauntered into Killmart (the greeter was just telling people to go on in!). I also enjoyed interacting with the scareactors as well as catching up with people I know. Honestly, though, the scariest thing for me was when @Magenta Lizard and I were roaming Freak Street and there was this guest who looked like Santa and had a hat that said "Yes, it's me"; it was just too real for me... . Evil Santa and KI Santa are cool, but "real" Santa... nope! EDIT: Also had a really nice dusk Beast ride with some guy.

The only parks I've been to on your itinerary are Hershey and Dorney. Dorney is a smaller park with a considerably sized water park. The day I went, we (my cousin and I) were able to fit in all the coasters, minus Stinger and the kids coaster. Make sure to do Thunderhawk and Possessed; those two are amazing (and pieces of history!). Talon and Steel Force were fun too and Hydra was my first floorless. Also, Talon reminded me a little bit of Banshee. Finally, don't forget about the flats like The Whip, Demon Drop, Revolution (which I did not ride, but rode The Claw at Hershey, which was the same thing), Dominator, and Meteor. As for your 100th, I would go with Nitro or Hydra (I think Skyrush is painful on the thighs), but ultimately, it's all up to you as it's your milestone. Enjoy!

Hmmm... I think I have a few options... #1: Zamperla Hawk 48- these things are really cool as well as terrifying if you don't know you're going backwards! (Location: Action Zone or Coney Mall) #2: S&S Sky Swat- If S&S ever resurrected this concept, I would love it to come to a park near me. (Location: Action Zone) #3: HUSS Jump2- Sledge Hammer at Canada's Wonderland looks cool, so why not? (Location: Action Zone) #4: HUSS Top Spin- Because oddly enough, Tomb Raider was the only Top Spin I've ridden (Location: Coney Mall or Oktoberfest) #5: S&S Screamin' Swing: I always thought one would fit well in Rivertown by what is now the new Funnel Cake shop. (Location: Rivertown or X-Base) EDIT: Oh yeah, I'd also have a Tilt-a-Whirl (Coney Mall) and spinning Teacups (Oktoberfest or Coney).

Just watched the interview and really enjoyed it! Thanks to @IndyGuy4KI for making it happen!

Awesome! Very much looking forward to it.

Correct. Sam is the main guy talking, behind the table.

Just so you know, I liked your post because of your review (and that you think Slaughterhouse was awesome - I take it you met Sam?). On another note, It's sad that people disrespect the Scareactors, some of which are my (and others) friends both in and out of costume. For all you out there, please be respectful (or at least try, some people have interesting reactions when scared...) of the Scareactors, they're just trying to have a little fun...

Just by seeing these extreme wait times, I'm really glad I left when I did (I left a little after 2). After Backlot (which was longer than I cared to wait (one switchback in the back part of the queue plus the rest of the line to the station...), but I stuck it out!), I determined that Beast's and Diamondback's lines were too long for my liking and ended up doing a Raid Battle (Pokémon Go) at the Effial Tower and heading home.

Wait times aren't too terrible today. Delirium was a cycle wait, Bat's waits (I rode twice) were never more than 2-3 trains (station wait) and Zephyr was less than a cycle wait. However, Firehawk's wait is an hour (according to the ride op out front). I think this may be like 2 Saturdays ago, where waits weren't bad during the day, but the park will get busy around Haunt-time. Also, Al (the troll) is working today!

Yep. Walked by like 10 minutes ago and from the midway, I can only see the frame of the building.

Because zombies ? Still though, hmmm...

I'll be there later on tonight after work. There's actually a group of people meeting up tonight, so feel free to join in: KIC members typically meet at the rightmost turnstile (there should be a trashcan there) before open.

I don't know that there's a beginner's maze per se (like the toned down version of Hexed at Cedar Point*), but I guess the least intense maze that I can think of would be Bored to Death. Previously, I would have said Carnevil, but . Also, don't go thru Blackout, it's the worst (seriously!). Honestly, I think it's about exposure to the environment. I used to work for the park, and the first night I worked Haunt (as a Sweep), I was terrified. Now, I love going to Haunt and enjoy seeing my Scareactor friends (especially Sam and a certain Rivertown Roamer) and making new ones, even if I do get a little startled/scared in the process! And if you're up to it, try Slaughterhouse. It may be a bit intense and gorey at points, but I love hanging out with my favorite family of butchers! *Note: I have never been to Halloweekends, I'm just giving that example based on what I've heard*

Thanks for sharing the Firehawk news montage SonofBaconator! Fun Fact: I believe that video seen is actually animation for Stealth, a very similar coaster that is now Nighthawk at Carowinds. I actually went to the announcement back in the day and I remember questioning if it was going to have barrel rolls or corkscrews (as the video showed corkscrews while I heard it would have barrel rolls).

Thanks for getting my attention, @SonofBaconator ! In reference to gforce's comment about The Bat queue, I'm not sure what could realistically be put back there as The Bat has such a unique layout. The only thing I could see is an attraction to the left of The Bat's station, near that maintenance road that the ride swoops around. the line could either start at The Bat's current exit or the path (current Bat's queue) that crosses high above the maintence road and ends with that FunTV/ old overflow queue was. Another option could be that a "lower level" could be build for attractions under The Bat, though that may destroy the beauty/serenity of the area. A third option I just thought of would be to severely shrink SOB's old queue (now Wolf Pack's overflow queue) and put a flat in that space. Specifically, I was thinking something like Crows' Nest at Holiday World (and how it complements Thunderbird), but any compact flat (such as an Enterprise or something to that degree) could be put there. However, I think the area would be ok to be left as is and any expansion should be as unobtrusive as possible. EDIT: Also, @gforce1994, I think the area behind Mondo would be a fantastic place to expand Soak City. I don't know how the terrain is out there, but that would be amazing to have a few slides out there and then have that area connect with the Lazy River area (or even by Zoom Flume, fka Rushing River).

Looks like the guy on the back of the shirt has his hair caught in the Effial Tower lol

@SonofBaconator: I agree with your ideas about Firehawk; great ride, but the line placement's kinda just... there (and very bare). It doesn't help that it's out in the middle of nowhere, but at least FOF has awesome theming indoors. The next newest (oldest?) Cedar Fair installation, Diamondback, works because it's close to the midway and nestles under the track before leading to the station. Although The Bat is sorta out in the middle of nowhere as well (I even had a dream one time that exaggerated the length of The Bat's queue!), the line snakes out of Action Zone and once you go under the bridge, it opens up into this beautiful forest, after which you bear left and go down and then up some stairs into the station. Maybe it's due to nostalgia and I love The Bat so much, but its out of the way location just works for me. Basically, for me, Bat's queue > Firehawk's queue as the latter is bunched up and secluded while the former is sprawling and set in a more pleasing natural environment.

That would be great; one orange and grey shirt, please!

Yes please; I know I would! I also love the idea of color options, I feel like I'd get White, Grey, Forest Green or Orange.

There is a thread discussing this very topic here: EDIT: Not sure why it linked to my post specifically, but nevertheless, the link to the existing thread is above.

I really hope this acquisition doesn't spell the end for the KI location of Tom + Chee. I mean, Chic-Fil-A and Chicken Shack co-exist; why can't Skyline and (Gold Star owned) Tom + Chee? Tom + Chee always does a fantastic job making my Grilled Cheese just the way I like it (Classic, lightly toasted) and keeps it real unlike some places (*cough* Bob Evans *cough*). It would be a huge loss for me to see them go, but there's still LaRosas, Chicken Shack, Subway and Smokehouse...

As everyone else has said, great interview; glad the instrumental music will be making a return next year! Also, that's unfortunate that they won't leave the Dino (less) trail open next year, and it's also interesting that he said that they'll focus in other areas of the park first before tackling the Dinos area. Thirdly, I like the Haunt Opening Ceremony and how they did something different to release the monsters for Haunt (as it was mentioned in the interview that some preferred the Wall of Monsters). Finally, I'm glad International Restaurant will be open to the public for Winterfest (also, may have to try that Monkey Bread)!

Good to know that the roamers were invading the other mazes during the rain storm (and also, that Slaughter House was rolling on all cylinders!). For the few times there was inclement weather during Haunt, I saw some roaming Festhaus (but this may have been a few years ago). Also, while driving home from work (during the end of said rain storm, mind you...), I passed KI and thought about the fate of the roamers (as well as those in Backwoods) during this weather.

Well, it would be ok without it... Besides, one could choose not to wear the goggles and experience the ride in all it's non-VR/AR awesomeness! But yeah, that would be breaking that rule lol

Ok. Sometimes it's hard to tell which room represents which game...