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There are many things I am looking forward to trying such as the Crème Brûlée funnel cake. However, I do have to laugh at the park stating they have "famous cinnamon pull-apart bread". Since when has KI ever been known for this treat? That's a Herschend thing.

Agreed. As much I enjoy going to Winterfest every year, who's to say what this year will be like? Sorta reminds me of tipping before receiving your food/drink orders.

Thanks for everyone's input. Its something I am considering so I appreciate the feedback!

Has anyone actually paid the ticket price for the International Restaurant NYE dinner celebration? If so, was it worth it?

At this exact moment I have not bought the season long FL for my pass yet ( and am not sure quite yet if I am going to as I have a few other things I may need to focus on...but I have a few more months to see what happens before I decide ) But as someone who has had all season Fast Lane, I have bought it and may consider buying it again for a couple of reasons. For one, it makes my park trips less stressful. No matter what the crowds are, I know I will get to ride what I want and not be stuck in line. I hate waiting in long lines which leads to point 2) I genuinely cannot handle the long lines anymore. People are far too unpredictable and kids are so poorly behaved that it just causes far too much discomfort for me to want to stand and wait more than 10 minutes for a coaster I've ridden countless times. It comes down to comfort and safety for me and the ones I go with. Going to the parks is something I enjoy doing to relieve stress, not obtain more.

Part of me is glad that Delirium was never movie themed as it was one less ride to have to try to adjust to calling another name/watch be de-themed. I do, however, miss the old color scheme it had. It was brighter and just popped more. Delirium was a brand new ride when I made my first return visit to the park as a young teen since my small childhood, so it will always be special in the sense that it stands as a landmark of when my park/coaster/ride obsession really took off.

My lady and I got to the park before 2PM yesterday and we were disappointed that we didn't get a chance to hit all the B&Ms once more before they were done for the season. But alas, they were down. Much of the park was honestly very dismal yesterday. However, I did get a first ever experience with getting a bit of a snowy ride on Delirium for the first time ever. That was something. That was the only ride going in Action Zone. Most of the flats were running and Racer/MT/FoF were of course going as they would during WF. We noticed a lot of the eateries were breaking down for the season and really just as a whole, the park felt like it might close earlier than 7 due to the weather getting marginally worse and the overall crowds being non-existent. I will say the $2 sale inside the gift shop by the entrance by the lockers was a nice surprise. We got a few mugs, cups and a magnet. Granted they were Orion overstock, still can't beat $2!

I have no shame in saying SC is truly my #1 coaster right now. It's just pure fun from start to finish. This ride does everything so well and it doesn't have to be the biggest/baddest in the world to do it right. And TT2 is just such a great rush and really is fantastic, but SC feels like a more complete experience with the extra details and the on-board audio and that's what really gives it the winning edge (as you also mentioned) along with the fact that this thing is just so incredibly smooth. I've been crossing all my fingers that KI will put a new Vekoma in Vortex's plot for so long. The idea that it could be a big possibility has me even more excited after experiencing this beautiful coaster. And thanks @IndyGuy4KI ! I'm glad you enjoyed them as well. Looking forward to taking some more laps on these next year!

I've watched a few closing day videos on YT and it was sad to see. That was someone's home park and its always sad when people lose their happy place. Also I'm sure you all saw that ridiculous video of the guest gaining access to Batwing's cat walk I really hope that was worth it to him to get arrested for.

I think the biggest thing I want to see the return of for any of the food related events would be the punch cards. I feel like they give a better value, or at least the sense of a better value vs a 'la carte. It also provides more of an incentive to participate. I know the likelihood of punch cards returning is slim to none, but one can kindly request it from the powers that be. As for any other certain special events, I have some thoughts and feelings but those are discussions to be had off the forums as I know this is not the place to have them.

I was definitely shocked at how not busy Friday night/Halloween was. I really thought it was gonna be at least moderately busy, but like you said @robintodd, it was basically a ghost town in CP standards. I was kicking myself a bit about buying FL+, but we figured we'd rather be safe than sorry since we weren't sure what the night crowds were going to be like. And since I wasn't really sure of the line situation for TT2 and SC, I wanted to make sure we could get on those relatively quickly and enjoy the night at the park without having to waste much time since our time was limited anyways. I suppose I have spent more on dumber things. But either or, I'm glad you also had a great time too! I think going forward we may also wait until closer to the end of the season too as that was really a great experience. We didn't end up doing any of the mazes, however we did catch two shows. We saw Skeleton Crew which honestly was incredibly entertaining for it being on such a small stage. It was also a shorter show, but they packed a lot in those 10 or so minutes. The three guys doing the show had a lot of energy and skill and it was so fun to watch them. We also caught Fangs After Dusk. Really was impressed by how good they sounded. They did 80's music and they were actually quite nice to listen to! We wanted to catch the murder-mystery style show but because we already walked back up towards the front of the park we didn't feel like making the trek back there again after walking around all day and the previous day.

Also I appreciate that they now have not only Military discount tickets, but they also include first responders now. And although I am an annual pass holder, as a first responder I am grateful for this!

Also....side note. The amount of love shown for Iron Dragon over the weekend was honestly shocking. The amount of people I heard around me talking about heading over to take a ride on it or the amount of people lined up to ride in general over the weekend was pretty great to see. It isn't the most spectacular coaster by any stretch, but it a good solid intermediate coaster which CP doesn't have as many of compared to other parks. It may not be my favorite, but I have a soft spot for old Arrow Suspended coasters and I have respect for the path it made for the rides we have today. I do hope it sticks around for many years to come as these are slowly becoming extinct.

Absolutely! They really have two great additions on their hands. Well, an addition and a half technically. But either or, they are both serious heavy hitters and they both offer something really special. Really thankful they saved Dragster and gave it a new lease on life and that its truly as fun as it is and even more grateful that SC came to Ohio! If I lived closer I would have put some serious laps on that thing, but until that day comes I will ride as many times as I can in a visit My CP top 5 : 1) Siren's Curse 2) SteVe 3) Millie 4) TT2 5) Maverick

Ok. So to preface, after having experienced CP in the fall for the first time ever last year, my fiancé and I decided then that we would find ourselves there only during the fall season as the cooler air/light crowds ( on non weekend/Hallo days ) are lighter and the overall vibes are just preferred as a whole. I think at this point if we were to find ourselves inside the park in the summer months it would be because A) we lived in the area or B ) Special event such as Sandusky Pride. Otherwise, we prefer a fall visit. We had been planning out our trip for awhile and it so happened to work out that it fell on Halloween weekend. At first I was slightly nervous that the crowds would be overwhelming on Halloween night so we bought our FL+ wristbands just in case. Ended up not being crowded at all actually. So while it felt silly spending the money on the wristbands, they did come in handing for making re-rides easier on TT2 and SC. Everything else was quite literally no more than a 15 minute wait. The longest wait of the night for me was Millie because I wanted the front seat as always. But even then, with them only having the red and blue rain operating, that two-train dispatching was much more fluid than when they have three on the track. While we ended up having dinner and riding other favorites, my main focus will be on TT2 and SC, so here goes. Top Thrill 2. I had a lot of complicated emotions around this one and I think there might be those of you who would agree with that. As a long time fan of the original hydraulic launch, I wasn't really sure how to feel about a swing launch. I had both the feelings of being glad they kept the ride at all, but simultaneously I felt the swing launch would be a cheesy replacement for the in your face original hydraulic launch. I realized when walking up to it and seeing it operate with my own two eyes that I was actually growing more excited to experience it. My fiancé was incredibly nervous as she never got to ride the original and this would be her first time ever going this high and this fast. The station op was chill about my request for the front seat as I wanted to see if it all reminded me of the original as the front seat was my favorite spot. We got on really quickly and I was met with seats that felt comfortable, but honestly it felt strange not being able to place my feet firmly on the floor. I'm not very tall but I'm not super short either, so I was able to sort of place the balls of my feel on the floor, but then I sort of realized it was neat to be able to swing my legs a little. It was dark outside which added to the excitement and I realized as we were lined up for the first launch "wow, its been a long time old friend". I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was keeping an open mind. I wasn't at all scared, but more nervous that I would be disappointed. Boy was I wrong. The first launch was nice since it was just fast enough that it felt exciting, but slow enough that for the first time my brain could process what was actually happening and I could sort of take in the scenery and admire the structure. That changed very quickly when going backwards. Holy WOW. I was absolutely NOT expecting those LSMs to have so much pull and bite to them. That backwards launch....you could really feel the train being pulled with some seriously force in a way I was not expecting. It was amazing. And the view from the front row on the spike was absolutely incredible. That hang time feeling didn't last long before absolutely blasting through the LSMs again and again WOW...I never thought any launch could feel more forceful than the hydraulic launch system that the original Dragster had...but it actually RIPPED through and up the top hat with such a force that I quite literally couldn't help but giggle and smile. It felt similar in some ways and yet so different, but I was actually very pleased with the outcome. Albeit always holding a candle for the original Dragster, I am incredibly happy with this new version and I am really thankful that it not only lives on, but absolutely carries the torch. And watching them dispatch the trains Saturday night was a thing of beauty. Well oiled machine that night. So big kudos to the ones operating it. Also, good job CP with making sure Republica's "Ready To Go" was playing outside of the ride. Really added to the nostalgia for those of us who grew up with the original. I managed to get 2 rides in and was about to get a third, but sadly it broke down and I chose to divert my attention to Siren's Curse. TT2 now sits solidly in my top 5 for sure though because it's truly just so much fun. Now onto the absolute highlight of the trip for me and my fiancé'. I am going to start with the fact that I have ALWAYS been a major fan of Vekoma. Despite their flaws with their earlier designs with shaky-rough tracking coasters, I always believed in their vision. They were always kind of the budget and space friendly coaster manufacture, but I always admired their unique take on coasters while also providing big thrills. They always just came in at a different angle than others and I have always rooted for the underdog. In a world where B&M and Intamin reigned as kings, Vekoma was always in the shadows making their moves and providing thrills where the kings could not fit for one reason or another. But could they survive with their rough reputation? Vekoma has done something incredible in my eyes. Guys they really have absolutely showed up and shown out. When KI got SSBR, I knew even for that being a small family coaster that they found their groove. Even for such a small coaster, it packs a punch and guess what? Its SMOOTH. I knew when CP was getting Siren's Curse I not only wanted to experience it for a new coaster experience, but also to experience a grown-up Vekoma installation and I was absolutely BLOWN away as was my fiancé'. Let me break down why. And pardon me, I am going to Vekoma fanboi hard here so let me have my moment of pride for them. Heck one of my online screen names in high school lovingly showcased my support for them. For one, the trains. My goodness how absolutely insanely comfortable they are. If KI gets a new grown-up Vekoma looper we are in for a real treat because hands down this has to be one of the most comfortable trains I have ever sat in personally. Secondly, the lighting on the trains themselves is gorgeous. I love how the lighting matches the storyline perfectly and the fog/light changing and all the little nuance along the way. Just brilliant. Oh, and the actual metallic shift in the paint is something to behold. All of the details in this thing just took me aback in a way I did not expect. And of course, for those of you who have ridden it, you already know how absolutely great the onboard audio is. It really does add something special to the ride. From start to finish the audio matches the entire ride experience perfectly. I won't spoil any of it for those of you who haven't taken the journey yet, but its just special. Truly. Now the ride experience itself. I was actually more excited to experience SC than TT2. I realize they are two very different kinds of coaster, and albeit loving TT2 now, SC really stole the show for me. This thing is absolutely 110% infinitely re-rideable. Its insanely smooth, glossy transitions and just so much fun. This ride is just absolutely a blast. From the appearance, audio, comfortable trains...goodness I am obsessed you could say. I will also add this. For those who may be scared of being tilted forward and hanging in the restraint, if you ever rode Firehawk or any Vekoma Flying Dutchman and felt fine, the best way I can compare the hangtime is to that of the Flying Dutchman...but actually more comfortable. I can't really explain it any other way, but the audio might also be soothing too while you're tilting and then the hang time isn't very long and it's comfortable. I know most of us here do not fear coasters as a whole, but for anyone second guessing themselves over a tilt coaster, this one is not one to miss. Seriously. This is now our favorite roller coaster. I had high expectations for this ride since reading about it and my expectations were far exceeded. I am so incredibly proud of Vekoma. Also, side note. After riding many of the coasters that day, it was easy to tell that a lot of them were on their final set of wheels for the year and were riding as such. You could easily tell SC was also towards the end of that set of wheels and it STILL rode like silk. I can only imagine what a fresh set of wheels would feel like. There is my long review of the two new coasters and my personal take on them. I am already looking forward to going back next year and taking a few more rides on TT2 but definitely lapping SC as many times as I can. As for the rest of the time we were there, Saturday was spent doing SC for early entry, having lunch, looking around at the stores and then coming back later that night for some shows since it was the last night of Halloweekends. Our main focus wasn't coasters on Saturday as it was Friday night and it was far busier as to be expected. Sunday I literally popped in to grab a couple of surprises and leave, but I got to observe the sheer amount of people coming in for the last day of the season. I was glad I got in early because holy wow....no thank you! To anyone reading this, thanks for taking time to do so.