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Very cool! Where are you driving from? I was hoping for cold weather but it seems like even if it is cold it could still be busy, so it might as well be great weather since I'm getting Fast Lane Plus anyways. I thought about getting Fright Lane but didn't. I hope I don't miss out too much! I'm mostly going for the coasters and 1 show, but I'd love to do everything. I'm working today here in Atlanta, can't leave until 4pm. It's going to be a LONG drive!

The main reason I decided to drive 8 hours for KI suddenly (It would make more sense to go next season, but maybe I'll be back next season as well!) is because I saw they are open until 1am, and I agree KI has a great lineup for night rides! Also, I can go to Stricker's Grove on Sunday. Never thought I'd get the chance to go there. I went on Flight Deck years ago and loved it! Ready to try it at night.

I heard the show is great! I will be sure to see it! I'll probably have to get in line for it early I'm guessing. I decided on Fast Lane Plus because it was only 15 dollars more.. 70... 85.. either one is expensive, I might as well go all out! I've been on The Beast at night yearssss ago and it is safe to say I'll spend most of the dark hours of my visit on it! I was also thinking Flight Deck might be cool at night... and Diamondback.. maybe Vortex?

That is my usual favorite seat on wooden coasters. I'll be sure to try it! I wasn't sure if Flight Deck was better in front row or in the back... so thanks for that suggestion too! Hopefully I can do both.

I was at Kings Island some year after Son of Beast had its loop removed but before it was torn down. I actually liked the ride even though it was very rough. The size was just incredible. Riding The Beast at night locked it into my top 3 wooden coasters for sure.

It is funny you mention basketballs being annoying, the person I am going with HATES that about theme parks. Also, no dirty look can be worse than the time I had Flash Pass with a double ride wristband at my Six Flags... I was already locked in my seat and the girl wanted in after waiting in line for 2 hours... she actually started screaming at me, kicked me, and left the ride after waiting those 2 hours. Interesting to hear that the middle row in the car is best on The Beast and Racer... I'm used to the front of any car being the smoothest. I'll try that out! I've been on them before but I can't remember where I sat. Thanks for the Firehawk and Vortex advice as well!

Oh wow really? That's an interesting policy. Thanks for letting me know.

I never buy the Flash Pass here at Six Flags Over Georgia. I bought Fast Lane Plus at KD but it was 50s and rainy and it ended up being a waste of money.. I'm pretty sure I will get my money's worth this time around though!

I wonder why Flight of Fear assigns seats for all riders.. they did that at KD as well once the park has enough people to fill the rows (the day I went most coasters were walk on). Thanks for helping confirm that, I'm glad they don't assign seats for Fast Lane, and I'm glad I'm getting Fast Lane to avoid those lines. It is pricey but I'm driving a long way so I need to make the most of it!

Perfect! Thanks for confirming this for me!

Thank you so much! Very detailed information. I am so happy to hear that they don't do the exit entry thing (SFOG does that on rides that existed before Flash Pass and do not have a special entrance designed for it). I plan on buying my tickets and Fast Lane Plus tonight since the website says they are limited. I can only imagine how busy it might be. I was shocked to see a high of 78 in October in Ohio! Thanks for the food suggestions as well, I will probably do Hank's for lunch and Red's for dinner. I'll hopefully take some pictures and post a trip report here next week. It seems crazy to drive to Cincinnati from Atlanta but I loved KI and thought this was a great chance to check out Stricker's Grove. I'd like to see a bit of the city on Sunday too. Thanks again, if you have any other advice feel free to share.

So as far as you know Fast Lane brings you into the normal line in the station where the line splits to choice of rows? I would love that, I just don't want the format where you enter from the exit and are assigned to a row (which tends to be the least favorable row on the train). Thank you

Thank you I read that earlier, I just found it weird that Flight Deck isn't included. Do you know any specifics on what coasters have assigned seating for Fast Lane (and if so, which rows). Also, I assume it will be busy on Saturday but do you have any idea just how busy it usually is on an October Saturday with great weather? I went this year in August during the week, wasn't packed but it was a decent amount of people. Since school is in, more kids will be there on the weekend. I have not bought a fast pass yet, so I can't help you on that. Sorry. That's alright. I assume it will be busy but I know "busy" means different things at different parks. I went to SFGAdv on a Wednesday 2 weeks before local public schools got out and they had 1-2 hour lines. I hope I can get good seats with Fast Lane. Thanks again for the advice!

Thank you I read that earlier, I just found it weird that Flight Deck isn't included. Do you know any specifics on what coasters have assigned seating for Fast Lane (and if so, which rows). Also, I assume it will be busy on Saturday but do you have any idea just how busy it usually is on an October Saturday with great weather?

Thanks for the info! I'm disappointed by the rep at KI I spoke to on the phone who got irritated with me and assured me Fast Lane Plus worked on every coaster and I could choose any seat. Do you know which rides don't let you choose your seat? Also, on the rides that have specific rows for Fast Lane, which rows? (if you know. I know that is a very specific question).