DonHelbig

2016 passes renewed by the November 5 deadline to be eligible to attend the Preview Night event have a validity date starting April 15. All other passes have a validity date starting April 16.

BTW...there will be more than what's listed on the park's website as part of the two days, three nights Coasterstock event. And some of the opportunities listed may be different than what they appear.

Parking for the three-day event is included for non-Gold and Platinum passholders. Those with a Gold or Platinum pass will need to use their SP for parking.

Important to note: The Preview Night in the spring is for passholders who renewed by the November 6 deadline in the fall. Only passes renewed by the deadline will be valid for admission to the preview event.

No such confirmation was made by the park on Instagram. A photo was posted about track work on the ride. There is a temporary plastic covering in the area where the carpenters are working on the ride this winter.

It's because people like them and want to see more.

Don't forget to register for the event now that you have purchased your ticket!

Worth noting is more than 75 percent of the people who hold full-time positions in the industry began their career as a seasonal associate. It's a great industry comprised of great opportunity for those who want to be a part of it.

My mom and dad would take my brother, sister and I to LeSourdsville Lake / Americana and Fantasy Farm at least once every summer around visits to Coney Island and Kings Island. I remember a lot about both parks from my childhood. Always had a good time.

Thank you to all who participated in our photo and video shoot today!

We'll send out an email tomorrow with the details on where to meet.

We are in need of riders for a photo shoot Friday morning (August 28), from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The shoot will include a series of thrill rides and family attractions in Planet Snoopy. If you are interested, please click on the link below for more information and to register. This is only for Shift 1 in the morning. https://www.visitkingsisland.com/kiphotoshoot In addition, I am in need of riders for night visuals on Banshee and Diamondback Friday night (August 28), starting when the park closes at 10:00 p.m. Park admission is required to participate in this shoot. The first 45 people to RSVP via email at Don.Helbig@visitkingsisland.com will be eligible to participate in the shoot. You must be available to meet at the park Friday at 6:30 p.m. to go over the details of the shoot and sign waivers. Do not RSVP for either shoot unless you are 100 percent certain you can be participate.

A big THANK YOU to all who came out to the park today for our 2016 announcement.

The location for the announcement is in a place that can only be found by those who know where it's at.

Friday morning on Good Morning Cincinnati, the WKRC news team channels its inner Brady Bunch with a GMC family outing to Kings Island. The feature will air between 5-7 a.m. You don't want to miss it!

The Season Pass Portal is the best way to stay informed about exclusive events, early rides lineup, bring a friend days and more! Enroll your pass today if you have not already done so.

The jobs open house scheduled for Saturday, February 21 at Kings Island has been cancelled due to the weather. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 28, from 5-9 p.m. at the park. Entertainment auditions have been rescheduled for Sunday, February 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Tickets for Coasterstock will be available to purchase through April 30. Hopefully you will have the weekend of May 16-17 free so you can attend. You won't want to miss it!

Make sure to register before purchasing your tickets. You will need to be on the registration list at check-in.

Coasterstock tickets will need to be purchased online.

Registration and ticket sales will end April 30 at midnight.

Individuals that purchase Coasterstock tickets will need to present an active, valid membership card from the coaster club/organization they selected on the registration form. Now is the time to upgrade or join a coaster club/organization to ensure your membership card is in your hands by the date of the event.

An off-season tour is something we're considering.

With all due respect to Mr.Helbig, he is a PR guy, not maintenance. Unless he has done said maintenance job, there's no way he can honestly answer your questions. Each car is from the rides is stripped down to every last nut and bolt. It's in the neighborhood of 6,500 parts for all of the coasters combined. Diamondback alone has more than 1,600 parts checked annually. Everything that you can imagine is disassembled and looked at and then rebuilt over the winter. A ride like Backlot Stunt Coaster will take 4-1/2 months to do the nine cars on it. Firehawk is up there as one of the hardest trains to work on. A lot of very detailed work with all of the coasters and other ride vehicles.

With addition of a live band, the new show in the Showplace Theatre will be on par with the pop and country shows that were featured in the 70's and 80's in that location. Cirque Image, which often performed to SRO crowds, will return for its second season in the Kings Island Theater.