bjcolglazier

Wasn't trying to say jump the fence and then watch out...I'm just dumbfounded by the idiocy. You have to be a fool x100 to jump the fence AND get hit. Or, you're impaired.

People are really stupid breaking the rules and jumping the fence. Period. But who among us couldn't jump the fence and NOT get hit by the coaster? I'm guessing pretty much all of us. Drugs, alcohol? Are people THAT incoherent naturally?

As a guy who more or less only goes to Kings Island, my big concern would be Cedar Fair making decisions across the board, without acknowledging local park factors. If a dining plan works here or there, it doesn't mean it has to be offered everywhere. And stuff like that can only be sorted out by good management. Real people, making good decisions.

Hmm. Learn something new everyday. Never even bothered to realize Cedar Fair is publicly traded. You're all over this stuff, Terp. :-) Analyst expectation is "outperform". That's...usually not a bad sign. 5-year trend looking pretty good/stable. Now we can all make some of our money back...lol. Right?

^Yeah, I have no idea what they do with the money when they get it anyway...lol. But they might get interest or pay off debt early or something.

Just a countdown now to see what the meal plan offering is or isn't for next year. If the price goes up or it disappears, the park suffered or didn't get what they wanted out of it this year. If the price goes down or stays the same...it's working for them. Simple as that. The lines? That could be a sign of the big-time dollars they have raked in on meal plans and regular customers. Build more food stands, shorter lines, happier people, more sales...make more money. (We've all played Roller Coaster Tycoon, right? lol) Or...maybe not. They also make substantial interest $ I'm sure on all of the meal plan money paid up-front. A lot of the food they probably get dirt-cheap. Nothing would surprise me too much, but a small part of me would be shocked if the meal plans are not making the park good money.

Just speaking on behalf of one family (of 5) here, but we used to leave once or twice a day, and go to McDonalds/Burger King/Wendy's. Got the season meal plan this year, and always eat in the park. Been pretty happy with it honestly. The biggest challenge for us is coordinating everyone so that they all get what they want to eat without walking the entire park for one meal. We live 3 hours away, and thus aren't able to attend the park as frequently as we might wish, so I'm quite certain the park is happy with the profit they've made on all 5 of us. It's money that would have left the park if the meal plan wasn't available. And like I said...we've been pretty happy with the convenience of staying at the park, and have enjoyed the food as well. Lines are sometimes an issue, but have yet to ruin our day.

I get that. So many things regarding safety can be taken to the nth degree. You're more likely to run into trouble on the highway leading to the park. The park and the rides---and dare I say the people at the park---are awfully safe compared to the real world outside the gates. Speaking of random things that can go wrong on a ride, I found this: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/29/lightwater-valley-roller-coaster-accident_n_5904058.html Probably been covered on here before maybe, but wow! First time I read it.

Are sunglasses a loose item? I think they are, but apparently not because folks wear them all the time on everything. I put mine in my pocket. Which doesn't always work out great for the glasses, but at least I know there is zero chance they will fly off and drill someone behind me.

^ What??? WOW.

I'm sure Beast is totally safe. Probably why they tell you over and over via the speaker to keep your arms inside the ride...lol. I don't want the ride to change, but as I've gotten older the thought has occurred to me that some idiot could do something stupid and put the whole ride in jeopardy for the rest of us.

Found this article talking about Disney banning selfie sticks, and this thing called, "The Envelope of Protection" they test in Disney parks. http://www.businessinsider.com/six-flags-bans-selfie-sticks-2015-7 Keep that "Envelope of Protection" thing off The Beast. That's all I have to say. LOL.

I can ride Vortex once per visit. Twice, if it's the last one for the day more or less. Instant headache---can't help it, but ride it anyway. Still, it's fun, and one of the great rides to just stand and watch. It just screams "not your day job". :-)

A solid reminder. ;-) ALMOST got fooled. Ahem.

That was a great day!

I've many times sat in a row of strangers at a football game thinking, "my butt takes up 1/20th of this row, but there's only 10 seats and I'm squished!". You know what? Nobody cares. If I want my own personal space I have to buy more tickets. So yeah...Privacy Pass Plus for $49.99, or $34.99...sounds fair to me. I totally get people wanting personal space, privacy, and the fallacy of "safety". But be willing to pay for it. What should the ride-ops do when I go on Delirium and request a "buffer-seat" on either side of me? For my safety. To protect the park from a lawsuit, and all of that nonsense...I bought one seat, but really need 3? Same with Banshee, Diamondback...I could go on. I need the row behind me clear because I might get stabbed in the back by a psycho! All of a sudden renting the park to yourself makes a lot of sense...

Peanuts...I see what you did there. :-) I don't know though. Some allergies like that are so severe it's like...what are you doing HERE? An allergy row? I actually work at an Elementary School, too...classrooms are totally nut-free. I don't know how we accommodate that at a park like Kings Island without a specially reserved day. Which might not be a bad idea!

We'll all have to agree to disagree. It's all good...this thread is a divider...I try to come here to be happy...lol. Let's be happy! :-) Single riders make me go "ugh", but hey---don't glare at me when I hop on with you---I'm totally sane I promise! bahaha. ;-)

I wouldn't be happy about it, that's what jails are for. But I'm probably willing to chance it at Kings Island. I love the people there, and this site for that matter. A child NEVER has to sit by themselves. The parent---if that concerned---wouldn't even consider letting them ride! If I choose to let my child ride alone or with a stranger it is because I am taking on that responsibility---that risk---as the parent of my own child. No way would I hold the park responsible. Nor would I expect to get the benefits of two tickets, when I only bought one. Sporting events, concerts, all kinds of things in this world 1 ticket buys you 1 seat. You don't get to reserve the seat next to you just because your kid is in it. Or yourself. I have 3 kids...ages 15, 9, and 7. So I've been there, done that.

Privacy Plus Pass...$49.99. :-)

If you're worried about lawsuits from accusations of those sitting next to you, the park needs a policy where you can buy TWO tickets, and ride alone at all times. I'm totally cool with that.

Apparently the park needs to post their rules in regard to this issue. I've heard the complaints, the threats, all the possibilities. But if you want to take up two seats on every ride you're getting on in the day so that you never have to sit next to someone else you don't know---and slow down the queue as a result...buy two tickets. The park may get sued one day, and someone may go to jail, but the park will win their lawsuit if the rules are posted and everyone understands what 1 ticket buys you, and acts accordingly.

I've ridden the WindSeeker many times. Always freaks me out a bit. I can't explain it, but I'm never comfortable when at the top in full spin. But what really freaks me out the most is the thought of getting stuck up there. Fire department has no equipment to get that high. So in the worst-case scenario you're at the mercy of the technicians to fix whatever problem exists. I hope they have lots of parts on-hand. I don't worry about dying, but I can't imagine being stuck up there 12-24 hours till they can bring me down. Hasn't happened yet, but totally could. Drop Tower goes just as high, but is a lot more simple from a mechanical perspective. Not as scary. :-)

Can people start posting selfie's on the "stage". I mean...it's there. Kinda promoted by Helbig even. Call it a flat-ride, if you will.

Surely not. It's one of the best-themed rides in the park---if not the best themed---and awfully popular. No way they'll tear it out right now. No way.