Gannersdaddy

Maybe it was Santa Claus and some helpers telling us to all be good this year?

After this year, it will be interesting to see how they up the ante on that.

Here is a screengrab of the video. I marked the date/time in a yellow box and unless I am seeing things, I count 4 people in the frame (marked with yellow lines). Thanks to @malem for providing the link and video

Had a similar experience at Haunt last year. We did the last ride of the night on Beast. When we got off, we hardly saw anyone until we got to the fountain and a lot of the lights were already out and the sounds were off. If some scareactors dressed as zombies had come out, it would have definitely have given me a jump!

They used to have the construction cam in Planet Snoopy. I can see why they removed it once the construction was done, but there are other places they can add one or two. A couple places that come to mind are top of WindSeeker looking at Vortex, towards the Eiffel Tower, or maybe the woods for a Beast sighting. Or maybe on Drop Tower, giving a different view of Banshee and Adventure Express.

Any insights in Dollywood passholder preview night / opening weekend? We are looking to go this year and would like some idea what to expect. Thanks

Pix as promised. Sorry so late. Taken 12-30-17 Taken from the top before going into Mystery Mine Taken from the train

April 13th. And yes, last year it was crazy. We showed up around 3 and they were letting people into the parking lot. We looked for the KIC group that is usually at the front and found members at least 15 feet back from where they usually are. Around 3:15, they started letting those that wanted to ride Mystic Timbers in, so we followed in a line down the right side of international street, around the Eiffel Tower towards the clock and then around Diamondback lake. From there, they stopped us and slowly let folks into the line for Mystic Timbers. We rode the 36th train of the day around 4 and did not even try again. I was told the wait was 4 hours and snaked through the tomb raider building. We did make sure our drink plan and funpix was lined out (no issues) and got 3 rides on Diamondback, as well as 1 on Vortex and Drop Tower. We did not even try to eat, due to being happy about being back in the park and the lines. I am guessing it is open to all passholders, new and renewing. As it says on the webpage: A 2018 Gold or Platinum Season Pass includes many season pass benefits, including the opportunity to be among the first to experience the park’s lineup of world-class rides and attractions before Kings Island opens its gates for the start of its 47th season by attending an exclusive Gold Pass Preview Night event on April 13. Take advantage of this Gold and Platinum season pass perk and be among the first riders of the year on Mystic Timbers, voted “Best New Ride” in 2017 by Amusement Today. Challenge The Beast, Banshee and Diamondback roller coasters. Families can enjoy spending the evening together in the 17-time, award-winning Planet Snoopy kids’ area. Classics like the Grand Carousel, K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad, Monster and Scrambler will also be waiting for its first riders of the season. Gold Pass Preview Night also offers the first look at what’s new around the park, like new food menu items, games and merchandise. Gold Pass Preview Night Hours: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

And dont forget the hour time difference

Ooops. Sorry. So excited the schedule was out. Between Winterfest and Dollywood trips, this off season seems to be going quicker

Wow, no closed Sundays in April? I am super stoked that the schedule is out. Now I can start planning days off for park time.

Maybe it should have been called Bengal County Safari?

Tickets bought and room booked. We are going to be at the Quality Inn and are going to do both days full.

@malem Thanks for the reminder. We are planning on going as well. I keep forgetting to get my tickets

One thing that would have to be checked is the fire prevention. It seems like it would be too tempting to a campfire, firepit, stove, or even cigarette to have some bad consequences.

Looks like they had help (LOL)

Maybe its me, but it did seem to have more uptime this last year than previous years. I can not recall it being a walk on ride either. As it is one of the 1st rides you see coming in the park, I would think that if it did get removed it would only be to have something take its place right after.

Now that would be funny!

Assuming ACE is in the know, here are the dates that for events that I have seen mentioned in these threads. The Source is the link at the top

Update: WOW! Whatever they are doing up there is pretty big. I got some pix then my battery died.

Getting ready for our 1st train ride. I will see what pix I can get. We finally got some cinnamon bread (a loaf for me and Ganners and then 1 for my wife). She might be out of luck by the time we get home.

Good to know. Already looking at Pass holder Night (March 16). Let's see how 2018 works out

I know what you mean. We saw some footers when on Thunderhead. They have been working on it all week (we have been here since Tuesday). I am not sure what is going up there. The terrain lends itself to so many possibilities

Just hit about the last ride of the night on Lightning Rod. It's around 37 here and they have shut down the entrance. It's a fun night ride but man the front was brisk

Is anyone there tonight? Looking at the Diamondback webcam on my phone and it looks empty