Young Gunz Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 My friends and I were talking about cool things that we've never gotten to do at KI but would be really cool to do. We came up with a list and I wanted to know what you guys would also think would be awesome to do at KI. Check all that you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I can honestly say that I've ridden many rides late into the night with some of the enthusiast events and I've ridden them WAY too early doing TV filmings. However, I've never actually spent the night in the park. That'd be a heck of a camp out. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Camping in the park would be so cool. Kind of like camping on the infield of a NASCAR track, which I've done many times. Walking out of a camper or tent and seeing the track, grandstands, etc. in a silent sunrise was always awesome. Waking up to coasters and silent rides in the early morning fog in the summer would be even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Six Flags Great Adventure is having a camp out in the park for Dark Knight's opening. And charging for it, and how: $124.99. And you aren't ALLOWED to leave the park during the night, except in an emergency: Campout Under The Dark Knight Coaster Event Six Flags will host a campout event for the chance to be the first riders on our new attraction: The Dark Knight Coaster! Through a park-wide scavenger hunt and trivia session the evening of May 14, Six Flags Great Adventure will determine who our first 8 riders will be. The overnight package will include: • Parking into the theme park • A ticket to the private sleep over event • Snacks and breakfast • The Dark Knight movie t-shirt • A chance to be the first riders on The Dark Knight Coaster • An invite to the 2008 The Dark Knight Media Event • A ticket to enjoy the park after the Media Event • A special ticket for a private dinner and show with Jim Breuer and the Jersey Jokesters with a special appearance by Joe Piscopo the evening of the Media Event. Package Price - $124.99 and a portion of the proceeds goes to The Boys and Girls Club. What to bring: • Sleeping bag and soft bedding…ground is concrete • Tents are allowed or you can sleep right under the stars • Toiletries – restroom, sinks and water available (no showers.) • Warm clothes • Flashlight • Sneakers • Snacks and drinks optional (This will be the only time you can bring food in the park…enjoy it while it lasts!) What NOT to bring: Anything expensive! No open burn permitted…grills, campfires, etc. (So bring lots of blankets to keep warm) No glass bottles Rules of Participation: • Must be 18 or accompanied by an adult or legal guardian • Payment is required prior to event • Parties who are registered must be checked in between 7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 and stay until Thursday – no leaving the property or designated areas. • All campers will be subject to a safety inspection • All campers must sign a hold harmless agreement • Six Flags is NOT responsible for any personal items that are lost, stolen or broken…so limit what you bring. Directions and further detail will be emailed to you after you register approximately four days before the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Well, I've slept over night at the park. Been there many times at 4:30am doing set up as well. When I was morning person set up, used to go set up the stands and then to softball. Would finish softball, shower in the dressing rooms and pick up money bags from the cage and then off to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexPKIFreak Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I personally would love to spend the night at the park. That would be awesome... if only there were people operating the rides I wanted to ride all night... lol. I'd so ride The Beast, Racer, and Vortex for HOURS! After I start a sugar rush of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 How do yuo get the chance to stay the night at KI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 You don't. He is talking hypothetically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 You don't. He is talking hypothetically. Ahhh, many employees have slept over night at their location from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I would like to spend the night at the park. That would be cool. Also, I'd like to film a documentary at the park and a few low budget cheesy films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecartoon Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 spending the night would be alot of fun. I would do it each year they had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 That reminds me of the book called The Beast by R.L. Stine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I have rode The Racer and Beast in the early morning hours around 2AM. A bunch of us took were working the late late shift and took a walk around the park at 4AM. You would not believe how quite it is at that hour! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'd really like an exclusive ability to live in The International Restaurant and work for KI's marketing department. Heck, I'd walk to work everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Attack! Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I have always wanted to take the stairs on the Eiffel Tower Also I would love to walk the track of The Beast, Racer or Son of Beast with the maintenance crews in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastrider97 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I choose everything. My idea would be riding Firehawk 24 hours straight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 ^For some reason i highly doubt you could make it 24 hours on Firehawk without a headache or some other sort of pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I agree, but i could do it on SOB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Haha there would be nothing of you left but your skeleton in the seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Just like at Halloween Haunt! But seriosly, one day i will be in the book of world records for the most rides on SOB in a row! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I'd really like an exclusive ability to live in The International Restaurant and work for KI's marketing department. Heck, I'd walk to work everyday. If I could have my own little "apartment" at the park, it'd be above the LaRosa's in Rivertown. I believe there's a staff lounge up there with a staircase leading to the top from outside. Each morning you could walk down and be the first rider on The Beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I would love to live in the trailor in the middle of SOB's rose-bowl. Well that is if it's still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 ^That'd give me a headache after ten minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Wow!! I've always thought the same thing. A nice little apartment above one of the shops on International Street would be a nice little home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 For a while i thought that there was some apartments in the middle of Mean Streak but i found out for myself there was none. I think it would be cool to have some beside Vortex in behind there and live up there all summer and work at the park a couple of days a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulj Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 If I could have my own little "apartment" at the park, it'd be above the LaRosa's in Rivertown. I believe there's a staff lounge up there with a staircase leading to the top from outside. Each morning you could walk down and be the first rider on The Beast I worked for the security dept. for KI (then PKI) in 1998. I was in the gates division so third shift in the park was every three weeks. There is an apartment above the LaRosa's. It still has that 60s/70s look to the decor (at least it did 10 years ago). The LaRosa's family has a lifetime lease on it and can stay there anytime they want to. The glassblowers also have a lifetime lease in the park. The park is VERY quiet at night and is "spooky" in some places. Driving the little 3 speed golf cart down the dirt road by The Beast at night sent chills. You always had the feeling something or someone was watching you. Maybe it was high EMFs or maybe not. Many people have slept at the park. Some were allowed and others were not. There was one guy who had been kicked out by his g/f and was living at the park. He managed to dodge security for several days but they finally found his hiding spot. That was right before I started working there. All in all it was a great place to work and a really fun department to work in. We got to see areas of the park that most of the public will never see. If you REALLY want to spend a night at KI work for the security department/gates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Well, the park IS haunted you know.... Especially around the Eiffel Tower and Adventure Express...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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