IheartKI Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I wanted to spend my mother's day with my kids at the park today, but I am not sure if we should go or not! Right now the sun is out (in Jamestown, Ohio) but I am afraid it would not be a good day with the rain. And would they close the park due to the weather if it keeps raining?!?!?! I need advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 If it is a deluge of rain and if it looks to stay that way, they will close the park. Much depends on attendance the short term forecast....Currently it looks to be more off and on type showers for Mason, but only time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerhunter Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 used to be..back in the 80's...rainy days were the best days to go..because park attendance was down and you got on rides faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Well, the rides at Coney were supposed to be open until 6pm today. I was working the ticket table and between 12 and 1:10, I had sold 12 rides bracelets. Needless to say, the operations managers decided to throw in the towel for the day at 1:15. It was cold and rainy and had been doing so since I got there. But, for those twelve people that bought rides bracelets were given comp tickets to return another day. Not sure about Kings Island, but you`ll likely have frequent ride closures due to the rain. And, run the risk of them closing early like Coney did (or KI last Friday). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 It used to be that way where if you went on a rainy day that meant no lines and hardly any attendance but now with all the safety precautions they close most of the rides down in the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecartoon Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 It used to be that way where if you went on a rainy day that meant no lines and hardly any attendance but now with all the safety precautions they close most of the rides down in the rain. I went last year and it was storming all day untill about 12. Then it was off and on showers all day. The park was open the hole time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 This is late-but I showed up to work at 2 and was sent home. It was a ghost town-most of the cars in the lot belonged to employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 ZosoBeast is there right now and says its a ghost town. Edit: The park will close today at 5pm due to weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Well, the rides at Coney were supposed to be open until 6pm today. I was working the ticket table and between 12 and 1:10, I had sold 12 rides bracelets. Needless to say, the operations managers decided to throw in the towel for the day at 1:15. It was cold and rainy and had been doing so since I got there. But, for those twelve people that bought rides bracelets were given comp tickets to return another day. Not sure about Kings Island, but you`ll likely have frequent ride closures due to the rain. And, run the risk of them closing early like Coney did (or KI last Friday). Ditto while working at tolls today at KI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawana Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I thought it was supposed to be "April showers bring May flowers". Must be El Nino. EDIT*** Don't know how to post with the tilde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trint2004 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I went to the park Sunday and I had a great time. Yeah the rain was a down fall but not having to wait in any lines was a plus. The longest line I waited in was Firehawk and it was only like 10-15 mins. It was weird to be in the park when it was so dead, even on a bring a friend discount day. I have a question, since this bring a friend discount day was a flop do you think there will be an additional bring a friend discount day later in the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosoBeast Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My feeling on that is if the sun was out and it was warm, the park would have been pretty darn busy this past Sunday. I would think it was safe to say that the park lost money on that day. I think it would be wise to make up the bring a friend day to get a little bit of that money back. I am no money expert, that is for darn sure. Just telling you what I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 A few days ago i heard this "the park is almost dead the Monday after Memorial Day Weekend" does anyone know if its true? I realize that last year it obviosly wasnt but how about other years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 ^ Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Okay, well on Sunday ill go to SFKK and ride Mega Wedgie, Deluge, Chang, and T2 since ive never ridden them before. Than well drive to KI that night, stay at a hotel, and spend the next day there. Than 11 days later... ill be at CP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Do you think there is a good chance the park will close before 10:00 pm tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masonguy21 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Probably not considering Mason isn't going to get very much rain in the afternoon. Also it's Math and Science day at the park again tommorow so there should still be a pretty decent crowd there mid afternoon, and probably more will come once they get off school and work. I might be going tommorow so I hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Good ole Math and Science days AKA let all the little kiddies run rampant around the park with absoultely no supervision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Do they even learn anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear4thtrain Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I really hope they don't close early. I drove up to KI on Friday the 2nd at 6:50 and was told the park was closing early. Needless to say, I was very dissapointed. Im going tomorrow and am really hoping that it is open until 10:00 pm like it is supposed to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I think it should stay open. The forecast is for rain in the morning then partly cloudy but cold (for this time of year) for the rest of the day.....High temp for tomorrow 65. Low Friday night 49. Definite "jacket weather"!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.