BoddaH1994 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 JULY 4TH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Get ready for one of the most thrilling days of the summer, as Kings Island does it again with another history-making event on the Fourth of July. There will be entertainment around every corner all day long, including: PARK HOURS 9:00 am Parking Tolls Open 9:30 am Front Gates Open 10:00 am Rides & Attractions Open 10:30 am Boomerang Bay Opens to Gold Passholders 11:00 am Boomerang Bay Opens to the Public 7:00 pm Boomerang Bay Closes 10:00 pm Rides & Attractions Close 2:00 PM WARM UP WALK– Make sure you’re here in time to see this 2pm show on International Street. Guests are in for an eye-popping aerial display of skydivers that will land in the park, while a world-class airplane stunt show circles the sky. International Street will come alive with Hanna-Barbera characters, the Kings Island Clown Band, stilt walkers, jugglers, mimes, music and so much more. All eyes will head back to the 112ft level of the Eiffel Tower as Rick Wallenda attempts the first of two death-defying walks across a 5/8” cable nearly 900 feet long. 5:00 PM BOOMERANG BAY SPLASHDOWN– Guests in Boomerang Bay will have an aerial treat of their own. At 5pm another airshow takes place and this time the skilled parachutists will land directly into the wave pool! A great ending to a perfect day in Boomerang Bay and plenty of time to get dressed and into the park for the night’s main events. 7:00 PM RECORD-BREAKING WALK– Back to International Street as Kings Island looks to make history with another record-breaking stunt. Rick Wallenda will attempt to cross the Royal Fountains twice for an astonishing distance of 2000 feet - surpassing his legendary grandfather’s 1974 feat at Kings Island by more than 200 feet! 10:00 PM FIREWORKS– Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks does it again…this time bigger than ever before. Cap off a great day with an awesome fireworks display. BACKYARD BBQ MEAL DEAL– Add an all-you-can-eat picnic meal to your ticket for just $12.99 for adults and $6.99 for juniors under 48" tall. Buy your meal ticket in advance and you'll enjoy a picnic-style meal complete with Southern Fried Chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, unlimited soft drinks and ice cream treats! This great meal option is available on July Fourth from 1:00pm until 7:30pm. SPECIAL LIVE SHOWS LINEUP FOR JULY 4TH: Dora’s Sing-Along Adventure (Nickelodeon Theatre) – Explore with Dora and Boots on a musical adventure for the entire family. 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 3:30 The County Line (Festhaus) – Our all-new country review features the songs of Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and all of your favorite country stars! As American as apple pie, this country’s rockin’ down at “The County Line.” 12:00, 1:00, 3:00, 4:00 Endless Summer on Ice (Kings Island Theater) – Come join us as we celebrate Summer Fun – visiting the beach, celebrating Independence Day, camping and more! This amazing ice-skating display is fun for all ages! 2:00, 4:30, 6:30 Flashback: Totally 80’s! (International Showplace Theatre) – Get into the groove and travel back to the days when it was hip to be square! Our singers and dancers pay tribute to leg warmers, mullets, Rubik’s Cube and the songs that defined a decade in this all-new music revue! 3:00, 4:00, 5:30, 8:00 Girl’s Night Out (Festhaus) – Sit back, relax and let the girls tell you like it is. These girls are ready to party in this fun-filled, boot tappin’ celebration of American women and music. 5:00, 6:00, 7:30, 8:30 Hot Island Rhythms (International Bandstand Theatre) – Your chart topping favorites are back in this fast paced celebration of hot hits and summer! 9:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Very nice!!!! Except that I hate mimes....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! But have they said who the pilots in the air show will be? I am a fan of air shows, as are others on here, and I was just curious who would be doing the flying that day, if they have said. If it's someone who has been around, there will be videos of their performances on the internet that could be an additional marketing tool for the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Sorry, I read this before your other update. Here is a link with regard to the air show performance on the 4th. Looks very good!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetpimp Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 How crowded does the park usually get on the 4th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Last year it was pretty crowded after 8pm, but this year, with entertainment all day, my guess would be pretty crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Since the highwire will still be in place during the fireworks, does anyone have any suggestions where the best view might be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Well, I've seen the fireworks in every area of the park. Each part of the park has it's vantage. The only issue is if there is a tree that is blocking the view. The only time I can say that it's best on International Street is when there are fireworks placed in and around the fountain and tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Kudos to the park for releasing the entertainment schedule ahead of time this time, unlike May 24th. Maybe this time I won't miss the Clown Band! Since the highwire will still be in place during the fireworks, does anyone have any suggestions where the best view might be? One of my favorite spots to watch the fireworks is the area between the tower and BLSC. The only disadvantage of that spot is on a typical day this year you're not able to hear the music. In past years they have put speakers in this area for the July 4th fireworks though. We plan to walk through this area earlier in the day, and if the speakers are there, that's where we'll be. If not, we may watch from Coney or Rivertown, as these areas are typically less crowded areas to see the fireworks, and the views are not bad depending on where you are. I never quite understood why everyone crowds onto IS to see them, the tower and trees are in the way in too many spots there for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Perhaps they gather there so they can make a quick exit from the park at the end of the festivities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Mouse Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 A quick exit from the park doesn't mean that you won't still sit in the parking lot for an hour waiting for the traffic to move. I just take my time leaving because I've seen the traffic jam they have every year on the fourth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek9312 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 My family has a pretty good strategy, we always park right by the exit out of the parking lot, then we can either watch the fireworks from inside the park then only have to wait about 15 minutes from the time we get to the car to the time we finally get on Kings Island Dr or in the past we have sat around in the parking lot and watched the fireworks there and right after the grand finale is done we get in the car and leave right then. The parking lot gives a pretty good view of the whole fireworks show but you cant hear the music very well that is the only down side to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 How did he do on the first walk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 The 2:00 walk was moved back to 5:00....... and I hear BBay is closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Thanks for the update. I hope to heat good news shortly then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Earlier today there was this: http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...EWS01/307040038 I was busy doing festivities of another kind at the time (no, I am not always on the net! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 He made the 1,000 foot walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 That is a relief. Good luck for him in the 2,000. I will be praying for him as 7 PM approaches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 He made the 1,000 foot walk. http://www.western-star.com/n/content/oh/s...llendawalk.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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