KI 8/22

[Beast Man]

I hadn't planned on going today.My friend Gary had asked me if I wanted to go with him to see our manager play with his band at Tabby's on Kings Mill Road.it was his suggestion that I hit up KI beforehand since I would be in the area anyway.I arrived at the park around 5.I was thinking about what to ride first.I thought Firehawk.With a quick look at the line I guesstimated that it was a 30-45 minute wait.I decided to come back before I left so I wouldn't have to waste time waiting when I could be riding.

I walked past Vortex and wondered if it was open because no one was there in line.I saw people walk into the qeue so I knew then that it was open.I waited for the front seat(3 train wait).The middle of the train didnt have anyone waiting when I was at the statio.When my train pulled back into the station there were a few people waiting at each gate.I guess everyone decided to come at once.As I exited I saw the sign for the Fx theater that said it was closed for the rest of the season and a new haunt was coming.I guess people can only watch SpongeBob chase the pickle so many times.

After that I made my way to The Beast and had my longest wait of the day,about 20 minutes.This was because they were adding the third train to the track.Great ride as always.As I got off the ride i said hi to Ronny.

I decided to ride Avatar next and as always a fun ride.Made my way over to Action Zone.Only had a one ride wait for Delerium.The guy next to me was saying he thought it was more intense than any coaster.

Then I rode Drop Tower twice in a row,no wait for Flight Deck,and no wait for Invertigo.

Invertigo was a headbanging good time.When I got off I thought of Ned Flanders' son on the Simpsons."Oh my freakin' ears!"The young guy in front of me had his ears banged pretty good by the restraints too.

I decided to make my way over to The Racer and then Firehawk as it was starting to get late.

The Racer was only running the blue side.Unusual since every time I've been there this season and they were running only one side it was always the red side.A walk on and a nice ride considering it was the blue train.

I got in line for Firehawk about 7:45.Only about a 15 minute wait and I had fun ride on the yellow train.

By then the park was closed and I made my way out.I went over to Burger King for some food and to chill out.Then I met up with Gary and we watched our manager's band.They did mostly covers but had a few originals.

Overall a really fun time(but I've yet to have a day where I've been to KI not be fun.Tiring perhaps, but always fun.)