G-Force Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 Ok, so me and my friends are camping the night at KI's entrance the night before opening, to get good if not first seats on Diamondback. But, I have a few concerns. We are all getting season passes, and if we get them now can we get the pictures taken and the actual passes made this season? Is there a time for picture taking and all that stuff before the park opens in 2009? And, are you allowed to spend the night waiting at the entrance of KI? Thanks in advance, G-Force Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 No, you CANNOT camp at Kings Island's entrance, unless of course the park has some special event to allow such. To do so otherwise would be considered trespassing and the park would probably prosecute. And if you buy a pass now, it can be processed now, and gets you ONE visit this season, unless it is a renewal...or that's my understanding, anyway. Contact the park to be sure. Quote
Justin_M17 Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 If you're really that desperate to ride Diamondback first, why not stay at the KI resort (Which is legal) rather than illegally camping at the park entrance? And yes, Terpy's info on pass renewals is right on the money. Quote
tigellinus Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 ^^Or buy a first rider's seat on the charity auction!! *fingers crossed I can get in for under $200!!* (but hey, it'll be for a good cause!!) Quote
G-Force Posted August 24, 2008 Author Posted August 24, 2008 Oh, sorry I had no idea it was illegal. Thanks for answersing my questions and probably saving me some jail time lol. Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 ^^Or buy a first rider's seat on the charity auction!! *fingers crossed I can get in for under $200!!* (but hey, it'll be for a good cause!!) First rides that are auctioned have gone for thousands of dollars. Quote
corn4ahead Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 isnt there goin to be some kind of season pass preview day like they did for Behemoth. Quote
masonguy21 Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 My guess is probabaly not... but we can hope POST 100! Quote
Phantom Theater Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 If you drive,I'd just go park somewhere,like in in great wolf lodge's parking lot(If you dont wanna pay for a room)and sleep in your car.Thats what my dad would do if he had the time. Quote
tigellinus Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 ^^Or buy a first rider's seat on the charity auction!! *fingers crossed I can get in for under $200!!* (but hey, it'll be for a good cause!!) First rides that are auctioned have gone for thousands of dollars. True...but I was only factoring in charity first ride bids for 07 and 08 rides (such Maverick and Behemoth) AND considering a spring 09 economy and not the economy of the early 2000's for things like Millennium Force or SOB... Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 If you drive,I'd just go park somewhere,like in in great wolf lodge's parking lot(If you dont wanna pay for a room)and sleep in your car.Thats what my dad would do if he had the time. Security patrols motel and hotel parking lots for obvious reasons. Great Wolf did not build its parking lot for you, a non-paying so-called guest, to park and sleep in. Again, you would be trespassing and subject to arrest. It's also not a very safe thing. NOT a good idea. If you MUST sleep in your car, may I suggest Wal-Mart? At least until very recently, and I think still, they are very accomodating to such practices, including RV'rs. And there is security. Do check with the manager first. Quote
Phantom Theater Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 If you drive,I'd just go park somewhere,like in in great wolf lodge's parking lot(If you dont wanna pay for a room)and sleep in your car.Thats what my dad would do if he had the time. Security patrols motel and hotel parking lots for obvious reasons. Great Wolf did not build its parking lot for you, a non-paying so-called guest, to park and sleep in. Again, you would be trespassing and subject to arrest. It's also not a very safe thing. NOT a good idea. If you MUST sleep in your car, may I suggest Wal-Mart? At least until very recently, and I think still, they are very accomodating to such practices, including RV'rs. And there is security. Do check with the manager first. lets just build another campground.I really like camping,and sleeping next to KI would be awesome. Quote
G-Force Posted August 24, 2008 Author Posted August 24, 2008 Can you camp out right across the road? When do you think the workers will come out and let everyone line up at the gates? Quote
WooferBearATL Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 I would not recommend sleeping at WalMart or Home Depot. There are far too many car vandalisms and the thefts from those two stores for that to be considered safe. I would not have any issue sleeping in the parking lot of a hotel and have actually napped in those locations a couple times. Quote
tigellinus Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 ^^Heck, if you want, stay at my friend's apartment down the road at the Falls!! For a modest fee of a couple of $20's you'll be within walking distance from KI and all of D-back's glory!! I don't think she would mind?!... Quote
Whatever6750 Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 Can park overnight in my driveway like 10-15 minuets away for 25 bux Quote
Justin_M17 Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 This thread makes me think about how long the line for Diamondback will be on opening day '09. Just the thought alone scares me Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 B & M hypercoasters, as has been stated here many times, have huge capacity. The line will move quickly. It certainly does at Six Flags Over Georgia, Great Adventure and Busch Gardens Europe....reports say Behemoth's line moves quickly...and Kings Island should be no different. Quote
iChase Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 Me thinks it would be good PR move on KI's part to host a camp out for DB. Quote
WooferBearATL Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 Well, since it's in the Western Themed area of the park, they could do a Chuck Wagon and camp out be the evening before. Quote
Justin_M17 Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Me thinks it would be good PR move on KI's part to host a camp out for DB. I'd be there for sure =P Quote
Jasper Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Kind of like SFMM did for Tatsu and have everyone camp out in the parking lot. Quote
iChase Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Me thinks it would be good PR move on KI's part to host a camp out for DB. I'd be there for sure =P And I'd be right there behind you. Hmm, this topic gives me an idea for another topic.... Quote
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