Jaredap88 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 anyone do anything special say the night before they go or maybe the morning of? anyone with long car rides do anything special in the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 For the night before I go for Ice cream at the Goody Shope or UDF! In the car(even though its like 20 min) I listen to James Bond.....hee hee, yah I know I'm Lame : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I stop at the only gas station in my tiny town and get my road trip necessities: a bottle of water, a bag of pretzels, and a bag of peanut M&Ms.. great, now I'm hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 No, but on the way home I always take 275 and stop at Roy Rogers near eastgate mall, it's a bit longer getting home, but it's about the only chance I get, living in KY, to get me some Roy Rogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 My family has this tradition that started on GE Day in 1980. That year, my family moved back to Mason after living in suburban Detroit for 7 years. We all piled in to my uncle's station wagon and took the short trip up Western Row (then a rural, hilly road from which you could see the Eiffel Tower for miles). When we finally parked, we got out and made our way toward the front gate. In my geeky, über-fanboy exuberance, I squealed loudly: "Look at the size of that Kings Island Tower!" ...to which my cooler, older brother, in perfect unison with my equally cool older cousins immediately replied: "Eric, will you shut up!?!" So now, everytime we cross the parking lot, every year since, it has been a tradition (and my wife, nieces and nephew play along gladly) to count to three and say "Look at the size of that Kings Island Tower!" when we get close to the gate. Dumb? Yes, but some rituals are just too hard to let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I used to always paint my nails a certain way. White with black music notes on them. I don't do that any more because I go there way more often, but all through junior high and early high school, I always did this. Now the only thing I do is actually take care in what I wear. I don't like wearing just any ol' t-shirt to the park, I try to always wear something unusual that shows something about me - a dive shirt, a coaster shirt, or something else involving my interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 No real rituals, but TB's story made me think of something we used to do as kids. When my sister and I were little, we only got to go to KI once a year. Everytime we got in the car to go back home, my sister and I would look back at the Eiffel Tower and say "Bye, Kings Island Tower!" We would stay turned around looking at the tower until it disappeared from view (which, as TB said, was miles away at the time). This ritual seemed to end when we got older and started getting season passes for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I have been waiting for a topic like this I come along. Well the night before I always get on KIC and post and look at pics. Then I'll go to Youtube and watch some vids. Then that morning I always stop at a gas station and get some trident sour apple gum and something to drink, usually vitamin water. Then when I leave I watch the Eiffel Tower until I is completely out of sight. Among other things is always grabbing a bunch of park maps and eating in the Festhaus always. Posted from my iPhone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 My family has this tradition that started on GE Day in 1980. That year, my family moved back to Mason after living in suburban Detroit for 7 years. We all piled in to my uncle's station wagon and took the short trip up Western Row (then a rural, hilly road from which you could see the Eiffel Tower for miles). When we finally parked, we got out and made our way toward the front gate. In my geeky, über-fanboy exuberance, I squealed loudly: "Look at the size of that Kings Island Tower!" ...to which my cooler, older brother, in perfect unison with my equally cool older cousins immediately replied: "Eric, will you shut up!?!" So now, everytime we cross the parking lot, every year since, it has been a tradition (and my wife, nieces and nephew play along gladly) to count to three and say "Look at the size of that Kings Island Tower!" when we get close to the gate. Dumb? Yes, but some rituals are just too hard to let go. I guess I know who it is if I hear that screamed out sometime this year. Don't be surprized if I say hi! When I think to do it, I like to play the old Tomb Raider queue music in the car followed by "Tell Me Baby" from Red Hot Chili Peppers. This is started as soon as I get on I-71 from I-275. I always park in the same spot - shall remain hidden lest anyone want to park there. Then as I leave, I always turn back toward the Eiffel Tower as soon as I get to the front of International Street. I take in the view for a few moments, say goodnight, and give International Street a wink. Then, I tell all of the coasters bye on the way to the interstate. They're more like my friends than coasters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkatt7 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 We all have VERY different taste in music. Before we leave, we take turns each person adding one song to the I-Pod, until we have a full playlist to get us there and back. That way, there is no fighting over music in the car!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_heart_pki Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I personally love reading these rituals! I have always gone with the family and we stop at the same gas station and all that jazz. This year is going to be different because I get to drive up by myself with a couple of friends. I can't wait to start new rituals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kings_island~thrill is me! Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 when me and my friends go to KI we always ride Drop Tower first but not this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_heart_pki Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I always start the day with Delirium and end with The Beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 ^^Yes, I encourage all of you to continue your rituals of riding Drop Tower and Delirium first this year! Good idea, and please spread the word!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAHill Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Two words. Florence Mall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Two words. Florence Mall. One word: why?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAHill Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Another one word: Tradition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I tell all of the coasters bye on the way to the interstate. They're more like my friends than coasters! I yell goodbye, wave, and blow kisses at the coasters. I get some strange looks, but I could care less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Another one word: Tradition. I like a Mall Rd. BK breakfast just as much as anyone else, but isn't Florance Y'all usually closed when KI opens??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I tell all of the coasters bye on the way to the interstate. They're more like my friends than coasters! I yell goodbye, wave, and blow kisses at the coasters. I get some strange looks, but I could care less. Ok, Giga, I wanna see you kiss the MF sign goodbye!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAHill Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 ^^ I forgot to mention we go on the way home. Wow, I just screwed up XD. I forgot this was PRE-KI stuff and not POST-KI stuff. XD Oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkatt7 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I tell all of the coasters bye on the way to the interstate. They're more like my friends than coasters! I yell goodbye, wave, and blow kisses at the coasters. I get some strange looks, but I could care less. Could you? Just had to beat Terpy to it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 ^^ I forgot to mention we go on the way home. Wow, I just screwed up XD. I forgot this was PRE-KI stuff and not POST-KI stuff. XD Oops Ohhhh...ok. That makes sense now!! Most of my rituals are also post-KI as well...we need a new thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Stop at the Speedway in Xenia for coffee, then i listen to my CD of KI tunes. The last track is Top Gun anthem, and is timed to play when entering the parking lot, it is played loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 On the way, I always stop at the McDonald's beside the WaWa, then...oh, wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 ^^Yeah, if I can figure out how to get there!?! I mean, the number of diagrams needed to make a left turn freakin overflows my glove box!! But for me, on the way home, Terpy, *nothing* hits the spot better and relieves a Toro-induced empty gullet like the Mercerville Taco Bell!! My best TB meals ever have come from there, surprisingly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittenpooh Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I dont have any. but I do plan on meeting new friends this year and with that I can start new rituals. I do know I have to get blue ice cream every time I go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 It is also ritual to wake up extra early, take a shower and then wake everyone else up saying it is time to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 We always looks for signs that were getting close such as... Wayne Building, Kings Autos, Warren County Tower, and of course Cincinnati Mills and that other mall right down the road. Also once we pass the Warren County Tower we always see who can spot KI first, I always win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Yep i always know it is right around the bend when we pass Kings Automill and the the water tower as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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