How often is the 265-foot deck open (the one you get to by taking the elevator on the left)? It was open today, and I had never been up there before, and was quite surprised to see it open.

If the park is expecting rain, they often open the 265 deck, since it has a roof over it (the floor of the 275' platform), which shields guests from some of the rain.

Ah, okay. Thanks!

I also believe they open the 2nd platform on days where the park is particularly busy and they have the staffing to do so.

The second platform? The only other platform I know of is the 50 ft platform.

There are actually two platforms at the top - the open air platform and one right below it that's more enclosed. The lower one is generally open on rainy days since it allows guests to enjoy the views without getting drenched in the process.

Oh wow, I didn't even know that!

This photo clearly shows the twin decks at the top... (original location: http://kingsislandinsider.blogspot.com/200...ower-regal.html).

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_e6DmX3i-ePM/SagQ...-h/DSC_0003.JPG

wow, to tell you the truth i thought that the second elevator was to take you to the 50 ft. deck.

I knew about the 50ft. deck, but I didn't know they had two at the top! I always thought the bottom one was for maintense(sp?)

I didn't really notice it either until I worked at the park in 2005. I noticed there were two elevators and that one seemed to go to a lower platform that wasn't open much. I knew a supervisor at the tower who posted on this board, and asked her about it. I was told that the lower one is only open on busy days when they have enough staff or when it's raining.

If I am correct, you do not take the elevator to the 50 ft. platform you take the stairs. Now it is closed though sadly.

I think it would be awesome to have a sit down restaurant on the 50 ft deck....

^ Thats not a bad idea at all!

Whats the iffel tower?

..... Either in your imagination, or if you add an e on top of iffel you get Eiffel Tower, which is built is Paris France.. But in this case, theres one at Kings Island.. THe big thing in the front of the park.