DBru Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 My brother is playing in a ball tournament right outside of Cincinnati starting on Friday, so I am planning on visiting Kings Island while we are in the area. We have the choice of going to the park on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, but each of these choices comes with a catch, so I'd like some help from you guys. Obviously, the park will be the least crowded on Thursday. I don't mind waiting in lines, but my friend that's going with me does. The catch: if we visit on Thursday, we have to leave the house around 6am and drive to Cincinnati, PLUS, we'll have to watch all three days of my brother's tournament. (Don't get me wrong, I love a good baseball game...but their games tend to get pretty long and boring.) If we visit on Friday, we will already be in Cinci, so we can sleep longer, and skip a day of baseball. Also, the weather forecast is better this day than the others. The catch: crowds will most likely be heavier than Thursday, and I'm afraid we won't have time to get in all the night rides we'd like to. (The Beast, Diamondback, Flight Deck) The park is open till midnight on Saturday, so I wouldn't be too concerned about getting in multiple night rides, and again, we could skip a day of the baseball tournament. The catch: I'm sure that Kings Island is packed on Saturdays, and if the lines are unbearable, we probably won't have a very good time. However, there is a 30% chance of isolated storms on this day, so might this scare away some of the crowds? I'm having a really hard time deciding what we should do, so I'd really appreciate any help you all have to offer. If you were in my situation, which day this week would you visit Kings Island? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I would not even consider Saturday. At all. If riding rides is most important to you, and it seems to be. There are better choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kevin Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Welcome to KIC! You have to make a very tough decision. Judging by your post, I would go on Friday. The only real ride-changing night ride is Beast, which I highly recommend. The other two are pretty much the same during the day. The crowds will probably be heavier than Thursday's, but I wouldn't want to watch a whole lot of baseball either. Hope that helps a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcc Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 We were there Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thursday was crowded, Friday was not. Saturday was unbearable, Sunday was extremely pleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 ^^I must disagree. Diamondback at night is nothing short of amazing. While it is awesome during the day, at night, it redefines the term "Thrill Ride". IMO, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kevin Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I would take front seat on The Beast at night (preferably after fireworks) over any other coaster or ride any day. That's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 ...and dare-to-fly. Among others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks for the welcoming! I'm mainly concerned with getting in a Beast night ride in the second-to-last seat and Diamondback in the very back. I rode them this way near the beginning of the season and both were simply incredible. So with that settled...when should I visit the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Apparently, at night! Terpy, who just HAD to Seriously, do you have a season's pass? (as Mr. Kinzel would put it) If so, is it platinum? Or are you going on tickets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 You need to play the weather wait and see game and make your choice between Thursday and Friday based upon that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Terpy, we are just going to buy tickets at a local AAA office or Kroger Food Store. Does KI have the same rain policy that CP does? (Run only one train during any precipitation...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcc Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Terpy, we are just going to buy tickets at a local AAA office or Kroger Food Store. Does KI have the same rain policy that CP does? (Run only one train during any precipitation...) I noticed this when we were in the area last week, maybe you could check into it "Bring any non-winning Ohio Lottery ticket to Kings Island and receive $15 off adult general admission (limit 6) on any 2009 public operating days." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 You also need to compare prices at local Kroger stores in your area, if there are any...and Meijer. As for rain policy: http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...hl=rain++Policy http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...mp;hl=inclement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Kid Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 You should go Friday so we can hang out tht day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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