pcc Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Might as well jump on board and do this... We arrived at KI around 9:40am. The gates were closed. We were 4 cars back, waiting..waiting..waiting...9:55am, gates are still closed. My husband says "I thought we got in ERT at 10??" I agreed..at 10am, the gates finally open and we made our way to preferred parking. We parked in the second spot Got up to the security booths and once again, we had to wait. 10:10am, we were finally allowed to enter the park. We got in, bought a locker..put our stuff in, then flashed our passes and made our way to Diamondback. By the time we get there, it's 10:15am. We took our seats and prepared to marathon a bit. First ride of the day is always the best. But let me tell you, it was COLD! After the second dip, there were people behind us saying "I can't feel my hands!" lol. I'm sure they'd agree, it was well worth it. We arrive back at the station, and no one is in our area..so we stayed in our seats. Fast forward 5 more rides. I had my husband look around while we were riding (as I had been doing the entire time, taking the park in ) and he ended up feeling queasy. So, he bailed to get some meds. I stayed in my seat. OH yes, I also met RWildman424 I think I was on ride #4 when I introduced myself. Got in 3 more, then the park opened. It was PACKED within minutes, so I got off. Met up with my husband and our friend, Josh. We decided to go over to Beast and get a ride in. We walked right on and got in the second seat, our friend took the back. Our ride was slow. Very slow. Seemed like we braked a lot more than last time I was on (in July). I guess morning rides are way slower than night? Anyways, it was still a great ride. We made our way from there to check out the line for Vortex. It was around 11:20am. The line to Vortex was out to the diner, so we passed. Made our way down the midway and bought tickets for slingshot. $5, how can you pass that up? The line was out to the ticket booth, so we decided to come back later in the day to ride. While down there, we walked over to Invertigo. There was a 45 minute wait, so we passed. (yes, we are impatient!) We walked over to Top G- er...Flight Deck. It was a walk on. We sat in the main back and had a great ride. We wanted to ride Drop Tower, but it was closed. We were starting to get hungry, and UK was playing..so we went into the bar and grabbed some food. The BBQ pork french fries were yummy! Bartenders were super nice and made sure we were well taken care of. We finished up eating and I had to pry my hubby away from the game lol. At that time, we were beating SC, in the 2nd half. We made our way from the bar and walked around to let our food digest. We walked around to Nick U, so I could get some final pictures and check out decorations. I'll spare you all from looking at the ride pics, but some of the displays we noticed were.....uh...yeah LOL Maybe, just maybe I have a perverted mind..but I found this hilarious: (see, even the woman in the background laughed at it) We walked over to ET, I wanted to get some more pics...but found this instead: Disappointing, but oh well. Then we made our way back around Delirium and checked out the alien displays. Yet another thing that caught my attention and made me giggle: (forgive my immaturity) We then got in line for Delirium. Took a nice cold ride on it (after a 25 minute wait) and walked around to KI Theater. Stumbled upon this display, and I had to look at it for a moment to understand. Then I got it..Kudos It's hilarious Found this uncovered: Sweet! My friend found himself a girlfriend hahahahah We walked back around and decided to check out the line for Slingshot. It was halfway inside the gate, so we decided to give it a try. After 1 hour, we were finally seated. This is my friend Josh and I: It was his first Slingshot ride, he really enjoyed it. We flipped quite a bit, and ended up facing downwards on a bounce down. That was pretty cool. From there, we went back to Diamondback, and I got in a few more rides. We had to wait 45 minutes each time. We then walked over to Flight of Fear. Walked in, was ready to board and the ride shut down. So, we made our way out and over to Firehawk. I think we waited a total of 5 minutes, then boarded. It was a great ride. We gave Flight of Fear another try, and this time we got a ride it. Seemed faster than usual, and gave the three of us a great ride. From there, we decided to go up front. It was almost Haunt time. The fog machines were getting ready to be turned on, and I was like a little kid. I was so excited. We sat on a bench and I looked behind me. How on earth could I pass up getting these pictures? Then the fog began. 7pm had finally arrived! .............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcc Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 .... ....Ladies and gentlemen, you can not escape! (I LOVE this picture!! Thank you costumed dude, you made my night!) This picture, I snapped since they were putting out decorations, but it looks like she's throwing him over lol "Say cheese! Now get outta here!" This annoyed me. I kept trying to get a picture of this, but people kept going behind the chain rope and goofing around with the props. .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcc Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Shake, Rattle & Roll: I'm telling you the fog was so thick, you couldn't see the ground below you. I loved it. Absolutely loved it. We walked back around to get another ride on The Beast. We found this lurking in the shadows: He managed to spook my friend After that, walked over to The Beast, and found out the wait would be a little over 2 hours. No thanks. The line for Tombstone Terrortory stretched all the way back to The Beast line, so we decided to skip that one. We walked over to Carnevil, and it was out into I-Street, back to LaRosa's. No thanks. So, we walked down to Urgent Scare. The line was out to the Monster, but we waited anyways. The line seemed to move quickly. I think we waited around an hour. We made our way under the sign and into the area where you could see shopping carts, bodies and such. I took two pics (without flash) and was asked to put away my camera. I wanted to get one of the guy hanging from the rafters, and the ambulance up close, but I was asked way back in line to put it away. Wasn't the only one, everyone was asked to put away cell phones and cameras. I felt bad about it, I thought I could take pictures up until we entered. Sorry people! Urgent Scare was awesome. I had a great time in there. The only part I did not like....decontamination. Brrrrr. My friend's wife arrived after we made our way through Urgent Scare, so we walked back up to the entrance and found this was uncovered, finally Watch him flop! I was freezing, so I stood in line for Starbucks for a little over an hour. Yes, that was dumb, but I wanted a cup of coffee! lol, afterwards, we all sat at a table and had some pizza. The fountains looked spooky, so I snapped a pic We decided to give Corn Stalkers a try, but waited a total of 2 minutes before hearing a bunch of complaints about how bad it was. We walked over to Trail of Terror. The line was fairly long, but we waited it out. 30 minutes later, we were in. I LOVED ToT. I think it spooked me more because I've dreamed of some of the things contained in it. Nothing like walking through a living nightmare lol. I loved the view of Firehawk from there, but couldn't take a picture due to my camera being in a locker. Oh well. It was midnight and my husband had enough. His legs were killing him, so he went out to the parking lot and left me to do whatever until closing. I decided to visit Club Blood. Glad I did, I loved it as well. I did get spooked quite a few times in there. Our friends were still in the park, so we went over to Invertigo to get in a ride. Our wait was around 5 minutes. It was awesome riding it in the dark/fog. I had a moment of thought going up the first lift. It was 12:30am, 40 degrees outside, I was wearing gloves, a toboggan, hoodie, windbreaker and scarf...and was sitting on a rollercoaster LOL...Something just isn't right about that, but hey, I love it. The woman in front of me agreed we must be a tad crazy, but we also agreed that we were in good company hehhee From there, I made one final lap on Diamondback. It was my first nighttime ride on it, and it was spectacular...but very very cold. When we came back to the station, I could not feel my face. Or my hands. Or legs. Brrrrrrrrrr. By that time, it was 1am. The park was closing, so I made my way out. I hated to leave, but I was so sore from shivering and walking all day. It was a great trip. Probably the best trip to KI I've ever had. I do like the atmosphere of the park in the fall. It's much better than sweating yourself silly. I can't wait until Oct 2010! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast79 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Very nice trip report! I was there last night and the place was packed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiruler102 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Its a good thing i opted for USS Nightmare instead LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Excellent PTR and wonderful photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I'm glad you two had such an excellent time. Kings Island is largely what one decides to make of it. On a very, very busy day, you still had a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedOreoGirl Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 awesome trip report. i was wondering some of the sme things about those aliens behind panda express! omg how did you do Sling Shot in shorts i would have been freezing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Great photos! Despite the cold, I was still running around and yelling so much I was practically melting the make up off my face! Tombstone was FANTASTIC this night, you missed out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I enjoyed readinng your report and as others have said great pictures. Your come across as a happy go lucky type person in your posts and report which always puts a smile on my face. look forward to more TR from you down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcc Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks everyone Like I told my husband, I think I enjoyed standing there watching the monsters scare everyone more than anything. We are already planning our trips next year hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Coastermania Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thank you for the great report.I bet you froze to death riding Diamondback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alluna Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Might as well jump on board and do this... These photos are fantastic! I love seeing pics of the decorative displays. Things have moved around a bit since opening night, and I didn't get to see any of it in daylight. I wonder why the Eiffel Tower was closed? Might be a good idea since it gets so cold up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowscare Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Enjoyed the TR. Going to the Haunt Friday night myself. I was debating which ride to get to first: Firehawk (because the line moves SO slow and beat the crowds) or Diamondback (because it's going to be really cold on Fri and only get colder). After reading this report I may have made my decision! Cold or not, I don't care. I'll be riding coasters looking like: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 http://i35.tinypic.com/14afuyx.jpg That shot is awesome! Mainly cause he is one my most favorite people inside and outside KI Be ok if I were to send that off to him? He loves pictures of himself I <3 my Undertaker lawl By the way the costumed dude you (?) had your picture taken with is called Overlord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 A very good Trip Report...especially for being your first! (I never get tired of Haunt photos...and you took some great ones.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Very nice TR, those pictures are great. I like the photo you took of the fountain the best, it does look really eery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerRider Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 A very good TR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcc Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 http://i35.tinypic.com/14afuyx.jpg That shot is awesome! Mainly cause he is one my most favorite people inside and outside KI Be ok if I were to send that off to him? He loves pictures of himself I <3 my Undertaker lawl By the way the costumed dude you (?) had your picture taken with is called Overlord Absolutely. I don't care at all if you send it his way. Be sure to tell him he made my night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalkerChick Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm with Amy, I <3 Mikey Do you know who told you to put the camera away in urgent scare? or what they looked like? you're allowed to take pics outside in the entrance only, not the exit. I'm always up by the ambulance, but as long as you're not flashing ("*giggles*) the actors i never have a problem with it. or ask the actors if you can take a pic or make sure they see you trying to take one a ways off. i never have a problem with it. i love seeing what i look like on any given night. haha but normally i'm up chilling by the ambulance. But yeah, i'm going to look into who's saying no pics, cuz its never been a problem as long as they are off and put away before you enter the house. and don't come out until you're out by Vortex. glad you had a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcc Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 It was so dark, I couldn't identify anyone. I made sure to have my flash off (the fog messes with flash anyways) but I was just past the Urgent Scare sign. I was taking pics of the bodies and wheelchairs (and buggies). I wasn't taking pictures at the time I was told to put the camera away. It was around my neck (it's a big Nikon D40) and was just hanging there...but she told me to put it away. I wasn't going to take any pics once stepping into the building. I just wanted one of the dummy hanging lol. No biggie, but I felt sort of bad..I know you all have long nights ahead and didn't want to cause a problem. (OH..I just remembered..she had a stick..if that helps lol. She was going through the line trying to scare people.) BTW, you guys managed to spook my friend during decontamination LOL...he was so paranoid all night long. When we'd walk through the park, he'd turn circles walking, to make sure no one would get him hah.... I'm with Amy, I <3 Mikey Do you know who told you to put the camera away in urgent scare? or what they looked like? you're allowed to take pics outside in the entrance only, not the exit. I'm always up by the ambulance, but as long as you're not flashing ("*giggles*) the actors i never have a problem with it. or ask the actors if you can take a pic or make sure they see you trying to take one a ways off. i never have a problem with it. i love seeing what i look like on any given night. haha but normally i'm up chilling by the ambulance. But yeah, i'm going to look into who's saying no pics, cuz its never been a problem as long as they are off and put away before you enter the house. and don't come out until you're out by Vortex. glad you had a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm usually pretty ok with having my picture taken with anyone as long as they ask first What I can't stand is when someone takes a picture (with FLASH!) without me knowing first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastrider97 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 (see, even the woman in the background laughed at it) Yet another thing that caught my attention and made me giggle: I'm sorry but I am just as immature as you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm usually pretty ok with having my picture taken with anyone as long as they ask first What I can't stand is when someone takes a picture (with FLASH!) without me knowing first. Don't startle the guests and the guests won't startle you.... Terpy, who just HAD to.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Its very hard to startle me (for which I applaud Club Blood!) most who know me say trying to "scare" me is like trying to scare a brick wall. However its not very nice to BLIND someone >< Yes, I know you just had too Terpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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