CincyMan98 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 The KICentral and KIExtreme question was one thing I was wondering about. It seems like its required for them to check us out! Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Pepper Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 ^ And I think they're leaving a little less energized now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 See, they DO listen. And the park needs to understand that its greatest fans are also the ones who are hardest on it. You expect the most of the ones you love. Terpy...who knows this all too well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 You sometimes need to have a thick skin. We try really hard and it's easy to get defensive when see something that you consider negative. Don't get me wrong, this is certainly the exception rather than the rule. 99% of the time I visit I leave more energized. Now I feel bad...I really do hate to hurt anyone's feelings. If you talk to me in person I am very good at dancing around the truth if I don't like something...but for some reason when I have a negative comment about what the park is doing I have no problem posting it. (I DO always strive to make it constuctive criticism though.) I'm wondering if I make someone's day at the park when I compliment something...I wonder if they're like "Guess what? standbyme actually liked one of our ideas!!!" (For the record I did compliment the park yesterday on their new Linus costume.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Woo Hoo ERT! Thanks Jackson for asking that question, and thanks to Don for changing it to the 17th! I am just that much more excited about the 17th now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyMan98 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 My family was complaining about going to Opening Day, because of crowds, but now they have ERT! I don't think I've ever been to Kings Island without going early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I think this was a good move by the park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Pepper Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Diamondback has begun testing! (And I think they are filling up the splashdown area.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear the Four Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Diamondback has begun testing! (And I think they are filling up the splashdown area.) I checked the webcam late last night and I saw there was water in the splashdown but it wasn't as filled as it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alluna Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Really really hoping they answer my questions today about the 3D glasses over on Boo Hill.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Terpy made me think of this. Can someone ask if the Backyard BBQ will be later in the day? Last year it was 3:00-4:30 (I think). That was just too early for me to eat dinner, and too late for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyMan98 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I'll ask. I haven't asked much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I just don't have a Facebook account. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alluna Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 5@5 MAILBAG: Wednesday, March 30 Ryan Suhr - Many fantastic rides have been located in the building that will house Boo Blasters on Boo Hill, all of which were dark rides. The biggest contradiction I've seen was the transition from the scary Phantom Theatre to the family-friendly Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle. Although, judging by the photos supplied, it seems like this one will be its own unique experience. Which of the two ride experiences (Phantom Theatre and Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle) would you consider to be the most comparable to Boo Blasters on Boo Hill? You're right, this building has been home to some great rides. We are very excited by what we've seen for Boo Blasters. In my opinion the Scooby overlay was out of place for this type of attraction and I'm glad it's heading back. Phantom Theater may have scared the pants off some kids and I think this one will too. There is still a fun, playful nature to this ride with the ghost blasters and some of the gags so kids will enjoy it. Honestly my initial reaction has changed 100% by what I've seen and I'm excited to ride it. ------------------------------ Rain Blanken - Boo Blasters on Boo Hill 3D Questions: "Guests can choose to enhance their ride experience on Boo Blasters on Boo Hill with 3-D glasses." How much will these glasses cost? Are they the kind that the park recycles to use again or are they disposable red/blue 3D glasses that kids will want to keep and parents will need to carry the rest of the day at the park? The moaning and groaning over this 'feature' may be scarier than the ghosts. This will be a great ride with or without glasses. If you don't want glasses, you don't need them. That's important to note. There are extra features that will make the ride experience different with these disposable 3D glasses. Prediction: You will ride this ride once and forget about the "moaning and groaning" shown here today. ------------------------------ Tony Douglass - Thanks for the release of the dark ride today! Will we be getting a new dark ride for 2013, since Scooby was put in in 2003? The ride does have a tradition of every ten years, or does this ride now have ten years worth of being housed? So that it will be removed in 2020? If I could predict what will happen in 10 years I doubt my NCAA bracket would have been busted weeks ago! This ride has taken many forms but there are no plans to replace it in a certain number of years. I think change is good - once I see it. I was a big fan of The Smurfs and objected to Phantom Theater. I was not happy about turning PT into Scooby Doo. As I mentioned above, I was skeptical of this change. Each time I have enjoyed the new experience. Yesterday I looked at a picture of the outside of Phantom Theater. Looking back, it was time for a change. ------------------------------ Amber Hodge - Will the Snoopy souvenier cup be the same at all of the parks, and if not will it be re-fillable at each park? The Snoopy souvenir cup will have a King Island logo on it and it is only refillable here. ------------------------------ Justin Balogh - Will Backyard BBQ be earlier or later in the day? 3-4 seems a little early for dinner, and too late for lunch. We have made a couple of changes to the Backyard BBQ. First is the time. You are right about the odd time we had before so this year we're moving to 5:30 – 7:30pm. The menu is slightly different now with chicken tenders, hot dogs, Montgomery Inn pulled pork, baked beans, potato salad, watermelon, ice cream treats and unlimited soft drinks. 12.99 and 6.99 for non-passholders / 9.99 and 5.99 for gold passholders is a great value. You'll also be surprised by the new shelter improvements for this BBQ meal. Our F&B team is working hard to improve the overall experience and have made quite a few upgrades to the Picnic Grove area. We'll post some construction shots in the photo album tomorrow, okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Justin Balogh - Will Backyard BBQ be earlier or later in the day? 3-4 seems a little early for dinner, and too late for lunch.We have made a couple of changes to the Backyard BBQ. First is the time. You are right about the odd time we had before so this year we're moving to 5:30 – 7:30pm. All I will say here is that they moved it in the complete opposite way that I would have wanted. Last year we ate at the Backyard BBQ on each & every one of our visits...we thought it was great bargain compared to everything else in the park...the only problem we had was the time. We would eat a VERY light lunch and then hang on to eat a nice big dinner...there is no way we will be able to do that this year...5:30 is just to long for us to last. When I come to the park it is usually with 4-6 other family members...so eating in the park has always been a financial challenge...that is why we loved the BY BBQ. (We could at least justify the $9.99 a piece.) With the time change I don't forsee us being able to use this anymore. I predict we will go back to our hotel and have a nice dinner earlier in the day and then coming back to the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Diamondback has begun testing! (And I think they are filling up the splashdown area.) I saw Diamondback testing while I was running today. WOW! I now have off-season fever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Tomorrow is April! Opening day is almost here. This the dryest week for me in the year. No sports on till saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn4ahead Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 So did he really answer if the 3D glasses would be free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyMan98 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I love Backyard BBQ's new time. Perfect! 5-7:30 is a good range of time for people who want a good dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahank Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 ^ It'll probably be packed now though, something I'm not excited about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Islander Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 This is seriously the first time I've ever heard of the "Backyard BBQ." Is it a daily meal option, or a special event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Packed is good for the park and I'd be glad about that. Moving the time back is no good for me but if it works out for them. Maybe they'll do a lunch one too in the future. Looks like more Ruby Tuesday's for Gibson and crew. Edit: It's daily and I've heard it's really a good deal, 9.99 w/ a Platinum Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 So did he really answer if the 3D glasses would be free? He never said. I think he avoided that part. I love Backyard BBQ's new time. Perfect! 5-7:30 is a good range of time for people who want a good dinner Actually, it is 5:30-7:30: ...You are right about the odd time we had before so this year we’re moving to 5:30 – 7:30pm... This is seriously the first time I've ever heard of the "Backyard BBQ." Is it a daily meal option, or a special event? Is is a daily option, and it is what it sounds like: a BBQ: ...with chicken tenders, hot dogs, Montgomery Inn pulled pork, baked beans, potato salad, watermelon, ice cream treats and unlimited soft drinks... You've got your chicken, hot dogs, pork, potato salad, fruit, and treats, all nice BBQ items! But, what is different on this menu from last year? ^Also, I could see a lunch option being added if it is profitable, which it likely is since it's returning. Finally, Sorry, but we are unable to continue this question and answer forum effective immediately. Thanks for your understanding. http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=381001606948 I wonder why? Too much complaining and unneccessary comments about Boo Blasters on Boo Hill? I really hope this is an early April Fools joke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theora Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I wonder why? Too much complaining and unneccessary comments about Boo Blasters on Boo Hill? I really hope this is an early April Fools joke... I didn't think of that...I bet that's what it is, since it's dated April 1, but today is only March 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alluna Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I left a comment thanking them for all the answers. Whether it's an April Fools joke or not, I thought it was about time for a congrats for putting up with the repetitive and tough questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 ...with chicken tenders, hot dogs, Montgomery Inn pulled pork, baked beans, potato salad, watermelon, ice cream treats and unlimited soft drinks... You've got your chicken, hot dogs, pork, potato salad, fruit, and treats, all nice BBQ items! But, what is different on this menu from last year? ^Also, I could see a lunch option being added if it is profitable, which it likely is since it's returning. I know last year they didn't have pulled pork, and I'm pretty sure they had burgers last year. I don't remember them having watermelon last year, but I could be wrong about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashOverRided Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 ^i thought it was kinda neat that they asked you for a suggestion. when i was growing up i LOVED the train ride. I remember the western theme. cowboy and indians the gun shots. and the animatronics they had. I wish they would bring it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Pepper Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 The pools filled up all the way now, opening day is just around the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyMan98 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 What if Boo Blaster on Boo Hill is an April Fool's Day joke? Hopefully it is......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 What if people stop complaining so much and actually realized that change is innevetible and often very good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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