New Ride Sunday

[KIfan1980]

So it wasn't as exciting as the day my older boy got his first 48" wristband, but it was still a quality Daddy and Son day at Kings Island that I will remember fondly.

It all began with me realizing that both my Mom and Wife (along with our 6 year old) were going to be out of town on Mothers Day (at least until dinner time). So what better way to spend the day than at Kings Island with my 4 year old. As we entered the park, we got his height check and he was given the 44" wristband, which led to a quick memory check that he was now big enough for Surf Dog and Flying Ace in addition to Shake-Rattle-Roll which he didn't get to ride last year.

I figured we'd work them in sometime during the day, but I made the mistake of mentioning that he'd get to ride some new rides today and was rewarded by being told he wanted to ride S-R-R first. Despite me explaining how far away that was, I relearned that he can be stubborn (like his Dad) and logical arguments don't work on a 4-year old. After a couple of re-rides (needing to try out all the colors), we headed off to Surf Dog, with a quick stop at the KI&MVRR on the way, before grabbing lunch - where I had to explain that I couldn't make them open up Flying Ace (which was down).

After lunch, we hit the "also new" Snoopy v. Red Baron (kids actually get to control the planes going up and down this year), Woodstock Express (where my son declared he didn't need me to hold onto him anymore), and Boo Blasters (which he totallly enjoyed until the ride stopped in the middle of the skeleton scene - literally everything was turned off when it stopped, so it was pitch black). After this we ran into Giga and Tom#'s, who are apparently much scarier than Boocifer to a 4-year old , before heading off to the Eiffel Tower.

We finished with another lap of the new rides ("no old rides, Daddy - only new ones, I'm 44 inches now") that also included two rides on Flying Ace (coaster count #6 for him) which had re-opened, before heading off to dinner.

Summary:

- Diamondback Rides: 0

- Beast and Every other Big Coaster Rides: 0

- Seeing his pride/excitement telling Mom/Big Brother about how tall he was and his new rides: Worth every Second

[markr]

Such memories will always be priceless to both you and your son.

[thekidd33]

Sounds like that was a very special day for both of you!

[KI Kevin]

Sigh...I remember my first rides on Racer, thinking it was the best thing in the world.

Even my dad told me when he was in 8th grade he went to KD opening year and remembers thinking Rebel Yell was the coolest thing ever.

[DaveStroem]

I love stories like this. I always think back and remember going to the park with my folks and the memories that I have of that.

Thanks for sharing.

[BavarianBeatle]

I remember those days with my children well. Now they are spoiled preteens. Sigh!

[The Interpreter]

Wonderful and wonderfully heart warming...

...After this we ran into Giga and Tom#'s, who are apparently much scarier than Boocifer to a 4-year old ...

Indeed!

Thank you so very much for this great trip report...

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Thanks for sharing your excitement of a great new adventures with your son, these stories never get old. I bet you are still smiling from your last trip at Kings Island, i know your story but a smile on my face.