KIBeast Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Reminds me of "No soup for you!" This park only remotely interests me and not enough to go yet. It will probably be closed by the time I think it's time for a visit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCandyManCan Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 The only reason I'd care to go is to ride a few rides before an inevitable shutdown or sale of the park (again) Also, to laugh at some of the things there. To decide to repaint a coaster red with red after that terrible paint scheme was removed still makes me chuckle. It's almost as if Kinzel went crazy...or crazier... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieF Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 The only reason I'd care to go is to ride a few rides before an inevitable shutdown or sale of the park (again) Also, to laugh at some of the things there. To decide to repaint a coaster red with red after that terrible paint scheme was removed still makes me chuckle. It's almost as if Kinzel went crazy...or crazier... The red on red is there to distract you from the duct tape holding it together. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) I know most of you are not from Kentucky. As a Kentuckian and a taxpayer, I want this park to make it because we need a smaller park and it fits that niche perfectly. If the park thrives, the loans will be paid off and the taxpayers will recoup the investment. It is not the perfect set-up but it works. Also, when I visited on Sunday, I personally did not see Band-Aid type solutions, I was pleasantly surprised. I actually hope that the management does not try to compete with Kings Island; Kentucky Kingdom is not in the same league and never will be unless it is moved off the fairgrounds property and has a huge influx of capital. Based off one visit, I give it a thumbs up. But of course, this is in comparison to the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom experience I had in 2009. I vowed I would not go back. It was nothing like the former park. Kings Island will always be my "home park" but for a short drive, Kentucky Kingdom is fun, especially with Thunder Run being such a great coaster. If they actually make over Twisted Twins (never rode the original, was closed under Six Flags), that would be a great thing. Not The Beast or Diamondback, but for a coaster enthusiast, having more coasters is usually not a bad thing. Edited for spelling errors and to expound on the original post. Edited May 27, 2015 by jtro223 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Nope, I'm from the good ole bluegrass state, and even worse, the Northern Kentucky variety, so not even close to their target demo. Heidy ho neighborino! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Did T3 test yet? just wondering because they have 2 days not including today... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Larger disclaimer this time around: http://www.indystar.com/story/sponsor-story/kentucky-kingdom/2015/05/27/kentuckykingdom/27973713/ And was that motion sickness stuff really a good idea when you are trying to sell your park? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Wait what..... Hey parents, we know you are old. Here is how to not feel old.... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph88 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Wow. That last paragraph is some awkward marketing... (Also, I'd suggest ginger pills instead of the antihistamine.) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCandyManCan Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Who does their marketing? I've read some dreadful things before, even in the Cedar Fair chain, but this almost takes the cake. It feels like a high school child wrote a press release the night before it was due. It's no longer a matter of "if" but "when" 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsus Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Should we start referring to him as Dr. Hart? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 You should hear the audio equivalent of bird cage lining that passes for radio advertising here in the Indy/Bloomington area. Best water park of 2014, indeed!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 The state land is collateral for Hart & Co.'s loan from The Bank of Kentucky. Also, rides and fixtures owned by the state are also collateral. If the park fails, to the extent that loan is not otherwise paid, the taxpayers lose state assets. In addition, the property is clearly leased to a private operator for less than its fair market value at its highest and best use. This is in essence a direct subsidy. If I let you use a new Cadillac for $200 a year, the IRS would say, depending on our relationship, you either got a gift or income. Foregone income can be a business choice--are the people of the state better served by Kentucky Kingdom than what the private sector would put there absent government subsidy? But, should a Democratic governor and his pals make that decision without legislative or the people's input? If we get to November without this becoming a political issue, I will be stunned. Especially if the 2015 Kentucky State Fair is not a raging success. Thanks so much for the clarity! It'll be interesting indeed if KK really comes into the political arena. Living in Northern Kentucky (and having grown up in Cincinnati), I pretty much identify as a Cincinnatian. The only time I'm even really aware of the Commonwealth's politics is tax season and when I have to renew my vehicle. Given from what I've seen, and what appears to be of concern to the populace - I don't think state money tied up at the park in Louisville is going to rattle many people's cages so long as both candidates are pro guns. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Northern Kentucky is a very different place than rural Kentucky. It is part of the Lexington-Louisville-Northern Kentucky "Golden Triangle," and very different from most of the rest of the state--much of which thinks the state's resources are unfairly distributed to the Trianglites at the expense of the Booneyvillians. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieF Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Larger disclaimer this time around: http://www.indystar.com/story/sponsor-story/kentucky-kingdom/2015/05/27/kentuckykingdom/27973713/ And was that motion sickness stuff really a good idea when you are trying to sell your park? Maybe if they had less flat rides, motion sickness wouldn't be such an issue. There's a LOT of spinning rides... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 In the spirit of optimism about T3- I wonder if its just that Kentucky Kingdom found time to test it, just not when the park was open? They might very well make tomorrow's opening, its just they didn't feel the need to share that info. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 ^ Based on some stories I've heard the past few days from some friends in Louisville, I think you may be right..... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 T3 Update- In response to a comment, KK has confirmed T3 will open June 3rd. It isn't mentioned anywhere else though. Expect some angry guests this weekend. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Another preview weekend? And a Wednesday opening? Really? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Lol, angry to not able to ride the vekoma potholed filled Coaster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Better than it opening for the first time the following Saturday, when I'll be there. I'll only be there for a few hours I don't need it to be more crowded than it needs to be. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 How crowded does it need to be? Curious Terp. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I am hoping to get on the three coasters so an hour in each line. That's about all the crowd I want to deal with that day. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 ^ Absolutely full queues on both of The Runs are about an hour each (less if Lightning Run is operating two trains. I wouldn't hold my breath). And, documented for those who aren't on Facebook: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Lol, angry to not able to ride the vekoma potholed filled Coaster Laugh all you want but most of the locals LOVE the ride and are very anxious to see it open. Not sure why but they do. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 T3's opening just been pushed back again, June 6th now according to the website. At least its on a Saturday... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Underpromise. Overdeliver. How hard is it? Sigh. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I've noticed other than that one response, KK has been dodging questions on T3 on their FB page. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Which is in and of itself very interesting. Reticence is not normally their strong suit. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Small correction. Not even about 10 minutes after I posted that, the Kingdom's PR has several cut and paste word-for-word responses apologizing for the delay on several of the comments asking about T3. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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