Kentucky Kingdom

[KIBeast]

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.

[TheCandyManCan]

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...

[KatieF]

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.

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[BeeastFarmer]

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

[APE]

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!

[rhyano]

Did T3 test yet? just wondering because they have 2 days not including today...

[The Interpreter]

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?

[shark6495]

Wait what..... Hey parents, we know you are old.  Here is how to not feel old....

[Steph88]

Wow. That last paragraph is some awkward marketing... (Also, I'd suggest ginger pills instead of the antihistamine.)

[TheCandyManCan]

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"

[jsus]

Should we start referring to him as Dr. Hart?

[IBEW_Sparky]

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!!!  

[Gordon Bombay]

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. 

[The Interpreter]

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.

[KatieF]

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...

[silver2005]

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.  

[TheBEASTunchained]

^ Based on some stories I've heard the past few days from some friends in Louisville, I think you may be right.....

[silver2005]

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. 

[The Interpreter]

Another preview weekend?

And a Wednesday opening?

Really?

[rhyano]

Lol, angry to not able to ride the vekoma potholed filled Coaster

[APE]

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.

[The Interpreter]

How crowded does it need to be?

Curious Terp.

[APE]

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.

[homestar92]

^ 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:

[Dieseltech20]

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.

[silver2005]

T3's opening just been pushed back again, June 6th now according to the website.  

 

At least its on a Saturday...

[The Interpreter]

Underpromise.

Overdeliver.

How hard is it?

Sigh.

[silver2005]

I've noticed other than that one response, KK has been dodging questions on T3 on their FB page.  

[The Interpreter]

Which is in and of itself very interesting.

Reticence is not normally their strong suit.

[silver2005]

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.