TheCandyManCan Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 How very interesting, I see this with the article...hmm 2 Quote
McSalsa Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Well, I finally saw a Kentucky Kingdom TV Ad today here in Central Indiana (first ever for me since Six Flags era when they aired all the time). Ironically it was right after a Holiday World ad, which I have seen hundreds of this year alone. And they were pushing the $30 2-day tickets. At least they are finally showing ads on TV and outside Facebook and stuff. 2 Quote
rhyano Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 I hope twisted twins gets the RMC iron horse treatment for next year, it will be the first RMC within a 3 hour drive! 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 http://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/people/buzz/2015/06/08/top-ten-amusement-parks-kentucky-kingdom/28676265/this is Ed Hart approved! ...and posted and discussed above! Ed should pay you for posting it again. 3 Quote
RailRider Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 I wonder if Mr. Hart would approve a Kentucky Kingdom Central? The first forum could be the installation of the Trailer Tower and the continued monitoring of T3 progress... 6 Quote
APE Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 I wonder if mr hart would approve of this? Kentucky Kingdom was a fun little park and Lightning Run is a blast. I went in thinking this place was trash thanks to non stop naysayers and ended up enjoying it. Everyone was friendly and the rides were fun. I look forward to going back and taking my family. 10 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 I wonder if mr hart would approve of this? Kentucky Kingdom was a fun little park and Lightning Run is a blast. I went in thinking this place was trash thanks to non stop naysayers and ended up enjoying it. Everyone was friendly and the rides were fun. I look forward to going back and taking my family. Indeed, that's more or less the experience I got when I visited last season: friendly employees and fun rides. However, the park's issues are with upper management and the "big picture", not so much with the little things like that. 6 Quote
upstop Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Just curious, but is there a reason for the road that cuts the park in half? Seems to me that when you enter the west gate you could technically go straight after paying the parking fee and still get to the parking area rather than driving through the park. There is a lot of space that is being taken up by the four lane entryway. 3 Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 The reason? The State Fair. The primary purpose of the lands is The State Fair and Exposition Center. The road is not leased to the park, nor is it likely to be. 2 Quote
acfinn Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Ring Road as it is called is quite busy when Freedom Hall is hosting events. 3 Quote
IBEW_Sparky Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 I wonder if mr hart would approve of this? Kentucky Kingdom was a fun little park and Lightning Run is a blast. I went in thinking this place was trash thanks to non stop naysayers and ended up enjoying it. Everyone was friendly and the rides were fun. I look forward to going back and taking my family. 11 Quote
FoF96" Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 I read that meme in Mr. Hart's voice. It's more fun that way. 7 Quote
upstop Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 The reason? The State Fair. The primary purpose of the lands is The State Fair and Exposition Center. The road is not leased to the park, nor is it likely to be. Maybe Mr. Hart can petition the state to lease the land.... : p Quote
Dieseltech20 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 The Reason? The Fairgrounds existed long before Kentucky Kingdom. The park was originally built as an extension of the KY State Fair and it failed very quickly. Basically they just stuck it where they had room. Mr. Hart brought the park back from the dead and used what area he could get to expand the park. 5 Quote
KatieF Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I think it's funny because I'm seeing advertisements for KK on websites, and they're advertising it as a tourist spot for Indy. I know it's close to Indy, but it's definitely a Kentucky park. 1 Quote
jsus Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I keep seeing IndyStar ads for Kentucky Kingdom.. In Michigan. It's as if Mr. Hart were mocking me, which is just as well. Suppose I just won't make it out there any time soon. 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 There are excellent coasters, rides and employees at Kentucky Kingdom. I urge those considering a trip there to do so...this year. 12 Quote
jsus Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Indeed, that is a concern. So is a six hour, ~400 mile one-way trip on a nonexistent budget. *sigh* 5 Quote
shark6495 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Going to the list thing from before... if you are part of a 15 park article or a 10 or a 20, then you run with it saying you are in the top 10/15/20 or so parks in the country.... its not a lie.... 2 Quote
homestar92 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Just curious, but is there a reason for the road that cuts the park in half? Seems to me that when you enter the west gate you could technically go straight after paying the parking fee and still get to the parking area rather than driving through the park. There is a lot of space that is being taken up by the four lane entryway. It's not that uncommon for amusement parks and similar facilities to be divided by a roadway. See also The Columbus Zoo. And Holiday World and Kennywood, but those have parking lots that require you to pass through a tunnel under a road. The parks themselves are not divided by a road. 4 Quote
KatieF Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Oh, is T3 open yet? Or any new news that I've missed? I haven't been on the forum for a few days Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Vortex lover Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 "Coming Soon" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote
stashua123 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 http://www.indystar.com/story/sponsor-story/kentucky-kingdom/2015/06/10/kentuckykingdom/28736773/ Kentucky Kingdom: a great, big fun loving kid. Seems that Kentucky kingdom is a sponsor of Indy Star as it lists it before the article. Smart marketing move by Kentucky Kingdom. Quote
Oldiesmann Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 It's just a paid ad somewhat disguised to look like a news article instead... 6 Quote
bkroz Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Under "Tips for Park-goers With Little Riders:" • Three is free. Park admission is a real deal to begin with. Plus, children under age three get in free. Then three is not free. Right? It's not "three and under." It's "under three." Cute rhyme, but incorrect. Which I could understand if it was a legitimate news piece, but... it's not... it's direct from the park. 6 Quote
marth555 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Update from the kroger I work KK tickets are now being sold for 35$(and they have a fairly visible presence in the checkouts and a sign that mentions 4 coasters) which doesnt seem bad until you realize that the KI tickets they sell are only 38$ 5 Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Pricing integrity being thrown to the wind typically means attendance goals are not being met. In what state is this Kroger? 7 Quote
marth555 Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 in Kentucky about an hour and 15 minute drive from either park 2 Quote
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