CoastersRZ Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I did not realize that KI passes were selling for that much right now. Still, $100 for Kentucky Kingdom seems a little high. Especially with parking not included. I renewed my Dollywood pass back in December (I know that it was their "early season special," for I think $93 or so, and that pass did not include parking. But Dollywood is arguably a lot nicer park then Kentucky Kingdom. Just look at all the live shows and special events that Dollywood has. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoF96" Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Kings Islands regular pass does not include parking and I believe parking was almost $20 last year for Kings Island if you did not have a gold/platinum pass. Granted, Kings Island has more to do but I don't think 100 is too much to ask for a season especially considering they had it on 40% discount for so long. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 So how much is a season of parking at Kentucky Kingdom? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoF96" Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 No idea. But prices are $8 for a day compared to Kings Islands $15-20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 If you buy a KK season pass at their normal rate ($100), and visit 3 times or so to get the "value" of the pass...you're looking at $24 worth of parking for 3 visits (And you have surpassed the price of KI's Gold Pass). Visit 10 times in 1 year (which will be what many locals may do) and it's $80 total for parking (and have surpassed Holiday World's pricing in doing so). It could still be a good value for locals, since that $80 could be gas saved for not driving far to further parks, but if you DON'T live nearby...a season pass doesn't look as appealing all of a sudden. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Employees Get Sneak Peek: http://www.wlky.com/news/kentucky-kingdom-gives-sneak-peek-just-weeks-before-reopening/25395560 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Final Piece Of Track Installed On Lightning Run: http://m.wave3.com/#!/newsDetail/25206697 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Kentucky Kingdom preps for May 24 opening: http://www.wdrb.com/story/25205896/kentucky-kingdom-preps-for-may-24-opening 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccard01 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Kentucky Kingdom preps for May 24 opening: http://www.wdrb.com/story/25205896/kentucky-kingdom-preps-for-may-24-opening May 17* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Interesting. All the media I've seen says May 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccard01 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 It was said in one of the stories that Amazon had booked the park on May 17 and their employees will be the first to try out the rides. Also on ACE facebook it said they are supposed to be making a pittstop on the day. So I guess they are joining in on the fun. The park however opens to the public on May 24. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoF96" Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Wow. After reading two of those articles it's like the media doesn't proof read or double check facts. Deep Water Dive is the correct name, not Deep Water Drop as said in WDRB article. The Tornado is not one of the new slides and has been there since the removal of the Quake, contrary to WLKY's article. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Welcome to journalism in 2014. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I'm pleasantly surprised at how quickly everything is coming along with the new KK. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Welcome to journalism in 2014.Same as it always has been. On one side, yes the reporter should have done more research, but on the other there may be more articles on this reporters docket that are more important or interesting to them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccard01 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Height limits on all rides and water attractions have been posted http://www.kentuckykingdom.com/attractions/thrill/ The ride manufacturers have increased the height limits on several rides it seems. I don't remember having to be 54 inches to ride the Himalaya When flying scooters where at Kings Island did that ride have a weight limit? You can't weigh more than 170 pounds on the one at Kentucky Kingdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Kings Island's Flying Scooters did not have a weight limit. I've never seen a set that did. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 170 pounds? I've never heard of a weight limit that low, or indeed one at all, on Flying Scooters. I've been on scooters with people who weigh close to 300 in the same car as me. Heck, I'm a small guy and I barely meet that limit myself, coming in at 162. The only reason I can think of for that low of a limit is if they are seeing it strictly as a children's ride, but even then there are much better ways to do that (e.g. set a maximum height above which you must be accompanied by an child, like KI does). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Oh my, well, BB1 may be pushing it for the Flying Machines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 The snappingest little guy I know is 32 years old, 5' 10", and may weigh 100 pounds. Maybe. Soaking wet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoF96" Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Are there errors on the site? 56" to ride Roller Skater alone? Yet only 48" for Thunder Run? 54" and 60" to ride Bounty and Himalaya alone? 56" for the Giant Wheel? These all seem like a little much and most of the flats seem to have jumped from 48" to 54", unless they are going to be operated in a more intense manner I don't see why everything has gone up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I believe there was a serious incident at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom before it closed. Also, chain operators with many parks are often given more deference than new operators with a single park, and no recent track record. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Complete guess but perhaps its an attempt at keeping parents from using the park as a babysitting service? 54" would be right in that 11-13 year old range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoF96" Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 ^ the park must follow guidelines on height requirements given to them by the manufacturer and the state. The park has no direct control over height. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 And the insurance company. Unlike Cedar Fair, I highly doubt the Kingdom is self-insured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoF96" Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I believe there was a serious incident at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom before it closed. Also, chain operators with many parks are often given more deference than new operators with a single park, and no recent track record. If this is a true statement. Lets say the Kingdom has a very successful run as far as attendance and safety. Would you think it possible in the next 6-10 years the height requirement if not back to how they were before, would go down any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Very possible. At least I'd think so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Existential Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I wish they had a wait limit at all parks...for I don't like to wait in line. Or even a weight limit. That would clear the lines nicely here in the Midwest. ::rimshot:: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoChickens Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Wait for full load X Minimum wait time 10 seconds Maximum wait time 120 seconds 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Kentucky Kingdom on Facebook: "A "sign" of good things to come! " Photo : Kentucky Kingdom via Facebook I'm very glad to now be able to drive by and see a sign on the interstate that says "Kentucky Kingdom" as oppose to "Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom". 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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