KILateNighter Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Similar to the other Opening Day one this discusses if you are or are not going to be there opening day, and for how long. This gives people an idea of how long people like to go and if they are going. So, Have fun! I voted whole day 13 hours (I am going to be tired) EDIT: Added a 10th option I don't know yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I plan to be there for ERT and spend the whole day! Can't wait to see everyone there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 My girlfriend and I will be there for ERT and to grab a few rides after the park opens. Neither of us are big fans of crowds so how busy it gets usually dictates how long we stay opening day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 when i go to a park, its typically for the whole day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 when i go to a park, its typically for the whole day. With 4 hrs of driving there and back I like to make sure I spend as much time as possible to get the most out of my travel efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Not sure yet - depends upon what time kids soccer and t-ball games are (assuming it ever stops raining long enough to dry out the fields). With 4 hrs of driving there and back I like to make sure I spend as much time as possible to get the most out of my travel efforts. Gotta respect the effort you (and others) put into getting to KI for a day. For me, with 15 minutes of driving there and back ... I feel lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordSkippy Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'm going; I expect to be there anywhere from five to six and a half hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaptorGuy Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I will be there at opening, but I will NOT be participating in ERT, because they are NOT offering ERT on rides that I like! And I would have stayed ALL day, but since they took away my ERT, I am taking away their income! I would have to buy food and drink at the park, and I have no intentions of buying ANYTHING at Kings Island this year! I will probably stay til about noon, depending on how many rides I CAN get in on Diamondback. If its only one or two per hour, I will leave no later then noon. If I can get a few more than that, I will stay as long as possible. Since they've chosen to open so dang late this year, I doubt it will be a dead day, unless it rains or something. Typically, opening days are light crowds, but thats been when they opened earlier in April. They are opening with Music in the parks right out of the chute, so it will probably be a little more crowded and if its anything like Cedar Point was last year, expect a lot of rides to break down! With any luck, maybe WindSeeker and/or Vortex will break down before the park opens, and they will HAVE to open Diamondback and Beast as replacements! One can only hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 ^ You are really going to stick it to them financially. Even if everyone on this webpage boycotted buying food and drink in the park they wouldn't lose enough money to re-open Diamondback for ERT. And yes I will be in the park opening day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. America Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I will be there at opening, but I will NOT be participating in ERT, because they are NOT offering ERT on rides that I like! One of which you've never ridden, so how do you have an opinion on it already? And I would have stayed ALL day, but since they took away my ERT, I am taking away their income! I would have to buy food and drink at the park, and I have no intentions of buying ANYTHING at Kings Island this year! On opening day I'll buy two tickets at the buffet. One for my American self and one to make up for the meal you would've purchased. I won't need two tickets, so I'll give one away to the first family with young kids I see. This way your boycott and points are moot and I helped a nice parkgoing family save some cash - well technically you did. I will probably stay til about noon, depending on how many rides I CAN get in on Diamondback. If its only one or two per hour, I will leave no later then noon. If I can get a few more than that, I will stay as long as possible. Since they've chosen to open so dang late this year, I doubt it will be a dead day, unless it rains or something. Typically, opening daysare light crowds, but thats been when they opened earlier in April. They are opening with Music in the parks right out of the chute, so it will probably be a little more crowded and if its anything like Cedar Point was last year, expect a lot of rides to break down! Golly jeepers. Why did you ever visit the park before it had Diamondback? I just glanced briefly at the operating calendars for this year and last, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it only a few days less that they're open this year and didn't they add more of staying open till midnight on some nights? I bet you'll still have plenty of "dead days" where you can do nothing but ride Diamondback. With any luck, maybe WindSeeker and/or Vortex will break down before the park opens, Why wish misfortune on a park that so many people love? You take the Acer "right of entitlement" stereotypes to new levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I am going and will be there all day, wife will be to most likely. Just like Indyguy, with 4+ hours of driving, we like to maximize our visits. We will probably stay in cincy the night before though, like most every visit last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaptorGuy Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I will be there at opening, but I will NOT be participating in ERT, because they are NOT offering ERT on rides that I like! One of which you've never ridden, so how do you have an opinion on it? And I would have stayed ALL day, but since they took away my ERT, I am taking away their income! I would have to buy food and drink at the park, and I have no intentions of buying ANYTHING at Kings Island this year! On opening day I'll buy two tickets at the buffet. One for my American self and one to make up for the meal you would've purchased. I won't need two tickets, so I'll give one away to the first family with young kids I see. This way your boycott and points are moot and I helped a nice parkgoing family save some cash - well technically you did. I will probably stay til about noon, depending on how many rides I CAN get in on Diamondback. If its only one or two per hour, I will leave no later then noon. If I can get a few more than that, I will stay as long as possible. Since they've chosen to open so dang late this year, I doubt it will be a dead day, unless it rains or something. Typically, opening daysare light crowds, but thats been when they opened earlier in April. They are opening with Music in the parks right out of the chute, so it will probably be a little more crowded and if its anything like Cedar Point was last year, expect a lot of rides to break down! Golly jeepers. Why did you ever visit the park before it had Diamondback? I just glanced briefly at the operating calendars for this year and last, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it only a few days less that they're open this year and didn't they add more of staying open till midnight on some nights? I bet you'll still have plenty of "dead days" where you can do nothing but ride Diamondback. With any luck, maybe WindSeeker and/or Vortex will break down before the park opens, Why wish misfortune on a park that so many people love? You take the Acer "right of entitlement" stereotypes to new levels. Actually, I have ridden one like it in Florida, and I was NOT impressed. In fact, when I got off, I actually got down on my knees and kissed the ground. And before Diamondback, I rode Son of Beast and backwards Racer, both of which have been taken away from us. Another senseless act. And for your question of misfortune: Well, I feel that when they take something away that I count on, that that just isn't fair. So, maybe it wouldn't be fair if they opened a park with their feature ride broken down. I'm just saying, I believe the majority who attend the ERT's would much rather ride an airtime roller coaster, than some boring spinning in the air ride, that probably has the thrill of putting a hair dryer to your face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 If I go, it's cause I have to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I don't plan my days that far in advance, particularly right now. Should I be fortunate enough to be at Kings Island on opening day, though, I likely will be staying awhile, doing whatever it is terpies do....and then some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkjkj Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I will be there at opening, but I will NOT be participating in ERT, because they are NOT offering ERT on rides that I like! One of which you've never ridden, so how do you have an opinion on it? And I would have stayed ALL day, but since they took away my ERT, I am taking away their income! I would have to buy food and drink at the park, and I have no intentions of buying ANYTHING at Kings Island this year! On opening day I'll buy two tickets at the buffet. One for my American self and one to make up for the meal you would've purchased. I won't need two tickets, so I'll give one away to the first family with young kids I see. This way your boycott and points are moot and I helped a nice parkgoing family save some cash - well technically you did. I will probably stay til about noon, depending on how many rides I CAN get in on Diamondback. If its only one or two per hour, I will leave no later then noon. If I can get a few more than that, I will stay as long as possible. Since they've chosen to open so dang late this year, I doubt it will be a dead day, unless it rains or something. Typically, opening daysare light crowds, but thats been when they opened earlier in April. They are opening with Music in the parks right out of the chute, so it will probably be a little more crowded and if its anything like Cedar Point was last year, expect a lot of rides to break down! Golly jeepers. Why did you ever visit the park before it had Diamondback? I just glanced briefly at the operating calendars for this year and last, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it only a few days less that they're open this year and didn't they add more of staying open till midnight on some nights? I bet you'll still have plenty of "dead days" where you can do nothing but ride Diamondback. With any luck, maybe WindSeeker and/or Vortex will break down before the park opens, Why wish misfortune on a park that so many people love? You take the Acer "right of entitlement" stereotypes to new levels. Actually, I have ridden one like it in Florida, and I was NOT impressed. In fact, when I got off, I actually got down on my knees and kissed the ground. And before Diamondback, I rode Son of Beast and backwards Racer, both of which have been taken away from us. Another senseless act. And for your question of misfortune: Well, I feel that when they take something away that I count on, that that just isn't fair. So, maybe it wouldn't be fair if they opened a park with their feature ride broken down. I'm just saying, I believe the majority who attend the ERT's would much rather ride an airtime roller coaster, than some boring spinning in the air ride, that probably has the thrill of putting a hair dryer to your face! WindSeeker is a prototype ride, and nobody knows if the ride experience is really that similar to a Starflyer. That's like saying Demon Drop and Drop Zone are the same ride.... Racer was turned around due to regulations from the state of Ohio or manufacturer reccomendations. Are you gonna boycott them too?? You've never been on WindSeeker so you don't know if it's thrilling, and you certainly can't speak for the majority of the public on what they would want for ERT. Maybe you just shouldn't go to the park at all, the atmosphere would probably be overall more pleasant without downers like you whining and complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I'd like to, but I live in Pennsylvania now so it'll be a bit more difficult for me to get there than it's been in the past. I'll just have to wait and see how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hershey, Kennywood, Dorney and Idlewild (I have a kid)... I wouldn't loose too much sleep over moving away from KI:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 ...and Waldameer! Yes, Waldameer (I love that little place!). And Conneaut...if only it was what it once was... But... But.... Most of all... by far.... KNOEBEL'S GROVE AMUSEMENT RESORT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I will be there at opening, but I will NOT be participating in ERT, because they are NOT offering ERT on rides that I like! And I would have stayed ALL day, but since they took away my ERT, I am taking away their income! And what did you do before ERT existed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 ...and Waldameer! Yes, Waldameer (I love that little place!). And Conneaut...if only it was what it once was... But... But.... Most of all... by far.... KNOEBEL'S GROVE AMUSEMENT RESORT! CLP is on the right track. I only hope it continues in that direction. And of coarse Waldameer, where else would the Erie school kids enjoy the last days of the school year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGeek101 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I voted for 5-7 hours. I love Kings Island. but I get really tired these days, even though if you look at my profile I am 13! Will I see a bunch of KIcentralers there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSaturdayNite Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I don't know. Depends on whether or not I get moved to working Saturdays by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I voted for 5-7 hours. I love Kings Island. but I get really tired these days, even though if you look at my profile I am 13! Will I see a bunch of KIcentralers there? Why of course! See this thread. http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23033&view=getnewpost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Kid Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I will be one of the first at the park (like i have been the past 2 seasons) and one of the last to leave. But my question is who voted that they simply dont want to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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