KYCavsFan Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Just wondering what kind of crowds show up for opening day. I know it depends on the weather, etc. Also has anyone used Hotwire for hotels around the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Freak Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I can give a link for part of your query. Hotwire hotels (as reported by users at betterbidding.com) Anybody that ever uses Hotwire or Priceline should use that site first for the best deals and information. biddingfortravel.com is similar, but I believe it's lost some of its mojo. I live too close to the park to ever use lodging there. I'd like to see the responses re: crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrmac Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 If it is sunny and warm on opening day, it will likely be pretty busy. If it is chilly and raining most of the day, it will probably be pretty empty. Unfortunately, that is the best way to predict how busy it will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Last year for me I just went to ride Diamondback....or was that the year before last year..? Either way the park was packed! I waited about 45 minutes for The Beast at about 10:30am after Diamondback so it's a toss up really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcc Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We use Hotwire every time we go to KI. Here's a copy/paste of last year's trips and the hotels that we ended up getting: Cincinnati, OH hotel La Quinta Inn & Suites Sharonville Cincinnati, OH hotel Livinn Suites - Cincinnati Sharonville, OH hotel Holiday Inn Cincinnati-I-275 North, OH Cincinnati, OH hotel Crowne Plaza Cincinnati North Hotel Cincinnati, OH hotel Crowne Plaza Cincinnati-Blue Ash Cincinnati, OH hotel Drury Inn & Suites Cincinnati North Mason, OH hotel La Quinta Inn Cincinnati N.E. Mason, OH hotel La Quinta Inn Cincinnati N.E. All of the hotels were clean and within 5-15 minutes of the park. Sharonville was the furthest away (15 minutes) but I think the hotels were better in that area. Especially LivInn Suites. We were pleasantly surprised with that hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 On opening day you usually see all the enthusiasts at the park from all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalefan Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Opening day for season pass renews and buying is a nightmare. That's why i go on the days the park isn't open. But the season pass center is. Less lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIanatic1975 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 It depends on the weather. Last year it was a little chilly, but there still seemed to be a lot of people at the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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