VortexBFForever Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 On Opening Day when I rode Zephyr, the op made us stick out our arms and make airplane noises to "make the ride go faster." When I was riding it last Sunday (May 26), the op was playing Simon Says. It was quite fun, actually, and interesting to say the least. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 The crew at Flying Ace was full of bad jokes today... Q: Why did the pencil cross the road?A: To get to Pennsylvania Q: What do you get if you cross a snowman and a vampire? A: Frostbite Q: Who stole the soap? A: The robber ducky 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyTheDinosaur Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Not really an interesting thing a ride op did but sort of. My friend and I were the only ones in line for the last ride of the night for Flight of Fear. The ride Op asked if we wanted to ride it with the lights on. This is something I've always wanted to do. But just as we were about to yell yes a mom and her young daughter came into the station and were very excited to ride it in the dark. Apparently it was her first ride on a roller coaster with inversions. So we kept our mouths shut. Another time I guess. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Yesterday The Beast ride-op asked everyone what was better, Subway or Jimmy Johns, the majority said Jimmy Johns and he then continued to tell us how we were all wrong that Subway is much better! I still strongly disagree, however Jimmy Johns has a love thing for mayonnaise on everything for some reason? Yuck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 ^ Consider which one is in the park. I doubt you'd find a ride op spieling in support of Gold Star or Pizza Hut. Management probably wouldn't appreciate it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Management probably would not appreciate the Jimmy John's mention. I know if I were the Subway franchisee in the park, I'd be livid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Oh please, it's not like he was waving a banner and sign that said Jimmy Johns is Cheaper, Jimmy Johns is __________. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Jimmie John's is now top of mind. Let's leave the park and go eat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioRiders Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I'm not really a ride op, but I am trained at most rides in my area at Busch Gardens for evacuation purposes. Last night as I was crossing the street, a car was at the stop sign and as I went to cross the street I did the cross signal to the car (put your arms up and make an X). As soon as I did it I felt embarrassed. Too much time on Griffon... hahahaha! thats too funny ,thanks for sharing . I know after working the Haunt I would still have most of my makeup on and be tempted to scare the people at the drive thru window. I never did but got alot of interesting looks hahaha. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Jimmie John's is now top of mind. Let's leave the park and go eat. That's funny, because we did put off dinner to grab a JJ sub through the drive-thru after the park closed. Hmmm, Subconscious? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I'm not really a ride op, but I am trained at most rides in my area at Busch Gardens for evacuation purposes. Last night as I was crossing the street, a car was at the stop sign and as I went to cross the street I did the cross signal to the car (put your arms up and make an X). As soon as I did it I felt embarrassed. Too much time on Griffon... The number of times I've giving a crossing signal (though at Dollywood it's a two-finger wave/point in the direction you are going) when crossing a street or parking lot is actually a bit embarrassing. My husband (a former Beast op) has a pretty funny one too. After his 3rd or so day of work in 2009 (when you still had to say "check" each time you checked a restraint) he locked his car, tugged on the door handle and said "check.... oh dear lord." I've also found myself using KI radio codes on accident. I had an entire radio transmission/conversation with my supervisor at the Columbus Zoo in KI radio codes (he was a former KI rides sup) without even realizing it until later that day when someone asked what the heck we'd been saying. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopan Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 bumpers. Yesterday a cashier at dinoland asked another cashier after a customer asked him about them -"do we still have those go carts over by top gun". Something tells me hes either very very new and was last at the park pre Cedar Fair (or uses old school names like i do alot)or doesnt get around the park much lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoe124 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Delirium op: who wants to play a game??? Ok we're going to a play Marco Polo! (Op on downswing- Marco! Riders on upswing- polo!!!!) Flight deck op- that all clear means you guys are flying outta here at 50 MPH! Aaand my Toyota Camry goes faster than that. So that's not that fast.... (Awkward silence) get it? I made a joke about my car! It was supposed to be funny. It's in the parking lot! Aren't you going to laugh? (I think his name is Gary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Flight Deck is up there with spiels this year, I think I may list them as best crew this year currently... And I dunno who started Marco Polo first...CP or KI...I remember the year MaxAir came out they did that, but dunno if Delerium did it's opening year too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopan Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 o and another one as the park closes at Vortex station- (as they send the 1st empty train out) That all clear means your outa....stops as other attendent reminds her its empty 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofFirehawk Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I don't know but I found it funny: Wicked Twister Op: Welcome back Train Number two! And on Flight of Fear: Op: Welcome back riders how was… *acts puzzle* 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Heard some interesting ones at Vortex yesterday! "Once the train comes to a complete stop, you may exit towards...the exit, I guess." "Enjoy the rest of your day here at Kings Island World." Loved these two: Op: If you enjoyed your ride on Racer, make some noise! *riders do nothing* Op: That is the correct answer. This is not Racer; it is Vortex! Op: Welcome back, riders! How was your sandwich? *riders do nothing* Op: Great job! You were all listening! Also while I was riding Zephyr, the op there played Simon Says! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I still like this one from The Beast! "If you wanna ride The Beast Clap your Hands, If you wanna ride The Beast Clap your Hands, If you wanna ride The Beast, cause you know it's Really Sweet, if you wanna Ride The Beast Clap Your hands" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I still like this one from The Beast! "If you wanna ride The Beast Clap your Hands, If you wanna ride The Beast Clap your Hands, If you wanna ride The Beast, cause you know it's Really Sweet, if you wanna Ride The Beast Clap Your hands" I have a slight preference for this variation: If you wanna ride The Beast, clap your hands! If you wanna ride The Beast, clap your hands! If you wanna ride The Beast 'cause The Beast is really sweet If you wanna ride The Beast, clap your feet! Gets me every time. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myklhicks Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 On Sunday I noticed a lot of ride operators calling the ride another ride in the park. For example: While on Flight of Fear, and about to launch: "Enjoy your ride on The Beast!" Same thing happened on a couple other rides too. It was very strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopan Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 On Sunday I noticed a lot of ride operators calling the ride another ride in the park. For example: While on Flight of Fear, and about to launch: "Enjoy your ride on The Beast!" Same thing happened on a couple other rides too. It was very strange. its the end of the season, im sure they get bored :-) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocolts Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Yesterday on the brake run of Flight Deck: "Thank you for riding Top Gun, sponsored by Gillette Mach 3". 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Racer: "Enjoy the rest of your day where the magic of the movies meets the thrills of a lifetime." 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopan Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Vortex- control operator-Thank you for chooseing Vortex as your final ride on this final train of the season. Other attendant- you told the last train that too(in his defence they had to run one more train cause someone opened the shortcut gate i never noticed before and peeps were still coming in :-) ) Bonus ride at least 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 One time before Crypt was shut down. The ride shut down for about 30-45 minutes and the ride ops started playing Kings Island trivia and they would give away things people had left on the ride. It was pretty cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofFirehawk Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Racer: "Enjoy the rest of your day where the magic of the movies meets the thrills of a lifetime." That sounds Familiar, I believe it was followed by: "You weren't even old enough to shave back then"… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvestmanMan Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 They go to prom with KICers... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The operator at Mantis switched to the ride's original name in his spiel as soon as he saw my Banshee shirt from Kings Island. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adventuro Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The operator at Mantis switched to the ride's original name in his spiel as soon as he saw my Banshee shirt from Kings Island. Can you go into more detail about what you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I've noticed on my few times riding The Bat the crew has resorted to bat puns. If they keep that up, we'll see them go all Adam West Batman spiels on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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