ferncreek2015 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hello, I am new to KI Central and very excited about posting and seeing what people have to say. Anyway, I'd like to make a trip to the park this month and need some crowd advice. I've never been to the park on a sunday in may and I have no idea what the crowds are like then. I am thinking about going next sunday, the 13th. I checked online and saw it was bring a friend day for gold season pass holders. Does this inflate the crowds any? I really appreciate your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Last time I went on Bring a Friend Day it wasn't too bad, but usually Sundays in May are not very crowded at all. I would suggest going some other Sunday, just in case. I don't know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 It's Mother's Day. The park is usually very lightly attended, thus the Bring A Friend promotion. Wait too long, and you will be looking at Memorial Day weekend and larger crowds. As always. much depends on weather. And welcome to KIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Our trip last Memorial Day weekend was a fun one with a smaller crowd than I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Welcome to KIC the home to the BB1 account! That depends, if its really sunny out and its warm, then theres a 45% chance of more people coming than usual, also since it is mothers day it could be crowded due to people taking their mothers to KI. Its truely a variable in the equation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Oh, please. Very few mothers want to go to Kings Island for Mother's Day. And of those, many would go that day anyway. Why else does the park run a promo that day? And 45 percent? How do you know it isn't 44? Or 64? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Its an estimate, based on most attendances. Also, my mother likes being taken to KI, so does her mother, but not her mother. Profits my terpy, profits. Musa Basjoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Yes, profits. If the prognosticators at Cedar Fair thought the day would have even average attendance, they would not so readily give up a healthy portion of margin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Indeed they would not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferncreek2015 Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Thanks so much to everyone for the advice. I see I sparked a little debate here. I think I will go to the park now, given the fact that it is Mothers Day and many people may stay away. My fingers are crossed for light crowds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Mother's Day is NEXT Sunday. It ought to be every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferncreek2015 Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 I know its next Sunday. I was refering to the day in question (the 13th) when I stated "Given the fact ITS Mothers Day." The ITS refers to Mothers Day, which is indeed NEXT Sunday. Sorry for the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 A wise decision. Sundays in May are good days to go in general. The "go to the park now" was the part that fooled me. Terp, armchair linguist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivertowngirl Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 The crowds really pick up around noon. Best bet is to get there and get parked before they open at 10. That will give you at least two hours of small crowds and decent lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 ...and if you have a gold or platinum pass, don't forget the ERT which starts at 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 It ought to be every day. It is, my friend. I've never cared for greeting card holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Ummmm, i was there all weekend. 90 minute waits for d-back,beast,Firehawk,etc etc. Sunday was just as bad as sat.They sold gold passes like hotcakes this year so skip next Sunday and go Saturday is what were doin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Based simply on the lines in Planet Snoopy Saturday from 5:00 to 8:00 was less crowded than Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbt Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Sunday was packed. I rode Adventure Express and The Racer a few times before deciding to bail. Also, you can't choose Red or Blue Racer at the entrance now. Was it like that Friday? I didn't notice it then. Staff divides up guests at the trains now, which probably explains what happened to the fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Sunday sucked out loud with crowds...even a substantial wait during ERT's for DB. But, there were busloads upon busloads of hungover after prom imbeciles in their matching t-shirts, clogging up the works pretty dramatically. Why we left at 11:30. When AE is lined up out to the sign that early, it is not a good day to get rides in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Sunday was packed. I rode Adventure Express and The Racer a few times before deciding to bail. Also, you can't choose Red or Blue Racer at the entrance now. Was it like that Friday? I didn't notice it then. Staff divides up guests at the trains now, which probably explains what happened to the fence. Been like that all year. Love the change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiruler102 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 There's a simple reason why the park was so busy this weekend. Weather on Opening Day wasn't pleasing for most families to enjoy at Kings Island. With the weather being in the high 70s to 80s this weekend meant that families wanted to come out and enjoy themselves at the park. Now for the teeny boppers after prom? I can't explain that to you just that most people go to Kings Island the day after prom night.... Remember that the park begins daily operations on Friday which means the park shouldn't be overly crowded the weekday of May 14-18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferncreek2015 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Yeah, I heard in another forum that Sunday was a mess. I heard, however, that it was due to Drop Tower, Delirium, and Windeeker being closed. Some were speculating that this was due to a REALLY bad storm on Friday that could have possibly caused some minor damage with a lightning strike to the three previously mentioned rides. There were numerous claims of a lightning strike near DT and a loud thunder clap following the strike.The closing of the three rides could have possibly caused the long lines and such. Did anyone else witness these three rides closed on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Delirium was running on Sunday. WindSeekers are being modified.Drop Tower was down for precautionary reasons because of storm,im sure there checking things out now. FoF was a two hour wait at 3:30 Sunday,the temperature said 81,but it felt like 91. The asphalt was cooking like it was July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferncreek2015 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Well, Im really excited about my trip Sunday, but there is one problem that has come up. There weather forecast isnt looking all that great and I was wondering what I should expect. Ive never been to the park on a day with REALLY bad weather. I was wondering how long rides are typically shut down during inclement weather and how much of an impact this will have on crowds. Basically, should I let this dictate if I go or not? I would highly appreciate your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Bad weather can be your best friend at KI. My best trips have been bad weather.People dont go,or they leave,then you can ride and ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Just be aware if it's REALLY bad weather and it's supposed to stay that way and there is low attendance, the park can and will close. Also, rides close down in bad weather both earlier and for longer than they once did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium13 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 ^ All too true as I experienced on my evening visit Friday, the 4th. So yes while some early rain or the threat of bad weather can keep the crowds on the lower than average side of things, beware of actually going when the weather is bad. In fact, I felt our waits were actually longer based on somew rides staying closed longer, people were scrambling to find open rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taters22 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I am trying to decide whether or not to go tomorrow also...not looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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