Kings Island 5-23-12

[ohiocolts]

So, I went to Kings Island today. I got there at around 3:30 after school, and decided to go see Don at the fun perks booth. Had a little talk about Coasting For Kids, and it was nice to meet him. So, we went inside and I headed for Invertigo. There was a small line, starting about at the tunnel below the loop. The wait ended up being about 15 minutes. A fun ride, as always. Then, my mom and sister (who I came with) wanted to go to Backlot. On the way they saw Dogems, which they wanted to do, and it was a walk on. First time doing Dogems for me in awhile. Then we went to Backlot. The line was just across the bridge, so it was only 5 minutes. A nice ride, with theming working perfectly. Then they wanted to go on Racer, which was a walk on. I wanted to go in the shaky back, but I actually managed to raise my hands for about half of the drops. I then headed for Drop Tower. A 5 minute wait. Just nice to see a masdive wooden coaster that's not open and then be dropped 300 feet. I then took a apple funnel cake snack break. Then I walked to Flight of Fear, which I saw the line start just outside the entrance inside. Same movie and stuff, and I love the new red and green lights. They were doing good making no empty seats on Flight of Fear, because they called for a single rider, and I was just what they needed. It was a 15 minute wait, and it was just pure fun Flight of Fear. I then headed over to The Beast, which was a 5 minute wait. It was a bit smoother after being retracked, even in the back. I then took another look at the Crypt. Same as before, but now the photo booth that was blocking the entrance had been replaced by two trash and. There is plenty of room now for anyone to sneak through, and nothing blocks the entrance to the que, so I was tempted, even though I knew I couldn't enter the building. Then I walked around to Diamondback, and saw the notorious "This ride is temporarily closed" sign. Isae no line for Woodstock, and me my mom and sister thought why not. It was a walk on for the front row. Then we decided to ride again and walk onto the back row. We then headed back to Action Zone to ride Flight Deck. There was nobody in the station except for two people in the front row. I waited just 1 cycle for the front. It was now 7, and we decided to split up and meet at the entrance at 8 when the park closes. I decided to ride the Action Zone kings. I went into Delirium and walked on to it. Great ride. Then onto Drop Tower again. Walk on, good ride. Then onto Invertigo again. Walk on, good ride. There was about 20 minutes left, so I decides to repeat Drop Tower. Then, with 5 minutes left, I decided to get my last ride of the day on Invertigo. Overall, great day at the park, not very busy, and rode 15 rides in 4 hours. Thanks for the fun day, KI!

[KIfan1980]

Glad you had fun although I have to admit I don't fully understand the zig-zagging approach to riding rides (Invertigo, Backlot, Racer, Drop Tower, FOF, Beast, etc...)

I always try to follow a circuit and hit the rides on an area while there or walking past.

[jcgoble3]

Glad you had fun although I have to admit I don't fully understand the zig-zagging approach to riding rides (Invertigo, Backlot, Racer, Drop Tower, FOF, Beast, etc...)

I always try to follow a circuit and hit the rides on an area while there or walking past.

Exercise?

Seriously, thanks for the report. I'm heading to KI for the whole day tomorrow, and I'm hoping lines are still that short.

[Jr for Birdy]

I bounce around alot myself,its all about what i wanna ride,not whats in front of me. I hope you guys going tomorrow get to ride DB, it was a bit sad today in the park,everyone was wondering????

[ohiocolts]

I didn't want to, but my mom and sister were in control some of the time. But yeah, lots of walking. You see, when I was alone, I stuck in 1 area (Delirium, DT, Invertigo, DT, Invertigo).

And WindSeeker was stuck at the top the first few hours, then had some slower testing later on.

[standbyme]

Thanks for the report...glad you had a good time.

[coasterfanatic83]

I was there on Wednesday as well, but we left at about 2. We still rode every major ride that was open at least once or twice. I love an empty park.

[Joncars05]

Nice Report! I really hope the crowds are like that during my next visit on June 12th.

[jcgoble3]

Nice Report! I really hope the crowds are like that during my next visit on June 12th.

I highly doubt it will, because by that time schools will be out for the summer. That's a Tuesday, so it shouldn't be too packed, but the park won't be empty either.

[The Interpreter]

Unless it is pouring down rain all day. Then the park might not just be nearly empty, it may close!

[Joncars05]

Nice Report! I really hope the crowds are like that during my next visit on June 12th.

I highly doubt it will, because by that time schools will be out for the summer. That's a Tuesday, so it shouldn't be too packed, but the park won't be empty either.

Haha Yeah thats what I kind of figured I hope the lines arent too long I am going with my girlfriend and here 8 year old twin cousins. It's their first time going!

[jcgoble3]

Unless it is pouring down rain all day. Then the park might not just be nearly empty, it may close!

Accuweather claims no precipitation for that day. That's a 19-day forecast, though, so it might just be slightly inaccurate in the sense that there's a chance it might have missed the remnants of a tropical storm moving through.