BB1 Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Well I told her that Winterfest was only done once in 2005 (recent years) and hasn't been done since. I asked her and she seemed to be serious! Perhaps she did just get a little muddled about what her time frame would be! I don't know....and no I'm not joking! Is she by any chance the dippin dots lady? (BB1 who takes everything with a grain of salt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofFirehawk Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 If Kings Island were to get Winterfest wouldn't all Cedar Fair parks get it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Not necessarily, at least at first. If it were successful, it doubtless would spread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Well I told her that Winterfest was only done once in 2005 (recent years) and hasn't been done since. I asked her and she seemed to be serious! Perhaps she did just get a little muddled about what her time frame would be! I don't know....and no I'm not joking! Is she by any chance the dippin dots lady? (BB1 who takes everything with a grain of salt) No, it's not her.(were you even here when he posted?) Like I said she doesn't just start rumors..we never know, this one might be true! Never know! Further, she didn't just post OMG I'M WORKING THIS WINTER AT KI!!!11 No, she said she just got a job and I mentioned well that's weird they close in like 2 weeks. She then said, well I have this, haunt and then winter. She may have very well been confused and didn't know they didn't do Winterfest anymore....But I doubt that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I'd be surprised if there was a winterfest. There's 48 work days left. Plenty of work time available for new employees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrinradd Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I always loved winter fest since I only lived 30 minutes away. Had a great time each time. My wife's granddaughter got a job for fear fest and she said there may be a winter fest this year. Unfortunately, I believe the greed factor will prevent this from EVER happening.The last time I was at Kings Island was winter fest in 2005. I know that in my family alone there would be around 20 of us going, many of us multiple times. I always enjoyed just walking around and enjoying the beauty of the park/season. I have been attending the beach water parks winter fest but they are out of business until supposedly next year, which I will believe it when I see it..hopefully, Kings Island big-wigs will do the right thing this year.. With all the bad news going on, it would be a nice thing to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 I got a job for fear fest and she said there may be a winter fest this year. Uhhhhh that may be against the ToS....... (Lets ask LongLive about the subject, he always has fun with spoilers!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Yepp. You're new so I'll cut you some slack, but when posting information like that you must state the name of the source. Either that or edit the infromation out of your post so further people can't see it. There have been quite a few people banned from this, but if you take my advise you should be fine. http://www.KICentral...rms-of-service/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 You know....there are several places around that have a Winterfest celebration in January. WINTER doesn't just mean Christmas. There could be activities such as ice skating, ice carving, dinos in the snow, etc....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppetfan1999 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 No, it's not her.(were you even here when he posted?) Wait, Dipping Dots guy was actually a user on here? I just thought he was supposed to be the epitome of the guy with "insider information"! I really want read this guys posts now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 No, it's not her.(were you even here when he posted?) Wait, Dipping Dots guy was actually a user on here? I just thought he was supposed to be the epitome of the guy with "insider information"! I really want read this guys posts now. There was really a Dippin Dots guy also to answer Long's question yes I was "visiting" the forums even then. Here's a fine fellow... http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/user/4425-dip-ndots-guy/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I got a job for fear fest and she said there may be a winter fest this year. Uhhhhh that may be against the ToS....... (Lets ask LongLive about the subject, he always has fun with spoilers!) What the hell is that supposed to mean? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 @Long, your signature about icecoldfirebird... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Could certain roller coasters handle operating in such cold weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Not according to manufacturers' current recommendations, which must be followed in Ohio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 In theory, The Beast could operate during Winterfest, right? Kings Island DID manufacture the ride, so they're the only ones holding it back. Also, does that mean that Kings Island could set the ride's height restriction? "You must be at least 5" in order to ride." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Kings Island did not make The Beast trains. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 As I have said before Winterfest is awsome, it should come back the last try was price was to much, the weather for opening night was cold, and when you price yourself out of fans, that is what you will get. Could they add a couple attractions, and good christmas ride in the boo hill building etc. Maybe some of the haunt buildings could be santa workshop, mrs. clause cookie decorating station, etc. This could work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 It all is about the costs involved to stage the event and the revenue expected and the extra time and expenses related to getting the park ready for the next season. The park has to remove all the Haunt attractions and set it all up for the WinterFest. All this will take away from the time spent in rehabbing all the rides and making general improvements to the rest of the park. It would be labor intensive and bound to put strain on the staff working on this. I would think if it ever happen, it would be low key to start and gage the fan reaction through various surveys and focus groups. It would all be geared towards the holiday events rather than just trying to operate rides like it was during the fall. Believe me, I have worked during the first season when we were open in the first weekend in November and we FROZE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Id love to have a winterfest this year! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 What if they put most of the stuff over in Soak City? I thought it was succesful when The Beach did their christmas thing. People could Iceskate in one of the wave pools and the train could drop them off @ the waterpark to save people time from walking in the snow. Just a thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I believe Don was asked about this very subject today. Response, "not gonna happen". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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