BB1 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 As it already came, updates to the park already happened. So this is the log for this season's updates and new things at Kings Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Huh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Bier Garten Hall of Fame Bar and Grille Action Zone construction New Dinos As forest would say "That's all I have to say about that" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Huh? After the many topics last year about updates that happen during the season, I thought it would be a better idea to log them in this topic for 2013. Which will probably become a series for many years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Action Zone's water tower being removed is another. I think that justifies its own mention. Antie Anne's Pretzels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahank Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 New estimated wait times signs for BLSC and Beast (maybe more?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I noticed the other night in front of Vortex and DB they had a wheel you could spin to win prizes like front of line passes, popcorn, etc. for 2 dollars a spin. Have they done this before? I'm guessing they have but I just never paid any attention? I would have played but I rarely carry cash and I don't bank with Huntington, hate to pay withdrawal fees (another pet peeve!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 The lack of seat belts on Flight Deck and Backlot Stunt Coaster. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 New straps on Dodgem 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 New Gold Passes for this year just to add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I noticed the other night in front of Vortex and DB they had a wheel you could spin to win prizes like front of line passes, popcorn, etc. for 2 dollars a spin. Have they done this before? I'm guessing they have but I just never paid any attention? I would have played but I rarely carry cash and I don't bank with Huntington, hate to pay withdrawal fees (another pet peeve!). [/quote, Does anybody know, its eating at me! Don't answer Terp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Well, I actually know the answer, but have it your way. Terp, the Burger King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Well, I actually know the answer, but have it your way. Terp, the Burger King. Well then answer it then, but don't say somebody knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Answers are two dollars. Or, you might end up with popcorn. (it's new this year) Terp, cross-threading. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 The lasers in Flight of Fear no longer work but they do have the rotating security light just out of the hanger consistently working now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 You mean the theming lasers. The laser used to verify train placement is working fine. Were it not, Flight of Fear would not operate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 New Gold Passes for this year just to add. ...and season passes, and platinum passes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Really? On the other hand, my Kings Island Platinum Pass works at Cedar Point, Kings Dominion and Kings Island. So far. No muss, no fuss. That's new for 2o13. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondhawk Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Repainted Adventure Express entrance sign! How can anyone forget that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Department47 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Just a collection of what I've noticed and other tidbits found in this thread... International Street Auntie Anne's Pretzels added Playlist Live added to International Bandstand Ed Alonzo's Psycho Circus of Magic and Mayhem 2 added to Kings Island Theater New estimated wait time sign for Boo Blasters on Boo Hill Action Zone Water tower removed New banners around former water tower Thunder Alley and Son of Beast removed, new construction in place Seat belts removed on Flight Deck New estimated wait time sign for Invertigo New estimated wait time sign for Drop Tower Oktoberfest Adventure Express entrance sign repainted Outer Hanks Bar replaced with Bier Garten; patio refurbished (awnings removed, etc.) Rock 'n' Roll Never Forgets added to Festhaus Coney Mall Souvenir trailer next to Zephyr removed, replaced with grass and trees Former Bank-a-Ball game across from Zephyr replaced with merchandise location Sauroposeidon added to Dinosaurs Alive Pack of Albertosaurus also added to DA Seatbelts removed on Backlot Stunt Coaster New estimated wait time sign for Backlot Stunt Coaster Temporary game added in front of Vortex Rivertown Rivertown Junction Dining Hall replaced with Reds Hall of Fame Grille New estimated wait time sign for Beast Temporary game added in front of Diamondback Planet Snoopy Charlie Brown's Jungle Journey added to Peanut's Playhouse Soak City Dive-In Movies added 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Now that my friends, is a list. Thanks Department47, you really went to exactly what I wanted to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBInternational Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Also from my two trips at the park so far ive noticed No seatbelts on Vortex or flight deck Fence placed in front of Crypt queue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Also from my two trips at the park so far ive noticed No seatbelts on Vortex or flight deck Fence placed in front of Crypt queue What's Crypt?.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Coney Mall Souvenir trailer next to Zephyr removed, replaced with grass and trees Former Bank-a-Ball game across from Zephyr replaced with merchandise location Sauroposeidon added to Dinosaurs Alive Pack of Albertosaurus also added to DA Seatbelts removed on Backlot Stunt Coaster New estimated wait time sign for Backlot Stunt Coaster Temporary game added in front of Vortex And new straps on Dodgem, darnit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Department47 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 ^Are they a different style strap, or were they simply replaced after so much wear-and-tear? Because if it's just a regular replacement, that's a frequent occurrence. Like if a road wheel goes bad on Invertigo and gets replaced, it isn't worthy of mention. Ditto with some safety straps. Now if the straps were removed, then it's noteworthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I believe they are just new ones to replace old ones. They have a felty (is that a word?) feel to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Also from my two trips at the park so far ive noticed No seatbelts on Vortex or flight deck Fence placed in front of Crypt queue Vortex still has seat belts! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 The wheel game was only at Vortex last night. I played three times and won two front of the line passes (essentially single-use Fast Lane passes) and a buy one, get one free coupon for popcorn. Alos got a BOGOF Xtreme Skyflyer coupon off of it last Sunday that jlopez and I used yesterday afternoon. At $2 a spin with every spin guaranteed to win something, it's the best deal in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Buy one get one for 2 dollars for popcorn? I agree, the night I seen them out I would have played if I had cash just to try to get on The Beast for a last minute night ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I don't recall exactly what all the prizes were, but I think the BOGO popcorn coupon was the lowest value prize on the wheel. It's still worth at least the $2 you pay the play the game in the first place. Cedar Point has the same idea near Gatekeeper, except theirs is Plinko. Two spaces at the bottom are front of the line passes, while the rest are game or merchandise coupons. The CP version is $5, but you get to drop two pucks and you get both prizes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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