IndyGuy4KI Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 The morning started out by me heading to Avartars house before making the 2 hr drive with him. I was excited that I had a riding buddy to and from the park this time around. Even better, Avatar was driving! We had some good conversation on the way over to the park. We got to the park before they opened the parking lot gates. We saw that Terpy was there at the gates waiting as well so we talked to him for a little bit before entering the park. We got parked and met up with the rest of the KIC'ers excited about a day with fellow posters! Here we are getting our lanyards and itineraries! The first event on our schedule was a behind the scenes tour of Flight of Fear with the lights on. Here we are making our way back to FOF along with some other pics I took of the park as it prepares for a sunny Saturday! Grounds crew working on a plant! Look over there! DB and below that our ERT ride of the morning, Dodgem! I love this one! Now we are inside the FOF building! Just look at all that interwoven steel, just amazing! Beastie1980 and I JLopez and I Avatar and I They started sending out empty trains! Next we walked past FH from behind the FOF building on the way to our ERT on Dodgem, Scrambler, and Monster! Not sure how long this sign has been here? Another awesome pic of Racer! Air compressor and generator behind FOF! We then had our ERT on Dodgem, Scrambler, and Monster. Most got 3 rides in on Dodgems in a row, which was a lot of fun and one ride each of the other two flats! After that the park was open to the GP and we starting hitting other rides in the park. For the most part we all stayed together. Con't.... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Our next planned event was a walk back tour of the Blue side of The Racer and FH! I see a tower! Either Blue is way ahead or behind.... Next up is the FH tour. We find some interesting stuff back here! Look over there, a diversion! So now some good shots of FH! We are all amazed at being able to watch FH cycle while standing on this side of the fence! (except for the one guy texting) LOL! To give you an idea of where we were at! We had the pleasure of electrician Matt from maintenance come explain to us how the trains work on FH. He explained to us that there are 4 sensors per seat and that is what makes those trains the most complicated in the park. DB only has one sensor per seat. It was very intersting to hear him tell us how complicated that ride is and what causes its down time occasionally. Here is Matt talking about FH with us! Here Matt is showing us a LIM that is from BLSC and his role in getting this part replaced and operational again! We found a dino that was in time out! Speaker Rocks! Got a good pic of No Chickens and Mrs. No Chickens proudly wearing their KIC shirts! It was now time for our lunch in the International Restaurant where we had a nice cool lunch. Don spoke and of course Ryan wanted to stand at the Kinds Island podium so he can mark that off his bucket list! LOL! Next up was the early seating for Ed Alonzo’s Psycho Circus of Magic & Mayhem 2 with Q & A from Mr. Alonzo after. I did not think he could top last year's show, but he did so effortlessly! This is a must see show! The question and answer time was awesome and was awesome for him to take the time out of his day to talk with us! I got a few pics but, none of the ones with me are here yet, still waiting on those to be sent to me! Ed, his girls, and Avatar! Beastie1980 must be ready for a coaster! I had 3 shots of her and all three she had her eyes closed! He looks like he is about to jump and scare someone! Next to last part of the evening was to watch the fireworks in the International Restaurant! Then was the last ride of the night on DB, which was totally awesome! Thanks to KI and KIC for such a memorable day with the fellow KIC members! A day I won't soon forget. I still have fond memories of Ride Warriors weekend back in 2009, and I think this might be one that I will remember for years to come as well! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocolts Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Great trip report! Glad to hear you had fun, really wish I could have came, but I was busy that day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Great pictures. It was fun day and the weather was great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 It was fun hanging out IndyGuy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 The one photo that made me laugh, "Grounds Crew working on a plant!" . Great PTR, very exciting read as well.........Although you all are now making me a bit too jealous of not coming to the KIC Day 2013. BB1 who makes every day FUN when he goes to a meet up like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 We saw that Terpy was there at the gates waiting as well so we talked to him for a little bit before entering the park. I saw you out of your car talking to someone in another car. I was three cars back from that car. I almost shut my engine off and went up to say hi. Now I wish I had. *grrrrr* That makes at least twice this season (opening day being the other) that I've been at the park at the same time as Terpy, and I haven't met him yet. Thanks for the great report and photos! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Just for the record, I marked standing at the Kings Island podium was marked off of my bucket list many years ago. :-) Cool PTR 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjpavlik Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I got you coming off Race For Your Life... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Great trip report. I especially love the pictures of Firehawk. Well done! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoChickens Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Great report, and an awesome day!! I guess I'm gonna have to break down and get a photobucket, or similar site acct. Or maybe my own server?!?! lol. Can't wait for the next event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Lots and lots and lots of pics very nice Btw if anyone wants to add me on my FB to see my pics or just to be friends on there and plan stuff out let me know, possible KI trip this weekend, if not next weekend for sure before I go home on some leave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. No Chickens Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Great pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Lots and lots and lots of pics very nice Btw if anyone wants to add me on my FB to see my pics or just to be friends on there and plan stuff out let me know, possible KI trip this weekend, if not next weekend for sure before I go home on some leave Thanks! I added you and Lindsay on FB! Great pics!! Thank You! Great trip report. I especially love the pictures of Firehawk. Well done! Thanks Crypt! nice seeing you again outside The Racer the day of Coasting for Kids! Great trip report! Glad to hear you had fun, really wish I could have came, but I was busy that day. We missed you! Great report, and an awesome day!! I guess I'm gonna have to break down and get a photobucket, or similar site acct. Or maybe my own server?!?! lol. Can't wait for the next event. Yes, it was a fun day! The one photo that made me laugh, "Grounds Crew working on a plant!" . Great PTR, very exciting read as well.........Although you all are now making me a bit too jealous of not coming to the KIC Day 2013. BB1 who makes every day FUN when he goes to a meet up like this. Maybe making everyone jealous was my intent? It was fun hanging out IndyGuy! Yes, hope we can do it again soon! Just for the record, I marked standing at the Kings Island podium was marked off of my bucket list many years ago. :-) Cool PTR I figured as much, but wanted to joke with you! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Btw after seeing international restaurant pics it just reminded me...Those were the best amusement park bathrooms Ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 And also...first pic looks like I'm checking out the guys ass in front of me...wth haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 And also...first pic looks like I'm checking out the guys axx in front of me...wth haha I did not notice, but now that you say that! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 That construction sign behind FoF (pic in the first post) was there when I went on 6/3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondAceExpress Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 My favorite pictures were from Flight of Fear! Thank you for sharing! I can't believe I've ridden that and never actually seen it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 My favorite pictures were from Flight of Fear! Thank you for sharing! I can't believe I've ridden that and never actually seen it before. Quite welcome! I hope you can see it for yourself sometime! Forgot to add my ride count for the day: Doodgem - 3 Scrambler - 1 Monster - 1 FOF - 1 FH - 1 Vortex - 2 WS - 1 The Beast - 1 DB - 2 FD - 1 RFRLCB - 1 Total: 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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