sheikra_rocks Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Is there a difference between getting a gold pass and platinum if you just plan to go to Kings Island? If you don't plan to use it at other parks, why even bother? You get the same discounts and free parking with Gold at KI. With in 8 - 12 hours drive from Cincinnati you have the following: Kings Island Cedar Point Dorney Canada's Wonderland Kings Dominion Carowinds Worlds of Fun Michigan's Adventure I've been to all listed except Michigan's Adventure. So, if you only plan to use your pass at KI, you should just buy Gold. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonbackandbeastlover Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Ok, I didn't know if there was a difference for just Kings Island or not, thank you to all who answered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterEaterLad Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 As I recall last year, gold passes were available for $69.99 for a limited time. Does anyone (using KIC, not someone somewhere else) know if a similar deal will happen again soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The price first offered is typically the lowest price. Each deal after that is a bit more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 What Terpy said. I would not expect a lower price to be offered than the price currently available. Also, last year the gold pass deal was $79.99. The two years before, it was indeed $69.99. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisah73 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 We're upgrading to Platinum this year after being Gold Pass holders for years. We spend too much time in Sandusky to not go to Cedar Point. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterEaterLad Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Oh my bad, I thought last year was $69.99 as well, I don't always get a pass, because I live a bit over two hours away, and this is the first year I can drive myself. So if I were to get a pass for next year, now would be the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Yes. Be aware if you don't currently have a pass, a 2014 pass will get you ONE entry this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortexfreak Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Just got mine and my wife's Gold Passes for 2014, Can't wait for Banshee. Also does anyone know if Banshee will be on Fastlane Opening day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I doubt that's decided yet. I bet it will be on A premium tier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastForever Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I liked it better when there were no tiers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 You ain't seen nothing yet.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Just got mine and my wife's Gold Passes for 2014, Can't wait for Banshee. Also does anyone know if Banshee will be on Fastlane Opening day? I am sure Banshee will move into the Fast Lane Plus Tier and will be a bit more expensive next year due to the new ride status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 If there are only two tiers... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 As I recall last year, gold passes were available for $69.99 for a limited time. Does anyone (using KIC, not someone somewhere else) know if a similar deal will happen again soon? My uncle works for P&G and he was able to buy us passes last year for $60 during the private event at KI. I dont know if they will offer any deal this year have not heard anything back from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhimes90 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Season pass renewals were indeed 69.99 last fall. That's when I renewed mine. I figured prices would go up a little, but I'm kinda surprised that there is no renewal discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesharrison Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 For the past few years, at least, there hasn't been a renewal discount for the early purchasers, since it is the lowest price it'll be, even lower than what will eventually be the renewal price. It is still a really great value, even if there isn't a renewal discount early on. ------------------ Edit to add about the price of last years passes: They were actually $79.99 last fall. Found this Haunt brochure in my car this afternoon. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyk Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Getting a gold pass for Kings Island and a pass for six flags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 At Six Flags, a gold pass includes parking. At least one member of the party should have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Just saw yesterday the TV screen at the help center location next to Fast Lane pass booth which indicated wait times for rides and what rides are up and down in both KI and Soak City. This is the first time I have seen this for 2014. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Just curious--did anyone here renew their pass at the park over the weekend AND win one of the prizes? I renewed this past Fri evening, then to my surprise found out I was the first winner drawn! I won a pair of aquarium tickets and a $20 gift card to a resturant at the levee. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Well. You're here. You renewed. You won. So... YES. Terp, who just HAD to. Smile, you've been Terpyed! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondAceExpress Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 If I renew my Gold Pass for 2014, then next summer, if I decide that I have the time and money to do some travelling to other parks, is it true I can just pay the difference and turn my Gold into Platinum at any time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yes, you pay the going rate on the platinum. Next summer it may increase to 200$ so you would pay a difference of $115. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofFirehawk Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yeah, if you think your going to get it, I would just go ahead and get it and save some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 If I renew my Gold Pass for 2014, then next summer, if I decide that I have the time and money to do some travelling to other parks, is it true I can just pay the difference and turn my Gold into Platinum at any time?just get it now at $20/ month for 9 months. Best deal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 If I renew my Gold Pass for 2014, then next summer, if I decide that I have the time and money to do some travelling to other parks, is it true I can just pay the difference and turn my Gold into Platinum at any time? Yes, you'll pay the difference between what you actually paid for the gold pass and the then-current price of a platinum pass. So if you upgrade next year, your total cost will be equal to whatever the full price of platinum is next year. As others have said, it would be cheaper to buy platinum now while it's on sale if you think there is a strong chance that you will get to other Cedar Fair parks next year. Transmitted from Wild Space via my datapad's DROID brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondAceExpress Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 If I renew my Gold Pass for 2014, then next summer, if I decide that I have the time and money to do some travelling to other parks, is it true I can just pay the difference and turn my Gold into Platinum at any time? Yes, you'll pay the difference between what you actually paid for the gold pass and the then-current price of a platinum pass. So if you upgrade next year, your total cost will be equal to whatever the full price of platinum is next year. As others have said, it would be cheaper to buy platinum now while it's on sale if you think there is a strong chance that you will get to other Cedar Fair parks next year. Transmitted from Wild Space via my datapad's DROID brain Problem is, husband does not like to make plans much ahead of time. I'd hate to spend the extra money and then not actually go anywhere else. And we'd have to go what, at least 3 days to another park to make it worthwhile? And multiply the cost times 4 for each family member. Wasn't it a few years ago that there wasn't 'platinum' passes, but the gold pass was automatically good for all the different parks? 6 years ago, my husband was laid off and we had the pass to go to multiple parks, so while we didn't have so much money, we had a little more time, we packed up the camper and visited 2 or 3 of the parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocolts Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Just go to Cedar Point every month and maybe take a trip or 2 to KD and we will make it worth it... Trust me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 With a plat pass you can stay off site or go up the morning of to CP and still get ERT without spending at least 200$ on a hotel room on site. Paramount gold and pre CF expansion your CP pass could get you in to other CF parks at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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