Has this been done before like for Diamondback? If so did it get really pricey?

Yes there was, usually go for around $500.

The Diamondback first riders auction raised $107,000 for the charitable organization A Kid Again. Details on how you can be one of the first to ride Banshee while raising money for a great cause will be announced soon!

Thanks Don

I LOVE A Kid Again!!! I met a girl named Katelynn (KK) that was at Kings Island with her mom and dad Amber and Stephen July 10, 2012. (Her pic is in the trip report for my daughters birthday when I celebrated her bday at Kings Island without her.) A Kid Again has done tons to help KK and others do amazing things that they otherwise would not be able to with out financial support of others. The A Kid Again days, are some of the best days to go when they have their Kings Island trip. You can't help but be encouraged as you talk to the families that are there. I still keep up with KK and her family.

I need to save to try to get a first ride regardless of how the auction/fundraising is done. I guess I need to challenge my daughter to save as well.

I went to the website it looks really great!! I'm going to start saving also. I hope I can help out and get a early ride

Yes, but will it be before media/clubs? BB1, (insert sarcastic pun here)

Yes, but will it be before media/clubs? BB1, (insert sarcastic pun here)

From what I understand, no. IIRC, Don said that for that reason, the auction will specifically be for first night rides rather than first public rides.

I am hoping that the dragonfly foundation is a great cause locally to help with this. That would be a great way to fundraise for the first riders.

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