For opening day of Diamondback the wife and I arrived at the park before 6am. We waited patiently until we were able to ride at 9am. There was a decent sized group when we got there and it was a huge amount of people by the time they let us go to the ride at 9am. We were on the third train out after they opened it up.

After this winter, I don't care if the crowd's like this. Bring it!

WOAH WOAH WOAH!

Is BB returning for 2014?!

I could care less about how long we have to wait to get into the park. I'll stand in front of the gate. Since my friends mom has to work we are going to stand in front of the Drop off/pick up gate until they open it and then run to the entrance. And wait there until they let us into the park then we are going directly into Banshees queue line.

How much less could you care?

Not very much. You don't have to be rude about it.

I was just curious as to how much less you could care.

Well I don't mean to be annoying. I'm just thrilled for the new coaster!!!

I if JR's wife is not paying attention he should buy a few more for people. Sadly I won't be there Saturday.

I have not ever bought a pass, but can you buy them online ahead of time? I doubt I would buy one, but wondering if that's an option. I know we typically go during the week so it's typically small(ish) crowds.

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You can buy them online ahead of time, but I always check out the ride lines before I've purchased them in the past. 180 dollars is no small chunk of change just to ride Banshee several times ( the only reason 'I plan' to buy them). If we get there for ERT and can get a few rides in ( I doubt it) I might keep my money in my pocket until the Fourth of July where Fastlane Plus will be a must.

Anyone attending Media Day has the added perk of enjoying the short lines on everything else on the 18th. Ain't nobody keeping me from my Adventure Express on opening day. If anyone tries, then NOW THEY WILL PAY!

Hopefully the crowds will stay in and around Action Zone. Even though I'm going to media day, I wouldn't mind getting a first rider t-shirt on the 18th either. Hmmm.

Question/thought---I'm guessing that a big majority of opening day attendees are season pass holders way more than on an average day so with that said---Will ERT be of little to no advantage on opening day?

The reason I am posing this question is---I won't be getting home from work until 2 AM Fri. and will have to be up at 9 AM to make my 1 1/2 hour drive to the park to be there for ERT.

I am debating sleeping in a bit and thinking the Banshee line will thin out around 2-3 PM.

Later,

Mark

P.S. What am I thinking---I won't be able to sleep. It will be like a kid trying to sleep on Christmas Eve.

If by thin out you mean still have a ~1.5-2 hour, I'd say you're correct. ERT will be filled with a ton of pass holders (and even regular guests, if similar to years past where non-pass holders made it back) and a VERY long line initially. But I think the line should be shorter (2-ish hours) later in the afternoon (maybe at 3 or so?)

The closer it gets the more I'm thinking of heading to the park just before closing time Friday night to get in line to be one of the last riders on opening day, can we get opening day Banshee night rider T-shirts? Haha

Will the Fast Lane Plus line be opened during ERT opening day?

Fast Lane normally does not begin until regular park opening (i.e. not during ERT)

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Doesn't look too terribly crowded for ERT from the webcam. How are the crowds so far?

The line looks like Diamondbacks in 09

Oh yes, it sure does!

I wonder if the line will wrap around and make it's way back through the direct route for Banshee..

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Also, if anyone can post a pic from the tower from their phone, that'd be greatly appreciated. Otherwise, it'll be interesting to see the line in person when I'm there!

Banshee has been broke down for about 15 minutes now. They've been working on something in the bake run.

Wow. That's one big line!

Webcam image captured here: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/online-fun/webcams

Loading passengers now.

It is packed up here. This was the line to get in this morning.

The Earth is the proper name of a planet, and thus should always be capitalized.

From what I can tell from the Banshee cam, everything else has a little to no wait while Banshee is a couple of years of waiting!

Wow. That's one big line!

Webcam image captured here: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/online-fun/webcams

Meanwhile on all other rides.... Fun was had, not anticipated.

You mean the other rides' lines are short?

And its not running again.

Have to say I'm getting a little bit perturbed.

You mean the other rides' lines are short?

Presumably.

*clear throat*

And its not running again.

So is Banshee having issues ?

Yes it is. On a good note all the columns that had large scratches on them yesterday appear to have been painted.