sobrien Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Hello everyone! I read this forum almost daily and am jealous of everyone that gets to visit Kings Island on a regular basis. I moved back to Indiana last year and took my then 15 year old nephew to Kings Island and we had a blast. Recently he asked me if I could take him on the 24th of May and of course I said yes. I later realized that this was Memorial Day weekend and got a little concerned that the park would be packed. I intend to purchase Fast Lane Plus for both of us and was wondering if it would still be too busy for him to enjoy our trip. Last year we went on a Saturday and with our Fast Lane Plus passes our longest wait was 20 minutes for Diamondback and The Beast was only a 5 minute wait. I know there is no way to predict this but assuming the weather is nice do you think the wait times will still be fairly minimal with Fast Lane Plus? I've been trying to spend as much time with him as I can since his dad is in the military and has been gone since the beginning of the year and I want him to have a blast during our trip. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Holiday weekends are not as crowded as you think at both KI and CP. I find that most people prefer to do other stuff such as picnics, parades, or ballgames. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webble78 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I suggest riding Diamondback and Flight of Fear early. They seem to have longer lines even with the passes. Regardless your son will have a blast, do not worry! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien6221 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I do believe that is when i went last year, with a FL+, and had a great time. Seems FoF is always the worse with the lines IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobrien Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Thanks for all the info guys. We're still planning on going and I'm sure we'll have a great time. I do agree with you guys...Flight of Fear and Diamondback were both 20-30 minute waits most of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeast1116 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Listen up everyone. I am going to Kings Island May 23rd. But if you see me please don't come over saying hi and all that. Cause the thing is I am going to have 9 family members plus my 19 month old nephew with me. And none of them know I have this account. So I don't want them to start asking questions why you just said hi to me. If you would PLEASE not say hi to me that day if you see me. I know some of you know what I look like from my trip reports from Kings Island. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Holiday weekends are not as crowded as you think at both KI and CP. I find that most people prefer to do other stuff such as picnics, parades, or ballgames. True. Except Columbus Day. Do not even THINK of going to Cedar Point or Six Flags Name of Park Goes Here on Columbus Day weekend. Especially if the day of the week in that weekend ends in -day. Yes, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Both Cedar Point and Six Flags Great Adventure have set attendance records that weekend. Not a good weekend to go if riding (as opposed to crowd watching) is a priority. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 We normally go every Memorial Day weekend and the lines are always manageable, WITHOUT a Fast Lane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Forgot my manners again-welcome to KIC Sobrien. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Even though he's been here nearly a year... Or did you mean you forgot last August? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 And only his second post-will wonders never cease. Maybe he's the anti Terpie and going for the record of the least posts on KIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobrien Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 I created an account last year so I could post on here but had some computer problems and before I got them fixed we already made our trip. I don't live close to the park and have only been once in the past 15 years so I don't really have much to contribute. Like I said, I'm coming in 2 weeks with my nephew and want it to be a memorable experience for him and I come here trying to learn as much as possible so he has a great time. I didn't mean to ruffle any feathers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 You aren't! Let me add my welcome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 On Memorial Day weekend all active and retired military personnel get free admission to the park, so that may drive up some attendance. However, with a Fast Lane+ this shouldn't be an issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobrien Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks for the advice and warm welcome everyone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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