silver2005 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Another great way to scout lines is to head up the Eiffel Tower. You can see most of the lines from up there. 5 Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Yet, try as I may, I can't judge the Nitro line from there... 7 Quote
TombRaiderFTW Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 ^ The important question here, though: are more rides operational today than were yesterday? The widespread downtime was more than enough to convince me to head to Waldameer for the day. (Ravine Flyer II's running great!) 3 Quote
Bansheeback Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 How about at KI? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
malem Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Rougarou has been down a lot today, Wicked Twister still doesn't have a train. most everything else is running. TTD posted at 15min. 2 Quote
Who Dey Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 All very valid points on not using the app. Selfishly I hoped that if the app could get more users there would be some of us going to other parks and then we could see how things were in parks we are not familiar with. For example I used it at SFOG and was glad I could plan my day accordingly because they don't have a forum like this. If we used it at KI so more people got used to inputting times that when going to HW or CP or anywhere, times would be input so others would see that and maybe make the app more popular. I have selfish motives because I travel for a living and like to know how crowded a park will be before going to great lengths to go to some parks. I guess I am fighting a losing battle. I tried. By the way Silver Comet and Crazy Mouse at Martin's Fantasy Island were walk ons today. 1 Quote
darkrider68 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Was going to leave for CP about a half hour ago. Looks like tstorm activity is moving in on the radar though. 2 Quote
Bansheeback Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Thinking about going to KI again. Can anyone tell me how busy it is? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote
Italian Job 2005 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I too, use Ride Hopper, for the reason that it is more convenient and easy to report wait times. I also report here though, because I know people appreciate the community of the thread. Sometimes I'll do just one, not the other. But I know one thing for sure. The information posted here or on Ride Hopper is most likely way more accurate than the wait times posted outside the rides queues or on the new Interactive boards in the park. For that I thank all of you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote
Magenta Lizard Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I'm not at the park today (my husband changed his mind about taking advantage of the $15 ticket), but I've seen others on Facebook saying it actually isn't that bad. 1 Quote
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 When they display the ride times on Fun TV it makes me think of the Hunger Games for some reason. Quote
benny1388 Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 When they display the ride times on Fun TV it makes me think of the Hunger Games for some reason. I just wish they were able to update them more quickly...or at least have them somewhat close to accurate. For example, I've never ridden a Drop Tower. I want to, but not so bad that I'm going to wait in a long line for one. We stopped by the new interactive map by by the Eiffel Tower (please add more of these map kiosks to the park, btw), saw a 'no wait' for the tower and decided to hit it up before we grabbed lunch. We walked over to the ride, the sign out front was showing little/no wait, but the turnstyles were full and it looked to be what I guessed was an hour wait. While I love having wait time advertised, and can't wait for it to get to the mobile app, if it's not at least close to reality, it's useless. 2 Quote
Hoeter Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 I was at the park for a little while Saturday evening. Ended up riding The Bat which was a 15 minute wait, checked the interactive map and verified correct after the fact. Headed towards the exit and checked the wait time for Banshee on the board. It called the wait time at 30 minutes. 5 minutes prior all queues were full. Line had to be 45 plus minutes. Great concept but still in its infancy at the park. Cannot wait for the update to the mobile app to show wait times! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote
acfinn Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 I also wish their line times were more accurate. I actually think this is a critical component of providing good service. Especially for those who can only make a trip once or twice per year. 5 Quote
CoasterDirected Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 It's gonna be packed this weekend, hopefully I can convince my father to help pay for some Fast Lanes for me and my friend. Gonna go Friday and Saturday, not sure about Sunday. (Choir in the park days) Quote
Magenta Lizard Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Today is by far the lightest crowd I've seen so far this season. And the weather, while slightly cool, is beautiful. I walked on to the front row of The Beast around 11. I haven't encountered any waits longer than five minutes yet. 4 Quote
JubJester Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Does anyone have any ideas on how big/small the crowd will be tomorrow? Edit: Fixed Question 1 Quote
dtk1378 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Just got done riding every coaster, now time for round 2 4 Quote
acfinn Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Today is by far the lightest crowd I've seen so far this season. And the weather, while slightly cool, is beautiful. I walked on to the front row of The Beast around 11. I haven't encountered any waits longer than five minutes yet. . So jealous. I am sitting here at work!!! 3 Quote
kingsislandfan1972 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 I'm suprised that The Bat almost never has a wait line, in my opinion its one of the best coasters in the park. 1 Quote
benny1388 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 I'm suprised that The Bat almost never has a wait line, in my opinion its one of the best coasters in the park. The problem with The Bat, for me, is that with no people in line it takes three times longer (if not more) to walk to the ride as the ride itself takes. 6 Quote
CoasterDirected Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I want to like Bat but I feel it has too little force, as well it is really short. I love taking pictures and just sitting near the turn that's near to the turn back thing that connects the paths. 2 Quote
marth555 Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Bat had a twenty minute plus line on saturday, it was the first time I had seen it with more then a station wait 5 Quote
MDMC01 Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Bat had a 15-20 minute line around 8:30/9 PM on Opening Day, which I was very encouraged to see as this ride is usually a walk-on or a station wait. 1 Quote
Italian Job 2005 Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 ^ you must go to the park at all the right times. I'm not that lucky. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote
JubJester Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Everything is pretty much a wall-on today. (From what I've seen and experienced) 3 Quote
acfinn Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Yeah tonight was fantastic! Loved the walk on aspect. I was there for about 2 hours and rode everything I wanted and some multiple times. Banshee in the front row was amazing. Same for Diamondback. Came to the park straight from work and it was really good. 5 Quote
Italian Job 2005 Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 I would love a report around 4:00 about wait times if anyone is so willing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
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