BoddaH1994 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 This is an email I got about the event from Sara, the events supervisor at KI. As a reminder, you must have already purchased a ticket to attend. The registration deadline for this event has passed. We hope you’re just as excited about this weekend as we are!Below are specific instructions for this weekend. It’s important that you follow these instructions; otherwise you may miss out on a portion of the Coasterstock event.Driving Instructions for Saturday morning:Enter the parking lot through One Team Way (Associate entrance) located off Western Row Road (Sunoco Gas Station is across the street from this entrance). You will go through three (3) security posts and will be directed into the parking lot above handicapped parking area.One Team Way will open on Saturday at 6:30 a.m.Check-in Saturday morning:Check-in will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the check-in windows located to the left of the front gate. In order to check-in, collect your items and gain entry into the Coasterstock event, you must show a photo ID along with a valid membership card from the Coaster Club/Organization you registered under.At check-in, you will receive your event t-shirt, souvenir bottle, lapel pin, two on-ride photo vouchers and event lanyard. You are responsible for all of these items. Lost or stolen items cannot be replaced.You must either use your season pass or event ticket to gain entrance to the park for the weekend.The Kings Island team will also provide more information on the event upon check-in. Should you arrive after 10:30 a.m., check-in will move to Guest Services located to the right of the front gate.Driving Instructions for Sunday morning:Tolls will open at 6:30 a.m. for your access. The Front Gate will open at 7:00 a.m. and we’ll begin the walk back for the behind-the-scenes tour of the Kings Island & Miami Valley Railroad at 7:20 a.m. If you arrive after 7:20 a.m., you must wait outside the Front Gate until 9:00 a.m. and then you can join in morning ERT.Behind The Scenes Photo Opportunities and ToursPlease plan to arrive for the behind the scenes photo opportunities and tours 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time.The photo opportunities and tours will begin promptly at the scheduled times. Late arrivals will not be permitted to join a behind the scenes photo opportunity or tour already in progress.Photo Contest:Share your photos on Twitter and Instagram using #Coasterstock. The photo that has the most retweets/favorites or likes by the end of ERT Sunday night wins. It’s that simple. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the two-day event and will receive a unique Kings Island prize package.Social Media Rock Stars:Show everyone what they’re missing by not being a part of the inaugural Coasterstock event by tweeting about all that’s happening using #Coastertock. The three (3) Coasterstock participants that do the best job of covering the event on Twitter will receive prizes including the grand prize of a wheel from the Firehawk roller coaster. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the two-day event on Sunday.You may begin the competition now by Tweeting you’re going to Kings Island this weekend for #Coasterstock and sharing what you’re most looking forward to during the two-day event.Park PoliciesAll park guidelines and policies are in place and expected to be followed by all participants during this event.In the event of inclement weather, some attractions may close until conditions permit safe operation. This includes the scheduled ERT times.See you this weekend! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acfinn Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Facing one of the hardest decisions ever. That is also the weekend of qualifications for the Indy 500. I was really hoping 2 awesome events would not "bang heads". Hopeful that the park will adjust the schedule next year to save me this vexation. As for now I am still torn, first Coasterstock vs. first chance to see the new aerokits capabilities. Some are saying pole could be around 235 mph. I suck at decisions, and this is a tough one. I'm also a huge fan of the VICS. The wife will be making her first ever trip to the 500 in a couple weeks. We are extremely excited. On subject, can someone tell me more about these coaster clubs? I have become sort of addicted to KI with having a season pass. I wish I had bought the platinum as I would love to go up to CP at some point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 You can upgrade to Platinum by paying the price difference, getting credit for what you have already paid. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acfinn Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 You can upgrade to Platinum by paying the price difference, getting credit for what you have already paid. Thanks for the tip!!! Great news! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 It's best done, in your case, at Kings Island. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 So they're having a Twitter/Instagram contest going for Coasterstock. Prizes will be given for the people who post pics that get the most retweets/favorites (and a separate contest for who documents the whole weekend best). Since they said we can start early, I started while I was at the park today. My Twitter handle is @maglizrd. Please, if anyone else on the boards is participating, let us know yours too so we can follow you and like your posts. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Because it may turn out to be very pertinent this weekend, unfortunately, I inquired about rain ponchos in the front gate store before I left today. They do have ones with Kings Island printed on the front, approximately the same material as a plastic grocery sack, for $5 each. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acfinn Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I followed you and liked some of your tweets that had the Coasterstock hashtag. Good luck in the contest! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Local news article about Coasterstock this weekend: http://www.abc22now.com/news/top-stories/stories/First-Coasterstock-This-Weekend-at-Kings-Island-130203.shtml Attending will be over 500 enthusiasts from 24 states and Canada. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 @IndyGuy4KI on Twitter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 The weather is not looking too good this weekend. That could work for or against us...Hopefully it will be enough to make the crowds a little lighter without completely washing out the event. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 This weekend is going to be great. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Coastermania Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I will be there for the three day weekend. RIDE ON! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Are there any details out about where/what the food will be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsus Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yes, and those details should be with your check-in materials. Probably on the lanyard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm betting buffet in the Picnic Grove. Less than two days to find out for sure! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I am hoping for one of the meals to be in the International Restaurant. Its been several years since I have been in there. It and the Picnic Grove would be the places least disruptive to normal business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I am hoping for one of the meals to be in the International Restaurant. Its been several years since I have been in there. It and the Picnic Grove would be the places least disruptive to normal business.If 500 are attending then that's way too many for the IR. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Also, the Picnic Grove has been newly refreshed for 2015. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I am hoping for one of the meals to be in the International Restaurant. Its been several years since I have been in there. It and the Picnic Grove would be the places least disruptive to normal business.If 500 are attending then that's way too many for the IR. That is true. Is the figure accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantisMan Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 If it is.......500 stacked in the Banshee ques is not what I consider a productive ERT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Coastermania Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 That is why there are other ERT set up. It will be a fun weekend with some extra fireworks from mother nature. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I am hoping for one of the meals to be in the International Restaurant. Its been several years since I have been in there. It and the Picnic Grove would be the places least disruptive to normal business. Yes, the picnic grove is where the dinner and lunch and to gain admission to dinner and lunch your lanyard is required. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 If it is.......500 stacked in the Banshee ques is not what I consider a productive ERT. Well I figure not all 500 are going to be there for the morning ERT and some of that number will be at The Bat. So lets say we have 400 people in the queue at all times, and you get off and get back in that queue to ride again. It is going to take appropriately 11 trains to cycle about 400 people through. Assuming they are sending a train of enthusiasts out every 2 minutes that will be 45 trains sent during that ERT. Divide that by your 11 train wait, you should get 4 rides in during ERT if my math is correct. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantisMan Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 That sounds about right (I didn't check the #'s ) I wasn't complaining.......just thinking (typing) out loud. Wonder what the crowd will be for Friday night? Either way, should be a good time hanging out with other park geeks like me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Coastermania Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 And you have to figure wet weather cycles. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I honestly don't think it will be too bad. Even if all 400 attendees show up right at 8am, people will spread out and take advantage of all rides that are open for ERT. I plan to take advantage of Drop Tower and Delirium ERT as well since those rides typically have longer lines when they park is busy. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsus Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Generally, not everyone stays through the end of ERT. At least in the evenings.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 There's no way I can stay till midnight Saturday, and still make it to the train tour Sunday morning, even as little as I sleep most nights, considering an hour total drive time and a shower, etc. As much as I'd like to do both, I can ride the rides at night other times, can't do the train tour another time. I hope they let us see inside Fort Coney. That would be awesome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I wish I could make the train tour, but with church on Sunday morning, it's not going to happen. It's too much driving and I'd like to actually be awake during the service. Sent from my LG G3 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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