zacc1993 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hey everyone sorry if I posted this in the wrong area but I'm new here on the boards. My name is Zac (in case you missed my screenname ) and this past summer I worked up at Cedar Point. I was a ride host at Mine Ride. Since I was able to enter Kings Island for free with my employee ID I made the trek south 5 times (about 8hrs round trip). It was the first time I had been to Kings Island in about 7-8 years and I fell in love with the place. So before I get off topic I wanted to ask everyone on here in hopes of getting an answer. Is it possible to work at Kings Island if you live far away? I'm from the northwest corner of Indiana wanted to see if it is possible to work at Kings Island next summer instead of a Cedar Point. I know they don't offer housing so I would need an apartment but I'm not sure how high rent is in the Mason/Kings Mills area. Thank you everyone in advance! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Welcome to KIC! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Welcome to KIC. Anything is possible...if you want it badly enough. Terp, working in DC for $3.09 an hour (always tell the truth...) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Mason is pricy from what I understand but I am unable to give exact numbers. I worked at KI for a long time but work full time elsewhere nearby coming from just outside Wilmington Ohio which is about....45 mins away. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 If you are willing to drive 45 minutes to an hour away, you could find many reasonable rentals. I live an hour away and worked weekends in the 80's....much younger then ... worked 13 hour days....made lots of great friends and had good times!!! Go for it!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacc1993 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I guess another good question to ask would be what, if any, neighborhoods should I stay away from? Are there any bad ones you don't want to find yourself in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 There's inexpensive areas in Middletown, but I wouldn't feel safe living in them personally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I guess another good question to ask would be what, if any, neighborhoods should I stay away from? Are there any bad ones you don't want to find yourself in? There are quite a few places sadly actually...Mt Healthy ( where I am from originally) is one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Mt Washington has become a bad neighborhood, but move on out further into Anderson Township and things are better, more like strip mall paradise, but easily accessible to rt 275. Try Loveland and Montgomery too those are nicer areas, and closer to KI. Also Milford is a reasonable area as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Stay away from the neighborhoods surrounding UC as well (Clifton). If you go on the west side, stay out of Price Hill. Also avoid Norwood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I like several areas. Milford is where we are looking to move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 North College Hill was going downhill right before we moved away from what I understand from family members still living nearby it hasn't changed much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrider Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 When I was younger I lived in an apartment in Sharonville which is close to all the major highways-- 275 and 71 and seemed to have reasonably priced apartments. It is about a 15 minutes drive to Kings Island. Deerfield Township has many newer apartments and is very close to Kings Island but you will save 1% earning tax which Mason has. Mainville or Lebanon is also close to Kings Island and might have some options for you but I am not for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 How far/close do you want to be from KI? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 As others have said, it depends how far you'd be willing to commute. The area immediately surrounding KI can be a bit pricey, as are most of the surrounding cities. To the east, you'd need to venture about as far as Milford to find something for a good price. To the west, there's West Chester, which is pricey in some areas, but not too bad in others. Neither of these are awful commutes, but you won't find anything affordable within walking distance like Cedar Point's employee housing would be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacc1993 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I'm willing to commute about 25-30 minutes at most. If it's a good enough deal I'd do a little further. But I'll look into the areas everyone is suggesting so far. I can't thank you guys enough 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 ^Then may I suggest Wilmington as well to look around too? It's not too bad since it isn't crime ridden like a lot of Cincy areas. There are a handful of KI associates I do know of from here as well as one at where I work currently that's from Wilmington. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticsTimber Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I worked at the park this season and drove about 35-40 mins everyday I worked. I live in Hamilton but I wouldn't suggest it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 At the furthest east on 275 that you would take.. I'd suggest Milford be the furthest you go. Eastgate would be nice, but it has some pretty bad traffic in the mornings. Eastgate would've been your maximum 30 minute trek.West side, I've known people to make 30 minute drives from Hamilton or Colraine. -- If you have any co-workers that are in the same boat as you, or that you could convince to work down here rather than at Cedar Point, that'd be a worthy attempt I'd say to help with rent. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Don't forget utilities! And look for a place that won't lock you into a long term lease. Breaking a lease can be VERY expensive. (Breaking mine involves a more than $5000 penalty, which this complex has never waived). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacc1993 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I'm trying to bring a few down to Kings Island but Im not sure they're convinced yet. It would be very nice. I'm not adverse to rooming with someone else working at the park either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Try looking into Fairfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Don't forget utilities! Be aware that some landlords in Ohio use mandatory third party billing "services" for utilities. Such companies bill more than the utility rate, then split the difference with the landlord. In essence increasing your rent in a roundabout (and very inefficient) way. Make sure you're comparing apples to apples. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Try looking into Fairfield. Fairfield to Kings Island is a pretty lengthy drive for a seasonal job. I wouldn't recommend it, honestly. I drive from Fairfield to Loveland every day (which is a slightly shorter distance even) and the commute has been irritating enough to prompt me to look for places to live that are closer. And that's for my full-time career. I personally could never justify that commute for a seasonal job. Of course, I'm not you, and if it's something you really want to do, Fairfield is a great place to live. It's where I've lived my whole life (besides the four years I spent in New Concord, Ohio, the happiest place on the planet) and I think I turned out pretty good. Ultimately, what I think it comes down to is, are you looking to work at Kings Island for the income or for the experience? Because if it's the former, then it would be difficult for me to recommend over working at Cedar Point, where they have housing on-site for out of town employees. If it is the latter that makes you want to work at KI, though, my personal recommendation would be to see if you can get a couple other people interested so you can work down here together and split rent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Oh, I'm not sure how the apartment situations are there, but Sharonville could be a nice place to live also. Quite close to the park, but not in Mason, has a very nice county park, Sharon Woods. Rock climbing, along with all the normal Greater-Cincinnati establishments, or close enough to them, and close to a neat go kart (expensive) indoor track in Springdale, if that's your thing..Could consider there aswell. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Try looking into Fairfield.Fairfield to Kings Island is a pretty lengthy drive for a seasonal job. I wouldn't recommend it, honestly. I drive from Fairfield to Loveland every day (which is a slightly shorter distance even) and the commute has been irritating enough to prompt me to look for places to live that are closer. And that's for my full-time career. I personally could never justify that commute for a seasonal job. Of course, I'm not you, and if it's something you really want to do, Fairfield is a great place to live. It's where I've lived my whole life (besides the four years I spent in New Concord, Ohio, the happiest place on the planet) and I think I turned out pretty good.Ultimately, what I think it comes down to is, are you looking to work at Kings Island for the income or for the experience? Because if it's the former, then it would be difficult for me to recommend over working at Cedar Point, where they have housing on-site for out of town employees. If it is the latter that makes you want to work at KI, though, my personal recommendation would be to see if you can get a couple other people interested so you can work down here together and split rent. I had no problem with it. Took less than a tank a week. A lot better than I'm doing now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacc1993 Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 I am trying to work there mainly for the experience and just make enough money to have a little leftover for when I'm not working. The main goal is just to be there and enjoy it 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalefan Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I am trying to work there mainly for the experience and just make enough money to have a little leftover for when I'm not working. The main goal is just to be there and enjoy it I work for Kings Island during Haunt on Saturdays. I have the past 4 years, and will be returning next year. I live in Columbus, Ohio. I took up working Snoopy's Halloween Party on top of working Haunt for extra hours and to help out on Saturdays and Sundays for 3 weekends in October, but stayed in a hotel near by. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Stay away from the neighborhoods surrounding UC as well (Clifton). If you go on the west side, stay out of Price Hill. Also avoid Norwood.To be honest, I lived in Norwood for a time, and inadvertently influenced fashion there. They have college reasonable rent, but lo' the place is rundown. I didn't feel In danger, but this was 1987. I have no idea what it's like today.My cousin lived there when he worked at KI, he had no trouble with the drive. I used to drive from Blueball to work KI. It's literally a crossroad, but no great jazz musicians ever went there. It's about a thirty minute drive, and the crime rate is low, but that's because there's not a lot people. Even the trailer park disappeared. Sharonville is a cute place, I don't know if it's still "upwardly mobile" or not. When I was there, you couldn't walk five feet without falling into a trendy bar dull of dames wearing their mother's best dresses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Dresses in a trendy bar? Wow, that WAS a long time ago! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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