jsus Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Now you know what it feels like to try to get to your next class during passing time in high school.. Even in the stairwells. 2 Quote
LOKJAW Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 It was a nuisance is all. I'm a broad shouldered guy, I just drop a shoulder and pass on through. It is amusing to look behind to see how many people follow through the hole I open. 6 Quote
silver2005 Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 I have a question to those who've been to Carowinds or Canada's Wonderland kind of recently- Do Behemoth and Intimidator have the same slow loading issues as Diamondback? Quote
electricsun Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 I didn't ride Intimidator this visit as we didn't have time. But generally for Carowinds, their "hustle" seems slower than KI for all the rides. They have a decent number of team on the ride, unlike say Michigan's Adventure that has one person on their flyer ride and 2 for their roller coasters. My friend says, things are just slower in the south and there's not a rush. 2 Quote
NoChickens Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 When we visited Carowinds a couple weeks ago, Intimidator was indeed stacking through most of our time in line. Then, a "driver" change resulted in chatter over her mic, informing the crew of where trains where, and that a stack was imminent. Her motivational skills must be great, the change in the crew was immediate. They did nothing different, but they hustled for her. Stacking went from every train to no more than once every 4 or 5 cycles. At wich point she would only say, " We are now stacked, this train needs to leave." Pride in workmanship can go a long way. As I said, they did nothing different, all restraints got checked, just at a faster pace. Was she possibly a supervisor? I don't know, but I know they went from going through the motions, to getting the job done. I will say, though we didn't ride Diamonback after ERT, during that time there seemed to be a conscious effort to have some hustle to dispatch. I hope it is contagious, and this crew gets in a groove that was sorely missed last season. 9 Quote
shark6495 Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 And sometimes all it takes is someone saying "lets go". Its amazing what just a little motivation can do. Similar to last year with Banshee. It seemed to be a little pushy for riders but none the less, someone pointing out whats going on can make things run so much smoother 8 Quote
Italian Job 2005 Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 https://mobile.twitter.com/KingsIslandPR/status/589994176395157505 If you had to ask me, I'd take the classic sign over a new store any day of the week. 8 Quote
KI Guy Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 It should go back up. That sign is not in the way of the new Coke building. 5 Quote
jsus Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Okay, so that explains why it was removed but not why it was never put back.. 1 Quote
marth555 Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 https://mobile.twitter.com/KingsIslandPR/status/589994176395157505 If you had to ask me, I'd take the classic sign over a new store any day of the week. hey looks its me 5 Quote
Magenta Lizard Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 That sure didn't answer it tho. Removed for the construction, but not returned... Why? Will it yet be? 1 Quote
Magenta Lizard Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 I checked when I was at the park Saturday, but didn't see any wifi. I wasn't near the new Starbucks. Anyone care to give their experiences of trying to use wifi there? I'm curious if they have any definite plans for park-wide wifi or if it was just an off-the-cuff, indefinite "sometime in the future" speculation. 3 Quote
Italian Job 2005 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 For all those interested, CoasterBob recently uploaded a great opening day video. 11 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 I checked when I was at the park Saturday, but didn't see any wifi. I wasn't near the new Starbucks. Anyone care to give their experiences of trying to use wifi there? I'm curious if they have any definite plans for park-wide wifi or if it was just an off-the-cuff, indefinite "sometime in the future" speculation. While inside Starbucks Friday night, I pulled out my phone, turned on the Wi-Fi, and scanned for networks. The only network it found was the park's private, secured network. 5 Quote
rhyano Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 i want to see how strong the Fury325 wifi is 1 Quote
benny1388 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 It was a nuisance is all. I'm a broad shouldered guy, I just drop a shoulder and pass on through. It is amusing to look behind to see how many people follow through the hole I open. I often do the same. Being a bigger guy has its advantages at times. 1 Quote
jbum123 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 i want to see how strong the Fury325 wifi is Its not. Its weak in the que and gone once you exit the area. Quote
CoasterDirected Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Anyone know if you can get bus parking for free at KI with a season pass card. Im going with my school and if it is I go free. Gold just to let you guys know. Quote
malem Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 ^ Bus parking information from the park's website: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/images/uploads/file/2015ParkingInstructions%282%29.pdf Of course, even if the bus qualifies for free parking, your school might charge field trip attendees for transportation. (bus, bus driver, fuel, insurance...) 2 Quote
CoasterDirected Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 ^ Bus parking information from the park's website: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/images/uploads/file/2015ParkingInstructions%282%29.pdf Of course, even if the bus qualifies for free parking, your school might charge field trip attendees for transportation. (bus, bus driver, fuel, insurance...) Thanks, its an after prom thing so they said if it was free I didn't have to pay $10 for the buss ride Quote
BloodBlade21 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Well it seems that there will be some very disappointed kids... https://www.facebook.com/visitkingsisland/posts/10153734400058368 I am very curious to know what circumstances were unforeseen. 3 Quote
dtk1378 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 According to Kings Island's Facebook, the super hero event Sunday is canceled. Edit: beaten to it 1 Quote
Imperial79 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 We don't know the reason, but I hope nobody got hurt was why they canceled the Marvel characters appearance. 4 Quote
dtk1378 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 I don't know, but as always the Facebook comments don't fail. 4 Quote
Steph88 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 I don't know, but as always the Facebook comments don't fail. My favorite comment: "Cosplayers... GEAR UP!" XD How awesome would that be? 2 Quote
Aaron88stang Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 My favorite comment: "Cosplayers... GEAR UP!" XD How awesome would that be? It would be very awesome indeed. 2 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 And I was so looking forward to challenging 'Thor' to the strength test game. Oh, well. 3 Quote
electricsun Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Thank goodness I did not tell the niece and nephews about meeting superheroes. They would have been really sad. At this point, they are just excited about going to KI with me on Sunday. 6 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 It's ok. Thor would've whooped my behind anyways! 10 Quote
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