KIfan73 Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Finally, last Thursday, July 16, I made my first trip to Kings Island for the season!! The most amazing thing that happened today was that it dawned on me that I had visited on the exact same date last year...and that wasn't planned at all. I was actually planning to go the day before, but things fell through. I snapped this picture on the way to the park while driving down Kings Island Drive...I would be lying if I said this didn't bum me out a little. So many of my trips to Kings Island over the last few decades has involved the good ole Kings Island Resort. I really liked this display. I am a big fan of Dinosaurs Alive. I took advantage of the Gold Pass ERT on Banshee, and got one ride in with virtually no wait. And then I headed straight to...Starbucks. I am definitely a "coffee achiever" and I had only had one cup at home at this point. It's about a 1.5 hour drive for me to KI, plus the time I spent walking to and riding Banshee, I really needed a cup of coffee. I have to say the new Starbucks is the best addition to International Street since I've been visiting the park. I really seems like that spot was meant for it. I also thought the windows out the back were really neat to look out of. I wonder if those windows have always been there?? Plus, this Starbucks probably has one of the best views when looking out of its entrance: Always an important shot: The park was especially photogenic today: The new Coca-Cola Marketplace in Coney Mall seems like a nice addition, although I didn't buy anything there this trip. Having the option of buying something healthy when you're walking around the park for hours is a good choice to have. They also have coffee here, but didn't see any price on the board, and the poor guy working seemed a little overwhelmed at that point to even ask. I know I may be in the minority, but I like seeing new vehicles displayed in the park. This was a nice truck to boot! Some general shots from around various areas: I really love this area around the Tower: Great seeing the Liberty Bell: Some nice shots from the top of the Tower: (continued) 5 Quote
KIfan73 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Posted July 22, 2015 I ate more food in the park this visit than I have in years. One of the places was the new frozen yogurt shop. I really enjoyed what I got there. I think the landscaping at Kings Island is so underrated. It's too bad most people just run past a lot of this to go stand in line for an hour for a ride. Obligatory Banshee shots. I really liked how these turned out, though. Another nice vehicle on display: I think I take a picture of this every visit. Love this view. Nice Diamondback shots: More great landscaping. I hit the Reds Grille for lunch. This is such a good place to eat, in an amusement park or not. I still think they just went all out in this place, and it always has great service. An always relaxing ride on the Train. I have to say the announcer we had on this ride was hilarious. He did a great job. A few Dinosaurs Alive shots. I found every dinosaur to be working great. The only thing was it seemed like there was a lot less shade back there this year. Could be my imagination, though. Could not get enough pics of the Tower today. It had been almost 9 months since my last visit!! The new candy shop looked really nice. Some great fountain shots! Tried to ride The Bat, but turned around when I could see it was sporting a circa 1994-length wait. Took a few minutes to check out part of a show in Festhaus to cool off for a moment. Some people knock these shows, but, seriously, how could you beat that kind of show while you nibble on pizza or Chinese food in an amusement park? I think they do a great job. Corvettes and Kings Island...is there any better combination? (Well, I've been lucky enough to run a couple 5ks through the park, and, to me, running + Kings Island is right up there!) By total accident, I ended up leaving and driving right past the cemetery in the parking lot. I've never taken the time to check this out before. Hope to see you again soon, Kings Island! Thanks for reading! 5 Quote
TheBEASTunchained Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Nice PTR, I enjoyed that one! Really like some of those photos! Unique angles that very many folks don't generally take. .....On a side note.... This whole PTR makes me anxious to get back to the park..... ....Just a few more days.... 1 Quote
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