IndyGuy4KI Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Quote New to the forums! (How did it take me this long to join?!) Hello all! I am considering taking my DD (who turns 8 on May 17) to Coasterstock as her gift. She crested 48" last year and has done every coaster that has come her way since then. Pretty sure she's at 52" now, so that opens us to even more options! She's also very curious and would love behind-the-scenes stuff and scavenger hunt, etc. What do you think? Would she enjoy? Do other littles ever attend? She'd be okay as the only kid, but would she be welcomed? Thanks for any perspectives/advice! My son (currently 11 years old) is a platinum pass holder and I have not taken him the last few years for I do not think he can handle the very long days. On a regular day he is dragging 7 to 8 PM. If she can handle the long days I say she would really enjoy it. There are some younger ones there I have noticed, but not a lot. Welcome to KIC by the way! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbeast79 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thanks @IndyGuy4KI! We are local, so we always have a way to bail if we need to do so. But, I don't expect that because our kids are used to early mornings and late nights with lots of activities, including KI. I really think she'd like it. It seems like you can come and go if you like, right? I mean, if we skipped something we could just meet back up with the group at the next activity? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 ^yes, you totally can. At check-in, you'll receive a schedule of what is happening when and where, and you may show up with your credentials to as many or as few as you like. While groups tend to meet up, hang out and ride together, regroup, etc in between the scheduled events, nothing is required. If I could have easily left for a nap, I very well might have in past years. This year's event is a little shorter so it shouldn't be as grueling. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcwizard13 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 At last year's event my dad and I actually did go out for a nap in the car before The Racer photos and after the Sunday morning events. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I did to. On Sunday. Right up front in the Preferred Parking. I'm sure there were some folks wondering what in the world is wrong with this guy. I was SO tired. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenban Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Last year on Saturday I took the last Beast tour, and had an early lunch. This gave me a large enough gap to hop in my car and drive to my hotel and get an hour or two of sleep in a bed. The bad part is you loose your parking spot, but I feel like it was worth it and might try it again this year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummermattk Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 So for the check in on the first day do you HAVE to be there at 6:30 or can it be in-between 6:30 - 8:30Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Drummermattk said: So for the check in on the first day do you HAVE to be there at 6:30 or can it be in-between 6:30 - 8:30 On 3/6/2017 at 7:50 PM, Magenta Lizard said: I am fairly sure you can check in at Guest Services any time that they don't have the check-in windows going. I believe the windows will be open for awhile, as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I'm registered and ready to go for Coaster stock this May. I'm also registered for The Beast tour, but forgot what time I picked. Is there a way to check that on www.visitkingsisland.com/ ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnaalexis Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 4 hours ago, Magenta Lizard said: I believe the windows will be open for awhile, as well. Good to know! I think we are planning to arriving closer to 7:30/8am to sleep in a little longer! lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnaalexis Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 32 minutes ago, Shawn Meyer said: I'm registered and ready to go for Coaster stock this May. I'm also registered for The Beast tour, but forgot what time I picked. Is there a way to check that on www.visitkingsisland.com/ ? Unsure, If not i'm sure it'll be on your inteniery you get the day of! I've looked but can't seem to find anywhere it tell me. I picked 3pm, I know but I'm not finding a spot that tells me that. I could just be over looking it though! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 You'll be reminded when you show up for check in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricsun Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Indyguy4KI and I bought our tickets this weekend - 4pm Beast tour. The 2pm slot was full. I will miss part of Friday morning as I'm flying back from Florida that morning. One of my niece's is graduating high school in Florida and I can't miss it. I'm glad I was able to figure out a way to celebrate her as well as attend Coasterstock. Edited to add- I brought my 13-year-old nephew the first year for his birthday present. As much as he was used to going to the park with me, it was a long and exhausting weekend for him. We arrived for the morning ERT time and ended up not staying for all of the evening ERT time. He fell asleep during the talk in the theater and sat down and conked out during the train talk too. We even went out to the car and took an hour nap the one day. He had a blast but it was a bit exhausting for him. For people with kids, I would recommend watching for signs of them dragging. Visiting the park open to close is a bit different than Coasterstock. There is enough time in the weekend to take breaks as needed or skip out on something in order to get some rest at home/hotel/car. Making sure you (and the kids) are well rested will make for a far more enjoyable weekend! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I will be buying my ticket as soon as I process my Gold season pass (purchasing your ticket with the pass options requires you to enter your pass number). My wife and I downgraded to Gold this year, since we likely won`t make it to another Cedar Fair park with our son just three months old right now. I went to Coasterstock last year, but didn`t make full days out of it. We had purchased our tickets before my wife and I found out we were expecting, so needless to say, she didn`t do much coaster riding. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricsun Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 CoastersRZ- you may be able to buy your ticket before processing your pass. When we did it this weekend, you could enter one of two numbers- one from the physical pass or one from the confirmation from buying your pass. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I bought my pass at the park last year, but couldn`t process at the time since the season wasn`t over. So I do not have a confirmation number, unless it is on the receipt from when I purchased (which I have on my desk), I will have to wait. Thanks for the heads up though. Will check tonight when I get home from work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 The barcode number on your season pass receipt should work to verify your purchase in the online store. The same barcode should scan (once) at parking tolls as well, for use on your first visit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 We are going to get our passes processed before the park opens to avoid the lines, lol. But I will dig that receipt up tonight and purchase my ticket. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinserman11 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 May 8th is the sign up deadline, correct? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 The deadline is Sunday, May 7 at midnight. I wouldn't recommend waiting until the last minute in case of technical problems. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thabto Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Only 2.5 more weeks to go! Can't wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 The closer it gets, the more it looks like I may miss CS this year. Need more of me to spread around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I received an email yesterday with Coasterstock details in it. It sounds like others who are registered did as well. I thought I would share in case someone expected to get an email but did not. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 Unfortunately not going to be there this year. I never got a response from the coaster club I'm in about a problem with one of our accounts. I sent it over a month ago, but never got a response. So I couldn't do much. Disappointed I won't be involved in this awesome event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sythe Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 ^ If I were you I would just buy a membership to another Coaster Club.Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMann1979 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I'll be at the park on the 19th but not a member of ACE so I wish you all the best time over the two day period. Might have to consider joining ACE next year so I can try this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just so you know, you don't have to be a member of ACE to attend, you can be a member of a few other clubs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Though you do have to register for the event before the deadline, which has already passed for Coasterstock 2017. Many attendees are glad to talk about the park and/or their coaster club(s), if you see them around the park during the event. There will probably be a KIC meetup as well at some point, for both Coasterstock participants and those just visiting the park. Watch this thread, KIC social media channels, and Coasterstock social media channels for details. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnaalexis Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Weather looking good (so far!), hot and only showing rain Saturday evening, hopefully it stays away all together! While is still has time to change (for better or for worse) fingers crossed it doesn't! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I'm so happy that Coaster stock is coming next week. I just got my results back from my college and passed both classes. I have 3 more classes to go before graduation! Time to celebrate! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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