Oldiesmann Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Holiday World has officially announced that the theme for next year's HolliWood Nights enthusiast event will be "Coastershack" (a take off on Caddyshack). More details here: https://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2017/11/10/postcast-one-coastershack/ 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannersdaddy Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 13 hours ago, Oldiesmann said: Holiday World has officially announced that the theme for next year's HolliWood Nights enthusiast event will be "Coastershack" (a take off on Caddyshack). More details here: https://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2017/11/10/postcast-one-coastershack/ I like their #WhatsInTheShack. Seems like I have heard something like that before 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex lover Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 This might be my first Holliwood nights and im so excited! Any tips or suggestions? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannersdaddy Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Based on when I went last year, comfortable shoes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 And work out for a few weeks beforehand. You'll thank yourself when you're climbing the hill from Voyage to the front gate at the end of a long day. (Okay, I'm kidding, but seriously, be prepared for the hills.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 The ERT sessions are long enough that you should have no problem getting as many rides on Raven/Legend/Voyage/Thunderbird/Wildebeest/Mammoth as you want. This event is one of very few times per year that Voyage has operated without trims, which is an experience that shouldn't be missed. Do pay close attention to ERT times on smaller rides (i.e. flat rides & The Howler junior coaster), as crews rotate between these rides during ERT. Also, bring an appetite to the scheduled meals/snacks - the food is plentiful and very good. 2 minutes ago, jcgoble3 said: (Okay, I'm kidding, but seriously, be prepared for the hills.) A marathon multi-day coaster event like this or Coasterstock can itself be a very good workout. Keeping active over the off-season is good advice, lest you become worn out before the event is over. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 On 11/14/2017 at 10:43 PM, jcgoble3 said: And work out for a few weeks beforehand. You'll thank yourself when you're climbing the hill from Voyage to the front gate at the end of a long day. (Okay, I'm kidding, but seriously, be prepared for the hills.) Especially scaling Mt Thunderbird. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 ^^ That's why when I go to ride Thunderbird, I will ride it as much as I can/want to before going elsewhere...ain't nobody got time to climb Mt. Thunderbird more than once. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex lover Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I go to Holiday World every year and I figured why not just join a coaster club and go to Holliwood Nights? I was thinking on which Coaster Club I should join. I thought about ACE because they also have the Storm the Kingdom event. Any suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Honestly, it's whatever you think will work for the price point and how many events you'll attend with those groups. ACE overall is a good group for national events, but the price can be a bit steep for some. GOCC and Coaster Crew are more affordable and have great "local" events. I have been a member of all three, although ACE was a temporary membership when they offered it in 2012. It didn't fit where I thought the club would be socially so I moved on. I do work with Coaster Crew as the discount coordinator for discounts to a good number of parks and attractions near some of our events. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 @Vortex lover all 3 clubs @chugh43mentioned are good groups. KIC has been invited to Coaster Crew and ACE events in the past. Just look at their price and events and see what works for you. Some are members of all 3 and more. See you at Holiwood Nights! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBond Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I'm super excited to go back to this event. The ERT, backstage tours, and food are hand to beat. I've also done Coaster Mania, CoasterStock, and Storm the Kingdom. I prefer Holiwood Nights personally. I think it's got to be one of the best events in the nation. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I bought my ticket yesterday. This will be my first time... at HoliWood Nights since 2013, at Holiday World on a public operating day since Thunderbird announcement day in 2014, and at Holiday World period since 2015 (for the Bert the Conqueror TV shoot, so yes, I have ridden Thunderbird). Who else from KIC is going? In the past I've gotten my own lodging, but this time I am interested in splitting a room/RV/cabin/whatever with others to save money. I would vastly prefer to be very close to the park; this means Santa's Lodge and Lake Rudolph are my preferences. I want to have my lodging figured out and booked by the end of February, and preferably the end of January. Who has space in their group? I don't mind sharing a bed or sleeping on a sofa bed or air mattress. My ticket is the all day Friday option, so I probably won't be carpooling down there and back unless others have purchased the same ticket. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I know (at least) chugh43, IndyGuy4KI, electricsun, @pianoman, @acole5292 and I will be there. I'm not sure what any of us are doing for lodging yet, but sharing hotel rooms and/or rental houses (eg. Airbnb) seems likely. Adam and I weren't big fans of the Lake Rudolph rental RV's last year. I plan to buy the all-day Friday ticket as well. It really makes sense coming from as far away as Columbus, since traveling would kill the entire day regardless. Might as well get there early. As a reminder, early bird discounts for HoliWood Nights ends January 10. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannersdaddy Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 @malem Thanks for the reminder. We are planning on going as well. I keep forgetting to get my tickets 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 I'll be there as well. I'm staying at the Red Roof Inn right off I-64 and am doing the regular Friday ticket.Sent from my LG G5 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, malem said: I know (at least) chugh43, IndyGuy4KI, electricsun, @pianoman, @acole5292 and I will be there. I'm not sure what any of us are doing for lodging yet, but sharing hotel rooms and/or rental houses (eg. Airbnb) seems likely. Adam and I weren't big fans of the Lake Rudolph rental RV's last year. I propose getting a cabin at Lake Rudolph for all seven of us. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannersdaddy Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Tickets bought and room booked. We are going to be at the Quality Inn and are going to do both days full. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Since I won't be waiting on anyone else this year (sister and brother-in-law are expecting a baby in late May so they're not coming this year), I may see if I can upgrade my ticket to a full day ticket for Friday. I should be able to get out of here by noon, which would give me a few hours of free time before the events kick off, even if I stop at The Overlook Restaurant for lunch again like I did a couple years ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 20 minutes ago, Oldiesmann said: I may see if I can upgrade my ticket to a full day ticket for Friday. I should be able to get out of here by noon, which would give me a few hours of free time before the events kick off, even if I stop at The Overlook Restaurant for lunch again like I did a couple years ago. I'm not sure the full day Friday ticket is worth it unless you're getting there in the morning. It's roughly three hours from the Cincy area (I don't know what portion of Cincy you live in), plus assume an hour for the lunch detour, means you'd get there about 3pm CT if you leave Cincy at noon ET. A regular ticket can enter the park at 4:30pm CT, so you're paying an extra $23 for an extra 90 minutes in the park if you buy all day Friday. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 I forgot about it letting you in at 4:30. In that case I'll probably just stick with the current ticket. I can go drive around a bit to kill time if I need to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannersdaddy Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 And dont forget the hour time difference 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Well, my ticket has been purchased (thank you @malem for letting me come as your guest) and I'm super pumped for my first Holiwood Nights! I'm most looking forward to trim-less Voyage and the behind-the-scenes Thunderbird tour. Also looking forward to riding Thunderbird and the Legend again as well as hoping to get a ride on Frightful Falls (as it was down due to weather when I went two years ago...). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 This will be my first Holiwood Nights as well. I haven’t been back to Holiday World since Thunderbird was announced, so that’ll be a new experience for me. I can’t wait! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 For anyone who has yet to purchase their ticket, this Sunday is the deadline to register online and avoid the procrastination tax! It looks like we'll have quite a large turnout from KIC. Anyone interested in meeting for a group photo, perhaps at dinner on Saturday? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Sounds good to me! Maybe we can try to take over a coaster train or two as well.Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tera Ryzing Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Fifteen year anniversary. http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/victim-opened-belt-stood-coaster-article-1.664737 I was there that night. Have not been to another enthusiast event since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Hey alll, this page has a ton of info and you can scroll down for the itinerary; please note times are Central Time (not Eastern): https://www.holidayworld.com/shows-events/holiwood-nights/#inner-content I'm so excited for this event; not counting the KIC event in 2013, this will be my first big coaster event! Also, a getting a new credit (Howler) will be good lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 What is the policy in Splashin Safari regarding flip flops and water shoes on rides? We are trying to avoid being barefoot while walking through the water park if possible. We would prefer to wear flops because we don’t have any water shoes, but if we need to get some we can. It has been a few years, but I feel like I remember being able to wear flip flops and stash them in the station for mammoth/wildebeest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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