DonHelbig Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 On May 22, Kings Island will have a photo shoot at the park, and there is a need for riders from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Diamondback, The Beast and Racer. Here are some of the rules: - All riders must meet the height requirements. - Riders must wear plan clothing (no logos or patterns -- must be bright and shiny). - This is not exclusive ride time. The number of rides on each attraction will depend on the shots the photo crew needs to capture. - You might sit and wait. And wait some more. - You will be assigned your seat by the production crew. - Hands must be kept down and inside the cars at all times. - Photos, video and social media sharing is not permitted during your time with us during the shoot. Interested? Please email your first and last name, age, city, state and KIC user name to socialmedia@visitkingsisland.com. Due to high demand, you will ONLY be contacted if you are chosen to participate. You must respond no later than Thursday, May 17 by 6:00 p.m. Please use Extras for KI Photo Shoot in the email subject line. Thank you! Don Helbig 12 1 Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 Reminds me of when Kings Island made me famous for a few years. 15 Quote
CoastersRZ Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 I did this once many moons ago. It is a fun experience, but as Don stated do not expect it to be ERT. I think when I did it for Vortex (I got maybe three or four rides in during the two hours I was there). But this was mid-early 2000s. 3 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 I'd love to do this, but unfortunately I'm already committed to a Newport Aquarium trip that day with a group from my college. For those that get to go, have fun! Quote
sixohdieselrage Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 I would but I cannot ride anything till my rib and clavicle are better. Sorry @DonHelbig. I'd love to help otherwise. Quote
silver2005 Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 Darn...Tuesdays are one of the days I serve in the chili mines. Quote
Oldschool75 Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 Reminds me of when Kings Island made me famous for a few years. I kinda know the feeling. Lol, I see myself plastered all over the park and around the city. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
VortexBFForever Posted May 16, 2018 Posted May 16, 2018 I REALLY want to do this...but it's a Tuesday so I have school and then I work after. My May class starts at 11 but I know my dad probably doesn't want me driving 45 minutes one way to and from Kings Island twice in one day. I know opportunities like this will likely come around again, so I'm not too bummed. Have fun, everyone who goes! 2 Quote
Cmhornblessed Posted May 16, 2018 Posted May 16, 2018 Emailed yesterday from the park. That should count for extra credit right... I hope so!Sent from my SM-S327VL using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Magenta Lizard Posted May 16, 2018 Posted May 16, 2018 ^I'm not sure if they can tell I applied. I've done it before, but on a day when the park wasn't open to the GP so it would be interesting to see how it's handled on a day I could be in the park anyway, if I'm selected. It can be a little boring as they set up the cameras but the actual, hired, models gossiping about their personal lives may be entertaining. It's fun to see yourself in advertising too, obvs. 1 Quote
MDMC01 Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 On 5/15/2018 at 1:26 PM, BoddaH1994 said: Reminds me of when Kings Island made me famous for a few years. That was you??? I didn't know that- that's so cool! What ride was that again? EDIT: Also, I really appreciate Don reaching out to us about this opportunity. 2 Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 47 minutes ago, MDMC01 said: That was you??? I didn't know that- that's so cool! What ride was that again? EDIT: Also, I really appreciate Don reaching out to us about this opportunity. That was Flight of Fear. 1 Quote
jimbo t Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 I was selected !!!!! yea anyone else get picked ???? 1 Quote
Cmhornblessed Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 I was selected !!!!! yea anyone else get picked ???? I did also! Can't wait!!Sent from my SM-S327VL using Tapatalk 2 Quote
jimbo t Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 I don't know what to expect ..but I'm so excited !! 1 Quote
harmony29 Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 My husband and I have been picked, I'm so excited!!! Quote
Maverick44 Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 I was picked!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
harmony29 Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 Where exactly do I need to turn to go in? I'm not exactly sure where the employee entrance is if I'm coming off 71 north. Quote
malem Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 ^ Upon arrival, you'll need to follow the exact instructions in your e-mail from the park. The employee entrance and security checkpoint is accessed from Western Row Rd; it's across from the Sunoco station. Quote
harmony29 Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, malem said: ^ Upon arrival, you'll need to follow the exact instructions in your e-mail from the park. The employee entrance and security checkpoint is accessed from Western Row Rd; it's across from the Sunoco station. Thanks that's what I needed, I know where Sunoco is. I have the email but was just unsure of where to enter that parking lot at. Quote
Bansheeback Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 Looking forward to going. Thanks again Don for coming here to post this! I know all of us will enjoy it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
thatbandguy8807 Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Wish I had a pass for this year lolSent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote
Magenta Lizard Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 As far as I know, you don't actually need a pass to participate in one of the photo shoots. You enter the park through the employee areas and the email specifies you may stay and enjoy the rest of the day in the park after the shoot is over which would be a strange thing to tell specifically to passholders (because of course we can :)) 1 Quote
Gannersdaddy Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Heres to hoping the weather is good. Of course, if it rains, it will be really easy to tell the enthusiasts from the models. LOL 1 Quote
DonHelbig Posted May 21, 2018 Author Posted May 21, 2018 Due to the potential for inclement weather on Tuesday, the Photo Shoot on Diamondback, The Beast and Racer has been cancelled. 1 1 Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 1 minute ago, DonHelbig said: Due to the potential for inclement weather on Tuesday, the Photo Shoot on Diamondback, The Beast and Racer has been cancelled. Will this be rescheduled at a later date? 1 Quote
harmony29 Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 I really hope it will be rescheduled, my husband and I were really looking forward to it. I think we are going to take our chances anyway and go to the park, it should be pretty dead with it being a weekday and bad weather reports. Quote
Maverick44 Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Awww man! I was sad when I got my email. I hope it is rescheduled as well! Quote
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