TNTWALTER Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 my daughter's going with a big group to KI this Friday and half her friends are shelling out $$ for Fast Lane and some are even doing plus. Ticket is $40 w/drink band. Fast Lane is $65, plus is $80. Can she wait until she arrives to buy if crowded or should we just spend the $125 now for fast pass plus? UGH. Thanks. UPDATE: She went with the basic $40 ticket and decided to wait and see....they never needed it. Had a great day, got lots of rides in and saved $60. Woo Hoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 It can be bought at the park. I always suggest buying it at the park, to avoid paying the fee and to see whether or not it's actually needed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNTWALTER Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 31 minutes ago, chugh43 said: It can be bought at the park. I always suggest buying it at the park, to avoid paying the fee and to see whether or not it's actually needed. thanks for quick reply. is it more expensive at the park? can't find info. assuming not. she will just wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 The $99 is just for admission and Fast Lane Plus....this is eh...it's good if you know for a fact it's going to be busy, but will still have to pay for other items such as drinks, parking, etc. I'd personally just do the ticket and then buy Fast Lane at the park. I don't believe it's more expensive at the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannersdaddy Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 There is no price difference in getting it online or at the park, other than online there is usually a transaction fee (a couple of bucks). In theory, purchasing online sets one aside, but they rarely sell out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I get that some buy it online, but you can’t help but laugh when you see people wearing $100 wrist bands to bypass a 5 minute line. Absolutely buy it in the park. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tera Ryzing Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 For some people its a status thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNTWALTER Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 she just wanted one because so many in her group were buying but she has at least 1 smart friend that is also waiting. hopefully they don't need it and can use that $60+ for fun stuff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_B&M_Roar Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Gotta buy at the park. Check the waits and determine from there. I’m a weirdo that thinks waiting in line can be fun. I’ve only bought a FP+ when waits are posted as over an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I have only used Fast Pass once and that was at Disney where it built in the ticket cost. I have to say you really, really lose out not queuing up for the rides. Alot of times that is the best time I have in the park. I drove by the park today for work and it looked like it was getting pretty busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmony29 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I have to agree about waiting in the queue. Because of my disability I use the ride pass system so I never see the general lines, I never knew about the TV's in line at MT showing the woods and I still don't know what is in line at Steel Vengeance at CP, I've been told there are plaques that describe how the bandits came to be and the fight w Maverick, I've looked for these pics everywhere and can't find them, it bums me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 @harmony29 did you miss Walt’s reply to your post with several links? https://pointbuzz.com/Forums/Topic/queue-photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnyPancakes Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 On 6/8/2018 at 12:29 PM, flightoffear1996 said: I have only used Fast Pass once and that was at Disney where it built in the ticket cost. I have to say you really, really lose out not queuing up for the rides. Alot of times that is the best time I have in the park. I drove by the park today for work and it looked like it was getting pretty busy. One time I got to ride four rides in the course of 12 hours. There is nothing worse than a line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I've had the Fast Lane pass once or twice in the fall when they gave you one to use on a Sunday if you renewed your Gold Pass. I have to say that I've never had so much fun at Kings Island than the day(s) I used it. I must really not like waiting in lines. They just need FL for the food lines, and you'd be set. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I've had really fun 3-hour waits in a queue, and I've had agonizing 15-minute waits. It all depends on who you're waiting in line with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmony29 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 1:52 PM, King Ding Dong said: @harmony29 did you miss Walt’s reply to your post with several links? https://pointbuzz.com/Forums/Topic/queue-photos I did miss it, thanks for pointing it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 If you ride themed rides alot of the back story is in the queue. Yeah, waiting in can suck in the middle of the summer. I am waiting for a virtual queue system to elimate waiting and keep guest on the midways spending money. For example scan your band at the entrance of said ride. The kiosk will say the queue is currently 1 hour long. Please come back at such and such time to board your ride. Think of the space a park would have not having these huge queues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlitfire Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 On 6/11/2018 at 12:22 PM, flightoffear1996 said: If you ride themed rides alot of the back story is in the queue. Yeah, waiting in can suck in the middle of the summer. I am waiting for a virtual queue system to elimate waiting and keep guest on the midways spending money. For example scan your band at the entrance of said ride. The kiosk will say the queue is currently 1 hour long. Please come back at such and such time to board your ride. Think of the space a park would have not having these huge queues. Think of how many rides and other attractions that Cedar Point could save compared to tearing one or two down every time they build a new thing. At KI, it's not as big of an issue since there's still plenty of land for building on in the future, but would be nice to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmony29 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 On 6/11/2018 at 12:22 PM, flightoffear1996 said: If you ride themed rides alot of the back story is in the queue. Yeah, waiting in can suck in the middle of the summer. I am waiting for a virtual queue system to elimate waiting and keep guest on the midways spending money. For example scan your band at the entrance of said ride. The kiosk will say the queue is currently 1 hour long. Please come back at such and such time to board your ride. Think of the space a park would have not having these huge queues. It's basically what the ride pass is for handicap people, that would be a great way to do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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