Joshua Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 12 hours ago, Shawn Meyer said: Anyone remember how Adventure Express used to have the fog, special lights along the course, and sound effects? The biggest loss is that lava effect at the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdubbs727 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 My son (8) rode this last year. He's fascinated by roller coasters but still not ready for the bigger ones (his cousin convinced him to try Mystic Timbers and...he was not ready, lol). Adventure Express is such a perfect first coaster. He loves it. The thing that terrifies most kids -- the big drop -- is not there, but it's still fun enough and gives him enough twists and turns that he has a great time with it. He doesn't care about missing lava or lights because, well, he never experienced them (he'd love them if they were added back in, though). When people talk about wanting to get rid of AE or Backlot Stunt Coaster, I realize they likely don't have young kids; those are fantastic introductory coasters. Now, as we consider taking a trip in late July, he's already talking about moving up to The Bat and The Racer. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 The Beast is my favorite coaster, but I rode AE more than any other last year. The lava effect was working early on, but not later in the season. in '18, it was working consistently on my visits throughout the year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 On 7/23/2018 at 2:06 PM, super7 said: The final lifthill is a huge letdown for first time riders. I always thought they should extend the coaster past that point, re theme it with a winter theme to fit Oktoberfest, retheme the trains to Carowinds Goldrusher type trains, and boom they have a brand new family coaster to market with a small investment. Also you have to remember the monorail went under the last hill going in the station. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 48 minutes ago, Vortex said: Also you have to remember the monorail went under the last hill going in the station. Wait, did it? I thought it merely swooped by the track while you were leaving the station? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombraiderTy Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 6 hours ago, Joshua said: Wait, did it? I thought it merely swooped by the track while you were leaving the station? Yep; it went over the beginning of the ride (where Express' trains plunge into tunnel one) and then under the end. You can see both crosses in this old photo, courtesy Chris Gray. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ellis Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) I rode the Adventure Express the first time in 1991 at Kings Island although I started at 5 lifetime rides since I made my big return to the reality of riding the roller coasters back in 2022 just three years ago....and when Adventure Port opened two years ago in 2023, that's when I've finally returned to riding Adventure Express.....this past June 2024, I did in fact realized that I got my 500 lifetime rides in resulted in getting my Adventure Express swag bag (consists of Adventure Express sticker, Adventure Express t-shirt along with my first ever airbrushed t-shirt with 500 Rides Adventure Express on it and yes, got a temporary ride certificate with Adventure Express for my 500 rides featuring the Sycamore Gem Mine Tunnel (Tunnel #1)..... I've racked up 714 rides (615 in the 2024 regular season--New Record & added another 99 rides during Halloween Haunt)....with my lifetime rides at 935 so right now that my total is at 1,649 lifetime rides with 351 rides away to my 2,000th ride which takes place later this Spring/Summer 2025. Then just this past October, I've received my second commemorative ride sign (first ever on roller coaster) with Adventure Express 500 Rides with my name and date on it....Now that I'm inching toward another goal of 2,000 rides. Edited February 12 by David Ellis Added new commemorative ride sign for AE in 2024 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIEagle33 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 15 hours ago, David Ellis said: I rode the Adventure Express the first time in 1991 at Kings Island although I started at 5 lifetime rides since I made my big return to the reality of riding the roller coasters back in 2022 just three years ago....and when Adventure Port opened two years ago in 2023, that's when I've finally returned to riding Adventure Express.....this past June 2024, I did in fact realized that I got my 500 lifetime rides in resulted in getting my Adventure Express swag bag (consists of Adventure Express sticker, Adventure Express t-shirt along with my first ever airbrushed t-shirt with 500 Rides Adventure Express on it and yes, got a temporary ride certificate with Adventure Express for my 500 rides featuring the Sycamore Gem Mine Tunnel (Tunnel #1)..... I've racked up 714 rides (615 in the 2024 regular season--New Record & added another 99 rides during Halloween Haunt)....with my lifetime rides at 935 so right now that my total is at 1,649 lifetime rides with 351 rides away to my 2,000th ride which takes place later this Spring/Summer 2025. Then just this past October, I've received my second commemorative ride sign (first ever on roller coaster) with Adventure Express 500 Rides with my name and date on it....Now that I'm inching toward another goal of 2,000 rides. I had no idea they gave out Swag-bags for ride records. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback_Is_King Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, KIEagle33 said: I had no idea they gave out Swag-bags for ride records. Yes, me neither. How do they know you're legit? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ellis Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) Actually, I use my LogRide app on my Android phone that keeps track of my rides like Adventure Express...... that's why I got my 500 rides last June 2024 (on a Monday Night) with the Express so now I'm at 1,649.... I should be able to hit 2,000th ride this Spring/Summer 2025 (hopefully within the next few months or so).....One of the pass members at Kings Island recommended me about the LogRide app and I've learned a lot since 2022..... so the LogRide app works well to my advantage and I'm glad to say this is a very helpful tool as part of the technology to use on my phone. Aside from Adventure Express, when I ride the other rides including The Bat & The Beast.....that's when I use my app to indicate how many rides I do in one day. As for my Adventure Express swag bag the Guest Services brought me after my 500th ride....it's a paper bag with 500 rides written on it for Adventure Express though.... so therefore, still plenty of time to be able to reach my 2,000th ride although I got great advice from the Guest Services to take a step at a time when I do ride Adventure Express..... I know that I got this....once I hit 2,000th ride this Spring/Summer 2025 (hopefully within the next few months), I will keep you all posted. Edited March 29 by David Ellis Add some related to Adventure Express 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ellis Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 On 2/12/2025 at 12:55 PM, Diamondback_Is_King said: Yes, me neither. How do they know you're legit? As a matter of fact, that's why the Guest Services brought me a special surprise after I got my 500th ride last June....it did in fact consist of Adventure Express sticker, Adventure Express t-shirt (official) plus my first ever airbrushed Adventure Express t-shirt with 500 rides on it....and yes, temporary commemorative ride sign (certificate with Sycamore Gem Mine (Tunnel #1) that I got.....then in October 1 hour before Sunday Night Halloween Haunt started, the Guest Services had a special late surprise for me....Yes, my second new commemorative ride sign (wood plaque with new Adventure Express logo in red & gold colors to match the ride) for my 500th ride (June 24th, 2024) with Adventure Express...so definitely better late than never. I have a picture of my new commemorative ride sign.......there it is right there. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 ^^ Wow! Go David! I wish you the best and hope nothing stops you from achieving that goal. If you happen to take a picture of Adventure Express, I'd be happy to share it on my page that I run online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Ellis Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 On 4/2/2025 at 12:29 PM, Shawn Meyer said: ^^ Wow! Go David! I wish you the best and hope nothing stops you from achieving that goal. If you happen to take a picture of Adventure Express, I'd be happy to share it on my page that I run online. Shawn---Yes, I will do that when I get that chance.....as long as I have time available then I will make plans to take photo of Adventure Express then I will let you know......I want to take my time and not rush..... And yes, I do appreciate the compliments...now that I'm chasing the goals not only with getting my 2,000th ride with the Adventure Express but I do have The Bat (330) & Cargo Loco (435) so both rides are getting somewhere close to my 500th ride. I got this and can do it and promise you all that nothing stops me or get in my way of achieving my goals. It will be more exciting when I hit my 2,000th ride with the Express this Summer.....but it will be within the next few months to reach that goal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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