BoddaH1994 Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 In this Issue (Thursday, September 29, 2005) New Lineup of Horrors Pack FearFest Event Nickelodeon™ Universe to Premiere in 2006 PKI Serves Options for all Budgets "Handy Smurf Will Build Us A New Ride" Upcoming Events Unsubscribe/Contact Information New Lineup of Horrors Pack FearFest Event Historically, the return of FearFest marks the transformation of the world’s most popular seasonal theme park into something a bit more dark and sinister. The apparently seamless transformation into the Midwest’s largest Halloween event is a result of weeks of preparation. The majority of planning and construction is executed by teams of PKI employees and outside companies who specialize in scaring unsuspecting guests within inches of their existence…and this season is no different. A collection of carpenters, electricians, and others have worked weeks ahead to prepare returning favorites to the FearFest lineup as well as to the new lineup of horror filled attractions. This year's FearFest is sure to continue the terrifyingly terrific tradition into its sixth year with the addition of six new attractions. Topping the list of new FearFest additions is R.L. Stine’s Fear Street. Guests can experience the fear-filled stories of this Ohio native author as they come to life in a walk-through nightmare complete with menacing characters lurking in the darkness. Additionally, in Superstition, Elvira Mistress of the Dark invites you inside her virtual 'Scream Park' for the ride of your afterlife. This 3-D experience will be featured in the Action FX Theater in Coney Maul. The remainder of the new attractions and additions reveal themselves under the cloak of darkness in The Curse of Sleepy Hollow. The usually sleepy area of Rivertown has become cursed and is tormented by the Headless Horseman. He gallops throughout this area and has many surprises in store for guests as they travel through the unknown. Tickets for FearFest are now available online at pki.com for over 40 percent off regular price! For more information on FearFest, click here. Tell us about your last trip to the park, win up to $1,000 We really want to know about your last trip to the park! Participate in our online Guest Satisfaction Survey and you'll be entered in a drawing to win two tickets to the park or one of a hundred prizes ranging in value from $25 to $1,000. See a list of past winners. Thank you! Nickelodeon™ Universe to Premiere in 2006 Paramount’s Kings Island will blast guests off into 2006 with the addition of the Nickelodeon Universe! The premiere of this new Mecca of family fun will improve upon the already top kid’s area in the world as ranked by Amusement Today for the last 5 years. The new Nickelodeon Universe will include a total of 18 new rides and attractions, and will boast six all-new attractions to make the most elaborate collection of Nickelodeon inspired rides and attractions in the world. Nickelodeon Universe will include an Avatar-inspired family roller coaster plus a whirlwind of adventures perfect for thrill-seeking families. Kids can enjoy a free-fall ride in hopes of escaping the menacing miscreant, Plankton while all family members will be able to fly through the air like Danny Phantom. Other new attractions include a jumping journey with a Blue and Dora the Explorer inspired attraction that will be part of an entire neighborhood designated solely to Dora within the new Nickelodeon area. Moreover, SpongeBob SquarePants will also have plenty to offer in his own neighborhood full of underwater fun. Stay tuned for future issues with details on PKI’s Nickelodeon Universe! 2006 Season Pass Offers Endless Fun-filled Days! Time is running out on our better than ever deal for the 2006 Season Pass! Purchase and have a photo ID made by 11/6/05 to receive free parking for the rest of 2005 and all of 2006! Plus, you'll get free admission to 2005 FearFest and 2005 Nick or Treat, and discount admission to Winterfest...all for the lowest price of the season! For more information on this limited time season pass offer of only $69.99 each when you purchase 4 or more, click here. PKI Serves Options for all Budgets by Trina Bellotti, Park Guest Bungee jumping and wave boarding! These may sound exciting, but with gas prices on the rise and numerous single-parent homes, penny pinching has become the newest extreme sport. With a little creativity and planning, a family can have a fun-filled day at Kings Island. I’ve compiled a few money-saving tips to help families enjoy PKI regardless of their budget. Purchasing tickets for the family is step one. If you intend to visit the park a few times over the course of the year, a season pass is an obvious way to save money. Part of the enjoyment of owning a season pass is that you don’t feel as though you need to spend every moment at the park. Often, for example, my daughters and I eat lunch at home, spend about five hours at the park, and then make it back home for dinner. If a season pass is not an option, then there are other ways to save on tickets. If you purchase tickets in advance, either through www.pki.com or at local Blockbuster, Kroger or Meijer stores, you can save several dollars per ticket. With the unmistakable aroma of LaRosa’s pizza, Skyline Chili, and funnel cakes swarming about, it’s easy to succumb to your cravings and buy everything in sight. One way to save money on those tempting treats is to share a treat such as ice cream, a pretzel, or fudge in a nice shady spot on International Street. Many of the servings are quite large and are enough to feed two people, if not the entire family! After we have enjoyed some delicious treats and thrilling rides, my daughters still beg for a souvenir no matter how many times we attend PKI. I have a few suggestions for pinching that one last penny. First, give the kids a limit. Sometimes my daughters choose to spend their money trying to win a souvenir rather than purchasing one. Another option, especially for season passholders, is to buy a memento that they can, and will, bring back such as the spinning light toys. Another favorite is the souvenir photograph. Unlike some other more temporary options, a souvenir photo is something the family will have forever. Tickets, treats and trinkets are all part of what makes a trip to Paramount’s Kings Island memorable. Next time you’re wondering if you have the cash to visit King’s Island, employ some of these tips and you’re sure to have an incredible time while leaving ample money to fill the gas tank for the drive home! If you'd like to be a guest writer for the Kings Island Newsletter, click here to submit an article idea. Relient K at PKI Oct. 8th! This is your last chance to buy tickets for PKI's Fall Celebration. Audiences alike can expect a great day of live music featuring Relient K and MxPx with special guest Rufio. Paramount’s Kings Island will be open from 10am to midnight. Fall Celebration performances will begin at 7pm. The combination concert ticket includes admission to Paramount’s Kings Island and all the concerts in the Timberwolf Amphitheatre. Tickets are on sale now! "Handy Smurf Will Build Us A New Ride" When I was a young girl my family went to Kings Island quite often. There were 7 children so it was always a fun and exciting trip. The ride we all loved the most was the Smurf Ride. After hours of walking around the park in the hot sun, that was the ride to go to. It was always funny because my family would split up in groups depending on the rides we most liked to ride, and we would always unintentionally find ourselves meeting at the Smurf Ride during different periods of the day! One year my older and wiser sister gave us some bad news. She told us that the Smurf Ride was no longer there. My other sisters and I were devastated. The next morning we got up bright and early. Who could sleep when a trip to Kings Island was only hours away? Plus, we had to devise a plan to get the Smurf Ride back. So, being children we decided we would make signs such as "Bring Back The Smurf Ride" and "Handy Smurf Will Build Us A New Ride". We made these signs on our mother's paper plates. We held tight to our signs most of the way to the park. As we got closer to Kings Island and our excitement increased, we somehow forgot about our hand made signs. And, as we left the car, we also left our signs! Although I still think of the Smurf Ride often and all of the fond memories, I realize that Kings Island is not just about one ride - it's about the memories made with my family. Tina M. from Cincinnati, OH will receive two tickets to Paramount's Kings Island. Winners are randomly selected. Submit your entry! 2005 Nick or Treat - Saturdays and Sundays in October Children are invited to dust off their costumes and parade over to Paramount's Kings Island at 11am every Saturday and Sunday in October for kid-sized haunts and boo-rific Nickelodeon fun. The Midwest’s most elaborate family Halloween event features seven spooktacular attractions, and is free with park admission. 2005 Nick or Treat runs Saturdays and Sundays only from Oct. 1st – October 30th. Stay tuned for our next issue in two weeks! 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Captain Nemo Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 "Handy Smurf Will Build Us A New Ride" When I was a young girl my family went to Kings Island quite often. There were 7 children so it was always a fun and exciting trip. The ride we all loved the most was the Smurf Ride. After hours of walking around the park in the hot sun, that was the ride to go to. It was always funny because my family would split up in groups depending on the rides we most liked to ride, and we would always unintentionally find ourselves meeting at the Smurf Ride during different periods of the day! One year my older and wiser sister gave us some bad news. She told us that the Smurf Ride was no longer there. My other sisters and I were devastated. The next morning we got up bright and early. Who could sleep when a trip to Kings Island was only hours away? Plus, we had to devise a plan to get the Smurf Ride back. So, being children we decided we would make signs such as "Bring Back The Smurf Ride" and "Handy Smurf Will Build Us A New Ride". We made these signs on our mother's paper plates. We held tight to our signs most of the way to the park. As we got closer to Kings Island and our excitement increased, we somehow forgot about our hand made signs. And, as we left the car, we also left our signs! Although I still think of the Smurf Ride often and all of the fond memories, I realize that Kings Island is not just about one ride - it's about the memories made with my family. I really liked this story in the newsletter. Makes me think of when PT went away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bowser Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Ahh the Smurf Ride how I miss it...For some odd reason I was really happy when PT left prob because those ghouls took away my beloved smurfs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 I'm not exactly "mad" that PT left, but I do see the shame in the fact that such a work of art had to be removed and thrown into storage for business reasons. PKI really knows what they're doing, and wouldn't be the park that they are right now if they weren't constantly progressive. I'm always so happy to see them out again for fearfest!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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