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I joined this website when I was 15 years old, at the time I was obsessed with the park - visiting the park was one of my favorite past times. It's still a place I love dearly, but I don't visit as often. The first event I ever went on through this website was an off-season construction tour of the Italian Job: Stunt Track. Since 2005, life has changed for me quite a bit and with it so has KICentral.com. I've had the opportunity to meet many great people through this site - many of whom became close personal friends, helped me professionally or are friends I don't get to see as often anymore. I have a lot of great memories because of KICentral. Even my roommate is a friend I made through this website. Even though it took him forever to purchase a bed and he lived off the couch in our living room for a month and a half, he's still one of my best friends in this world. By the way, Boddah1994 - the power bill came today and I texted you the price. Over the years, people grow up and priorities change. Life takes different paths. I'm not involved with this site as much as I used to be in the past. I went from filling the online galleries here to not posting at all for some time while I shot photographs for other pursuits. Other folks got "real" jobs, got married, moved or just lost interest. Regardless, KIC events were always a good time and meeting people from the forums, even those I often disagreed with, was always nice. Even though times have changed, I'm glad to see KIC users still get together and share their interest in the park and have a good time. I ran into a bunch of the "next generation" of members while briefly visiting the park this past weekend. It was a pleasure running into you guys. You were all very friendly and I hope you all had a nice visit to the park. Thanks for keeping the KICentral tradition alive and well!

I'll tell you what it isn't... BLUEGRASS BOARDWALK! ...har har.

It is cool to see that there is a new generation picking up the torch.

it was a welcoming sight to see that sign come thru my section of the house i am in this year. of coarse i did my pop-out & scare on them then made a quick 5sec greet as who i was then went back into scarector mode.

Imagine the crowd!

Sorry I won’t have any photos in here, but the computer is driving me nuts, so I don’t have any. Anyways, me and my mom got to the entrance around 5:20 and saw Jonathan (jcgoble3) and a tall guy holding a KICentral Haunt Night Sign who I assumed was Malem (Matthew). A little bit later, Beastie1980 walked up to the group with her parents. Stashua123 then greeted us, also saying he was going to be with someone else for the night. A little later, Ronny (Gordan Bombay) asked if he could take a picture of the group for Ryan (Boddah), so we all got together + my non KIC Member mom, and het took a picture, which can now be seen in another topic. The other KICers decided they would do Wolf Pack at park opening, but I really didn’t think I was ready for Wolf Pack, and this is my first time at Haunt. I also wanted to get pictures from the Eiffel Tower of SOB demolition. The speakers started playing some creepy voiced guy talking, and I wasn’t starting to feel any better. The gates than opened up, and scaractors came running out. I made my way thru them to the entrance. Right when we got in, there was this loud explosion that really scared me. Really caught us all off guard. I then split up with the group to the Eiffel Tower, and we would meet with them again later. I made my way thru some tall scareactors and headed to the Eiffel Tower. Unfortunately, it was closed. SO, what other choice to than Diamondback? We made our way thru the foggy Freak Street, where I did not see any Scareactors. My mom stopped at the restroom, and I watched Jack scare teenagers. When she came back out, we headed over to Diamondback. Diamondback was a walk on, and a great ride. We didn’t get any texts, so we went on Diamondback again for another walk on. Another great ride. Still no texts back, so we headed to The Beast. The Beast was a walk on, and of course a great ride. There wasn’t any fog, though. We got a text back, mentioning going thru Wolf Pak and Club Blood. We also got a text from my dad, saying to meet him at the front gate. I met up with my dad around a bunch of scareactors and such. We ended up walking back to Flight Deck, through some scareactors, and Nightmare Alley and Grimm Blvd. We literally walked on to Flight Deck, and had a great ride. WE then headed over to Delirium, but only me and my mom rode, because my dad dosen’t do Delirium. It began sprinkling while we were in line. We took a ride in the drizzle, which was a lot of fun, after about a 5 minute wait. I decided for my first Haunt, I would try Tombstone Terror Tory when it opened at 8, so we headed over there. My dad was hungry, and saw they were selling Apple Pie at Rivertown Funnel Cakes, so he had to stop there to get some. We waited awhile for it, and he enjoyed it. We were able to meet Jonathan and Matthew in the train station, and waited a few minutes for the train. In the spoiler bar, I have a review on what I thought of Tombstone Terror Tory, which obviously contains spoilers. After Tombstone, my dad was starting to have enough with the rain, and he headed out. Me, Matthew, my mom, and Jonathan got in line for Diamondback. The line was backed up into the queue house, but the line moved really fast, and was probably only 5 minutes. Me and my mom rode a ride before Jonathan and Matthew, because of some line issue stuff. The rain made the ride a lot different, and that rain was just crashing on you. It was a fun, cold ride. When Jonathan and Matthew were done riding, we split up yet again, because they wanted to get some more mazes in, but I really didn’t want to do any more. Me and my mom headed over to The Beast for a rainy night ride. The line was just outside the entrance, but after about 5 minutes, the line still would not move, so we headed to do something else. We decided to do Backlot, which had a pretty short line, about 5 minutes. Backlot was a fun, rainy ride. At this point, I really didn’t see any scareactors anymore. Since it was cold and rainy, we headed over to Flight of Fear. There was a bit of a line outside, and it was about 35 minutes. I watched the movie inside, and enjoyed the heat and dryness while it lasted. It was a fun ride on Flight of Fear. We decided to get something to eat at Hanks, but it was just getting closed up for the night. We were able to meet Matthew and Jonathan in the Festhaus. I got some pizza and ate it in the festhaus. Matthew was getting texts from Coaster Fanatic 2012 and TTD-420-180, or the other way around. We decided to go meet them at Holiday Horror, but we never found them. We got a text back saying they went to Carnevil, but we waited and never was able to see them there either. My mom wanted to go thru Carnevil, but I didn’t, so Matthew took my mom into Carnevil and I waited outside in the rain with Jonathan. We never were able to locate them. By now, it was almost midnight, it was pouring, my shoes and feet were really wet, and it was just getting ugly. So, we decided to leave, and Matthew gave me the KICentral Haunt Night sign as a souvenir. Overall, I had a great first Haunt visit! A couple of notes: *Most of the rides, except for Eiffel Tower, seemed to be open. I’m surprised they were open into the rain. *Due to the rain, there really wasn’t any scareactors throughout the park in the night. *I spotted a raccoon in the festhaus! Thanks for reading!

They could make it like a Pumpkin Patch...just let people go out and pick the piece of wood or bolt that they like the best.

^ I don't think that is the case. In the pics of the plaques, there is a: "x" of "x" value. For KI to sell more than the initial amount offered would be, at best, unethical.

Voban

FOR STARTERS, if you guys are super sensitive about spoiler, maybe don't read this. Ill try to avoid any, but I'm sure someone will complain if i don't warn you. A few weeks ago I went to Haunt, mostly because my cuz's birthday is soon, and he'd never been to ki. I had never done a haunt maze, or seen creepers ( the only other time I've been to haunt was last year, and i got stuck w/ the midgets all night). The weather was good, it was crowded, but not super crowded. The fog was AMAZING (don't know why everyone was complaining), and it looked even cooler with the full moon. In the few hours I was there we saw tons of monsters, (again don't know why people were complaining), and the mazes had decently small lines. The rides on the other hand were terrifying. MAZES (we only stayed till ten so we only did 3) Holiday Horror: (6/10) This was my first maze EVER. While not necessarily scary, it was REALLY fun and creative. All I'm gonna say is Valentines day. CornStalkers: (7/10) Not much to ruin for you here. There is corn, and they stalk you. But some of the actors were really creative for what they had. One stalker ran right through the line, and it scared most of us pretty good. My cousin was trying to annoy one of the scarecrows, so I told my cousin that that scarecrow was gonna creep up on him as soon as we walked away. THEN HE CREPT UP ON ME. Anyway, really good maze for what they have to work with. Mysteria: (2/10) Dudes in spandex. Thats it. Even worse it was the longest wait in line out of the three we did. figures. Scare Zones: Freak Street: (7/10) Really good. One of the guys REALLY got us. They really went the extra mile in this, and the extra fog was really cool to. Grimm BLVD: (7/10) I didn't get what exactly was scary about it but it was a bit creepy. Blood Drums was great, and the scare actors. One creeper in a gas mask had a staring contest with my cousin. Their faces were about 2 inches apart, and it went for about a minute. It was pretty awesome. Nightmare Alley: (1/10) didn't know it was a scare zone until we left. whatever international street is: (???) We were there from 6-6:30, and at 10. I never see monsters there, but in videos there are always tons of them. Just not sure what to put. Overall really fun. Im going the 13th, and I'm planning on doing more now that i know what to expect. Expect more from me then.

that he does, but his personality changes alot this season. i like to call him Butch R. Nives (i believe the scents in there are causing him to be very dicey & on edge (but @ least its working for the most part)).

Coaster with the most distinct smell: Adventure Express.(or at least the 2nd tunnel before the lift hill.)

Timberliner doesn't seem to be in any dictionary that I can find.

And staplers everywhere are happy not to have their dignity besmirched. Especially red ones. Terp, sorry about the swing line.

Who? Voldemort? He's been dead for years.

Glad you enjoyed it despite the weather and the issues with finding people. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family!

I think that is highly unlikely. There may, however, be half a dozen banners at the front gate.

It will be out of business, with the way this country is going.

Lets list this all out 1. Boomerang Bay returned (in my dreams) 2. New SOB II to the SOB remains, a steel version of the latter ride 3. Trail of Terror returned to the Haunt 4. BB1 would have completed his 2013 Coolangatta Racers 1000 (or more) rides in one season 5. Campgrounds returned 6. Kings Island buys land accross the river, and makes 2 new areas

A Camp ground will return to property, a winter extravaganza event will return due to the new village at KI that connects to great wolf, FRIDAYS, MRS KNOTTS east chicken N more will anchor, a new arcade. A new entrance will adorn KI 2 new coasters would have been added. 2nd kids land near Flight Deck was added as a Great Pumpkin type themed rides. Finally a 2nd dark ride will be added, and a reboot of boo hill to a Snoopy Holiday animatronic sensation type ride EASTER, CHRISTMAS, HALLOWEEN< SUMMER!

I can see it now. Mrs.ohiocolts

Eyeballs may not cause fear, but from the looks of some of them, they seem to make great punching bags!

Did you get the memo? i believe you have my stapler... Sounds like somebody's got a case of the Mondays.

Thank you Gordon Bombay for posting this, it was nice to meet you last week. We had a really good time at the park that night. I've met fellow KICers three times and have really enjoyed each time. The first time was Coasting for Kids this year, the second time my family met up with IndyGuy at the park one day and then this time for Haunt. I truly feel I am making new friends here and that makes me happy. I look forward to meeting other members at the park next season.

Yay we can finnally see our group photo! Can anyone geuss who i am? It was nice meeting all yal and you to gordon bombay!

It's sun-block, asphalt, french fried potatoes, chlorine, cigarette smoke, and bee pollen.

I bet that all of the money they make goes straight to Cedar Fair, where it's then divvied up between the partnership's many, many, many expenditures across all of its parks.

Part of the value is the rarity of it. That's why there are numbers at the bottom of the plaque. To make more defeats the "limited edition" angle.

No doubt Kings Island is charging more money than they were manufactured for, but keep in mind they are making very little money off these items. At least, relatively speaking. I see this as a nice gesture put forth by the park, to give it's fans and lovers of all things Kings Island a memento of the world's tallest, fastest, only looping wooden roller coaster.

You were probably the person I pointed to telling Caleb "That guy has to be freezing."

You know, I have always been a HUGE fan of Holiday World. But as I go over and over again to the park, my only complaint and it may be a petty one considering that people like me don't consist of much of HW's revenue. But I feel like I can have a blast at Holiday World, for about 4-5 hours. Not the whole 8-9 hours that the park is open. Luckily for me, I have a pass and can come back as often as I want. But once me and others in my party (normally high schoolers) hit all of the coasters 3 or 4 times and all of the flats once or twice, it's not hard to ask "What else?" There is alot for the families to do, but for the more extremists? Not so much. With all of this being said, I still LOVE the park and am understanding that they are a "family park". I just hope that they continue with the world class thrills they've had a history with on their coasters.

Most commercial pizza sauce contains lots of sugar. You'll find ample amounts in pizza from most national chains, most frozen brands, and most ready-to-use sauce preparations. Real pizza sauce shouldn't contain any sugar.

I would love to see... A New steal Coaster where SoB once stood. A pathway in-between Action Zone and X-Base with some stores along the way. More "stuff" in X-base Flats in rivertown A ride in Planet Snoopy

These contests reminds me of something that radio stations or some other group would do to entice some person to win tickets to a rock concert or some other event. Be the last person standing in a pit full of creepy, crawling, sliming creatures and you win 2 front row tickets to the KC and the Sunshine Band concert! (my own silly contest made up)

My kids were ok,but my wife made me hold her food the entire time,she was the one doing the bee dance

Oh God, the beeeeeees. But seriously, we stopped for lunch in the Coney Mall section, near Skyline. The bees were horrible. Yellowjackets everywhere. Had to keep our cup closed and they swarmed our LaRosa's pizza..getting in the grease (weird). My kids spent the better part of our meal freaking out and doing a little bee dance. I'm sorry if you had to witness that,

Blue ice cream Bee Good!!

Sort of on that topic, a few weeks ago, after we came out of holiday horror, i saw two girls sharing a joint. How could they have gotten drugs into the park with all that security? It just kinda bothers me. I don't know why.

I have some treated lumber from an oversized playset in my back yard; could package with some nails and grass shavings... takers?

I have been trying to get through since 9 am...the phone is always busy. Woo Hoo! Just got through and got my order placed!

I wish my wife and I could have met up with everyone. We were running a bit behind schedule and didn't get there until right at 6. By the time we got to the gate everyone must have been inside. Couldn't have missed the group by more than 5 minutes. I have to say though, despite not getting to meet any of you it was a memorable night. Rode The Beast at around 11:30 or so, freezing cold, pouring rain, front seat. I've ridden my motorcycle in rain and hail on 45 degree days in the middle of a 1,000 mile trip and wasn't that cold and didn't get pelted in the face that hard. My wife and I were sore, cold, numb and miserable when we got off but it was a BLAST. We will both look back on that ride as long as our minds hold out and smile, I assure you. Our dear Sam gave me the best scare of the night as well. Just my wife and I going through the house around 12:00 or a bit after, head into Sam's room and much to my disappointment he "wasn't there". He was hiding back behind an oven (I think) right before you leave his room and he popped out right beside me with a bang of the door and a yell. (Guy in a black Harley hoodie and a mustache, girl in a black leather coat, shoulder length brown hair and glasses. Just the two of us walking through. Doubt you remember us, but if so, well, that was us.) It takes a lot to startle me, but that did. Well played, sir. Well played. In addition to my little moment with Sam one of the actors approached my wife and I with a green glow stick in hand and asks us if we want to know why it is green. He proceeds to thread it though his nasal septum piercing and proclaim "BOOGERS!". Yet another moment that will stick with me. Between that Beast ride, Sam, Mr. Boogers (for lack of any other name), and some good old fashioned borderline inappropriate banter with a couple actors on a two person trip through Club Blood (will spare the details, family friendly site after all ) it was a night to remember. It's going to take a lot to top that for our anniversary weekend trip at the end of the month, but I have faith my haunt experiences will just keep getting better this year!

Sam was wondering who it was that high fived him on Saturday. Mystery solved!

I have been a haunt actor for a few years now. While I was in a house I never really had to many issues with violence. Yes I was hit several time. I was head butted on multiple occasions. This year I am somewhere out in the park. I will not tell you where. It surprises me how disrespectful people can be. This year I have been grabbed, groped, poked, hit, and kicked. I have a few bruises to show for it. Then you see the stupid kids go back to there parents that are laughing right along with them. I love being a haunt actor. 99.5% of the people are great and take scares in stride. However that last .5% ruin everyone's night. I have seen many of my friend already this year walk away from the game because it got to be to much. I don't have to many problems defending myself, but it seems that the minor females have it really bad. To me that is really sad.

Slaughterhouse and Massacre Manor were at the top of their game last night! Each were very scary and all the scareactors were really into their roles. Slaughterhouse really got my adrenalin going, it truly is a well put together maze. I gave a high-five to Sam and shook Mama's "hand", when I went through and was scared by many others. Massacre Manor is extremely scary when the groups are properly spaced out and the actors are at the top of their games. Well done!

Note that on Friday all the outdoor attractions were shut down around 9PM. If this was the day that Wolf Like Me went, this may explain why they did not see any actors in some of the scare zones.

I think it is great that you all got together for a KIC Haunt night...it shows great spirit. Thanks for the report!

I never had ANY desire to see a real midget bleed. And you know what? I didn't. Terp, who acts consistently with his beliefs.

I don't even want to know. Didn't like it then, glad it's gone now...

The other topic is Guests Say The Darnest Things. Darnest. Not Darndest. No second d. It's a KIC tradition. Perhaps you could edit your title? Terp, who imagines some users decrying, BOO!

"LESS FILLING!"