Everything posted by deb
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4/20/08 Visit - First of the Season
And no music on Top... errr... Flight Deck (blah) *twitch* That kills me, no music. Even if it IS Cotton Eyed Joe on the train.... Makes me want to take my own mp3 player! deb
- The Crypt
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Opening Day Problems
That's what we saw the MOST of, employees, BLACK clothed security officers walking right past a smoker. It's not like it's THAT hideable. You could smell it from afar... But I assume that the girl that was pulled off The Vortex for a moment was where they were headed, as we were at the Juke Box getting Ice Cream (in 50 degree weather... brrr) and watching to see if Vortex was EVER gonna run again... we heard she had a stomach upheaval, but the First Aid was coming, so I made an assumption that it was more than that... why would you vomit on the lift hill, anyways? deb
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worst trip to the park I ever had...
And thank the heavens it WAS changed.. no more accidental "reach and grab"s... happens all the time, more often than not, especially later in the season. deb
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Opening Day Problems
The biggest thing we saw were people smoking EVERYWHERE in the park. I'm not a smoker, although I grew up in a smoking household and I'm the only person in my WHOLE family that doesn't. I can't handle the smell of smoke and I appreciate the fact that KI is trying to cut smoking back to designated areas (which I avoid). I don't care if patrons smoke, I just don't want to have to breathe it if I don't have to. And the other thing we noticed was that almost NONE of the token or change machines were working. Almost everyone of them had the light on. We could've had an Elmo with a block from the Action Theater but, alas, no tokens in the machine. The Gold pass parking is IMMEDIATELY to the left when you get through the parking gates. There is a sign, but it's not large nor noticeable, and I can see how if you didn't KNOW to look for it, you wouldn't see it at all. If you turn in there, go straight down and you'll see the parking lot attendant checking your pass. deb
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Area drivers share strategies for pain at the pump.
I drive a 1995 F-150 4x4 with a 6"lift and 34" Micky Thompsons...I don't even pay attention to the cost of gas...this is my vehicle of choice..If gas gets to $5 a gallon..I will still drive my truck Oh, I'm not saying to change your car because of gas prices. We just got a 1990 Chevy Stepside Dually with a 454 and 44"s on it, and it gets TERRIBLE gas mileage, but we drove it four hours straight to get it home. My truck (1984 Chevy Longbed, 44's, 350, 350 turbo) gets horrible mileage and used to drive it to work. My Nova doesn't do much better. But if you're looking for less pain at the pump, then yeah, get a 4 cyl with a stick. deb
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When did you join KICentral?
A year tomorrow! WOOHOOOO deb
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eBay Items
here's most of the KI stuff... to weed out King Kong movies.... lol http://collectibles.search.ebay.com/kings-...40QQsacatZ13877 deb
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Area drivers share strategies for pain at the pump.
My solution: buy a car/truck/whatever with a 4 cylinder in it, make it a 5 or 6 speed, and learn to drive a stick. I've got a Tracker with a 5 speed 4 cylinder in it, and it takes maybe a half tank to get there and back (1.5 hr drive), and it's fun to be spontaneous and take the top off! (it's a convertible) We did that one weekend last year on a whim, and it RAINED the whole time we were gone, and the top isn't portable... WOOOO it was great! deb
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eBay Items
I was looking for a Top Gun tee shirt, and came across this on eBay... thought it was interesting! http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-KIngs-Island-The-...1QQcmdZViewItem deb
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What was the first roller coaster youve ridden?
The Big Dipper at Camden Park deb
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New Ride Names now Official
my two favs got the brunt of the beating... The CRYPT???? what, is there gonna be an animated cryptkeeper there now too???? geez! and FLIGHT DECK?!?!?! wth! You'd they'd at least be original about it. with either or any of them. Invertigo is a ripoff of every other boomerang coaster identical to Face/Off... geez. You'd think they'd have some advertising ppl somewhere with better ideas! And you know, next season, you'll be able to walk up to anywhere and say: which way to (insert paramount name here) and the guys/girls will still tell you. Man, I'm so ****ed now! I need a break! deb
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Could pepsi be coming to Kings Island?
I'd be delirious to see Pepsi at ki. it sucks walking around pining for a dew... even when you know they are in the cooler in the car but you don't wanna walk all that way... be a dream come true! deb
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Tomb Raider to be removed?
I <3 TR:TR... I hope it stays and is as good as day 15 (once it got broken in) when it reopens in '08!!! deb
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Two Face Stalls at SFA
If look at the pic on the first link, it says it stalled on the lift. The video also said that the riders were stuck facing down (backwards), so it sounds like the brake stuck or something. So much for 4 secs! deb
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check this out
I'm not convinced about either... I've never seen chain link fencing at KI. And that shoot the chute ride? keels keelboat canal or whatever?? I are confuzzled. deb
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torture chamber
HUH? When's "FearFest"??? deb
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2008 Coaster?
My hubby rode DUT a few times this past year and got stuck every time. The one time I rode it, back in 94, I think, I almost drowned. deb
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2008 Coaster?
Why can't we be happy with what we've got for the time being, and enjoy it? Save all the chatter for the days following an official release. deb
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torture chamber
My 5 year old would prob get a kick out of it... but nonetheless, he won't be attending... What can I say? Like mother like son! And this stuff is barely more than the carnival "freak shows" of yesteryear... And human curiosity. Like everyone has said, can't make everyone happy, that's why there is a disclaimer, and if it's too weird for ya, don't watch! deb
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Check Out some new Halloween Haunt Preview Photos
i didn't see any dead guys in the old sob trains Me either.... But I think the pic in question is number 3... and I THINK that green thing is actually wings from a plane... not SOB trains... cause weren't they red/yellow? deb
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Top Guns old queue
It would be neat to see them utilize that section for Halloween Haunt.... it's already dark, dank, and dreary... deb
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Halloween Will Be Scariest Ever, Park Officials Warn
I've never been to a FearFest or anything of the sort, so this is gonna be new for me. I surely hope no ghoul tries to touch me or my hubby in any way, shape, or form, else they'd more than likely get their lights knocked out! Last haunted thing I have been to was when I was a child, say, 8. I don't scare that easily... so we'll see. deb
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eek! Top gun!
If I remember correctly, it has always done that. It's not necessarily a "scrape" as it is a positioning.. since it swings, they have to put in a "blocked" position to keep the cars from swinging while entering/exiting. Sure, it bumps a bit right there, but it has to to get lined up. deb
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rollercoaster Crash
O-L-D OLD OLD OLD... nothing new! deb