KIfan73

Well, I guessed right on at least part of it...

What time can you get into the parking lot on this day?

At first, this may not sound good. However, if you look through Kings Island guides and maps over the years, you'll see that it was done quite extensively.

I worked at our local McDonald's during college in the mid '90's. I never liked Jim Croce in the first place, but now when I hear it, I can actually still smell the hamburger grease...

Whenever people are guessing at the name of this ride, I always think of this post by Mr. Interpreter:

Thanks, guys. Was thinking that it'll be a place to stop on the way/way back from KI next year.

When I've went to KI this year, I've noticed a new mall being built. I see it off of 71 a few miles above Kings Island. I was looking around on the 'net for information about it, but I'm not even sure what town or county that is. Does anyone on here know any details about it? Thanks in advance.

If I sign up for the mobile club today, will I still get the text?

To quote Steve Martin: "Ah, its a profit deal!"

I remember a truck T-boning my truck in an intersection about 6 years ago. That's the closest thing I've come to the feeling I've had on SoB. I mountain bike (hardtail, for anyone that mountain bikes), and the beating on SoB is still nothing like that.

I guess it would depend on how much money they make.

Invertigo has been enough to end my day before, too. Funny, I went with friends and told them that. I skipped it while they rode it. They sat for awhile holding their heads, and weren't interested in doing a whole lot after that, either. Something about that ride. Also, I don't like to wait for FoF, but for another reason. I hate to stand inside that long on a nice day.

I would think that the Kings Island management were taken over by a whiskey-swilling guerilla coaster enthusiast group if I ever heard that they would bring back any old ride if enough people voted for it. However, given the chance, I would vote for Lion Country Safari.

Well, I know a set a personal record for paying $6 for an ice cream cone when I bought one at KI the other day. And, I'm gonna say, it was worth it. I highly recommend the mint chocolate chip double dip waffle cone at Graeter's.

AT these prices, maybe sometime soon a bunch of us KIC members can put our nickels together and buy an amusement park!

Bummer. I was seriously considering doing this.

I'm very happy with Cedar Fair. In fact, given this new coaster coming, the only thing really on my wish list would be a sit down restaurant, or at least more diverse food options. I will say, contrary to what a majority of the posters on here write, I've been happy with the food I have gotten this year.

Now that's the best story I've read about Kings Island. Glad to know about how other parks do this, too.

^Great point. Definitely a possiblity. Longer than The Vortex doesn't sound bad, for sure.

I'm kind of stunned right now...finally...real details....3 loops!?

I would love to see a documentary or read a book about them planning those parks. I read one about the planning of Disney World. Very interesting stuff.

Just two weeks before this trip, I made a trip to KI. During that trip, I remember thinking to myself that there were a few rides in Nick U I'd like to try, but wish I was in a group with some kids in it so I didn't feel out of place. Well, lo and behold on Monday evening I got a call from a very good friend saying he was taking his family to KI the next day and wanted to know if I wanted to join them. Without much thought, I told him I'd see him the next morning (especially after seeing the forecast for Tuesday). We made the 80 mile trip to KI and got to the park about 5 minutes before the metal detectors opened up. Here are just a few shots pre-rope drop. Gorgeous morning. We got started by riding SDATHC. I hadn't rode this in years. This was a blast (and I scored 1410), beating out my friend's 13 year old brother-in-law. He was not terribly happy. lol Next up, my friend's 3 year old daughter got in line for the FOC. This would be her first roller coaster...and FINALLY my first ride on it!! Now I had a good excuse to get on it. What a fun little coaster. Absolute blast. My friend's daughter rode a few more rides while we watched, then my friend, his brother in law, and myself went to the main park to ride a few rides. In a nutshell, while I still enjoy riding the "big" rides, our most fun was had today by riding the less intense rides. A few obligatory shots of the park Next up was Congo Falls. I'm as guilty as most people, I usually walk right past this. BUT, I recommend anyone to make the walk across the bridge and ride this ride. This was an absolute blast. We rode it twice in a row. It is also possibly the most landscaped ride in the park. Its like going back in time. Why can't they do it like this anymore? After a while (and dinner), we met up with the rest of the group back in NU. I rode Wild Thornsberrys River Adventure. I had not been on this ride in over a decade. Again, an absolute blast. Around this time, I also got to experience Phantom Flyers. This was pretty fun, too. Next up was a ride I wish I had ridden a long time ago: Runaway Reptar. I had no idea what a great ride this was. I can't wait to get on this again. I was nearly too tall for it, however, but it was a comfy ride. I had a few more pics, but for some reason, my memory card isn't wanting to give them up. Anyway, I felt like a discovered a whole new amusement park during this trip. I highly recommend mixing in a good dallop of these smaller, low profile rides into your trip. I also recommend going to KI with a child. If you don't have any, go with someone that does. It will shed a whole new light into your experience, and you definitely won't be spending time pondering such things as how rough the SOB is or if The Beast has too many trim breaks on it. This may have been my most fun trip to KI ever. A couple pics to finish up. Thanks for reading!

I'm 6'4", and it hurts a little, but never stops me from riding it.

When you said "we're tall tall" for The Vortex, does that mean you couldn't ride it?

As far as eating goes, a fun place is the Festhaus. With the (good) live shows in there, its fun to watch while you eat.