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If last year was any indicator, there will be a shift in food quality. Last year's smokehouse addition was fantastic. Food there had really good quality. I really like what Kings Island and Chef Nathan is bringing to the table. The kiosks really helped the lines at the Coney Mall Skyline. When the queue area was full I still found myself going through it quickly. Never had a problem when I went there.

I'm pretty positive the reason for the large crowd was because of Mystic Timbers. Past preview nights weren't even close to the size of that. I think next year's won't be as bad because people will stay away because of this year's preview night.

Well, you'll be waiting on most of them for "just a couple" months.

I really think I got my money's worth with the Meal Plan. I did not find my self eating just to because I could. On most days I found the only one meal was enough. Only times I ate twice is when I was at Cedar Point or Kings Island for the whole day, and that was plenty for the day. Even if I didn't use the Meal Plan twice every visit, I do believe I saved a great amount of money. You don't have to visit an "insane" amount of times to get your money's worth.

It's not as big as KI's but it's a different experience. Especially with Millennium Force flying over.

Maybe in the Scooby-Doo version. I just don't recall music in the current version. I know there's sound effects and voices. I will say this year has been one of the best years for Boo Blasters in terms of working consistently. The balding man that used to be Shaggy always was running in circles everytime I went in (which had been a problem in the past). Two weekends ago I scored 1380. Which is above the highest ranking (can't think of the title).

Thank You! I see they've updated their WinterFest site a bit more since I've last checked.

I was in there last weekend and every gun worked. Not sure what you mean by no sound and "squeaky".

There are also stage lights on the supports of the shade structure, so maybe one of the singing festivities will be there.

Always enjoy reading these, very well done.

Actually had my last ride on Woodstock Gliders, and really enjoyed it. Didn't think I would end the season on that.

I really like this idea. I think this should happen. What platform would be used?

Update: Firehawk is now open with an estimated wait time of 35 minutes.

^ Firehawk is closed. (According to the app.)

Thank You! You made my decision to go down even easier.

No dates announced yet.

Does it look like it will be a pretty small crowd, comparing it to past Saturdays?

Why did you end last year with Woodstock Express? (Just curious)

If anyone is still at the park go in Wolf Pack. They had some actors from Backwoods Bayou in there. The guy with the top hat, skull face paint, and the snake around him was in there. Looked like the guy in the promos for Cedar Point Haunt.

It was between The Beast and Mystic Timbers for me. I picked The Beast since I won't ride it again til April, and Mystic will be open for WinterFest.

^ I believe that was a link given when they had the older design website up.

You have made my day, sir!

I had a feeling Sandcastle Suites was going to go or get renovated. With the Hotel Breakers expansion they can make up for the rooms and move the workers over there.

I'm sure they have considered it. The problem I see with them extending it on Fridays and Saturdays is those are very busy days, so they're are a lot people buying FastLane on those days already. I believe they would lose a good amount of money, and it would slow the regular lines way down. I also believe if cost more on Saturdays, just like Cedar Point. Used my FastLane yesterday, and the lines were way better than the last Sunday of last year (hence, why I used it yesterday). Longest I had to wait was 15 minutes for The Beast, and everything else was no more than 5 minutes.

I knew that going into it, but it was way worse than usual. The car felt like it was being slammed after every hill (besides the first two hills). I think with the good reviews Mystic has had with smoothness, it may make the decision of picking them easier. Cedar Fair has used them before.