How very interesting, I see this with the article...hmm

 

Well, I finally saw a Kentucky Kingdom TV Ad today here in Central Indiana (first ever for me since Six Flags era when they aired all the time). Ironically it was right after a Holiday World ad, which I have seen hundreds of this year alone. And they were pushing the $30 2-day tickets.

 

At least they are finally showing ads on TV and outside Facebook and stuff.

I hope twisted twins gets the RMC iron horse treatment for next year, it will be the first RMC within a 3 hour drive!

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/people/buzz/2015/06/08/top-ten-amusement-parks-kentucky-kingdom/28676265/this is Ed Hart approved!

...and posted and discussed above!

Ed should pay you for posting it again.

I wonder if Mr. Hart would approve a Kentucky Kingdom Central?  The first forum could be the installation of the Trailer Tower and the continued monitoring of T3 progress...

I wonder if mr hart would approve of this?

Kentucky Kingdom was a fun little park and Lightning Run is a blast. I went in thinking this place was trash thanks to non stop naysayers and ended up enjoying it. Everyone was friendly and the rides were fun. I look forward to going back and taking my family.

^ Don't forget mom!

I wonder if mr hart would approve of this?

Kentucky Kingdom was a fun little park and Lightning Run is a blast. I went in thinking this place was trash thanks to non stop naysayers and ended up enjoying it. Everyone was friendly and the rides were fun. I look forward to going back and taking my family.

 

Indeed, that's more or less the experience I got when I visited last season: friendly employees and fun rides. However, the park's issues are with upper management and the "big picture", not so much with the little things like that.

Just curious, but is there a reason for the road that cuts the park in half? Seems to me that when you enter the west gate you could technically go straight after paying the parking fee and still get to the parking area rather than driving through the park. There is a lot of space that is being taken up by the four lane entryway.

The reason? The State Fair. The primary purpose of the lands is The State Fair and Exposition Center. The road is not leased to the park, nor is it likely to be.

Ring Road as it is called is quite busy when Freedom Hall is hosting events.

I wonder if mr hart would approve of this?

Kentucky Kingdom was a fun little park and Lightning Run is a blast. I went in thinking this place was trash thanks to non stop naysayers and ended up enjoying it. Everyone was friendly and the rides were fun. I look forward to going back and taking my family.

I read that meme in Mr. Hart's voice. It's more fun that way.

The reason? The State Fair. The primary purpose of the lands is The State Fair and Exposition Center. The road is not leased to the park, nor is it likely to be.

Maybe Mr. Hart can petition the state to lease the land.... : p

The Reason?

 

The Fairgrounds existed long before Kentucky Kingdom. The park was originally built as an extension of the KY State Fair and it failed very quickly. Basically they just stuck it where they had room. Mr. Hart brought the park back from the dead and used what area he could get to expand the park.

I think it's funny because I'm seeing advertisements for KK on websites, and they're advertising it as a tourist spot for Indy. I know it's close to Indy, but it's definitely a Kentucky park. 

See also Nashville.

I keep seeing IndyStar ads for Kentucky Kingdom..  In Michigan.  It's as if Mr. Hart were mocking me, which is just as well.  Suppose I just won't make it out there any time soon.

There are excellent coasters, rides and employees at Kentucky Kingdom. I urge those considering a trip there to do so...this year.

Indeed, that is a concern.  So is a six hour, ~400 mile one-way trip on a nonexistent budget.  *sigh*

Going to the list thing from before... if you are part of a 15 park article or a 10 or a 20, then you run with it saying you are in the top 10/15/20 or so parks in the country.... its not a lie....

Just curious, but is there a reason for the road that cuts the park in half? Seems to me that when you enter the west gate you could technically go straight after paying the parking fee and still get to the parking area rather than driving through the park. There is a lot of space that is being taken up by the four lane entryway.

 

It's not that uncommon for amusement parks and similar facilities to be divided by a roadway. See also The Columbus Zoo. And Holiday World and Kennywood, but those have parking lots that require you to pass through a tunnel under a road. The parks themselves are not divided by a road.

Oh, is T3 open yet? Or any new news that I've missed? I haven't been on the forum for a few days

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http://www.indystar.com/story/sponsor-story/kentucky-kingdom/2015/06/10/kentuckykingdom/28736773/

Kentucky Kingdom: a great, big fun loving kid. Seems that Kentucky kingdom is a sponsor of Indy Star as it lists it before the article. Smart marketing move by Kentucky Kingdom.

It's just a paid ad somewhat disguised to look like a news article instead...

Under "Tips for Park-goers With Little Riders:"

 

 

 

• Three is free. Park admission is a real deal to begin with. Plus, children under age three get in free.

 

Then three is not free. Right? It's not "three and under." It's "under three."

 

Cute rhyme, but incorrect. Which I could understand if it was a legitimate news piece, but... it's not... it's direct from the park.

Update from the kroger I work KK tickets are now being sold for 35$(and they have a fairly visible presence in the checkouts and a sign that mentions 4 coasters) which doesnt seem bad until you realize that the KI tickets they sell are only 38$

Pricing integrity being thrown to the wind typically means attendance goals are not being met.

In what state is this Kroger?

in Kentucky about an hour and 15 minute drive from either park