My dad asked me if we wanted to go to CP, or KI this weekend. And I just don't know...

I went to KI last weekend and, well, it didn't work. The crowds were horrible, we drove an 8 hour round trip, (4 hours 1 way) basicly just to ride The Racer. At CP, we are less familair with, and still "accepting" it. But, its only a 1 hour drive (1 way). We don't know what the crowds will be like

Kings Island-

Pros:

-Much more comfortable there.

-We know our way around better

-We have rode all the rides (exept me and my brother on DB)

-Mabey I will do my first DB ride

-More SOB photos

Cons:

-KI is old news and is getting a little boring

-4 hour drive

- gas

Cedar Point-

Pros:

-Newer to us

-See Gatekeeper progress

-1 1/2 hour drive 1 way

- Maverick! (I have only gotten to ride it once and I have been itching to ride it again)

-More ride options

Cons:

- We do not know our way around as well

- KI just feels more comfortable and love it there

- We feel very awkward there.

What do you think the crowds will be like at both parks?

I am taking ride suggestions. I have riden everything at KI, but DB... and I dont know if I'm ready. At CP, I have ridden DT, Raptor, Maverick, Gemini, corkscrew, and iron dragon. What ride do you think will be best for me? Sorry for the long post. Thanks

EDIT: Read post #29.

I would go to Cedar Point for the sake of saving gas and trip time. It also sounds like you still have a lot more to experience at CP than you do at Kings Island.

I would say Cedar Point, so you can get that Mean Streak ride!

^^You are seriously taunting me with that.

^Long story about that folks

If you are going on Sunday I would have to say KI because I'll be there and we could meet up, but if you're going on Friday or Saturday I'd say go to Cedar Point.

I would probably think that you should go with Cedar Point.....Maybe get a night ride on Raptor....

^Night rides on raptor are awesome!

If you are going on Sunday I would have to say KI because I'll be there and we could meet up, but if you're going on Friday or Saturday I'd say go to Cedar Point.

I'm pretty sure it will be saturday if we go to KI for we have school on monday . But i'll check .

Not even remotely a contest... Cedar Point.

If you are concerned about the crowds, both parks will be crowded and beings you live closer to CP, I would go there. It is a good thing that parks like Kings Island has horrible crowds as it means more revenues and the Haunt is a success. If crowds were light instead, it would be just another post season weekend as it was before halloween events started. The lack of crowds was one of the reasons why Winterfest did not return after its 2005 revival. Look for the next two Saturday's to be very crowded at Kings Island for Haunt.

^^You are seriously taunting me with that.

^Long story about that folks

This time, you can't blame Luminosity!

Avocado!

Cedar Point, definitely. You have more there that you haven't ridden and it's closer. And since you said that KI would have to be a Saturday, that's going to be one of the busiest days of the year. Cedar Point is close enough that you could do it on Sunday when the crowds are lighter without affecting school on Monday.

And I dare you to ride Top Thrill Dragster. You can do it!

If you can do Maverick, you are definitely ready for the Dragster and Millie...and Mean Streak.

Not nessicarily, heights are a big fear issue for some people. Just remember to not feel pressured or that you are letting the people you are with down if you don't feel comfortable enough to ride a ride yet. When you are ready, you'll know

The queen of American watering places, The Amazement Park, America's Roller Coast. That way you can see the greatest pirate in the land. After which you can see me.

Don't go to either parks on a Saturday. This Sunday CP was empty. 3MF, 1TTD, 2Mag in 30min....

Wait. You did ALL of those rides in 30 minutes!?

That is empty! I wish the park would have been that empty on my visits to the Point this year.

CP you probably never get to go that much so yu should.

If you can do Maverick, you are definitely ready for the Dragster and Millie...and Mean Streak.

Not nessicarily, heights are a big fear issue for some people. Just remember to not feel pressured or that you are letting the people you are with down if you don't feel comfortable enough to ride a ride yet. When you are ready, you'll know

I'm not afraid of heights, I just hate it when you feel like your gut has just smashed up into your ribcage when you go down the first drop . I ride theese rides on youtube all the time to mentally prepare myself xD . I probably will ride Mean Streak, though. Thanks for all the posts you guys .

CP on Sunday - less of a crowd. Go online and study the park map. You'll have a good time. No rain is predicted but it will be chilly with a high temp of only 53. The park is on the lake, so it will be even cooler. Take a jacket and if you wear glasses, take a head strap or you won't be let on certain rides. With it being that cool, stay off the water rides, even if they're open.

All three water rides are done for the season.

Cedar Point for sure!

CP on HW Saturday is insanely busy. Maverick, MF & TTD will all be 2+ hour waits.

I highly suggest going Friday or Sunday. You can hit all the coasters easily on Sunday open to close.

^2 hours is being generous.

^Except for Maverick, hopefully Gatekeeper will bring down that ridiculously long line!

Cedar Point would be the choice for me. I have never experienced a Sunday at Cedar Point in October, but it sounds like a dream to me!

The last time that I went to Cedar Point was a few years ago on a Saturday during Haunt and I will never do it again. Lines were maxed out for everything, including food stalls. I swear we waited 40+ minutes in line for food that day. I think we got a ride on Maverick and on the racing horses before just calling it quits. Sounds like Sunday is the way to go. And if you're worried about not being familiar with the layout, relax. It's like a big oval. It's easier to navigate than Kings Island.

I think we have our mind set on CP, thanks for all the suggestions.

I think I'll try to ride Mean Streak for TheCrypt, mabey Magnum xl-200 (Its sad to say my 7 year old brother rode Magnum before me , and The Beast too, when he was 4, )

Ride Mean Streak in the front of a car (1-1, 2-1, 3-1...) for a more enjoyable experience. Maggie is most enjoyed in the middle of a car NOT train. I recommend 1-2 or 6-2. Also don't forget to come through Cut Throat to see the pirates.

1-3 Magnum ejector air FTW!!! Otherwise, I definitely agree with you 100% about not sitting on a wheel seat, the massive ejector just makes the pain worth it in my opinion lol.

Pretty sure we are going to KI on sunday because the weather is looking better there.

Going to KI today! We were going to Cp, but the weather was looking better here. Thanks 4 all the help!

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