How long will the line be this year for the opening of Banshee because we all know how long Diamondback was

Im guessing around 2 and a half hours to 3 hours

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I'll shoot for a high of 4hrs and a low of 2hrs.

If I recall correctly, Don said in an interview that he expects around an hour and a half waits.

Remember, Diamondback opened on a Saturday, while Banshee is opening on a Friday (but also a holiday). Will it make a huge difference? Only time will tell.

OK, so my wife and I were already planning on taking that day off, but leaving the kids at the sitters, basically bumming out, catching a movie, etc...

Then I saw that KI was opening up that day, so I have the same question.

Weather permitting, we're planning on heading down first thing, someone posted that it was going to be open for ERT for gold pass holders, so we thought about taking advantage of that. However, neither one of us has a huge interest in sitting in a 3-4 hour line.

The park opens at 12:00, I read ERT was at 11:30, though I don't know if that was official or just somebody on here making a guess, I haven't seen anything official regarding ERT on Banshee that day. If we got to the park around 11:00, and waited for the rope drop for gold pass holders, how long do you think the line would be? I don't need to be on the 1st train, and we're not going to run back to the ride to get on 1st thing.

Did Diamondback open up on a Friday? While it is Good Friday, not all companies observe that holiday and make it a day off (I'm personally taking vacation, but I was doing that anyways). On top of that, with it being Easter weekend, there will be a number of people that will have family commitments on that weekend, so even if they have a vacation day, they may be hitting the road for a trip to grandma's house. I suppose no one knows exactly what that day will look like; if we have to get to the park at 10:00, just to avoid having a 2 hour wait, then I'll probably just skip the day, or weather permitting, get there at lunch time and enjoy the short wait times on Diamondback and The Beast.

While going through some photos of Diamondbacks opening day, I stumbled across this one that may be relevant to Banshees opening day.

As an added note, according to accuweather, the average daily temperatures for April 18th are a high of 66 and a low of 44. If that day hits right on average w/ a decent amount of sunshine, it would be a glorius weather day.

However, it is Good Friday, and it seems like it rains significantly on Good Friday about 75% of the time.

While going through some photos of Diamondbacks opening day, I stumbled across this one that may be relevant to Banshees opening day.

Well, I better see if my running shoes still fits me.

I think I can see 10 adults in that picture!

I will not run. Not because I can't but I saw a few people get pulled of to the side by the guards. I for one dont care how long the line is. Hang out with some friends talk to some new people and just take in the sounds and smells of the new coaster. The line will move faster than you think.

Weather is a huge factor. If it is raining cats and dogs, there will be fewer people (and more cats and dogs! )

I anticipate a 7 hour wait for Banshee on opening day and all weekend. I wouldn't go if I were any of you!

OK, so my wife and I were already planning on taking that day off, but leaving the kids at the sitters, basically bumming out, catching a movie, etc...

Then I saw that KI was opening up that day, so I have the same question.

Weather permitting, we're planning on heading down first thing, someone posted that it was going to be open for ERT for gold pass holders, so we thought about taking advantage of that. However, neither one of us has a huge interest in sitting in a 3-4 hour line.

The park opens at 12:00, I read ERT was at 11:30, though I don't know if that was official or just somebody on here making a guess, I haven't seen anything official regarding ERT on Banshee that day. If we got to the park around 11:00, and waited for the rope drop for gold pass holders, how long do you think the line would be? I don't need to be on the 1st train, and we're not going to run back to the ride to get on 1st thing.

Did Diamondback open up on a Friday? While it is Good Friday, not all companies observe that holiday and make it a day off (I'm personally taking vacation, but I was doing that anyways). On top of that, with it being Easter weekend, there will be a number of people that will have family commitments on that weekend, so even if they have a vacation day, they may be hitting the road for a trip to grandma's house. I suppose no one knows exactly what that day will look like; if we have to get to the park at 10:00, just to avoid having a 2 hour wait, then I'll probably just skip the day, or weather permitting, get there at lunch time and enjoy the short wait times on Diamondback and The Beast.

The KI website is official that ERT is 11:30

Going to be in line at the park around 10:30 and waiting for the admission gate and then try to squeeze 2 rides of Banshee during the first hour.

So wait, people do run to the coaster on its opening? But they can be stopped by guards? I've never been on an opening day, what's the experience like?

So wait, people do run to the coaster on its opening? But they can be stopped by guards? I've never been on an opening day, what's the experience like?

Thas how it was on Diamondback. There was so many people running though they couldn't stop them all. My guess it will be something like below.

Just pin a paper to their shirts and it could be a 5k.

I say we send someone in and have them put up signs with arrows point towards Planet Snoopy "Banshee line starts here!" Everyone will head to Planet Snoopy, we get right on Banshee on opening day!

I say this as a joke, not as anything serious, just in case you are wondering.

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It might not be that bad on Friday, but I can guarantee that Saturday will be a nightmare.

I think on the actual Opening Day it will be around 2 hours or so because of it being a Friday. I feel as if they should come up with some kind of system at the front gate that will determine an order by the time you get to the park. Maybe thats too involved, but then again, maybe it will help ease the line in.

Fast Lane Plus?

Fast Lane Plus?

Not this kind of system. I am thinking a number system of sorts. Something to give those who get to the park early a chance to be some of the first by proxy of being at the park first. I feel that having a running of the bulls could cause issues. Fast Lane Plus should get special treatment as well, maybe having 2 cars per train for those people and the rest for regular patrons.

^ Those who get to the park early will be closer to the front of the crowd, theoretically allowing them to ride Banshee sooner than those who arrive late (without Fast Lane Plus).

The "running of the bulls" could be fixed by placing a few security associates at key positions, reminding everyone to walk. Once a few people get away with running, many others join in to keep up.

Amusement parks, especially ones we've visited throughout our lives, bring out a certain reversion to a state of mind first experienced during youth, that kind of manifests itself even into our early adult years. It's a sort of "check your maturity at the door" phenomenon that drives us to want to "pick up where we left off" each season... thus, you might see folks -- whom you might otherwise expect to show more restraint -- running a little bit. Then, in a flash of momentary couth, you'll see them laughingly "hit the ol' brakes." It's a fun observation of human nature, at least from the perspective of one who has made an impulsive, Beast-ward dash every once in a while, even in his late 30's & early 40's, only to realize that setting a better example is a much more gratifying (and less embarrassing) option.

Fast Lane Plus?

Not this kind of system. I am thinking a number system of sorts. Something to give those who get to the park early a chance to be some of the first by proxy of being at the park first. I feel that having a running of the bulls could cause issues. Fast Lane Plus should get special treatment as well, maybe having 2 cars per train for those people and the rest for regular patrons.

So what you're saying is KI should be more like DMV?

OK, so my wife and I were already planning on taking that day off, but leaving the kids at the sitters, basically bumming out, catching a movie, etc...

Then I saw that KI was opening up that day, so I have the same question.

Weather permitting, we're planning on heading down first thing, someone posted that it was going to be open for ERT for gold pass holders, so we thought about taking advantage of that. However, neither one of us has a huge interest in sitting in a 3-4 hour line.

The park opens at 12:00, I read ERT was at 11:30, though I don't know if that was official or just somebody on here making a guess, I haven't seen anything official regarding ERT on Banshee that day. If we got to the park around 11:00, and waited for the rope drop for gold pass holders, how long do you think the line would be? I don't need to be on the 1st train, and we're not going to run back to the ride to get on 1st thing.

Did Diamondback open up on a Friday? While it is Good Friday, not all companies observe that holiday and make it a day off (I'm personally taking vacation, but I was doing that anyways). On top of that, with it being Easter weekend, there will be a number of people that will have family commitments on that weekend, so even if they have a vacation day, they may be hitting the road for a trip to grandma's house. I suppose no one knows exactly what that day will look like; if we have to get to the park at 10:00, just to avoid having a 2 hour wait, then I'll probably just skip the day, or weather permitting, get there at lunch time and enjoy the short wait times on Diamondback and The Beast.

The KI website is official that ERT is 11:30

Thanks, avoiding 1 word posts.

It's like a mob running away from a natural disaster in a movie like Independence Day or The Day After Tomorrow. Just pure chaos and you cannot control the madness with a couple of guards. They are going to try to make sure no one is going to get hurt. Just check your bags in the car carry nothing and run like hell to the turnstile. Embrace the madness of Banshee!

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One thing they might consider is roping the path off all the way from the gates to the queue for Banshee. It would frustrate a few people if some where walking slow, but it could eliminate a Black Friday like stampede. Technically speaking even if people are walking slower, unless they are in the first 100-200 people in line, you aren't riding any earlier.

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Am I the only one who finds the sprint to the coaster of choice in the morning to be fun?

Falls on midways are the leading cause of injuries in amusement parks. Paramount's Kings Dominion did NOT tolerate ANY running to Volcano: The Blast Coaster in its early years. Two guards led an orderly procession to the ride each morning. Anyone who got ahead of them was ejected from the park without handstamp or refund. Problem solved.