I suspect that, on crowded mornings, a person will be stationed even at the passholder lanes to get cars through efficiently. It's quicker to hand a pass to a person than to figure out a machine, and some cars definitely will be in the wrong lane.

 

When the gate doesn't need to operate at full capacity, an automated system would allow for more lanes to be open.

I have a question regarding applying to work at the park. I applied back in January and haven't received any notification as to when they want to interview me for a summer job. Not concerned, just curious.

 A more appropriate thread : http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php/topic/31714-2016-jobs-at-kings-island/

Thanks! Forgot about that thread.

Apparently, even though it is still missing from the main website, Fast Lane will be returning. Someone asked in a Facebook comment on Kings Island's post about the parking tolls, and they responded "Fast Lane will be available to purchase in advance online prior to your visits, or when you arrive at the time."

RE: Parking tolls and passholders:  How does it work at Carowinds? 

If you have a Cedar Fair Platinum Pass you just drive through the tolls and present your pass. I believe there is a dedicated lane or two for passholders...pay attention to the signs on the building. 

I just noticed StartSkydiving.com is listed as a sponsor on the visitkingsisland.com website. That's new, isn't it?

Yes it is. I myself noticed that a couple days back. Is it a chain-wide sponsor I wonder?

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I just noticed StartSkydiving.com is listed as a sponsor on the visitkingsisland.com website. That's new, isn't it?

Maybe the new method to get through the tollbooth?

 

But see Florida.

 

Can't read the article via normal means without registering an account, which I refuse to do. So I instead opened Firefox's Inspector and read the article through the source code.

 

That's what sites like guerrillamail.com are good for

But see Florida.

 

Can't read the article via normal means without registering an account, which I refuse to do. So I instead opened Firefox's Inspector and read the article through the source code.

 

That's what sites like guerillamail.com are good for

 

I just looked at that, but all I got was a link farm and a message saying that the domain may be for sale.

 

But see Florida.

 

Can't read the article via normal means without registering an account, which I refuse to do. So I instead opened Firefox's Inspector and read the article through the source code.

 

That's what sites like guerillamail.com are good for

 

I just looked at that, but all I got was a link farm and a message saying that the domain may be for sale.

 

 

Mis-typed the domain. Two r's, not one.

Mis-typed the domain. Two r's, not one.

Much better! Looks like I may get some use out of that. Thanks!

60 days until opening day! Is anyone planning on going to Kings Island in those 60 days or so? I plan to be at the Passholder renewal event. 

 

Just to clarify, passholder preview night is for people who renewed their Gold or Platinum Pass by a certain date. (Wanted to clarify for the site spectators)

Edited February 17, 201610 yr by Infinity

I PROMISE I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN!!

Now then... It's getting colder and colder outside. But the good news is, it'll warm up a little bit this weekend. That's a sure sign that Spring is just around the corner! That also means that we are now less than 2 months away from Opening Day at Kings Island!! How many days to be exact?? 59!!

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Since it's Thursday, how about a little "Throwback Thursday" to a time where Beasts and Diamondbacks ruled Kings Island. In modern day, both The Beast and Diamondback will begin operations on April 16, the day of Kings Island's Opening Day, which is 58 days away!!

Original pic: https://instagram.com/p/BB8Nv1mOOMm/

I love following Don and his crew on Instagram!   Oh, how things have changed from the days of old.

Hmmmm. While I don't really wanna bring up this argument, wouldn't today mark 57 days remaining? (If we say that on April 15th we have one day remaining)

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According to my count, which lined up when KI officially announced 100 days, yeah, I'd say you're right about 57. I've enjoyed IAmABanshee's posts too much to quibble about it tho

Sorry if this already being discussed, but does anyone know what this is for? It's by Diamondback's final helix. 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BB8yj9LOONq/?taken-by=kingsislandpr

Sorry if this already being discussed, but does anyone know what this is for? It's by Diamondback's final helix. 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BB8yj9LOONq/?taken-by=kingsislandpr

 

Third comment: "Please dear friend, you are gonna make the coaster group go crazy."

 

Ya think?!

I saw that too and posted under the Project 2017 forum. If you look closely, one of the stakes says "Big Bend" or "Big End" or "The End" or something similar.

Looks like BIC or B/C END to me

Very interesting that he tagged it #NewFor2016 which makes it unlikely to be anything major - if it were, and coming in a couple/few months, they'd probably have said something before now.

True. I can't imagine that area being a resting spot with shade and soft drinks either with a coaster roaring over head. Hmmm very puzzling.

 

The three trains for Beast are ready to go for the 2016 season!

I was just looking at the webcam at the area under Diamondback. There are vehicles and workers over there, and to me, it definitely appears to be a new planting bed for landscaping.

Kings Island owner breaks attendance records in 2015

http://www.journal-news.com/news/news/kings-island-owner-breaks-attendance-records-in-20/nqST7/

Would be cool if Diamondback could have leds like Fury and Raptor do

I wouldn't mind a water feature in the middle of the helix, with some nice vegetation and places to sit down there.  

Before they used that water/pond area for Diamondback, was there anything that used that pond such as a ride or something? Thanks in advance!