As the Grand Carnevail celebration kicks off in just over two weeks, it would be fun to start a thread about the preparations for the celebration as it will be a large and interesting event.

Some floats have been parked by the Timberwolf. These are from Kern. 

Lots of more info here:

https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2019/may/grand-carnivale-set-to-debut-june-15

The International Restaurant has been decorated for the Carnival, even though public can’t get up there (yet?). I spotted these giant feather displays all along the insides of the windows as I left the park

Sorry for the blurriness 

40 minutes ago, Magenta Lizard said:

The International Restaurant has been decorated for the Carnival, even though public can’t get up there (yet?). I spotted these giant feather displays all along the insides of the windows as I left the park

Sorry for the blurriness 

I believe that was just there so they could take a photo promoting Grand Carnival (They posted a photo of I street and the feather thing on social media.)

Oh hey.

They have this display inside guest services:

Mmmmmmmm....

Indian-inspired food at Kings Island during an international festival with a parade and possibly a custom score-d nighttime show?! I think I just heard the hallelujah chorus. This is the kind of stuff I daydream about the park getting.

12 minutes ago, TombRaiderFTW said:

Indian-inspired food at Kings Island during an international festival with a parade and possibly a custom score-d nighttime show?! I think I just heard the hallelujah chorus. This is the kind of stuff I daydream about the park getting.

Everyone I’ve talked to seems to think this will be the granddaddy of ‘em all.

That’s what’s up. Count me in. 

41 minutes ago, BoddaH1994 said:

Everyone I’ve talked to seems to think this will be the granddaddy of ‘em all.

Hope it has a little kick to it.

53 minutes ago, TombRaiderFTW said:

Indian-inspired food at Kings Island during an international festival with a parade and possibly a custom score-d nighttime show?! I think I just heard the hallelujah chorus. This is the kind of stuff I daydream about the park getting.

Yes, but will the food...

• Actually be any good?
• Actually be available?
• Be prepped and delivered by adequate staffing?

They have a try 6 food items for $30 pass on the website 

1 hour ago, flightoffear1996 said:

They have a try 6 food items for $30 pass on the website 

I really don’t think that sounds like too bad of a deal.

 

1 hour ago, Gordon Bombay said:

Hope it has a little kick to it.

Yes, but will the food...

• Actually be any good?
• Actually be available?
• Be prepped and delivered by adequate staffing?

From what I understand they are dumping most of their resources into this. Typically they do well with this sort of thing as far as quality and staffing goes because it’s the focus of the time.

1 hour ago, Gordon Bombay said:

Yes, but will the food...

• Actually be any good?
• Actually be available?
• Be prepped and delivered by adequate staffing?

Listen. I know the answers to those questions. Don't ruin this for me. I'm enjoying the fantasy of this going well, okay?

18 hours ago, TombRaiderFTW said:

Listen. I know the answers to those questions. Don't ruin this for me. I'm enjoying the fantasy of this going well, okay?

haha, totally get it. And I hope they pull it off well. Food at the park should be unique and an experience just like everything else. They've made great strides over the years. Just need to maintain and deliver on their goals.

The celebration is coming...

 

Sorry to double post...

Temporary structures have been added throughout the park for the food, entertainment, and activities for Grand Carnivale.

 

So, I know I asked this in another thread, but... is it known what time(s) the daily parade will occur?

The Off the Charts band is rehearsing their Carnivale music, and they are both altering lyrics as well as get in some great Latin pieces.  It all sounds FANTASTIC!

1 hour ago, MDMC01 said:

So, I know I asked this in another thread, but... is it known what time(s) the daily parade will occur?

Pretty sure it is 8pm.

Anyone getting hungry yet?

Sorry for the continuous posts but look who was traveling through the park tonight.

When I think of King of Carnivale, I think of this:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnZBiOWjcsY

International parking only, please.

If you put big letters on towers it tries to convince me that I’m excited.

Okay, maybe it’s pretty awesome.

The China section (Tower Gardens) has a setup with a stage, decorations, and whatever that is in the 3rd picture.

This is next level stuff. Seems like more decorations are being added on the daily. Don’t forget that Grand Carnivale starts this Saturday June 15th!

 

I am so upset that I'm going to miss this. It looks like it is going to be such a fun an unique thing to happen at KI. I can't wait to see everyones pictures and videos! Also, the thing in that last photo looks familiar, I feel like I saw that at Haunt last year somewhere near I-Street.

9 minutes ago, Phantom Theater said:

I am so upset that I'm going to miss this. It looks like it is going to be such a fun an unique thing to happen at KI. I can't wait to see everyones pictures and videos! Also, the thing in that last photo looks familiar, I feel like I saw that at Haunt last year somewhere near I-Street.

Maybe it was used in the Bayou themed haunt.

Maybe it was used in the Bayou themed haunt.

Seems like what they used when the wizard of Oz characters were out under the tower last year.

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They will use the Hell out of those internally lit sign holder things won’t they??!?  Haunt...Winterfest...Carnivale. They look a little like giant lit trash cans! Seriously though, it’s looking like this is going to be taking it to the next level. 

On 6/10/2019 at 8:41 PM, IndyGuy4KI said:

Pretty sure it is 8pm.

It is, per the park's website. https://www.visitkingsisland.com/play/events/grand-carnivale

This next part is interesting. They added a “light wall” to the back of the Bandstand. Likely it’s pixel mapped so it can make shapes and stuff like the Eiffel Tower did for Winterfest.