As everyone has expected Winterfest is back for 2005. Here's the Link to PKI's Website

I checked the other parks sites and cou ldnt find anything about Winterfest, are the other parks getting it too?

I think so because if you click the Virtual Tour you get Carowind's thing.

As of right now, looks like only Kings Island, and Carowinds are getting Winterfest. Not sure if the other 3 parks will have it this year or not. Unless they will announce it at a later date.

Well looks like what some people feared is going to happen. This is obviously "Christmasfest" and not "Winterfest", it's not "holiday" it's "Christmas". I'm Christian so it's ok for me but I do understand how other denominations may be upset by this.

Well looks like what some people feared is going to happen. This is obviously "Christmasfest" and not "Winterfest", it's not "holiday" it's "Christmas". I'm Christian so it's ok for me but I do understand how other denominations may be upset by this.

thank you, took the words right out of me.

There will probably be activites and events that educate and showcase other religous holidays such as Chaunakah and Kwanza.

Funny,

I do not recall any religious symbols.

Honestly, why some cannot just enjoy the festivities of an event without criticizing is beyond me. This attitude of "let's suck the fun out of every aspect of life" is ridiculous.

Don't like it? Don't go. But then I expect 99% of the critics will attend.

I for one applaud the park for bringing back a time-honored tradition. They proove once again that they listen to their guests and embrace our desires as patrons. I'll be one of the first to buy my tickets.

This event is geared to families and friends, not to any certain religious group. The idea here is to celebrate good times during the holiday season with those you care about in a wonderful environment. Those of us that have been fortunate to attend a Winterfest in the past will be quick to point out how fun it is. It always brought a smile to peoples faces.

Shaggy

Shaggy, I could not have put it any better myself. Well Done.

I for one will go to Winterfest and enjoy every minute of the Christmas Fun.

Funny,

I do not recall any religious symbols.

Honestly, why some cannot just enjoy the festivities of an event without criticizing is beyond me. This attitude of "let's suck the fun out of every aspect of life" is ridiculous.

Don't like it? Don't go. But then I expect 99% of the critics will attend.

I for one applaud the park for bringing back a time-honored tradition. They proove once again that they listen to their guests and embrace our desires as patrons. I'll be one of the first to buy my tickets.

This event is geared to families and friends, not to any certain religious group. The idea here is to celebrate good times during the holiday season with those you care about in a wonderful environment. Those of us that have been fortunate to attend a Winterfest in the past will be quick to point out how fun it is. It always brought a smile to peoples faces.

Shaggy

Beat me to it Shaggy........seems like most people in this community can not let the park do anything without being a critic of it. As Shaggy said, don't like it, don't go. One less person in my way.

Hmm, I wonder if the ice rink could crack the fountain's pool base. The ice rink could cause water to leak out of the pool base and possibly out of the pipes during the spring/summer/fall operating days.

It could be worse if they didn't redo the fountain because if they didn't, the fountain's pool base wouldn't be in good shape for this.

I think the pool base will be strong enough to hold the ice rink with people on it because the pool base is only 2 years old. When WinterFest debuted back in 1982, the fountain was 10 years old and WinterFest ran for ten years. That caused the water to leak out of the pool base, making the fountain to turn into a bad shape because the fountain's pool base wasn't strong enough to hold the ice rink with people on it.

I don't think the ice rink should be 2 feet deep, maybe like 2 or 3 inches deep.

We'll see.

I wish it would just be a PKI thing.

They do not actually fill the fountains and freeze them. The ice rink is created by inserting platforms on scaffolding within the fountain base. From there, the ice rink is created on those platforms with the ice only being a few inches thick.

In short, the ice rink is literally raised above the base of the fountain pool.

Shaggy

They will prbably be using that synthetic plastic for ice skating, so that no water is involved and so that it stays frozen during the warmer days in early December. In any event, I am glad they are bringing it back! I for one will also be attending. I noticed a couple weeks ago that they had also updated the sound system on International Street. I hope that Winterfest becomes a tradition again like FearFest has become. Hopefully, they will continue to let it grow over the years. Yes, the price may be a little steep, but they have to recover some of the large capital that they are spending on this project. They are building/making everything for this season, so I`m sure the lights, shows, floats and such are not the cheapest. At least now when the park closes the last weekend in October, we will be able to visit and ride a couple of classic rides and experience the park again under the twinkling lights.

Hmm, is only superviosrs who can pick up hours during this time. If not, I could use some hours out of this.

Hmm, is only superviosrs who can pick up hours during this time. If not, I could use some hours out of this.

You may need to speak w/ your own sup on this matter.

winterfest looks so dumb because you won`t be able to ride any rides! I hope this is the last winterfest they ever have!

winterfest looks so dumb because you won`t be able to ride any rides! I hope this is the last winterfest they ever have!

How many times are you going to tell use that winterfest is bad !!!

It is geting OLD ok STOP !!!!!!

screamingnight, you will actually be able to ride some rides. The Carousel, the Hanna Barbera Carousel, White Christmas Express (aka the Kings Island and Miami Valley Railroad) and a Christmasized version of Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle.

Where will the Swan Lake water show be located?

I am looking forward to winterfest. I am not a fan of cold weather,but i

am at Kings Island-which will be great. Maybe if i am lucky,the Flight of Fear

will be open also. My christmas wish is for a mild december and more rides

will be open. I will go now and write my letter to santa now.

Tom

The Swan Lake water show will be located on Swan Lake of course. Seriously though, Swan Lake is the lake that is located across from the Rivertown LaRosa`s and the Rivertown restrooms and behind Paradise Island treats.

Of course! I completely forgot about that lake! I was picturing the little brook that runs between the train station and Wings diner.

Actually, that man made brook that starts out by the train station and Wings dumps into Swan Lake. Sometimes, you will notice that they have the pumps turned off to the brook, and hence, there is no water in running down it.

I CANT wait for WinterFest Iam highly looking forward to it more so than fearfest.

winterfest looks so dumb because you won`t be able to ride any rides! I hope this is the last winterfest they ever have!

Oh, grow up!

Screamingnight

Ahh yes nothing say fun and holiday spirit like ridding a big fast roller coaster in the middle of winter. Yeah that makes me feel all warm and tingley inside. Who would need a cup of hot chocolate after that? Poor it on me would be much better.

Not to mention you wouldnt be able to see the rest of Winterfest because the snot from your nose would travel up your face and freeze your eyelids shut.

Some people are just plain stupid.....

Well, they could have had Flight of Fear open. But that ride will most likely be in the midst of its off season rehab, which is why it will not be open. That is also why they probably will not have TR:TR open (although I have heard that it may be undergoing more than just offseason rehab this winter). You will be able to ride the train, Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle and the two Carousels. It would have been nice if you could ride the Dodgems, like they did for WinterFest in 1992, but beggers can`t be choosers!

Screamingnight

Ahh yes nothing say fun and holiday spirit like ridding a big fast roller coaster in the middle of winter.  Yeah that makes me feel all warm and tingley inside.  Who would need a cup of hot chocolate after that?  Poor it on me would be much better.

Not to mention you wouldnt be able to see the rest of Winterfest because the snot from your nose would travel up your face and freeze your eyelids shut.

Some people are just plain stupid.....

something tells me its not going to be THAT cold. After all this is Ohio and it usually doesn't get below 30 degrees in the winter.

I am pretty sure that all the outside coasters cannot run at a certain temperatue. For example, Vortex cannot and will not run when it is less then 55 or 50 degrees outside. FOF will be in Rehab as well, just working on the trains and such. Im not real sure how it does in cold weather since we never let it get that cold, lol. But I can't wait for winterfest either. I loved it when I was a little kid and can't wait until I can go again this year!!!