does anyone know if there will be speedlanes, early ride times, and other perks we enjoyed in the past

with a gold pass ?

As of right now, there isn't a Gold Pass.

i know it's not a gold pass anymore, but does cf have anything similar ?

Well, they used to have Freeway at Cedar Point, that was similar to the speedlanes. But they discontinued that back in 2005. Cedar Fair is usually about equity in their parks. I mean, they don`t even like to segregate their parking lot into class areas such as preferred parkig and gold pass holder parking.

Cedar Fair is about equity in their parks?

Oh, really?

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/visit/vip.cfm

Last year this experience began at about the cost of 10 daily admissions per person...and there was a minimum involved.

So I am not at all sure I'd say that Cedar Fair is all about equity in its parks.

Note, too; that those who stay on property at Cedar Point get early admission into the park. And they sell the Joe Cool club, as well...

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/admission...es/joe_cool.cfm

As a family the Speed Lanes is the single biggest reason why we visit at least 2 times a month. It makes it so convent for a family. I always fell guilty if I spend too much time away from the family or have them wait while I take a ride on a medium wait line. I sincerely hope they keep the Speed Lanes as our visiting patterns are dictated by it.

we only live 5 minutes from the park. the speedlanes were great, especially on the weekends when the park was packed. we could run over for a few quick rides, enjoy a pizza by the fountains with the kids and be home without feeling wiped out.

By the way; welcome to PKIC fan of beast; sounds like we have several similarities and park preferences.

does anyone know if there will be speedlanes, early ride times, and other perks we enjoyed in the past

with a gold pass ?

I work in the admission department and as far as I know, the same perks will be in place for the season pass holders but I do not believe there will be a special area for Gold Pass holders like in the pass (I could be wrong). There is no longer a Gold Pass but just a regular Kings Island pass, in additon to the two CF passes for admission to all the CF parks and water parks.

Mike