I know that there is going to be a thousand trip reports for today and I agree that were lots of things that could be improved on, but I know that they will improve with time so I am not too worried about that. It’s opening weekend so everyone is still trying to get into their groove.

I would like to point out that the management team was out in full force today which I have never seen before. We were at the opening of Larosa’s Pizza and Dick Kinzel sat right next to me. We saw him two other times throughout the park, once picking up trash to throw away, and again watching the first show of Hot Island Rhythms. It was really nice to see them taking such and interest in the park.

It was fun walking around looking at all of the new things. I think it is going to be a great year!

I know that there is going to be a thousand trip reports for today and I agree that were lots of things that could be improved on, but I know that they will improve with time so I am not too worried about that. It’s opening weekend so everyone is still trying to get into their groove.

I would like to point out that the management team was out in full force today which I have never seen before. We were at the opening of Larosa’s Pizza and Dick Kinzel sat right next to me. We saw him two other times throughout the park, once picking up trash to throw away, and again watching the first show of Hot Island Rhythms. It was really nice to see them taking such and interest in the park.

It was fun walking around looking at all of the new things. I think it is going to be a great year!

I agree! there were so many managers and VIPs!

I even saw a guy wearing a Cedar Point name badge, I didn't get his name though.

Well, I do know that one of the pr people from Cedar Point (Tony Clark) was present at Kings Island today.

Thats good to hear that the big guy (Dick Kenzel) was walking arround and checking things out; even picking up trash. I think that shows that the managment cares and has a true passion for what they do. I am expecting great things from Cedar Fair. I cant wait to go up next weekend!

Very good to have all management on opening day present. Good to see there taking pride in Kings Island for sure:

Even though I'm not going to make it to KI this weekend, I am really glad they had such good weather to get their season going. Can't wait to get there soon!!

Yeah but everyone else showed up too LOL. The park was the busiest I've seen it on opening day, of course the water park wasn't open to take some of the crowed over there.

This wont be the last time you see Mr. Kinzel in the park. He started as seassonal at the Point and has worked his way up to the top. He can be seen almost any busy weekend during the summer at the Point, taking tickets, picking up garbage, or serving drinks. I know he will be at KI quite a few times this year, he is very hands on and very approachable. Stop him and say hello next time and it will be well worth your time.

Can someone post a picture of Dick Kenzel?

i don't know what he looks like.