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^ I see Gatekeeper running on their webcam. Just empty trains??? I'm heading there for the weekend with my family and I hope it opens.

Sorry I didn't see you guys. I know seems hard to believe.

Hey you guys forgot to report on our new coaster friend - the groundhog, who came out of during the behind the scenes trip of Banshee. He looked like he was related to Don Helbig...

I just saw Gatekeeper cycle on the webcam. It's too far away to see if people are on it. Either way, that's a good sign.

I was at Holiday World yesterday. Legend was closed with no activity anywhere around it. It's been 2008 since I've been there and can't remember if I liked Raven or Legend more. I guess I won't know. I posted this as a "heads up" for those visiting. As of yesterday only 2 of their 3 woodies running. I'm definitely not a fan of Voyage, but that's just me.

^ My experience is that will NOT WORK. They have ride ops and security at the entry to those rides. These guys have X-Ray vision and will catch you. No metal detectors, as they don't need it.

^ From your post to the rollercoaster gods ears.

I really appreciate their ride / rain policy. Very different from the "big house" up north - Cedar Point.

The website for Great Adventure has El Toro "temporarily closed" as of this moment.

^ It's the national anthem. Yes, Cedar Point does this. Sea World San Antonio does it too.

Now get the fire turned on again on Apocalypse.

I totally agree! They care about the customer experience. Cedar Point just doesn't care anymore. They demonstrate this on a daily basis. They've lost the definition of CUSTOMER SERVICE. Not the case at Kings Island. I really love that place.

I'm confused about SV. Are the pouches gone now from the trains? That's where I'd put my phone & keys. This locker thing seems to be a nightmare....

The call for the "commercial photo shoot" I posted a week or so ago, said early June. That's where they do their commercial filming. Opening must be after that. Hopefully in June.

Where is this train you're referring to?

This sounds more like Great Adventure in Jersey than K.I. That's especially true on a Saturday afternoon back by Nitro. Lot's of line jumping...

I remember when you worked at the Point. I enjoyed it then. Seems like quite a mess now. For $20 / hr, and a $500 bonus, I'd do it except I live over 2000 miles away. That's a long drive to work every morning! Seems like great pay for a part time job. With their staffing crisis now, you could call your own shots for more...

Yes, you can use an app on your phone for fp. It works great for us, and even to for staff. It scans easily unlike the watches. I have the season fp, and still must go to the office to process daily. I was there a week or so ago. I'm very happy with it! If you've purchased the daily fp, there are signs near the park entrance with the qr code to scan, so you can download the app I spoke of. Supposedly, you don't need to go to the fp office anymore. Just be sure your battery is good on your phone with the fp and mobile food ordering. I had no issue, but my phone is 2 months old.

No surprise there!

I guess the Jersey Devil opening is getting closer. Definitely, not Memorial day 2021 as rumored. Promo filming is scheduled for early June. Please see attached form to participate. JDC Shoot Flyer.pdf

I'm guessing those hours will change, but we'll see...

No trip reports from opening day??? How was it? I see it's raining there today.

I was at the park again yesterday. It was very busy. It seems like normal attendance for this time of year on a Saturday. The 3rd parking lot was full and they were even running the buses to the front gate. I'm sure they increased the number of admissions as per the change in the county's lower infection status. Now they just need to load all rows on the trains to speed up the longer lines.

Batman opened today. I rode it several times. Good thing I had a flash pass, line management is a nightmare for the general public...

No activity on Batman today. Sorry for the false alarm. No more predictions...