CoastersNSich Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Kings Island may open in just two days, but why wait that long? Starting last weekend, Kings Island opened up their Season Pass Processing Center to allow people to buy and process their passes, while beating the crowds that are anticipated on Opening Saturday. So yesterday (Wednesday) I went up to get my Cedar Fair MAXX Pass, and also decided to document the changes at the front for you all. The park hasn't even opened yet. A guest has yet to step onto a ride. And yet, somebodby has already managed to puke at Kings Island! A good amount of people came out to buy/exchange/and process their season passes. A Supervisor dressed the in Cedar Fair was avaiable to answer questions and direct people the right way. Paramount?! It may be Cedar Faiir's park now, but you will still pay Hollywood prices ($3.00)! Let's go get our passes made! OK, I get it now... They killed off Paramount! Take note, Kings Dominion! This probably looks different... The big sign above the front gate sure looks weird... Kings Island. Also known as Cedar Point South! Same prices, new attitude. But the park wasn't operating, so neither were tolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersNSich Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 duplicate, delete me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersNSich Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 More KI Fun... Vortex was testing. Happy 20th Anniversary! FIREHAWK, formerly located at Geauga Lake, then the Kings Island parking lot, is just about a month away from running again. A nice semi-panoramic shot from the vast parking lot... Cedar Fair must not like chain-link fence as much as Paramount did... One last look back, with the flag at half staff in memory of those lives lost at Virginia Tech. HUH? WHAT? WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE PARK YOU SAY?! The new (blank) Cedar Fair style Park Information sign is in place. And something else for you Vekoma lovers... Kings Island. The Official Theme Park of the 7 1/2 Floor. Ahh... the infamous photo-less season pass... now MINE! The Season Pass Processing Center is a part of (P)KI history... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersNSich Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 One last installment... enjoy! ...But the last photo just isn't as cool as this one. I never managed to go to the Eiffel Tower. No, this isn't Son of Beast, though some here wish this is what SOB looks like in the next few years. Thanks for checking out my report! The Passenger Pick-up/Drop-off area is now lined with these snazzy new CFEC Flags! Paramount doesn't feel too wanted anymore... Many of the park signs have changed, but oddly enough, not the BIG one. (Look closely...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knottslover77 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Great TR! FireHawk is looking really good. I Cant wait to see it when its finshed. --Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbolaaf Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Only 3 weeks to for my first time to PKI. I sure hope they can make our season pass in a quick way so we can enjoy the park fast. Some parks just can't do it in a fast way..... But thx for placing the report ... it makes me wants to get over there more and more each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Great photo's, the Big Sign has not been changed cos the Park feels it costs to much to take out the old name. What does a Maxx Pass get you...? Does it allow you entrance to all "Cedar Fair" Theme and Water parks for the year..? I don't want SOB to be "razed", I want it to be re-designed like it's "dad" or have it interconnecting in the same area as the "Beast". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersNSich Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 The MAXX pass gets you into all Cedar Fair ride amusement parks, including the "free" waterparks (Wildwater Kingdom, Boomerang Bay...). It does NOT include separately gated water parks (Soak City, Oceans of Fun). However, you can buy a MAXX Plus pass for access to these water parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Kings Island is Cedar Point South? Oy vey..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersNSich Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 Because I was in the area Friday afternoon, I decided to make a stop at the park for a little bit... - An even LONGER line for Season Pass sales and processing than on Wednesday. I guess that word did get around for people to beat the crowds, even though it created a small crowd this time. - MORE of the trash cans have been labeled with the Cedar Point stickers. - New signs placed on the Group Sales and Season Pass/Ticket Sales buildings. - The big blue "important information" signs are complete, but don't have a space for ride closures. Will they use an electronic message board for this instead? - There is a big sign for the Great Wolf Lodge as you head to the North Parking Lot. Right in front where they put the wood fencing in the premier parking area is the pathway to the Great Wolf Lodge. If I had to guess, there is no shuttle service to the lodge, just a dedicated pathway connecting GWL with KI. Rather than having me post the photos now, I'll post later, along with what's new and different INSIDE the park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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