Whodey Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 goatdan, During the week especially now schools are starting you would be fine without fast lane. I think even on a weekend if you play your cards right you should only need fast lane and not the plus. Right at park opening go to Firehawk. That is the slowest line in the park and it really only needs to be ridden once since it isn't really that good(in my opinion). The Beast would be fine if you hit it before 11 but if you want a night ride or a lot of rides plus might be good. I would check the crowd out before making the purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatdan Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks everyone! So now my question is how can I tell if the park is busy or not, are there indicators, or is it if I get in line and it's a long wait? How are the lines for Flight of Fear and Stunt Coaster? I definitely want to ride FOF at least a few times, I have missed that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 ^ If you MUST ride Stunt Coaster, do it in the late evening because lines for that are stupidly long at certain times of the day. FoF and Firehawk should be done first thing when you get in the park because Firehawk is a slow moving line and FoF gets pretty busy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Given the colors they chose for the track, take away the tombstones and they could've brought back the old name of Dutch Wonderland's wooden coaster and it would've fit just as well. That's about how I feel about the colors too. Princess Banshee! I can't wait to ride you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whodey Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 FoF is usually at least 30 minutes. I usually look at the parking lot to see the crowd. An average to large crowd, the parking lot is full to the North parking entrance gate. If it goes past that it is really crowded and Fast Lane is a must. If you have extra money a fast lane would be worth it to me especially if it was my only visit of the year. You could start without and if the lines start getting more than 15 minutes go buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatdan Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 ^ This was PERFECT info, thanks! If you have extra money a fast lane would be worth it to me especially if it was my only visit of the year. It's only only visit of the last decade. I don't live that far from Cincinnati, and I've probably visited 50+ parks in that time, but somehow always missed it. The guy who I'm going with, it's going to be his first visit period. Again, thanks - I know not to purchase in advance now, and I also know what to look for when we pull in. Kudos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerleeberry Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Well, I guess I came in late hearing the good news about Banshee a-coming in screaming into Kings Island. I believe this would convince me to renew my CEDAR FAIR PLATINUM PASS for the 2014 SEASON ( I'm sure my home park of Kings Dominion will come up with something decent for next season, not to mention going to Knotts Berry Farm during next year's vacation to California). Here's a trip idea: since Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio are about an hour's drive between each other, I could stay at my usual motel in Louisville, visit both Kings Island and the brand new Kentucky Kingdom, and even go to Hoilday World as a bonus. I wonder what new coaster Kentucky Kingdom would put it, but that is a discussion at another topic. I would like to close by saying I will need to stay in shape and save my pennies 'cos 2014 is gonna be some year for this rider and amusement park flyer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whodey Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 You might get a big speeding ticket if you get from Louisville to KA in about an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 You might get a big speeding ticket if you get from Louisville to KA in about an hour. That is about how long it took me when I drove it, and no I did not speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whodey Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 From the Ohio river to KI is about 25 minutes. KI is exit 24 (meaning 24 miles from the border) Border to I71 split is 19.7 miles. Split to Louisville is 76 miles for a total of 119.7 miles. Sparta KY to KI would be around an hour. KK to KI would be close to 1:45 going the speed limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naina21 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Almost always takes me close to 2 hours to get from eastern Louisville to KI with traffic in the greater Cincy area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 It took me one hour to get from eastern Louisville to KI, I did not speed. I dont know what I did differently than everyone else, but some how it worked for me. Anyway its not important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 ^Perhaps you're including the time zone change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinacaniac Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Louisville is Eastern Time too, so that would negate that idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 ^Perhaps you're including the time zone change? Sir, I give you one for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindcrime Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Thanks everyone! So now my question is how can I tell if the park is busy or not, are there indicators, or is it if I get in line and it's a long wait? How are the lines for Flight of Fear and Stunt Coaster? I definitely want to ride FOF at least a few times, I have missed that thing. You can normally judge by the parking lot, I would recommend getting there early. I would ride Invertigo, FOF, or Firehawk right out of the gate. These attractions are normally the longest, hit them first thing and you can focus your time on the other attractions. Stunt Coaster wait isn't too bad if you hit it after the other ones I listed above. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ape Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Only times I have thought the fast pass may be worth getting at kings island is around the holidays and Halloween haunt. If you're there during the week especially now don't get it schools are going to be started again. I've made the drive from louisville in about an hour. I live right across the river from cincy. And yes I was speeding very much so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I just got back from Kings Island a few weekends ago. I was there at park opening and we went to FOF and Firehawk first, followed by Backlot Stunt Coaster. Honestly, if you can knock those out and bear the burden of Invertigo having a bit of a wait, that should work out well for you. I went on a nice Sunday and didn't need Flash Pass to ride everything including two rides on Diamondback and Three on The Beast, as well as Boo Blasters and the Log Flume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejenkins1 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I think the most interesting part of Banshee will be to see the new wingrider restraints. If they remove the headbashing then it will get a much higher ridership. It will really help to have a ride where you are not headbashing especially on an invert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) It will really help to have a ride where you are not headbashing especially on an invert. Can't say I've experienced headbashing on a B&M inverted coaster- certainly not to the point where I got off the ride thinking that they really ought to consider redesigning the restraint system. Edited August 13, 2013 by Ed Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 It will really help to have a ride where you are not headbashing especially on an invert. Can't say I've experienced headbashing on a B&M inverted coaster. Every one i have been on was smooth as all get out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I think most people agree, there is nothing wrong with the restraints on just about every B&M invert (going forwards), there was no need to redesign the restraints. Yet they went and did it anyway HOORAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindcrime Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I agree every B&M invert I've ever rode has been an enjoyable ride without any head banging. Glad to see the new restraints, makes it nice for us bigger guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceattack52 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I think the most interesting part of Banshee will be to see the new wingrider restraints.If they remove the headbashing then it will get a much higher ridership. It will really help to have a ride where you are not headbashing especially on an invert. I agree with that, they are really nice, but I feel like its going to take longer because those restrains are harder to close, so dispatch times may be longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whodey Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I just got back from KI. The crowds are getting smaller now that some schools are in session. I also saw some small support type things laying on the ground near Banshee. I would think we should see some vertical developments soon. Looked to be small supports like train storage area. Nothing very exciting yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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