KI Kidd Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 So myself and a few friends are thinking about making a trip to the park on May 16th. Its a bout a 5 hour drive for us, so we would come in Sunday night, get a hotel and then visit Monday the 16th. I checked the website and there doesn't seem to be any events or anything going on for that date, but was curious if anyone knew how busy the park might be that day for its first Monday of the season... wasn't sure if that may be a big school event day or anything like that... Long story short, you should be fine that day. There may be school groups but they tend to thin out as the day goes on. The only thing to note is that some of the rides may not be operating early in the day for staffing reasons. Backlot seems to be the coaster that often falls into that category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sythe Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 BREAKING NEWS!!! This was on KI'S website, but they deleted it very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 ^Kings Dominion did the same thing with Hurler. Check the calendar bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sythe Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 ^Kings Dominion did the same thing with Hurler. Check the calendar bud. Ik, nobody else seemed to notice this one, though so I just figured I'd post it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I hate April Fools Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkjunkie Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 So myself and a few friends are thinking about making a trip to the park on May 16th. Its a bout a 5 hour drive for us, so we would come in Sunday night, get a hotel and then visit Monday the 16th. I checked the website and there doesn't seem to be any events or anything going on for that date, but was curious if anyone knew how busy the park might be that day for its first Monday of the season... wasn't sure if that may be a big school event day or anything like that... Long story short, you should be fine that day. There may be school groups but they tend to thin out as the day goes on. The only thing to note is that some of the rides may not be operating early in the day for staffing reasons. Backlot seems to be the coaster that often falls into that category. Thanks for the info. My biggest concern was school crowds and long wait times, but thats why we're picking a Monday. I figure ride ops would be shorthanded and the possibility of rides opening throughout the day is a possibility. The only rides I havent ridden yet are Banshee and Windseeker, so Im not too concerned if we miss a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOFanatic Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 BREAKING NEWS!!! This was on KI'S website, but they deleted it very quickly.[attachment=0]Image1459553544.619246.jpg[/attachment] It was funny when I saw this from the first 6,000 parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I hate April Fools Day Same. It was funny when I saw this from the first 6,000 parks. I don't think I ever thought it was funny. . . Just annoying. And Now I'm just like... "Oh look... Another one. " It's almost as bad as this: in every other thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummermattk Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Another "prank" the park did was put a picture of Goliath (RMC) under the name Centurion on the homepage to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 But what if the REAL April Fools joke is that it ISN'T a joke! (We'll see in a few months...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 ^This! Go all the way with it! Andy Kaufman style! Who will have the last laugh then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummermattk Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 The toll plaza is looking really nice! Ill be at the Great Wolf on saturday and sunday and ill grab some pics of Tropical Plunge and anything else! Photo cred to @KingsIslandPR on Twitter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KICoasterkev Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Great picture! I wonder if the logo has lights behind it? Does Carowinds light up at their toll gate? That would look really neat if it did, but even if it doesn't, it still looks great! Looking forward to the pics from Saturday and Sunday when you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummermattk Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I know i may post to many (or edit my posts) to show pictures and info about what I find out. Sorry if its annoying. Just dont know how else to get the word to you guys. Anyways KI just posted a new picture on their Instagram and it shows the new entrance for WWC. Well there will neither be a bridge over the tracks or a tunnel underneath the tracks to get to WWC. Instead there will be..............................................................A crossing! Photo cred to Kings Islands instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I spy an awesome new photo spot for Diamondback!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MBoy1982 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I went to the park today to pick up a couple things from HR, and snapped this photo of Tropical Plunge on the way out. It is literally right above the associate entrance lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 The toll plaza is looking really nice! Ill be at the Great Wolf on saturday and sunday and ill grab some pics of Tropical Plunge and anything else! I thought Great Wolf was the hotel just next to KI that got demolished? The one with the indoor water park. Which hotel was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkjunkie Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Where can I find KI coupons for 1 day admission? Are there any local retail stores or restaurants that have them, or on products such as soda cans or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ape Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Where can I find KI coupons for 1 day admission? Are there any local retail stores or restaurants that have them, or on products such as soda cans or anything? Any Kroger will have you covered. Also their online prices are pretty much the same. If you're planning on going before the end of may you can buy a ticket for $30 on the website but it only lasts one more day for the sale I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 The toll plaza is looking really nice! Ill be at the Great Wolf on saturday and sunday and ill grab some pics of Tropical Plunge and anything else! I thought Great Wolf was the hotel just next to KI that got demolished? The one with the indoor water park. Which hotel was that? That was the old Kings Island Resort that was across the street from Great Wolf. The KI Resort was there in '72 when the park opened. It was extremely dated and basically lost all of its business as soon as Great Wolf opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkjunkie Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Where can I find KI coupons for 1 day admission? Are there any local retail stores or restaurants that have them, or on products such as soda cans or anything? Any Kroger will have you covered. Also their online prices are pretty much the same. If you're planning on going before the end of may you can buy a ticket for $30 on the website but it only lasts one more day for the sale I think. Got it! thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 The toll plaza is looking really nice! Ill be at the Great Wolf on saturday and sunday and ill grab some pics of Tropical Plunge and anything else! I thought Great Wolf was the hotel just next to KI that got demolished? The one with the indoor water park. Which hotel was that? That was the old Kings Island Resort that was across the street from Great Wolf. The KI Resort was there in '72 when the park opened. It was extremely dated and basically lost all of its business as soon as Great Wolf opened. Oh, ok! I didn't even know it was ever a part of KI. Thanks for the info and clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KICoasterkev Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Hmm I'm wondering, did the park operate it or did another company operate it/Kings Island Resort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummermattk Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Hmm I'm wondering, did the park operate it or did another company operate it/Kings Island Resort? I believe, anyone can correct me if im wrong, that The park owned and somewhat operated the resort until the park was purchased by Cedar Fair. At the time i believe either the same management from the PKI Stayed running the Resort (without the parks help) or it was sold to a different company. I do know since Cedar Fair bought Kings Island, Service and maintaining the resort dropped a lot over the years, leading to its closure and demolition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I thought the old KI Resort was sold when Paramount came into the picture. As dated as it might have been it will be strange not seeing it there this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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