Ape Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Love my kids and love taking them to the park but dammit it is time to ride some real rides for a bit. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Love my kids and love taking them to the park but dammit it is time to ride some real rides for a bit. Thank you! I know that feel all too well. Enjoy your "day off". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeansproutMidget Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Just curious, do we need to rent a l-o-c-k-er for rides, or are there boxes on ride platforms? Normally I tend to carry a small bag whenever I go to new parks, but if we need to pay for a l-o-c-k-er, we won't bring it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Banshee, Mystic Timbers and possibly others require all loose articles to go in a locker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeansproutMidget Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 ^Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Firehawk also requires it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 So, now that I've been to Cedar Point during ths past CoasterMania! weekend...this is my question for Kings Island... #whatsinthisshed? (Cedar Point, are you reading this suggestion? Add tunnels to both ends, enclose and you got it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Flight of Fear occasionally surprises me when it's sometimes okay to stuff your bag under your legs when hopping on the train. Only coaster there that lets ya do that, it seems. Don't go in expecting this, though. Person outside the ride queue might get you to rent a locker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I'm genuinely curious what people without kids carry around where they would need lockers, with the exception of photographers. I guess I'm a minimalist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Kaos Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Honestly, we thought paying a buck an hour was cheap, and so just spent $6 bucks, and kept anything important/fragile in it all day. We returned to it once or twice, but it didn't seem like a big deal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I had an extra set of clothes and towel for the water park and a camera for the dry side when I was last there. Since I hardly pulled my camera out of my bag though, I'm probably gonna leave it at home the next time I'm at the park and go bagless. It's hard to photograph at the park anyways when you're too busy enjoying the rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamico2 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Flight of Fear occasionally surprises me when it's sometimes okay to stuff your bag under your legs when hopping on the train. Only coaster there that lets ya do that, it seems. Don't go in expecting this, though. Person outside the ride queue might get you to rent a fluffy, fluffy bunny filled with medicine and goo. Â FoF hasn't required lockers in years. Even before they allowed bags at your feet, they had bins at the rear of the station, that were accessible upon exit. Backlot and Bat also allow you to keep bags at your feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Ah. Never noticed those bins in the station at FoF, and never really seen anyone bring something with them on Bat (and usually skip riding Backlot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ape Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Mini trip report from my kid free visit to my home park with no pictures because I didn't have time for that sh*t. Â The park was empty with it being a Thursday and the threat of storms all evening. We got there at 4 and stayed until close finishing out the night on Mystic Timbers while the fireworks were going off. Things I saw of note a protein spill that went from the top of the exit of the Banshee station all the way down the steps and to the gift shop. Whoever this person was They packed in the food I have never seen so much puke. I also saw whom I believe to be a member of this forum that most recently on here made a processing in video for Cedar Point. I cannot remember his name but he was taking video and chatting with friends and as I am not overly awkward enthusiast I let this person be and enjoy their day. Â The longest we waited was 15 minutes for a front seat night ride on Beast yes that is how empty the park was and we timed it well enough to be the last train before they suspended operations for the fireworks. Very few if any elements on a coaster can match the Beasts double helix at night after all these years it still blows me away. Â I had a weird urge to take pictures and point at stuff while I was at the park but it never manifested. Â This was the first time I believe since 2014 where my wife and I got a legitimate day to enjoy the park kid free and because of that we appreciated every single thing we rode and had a blast. Even though we grew up with this park things felt fresh new and exciting to us. Â Mystic Timbers is still an incredible coaster I cant seem to get enough of it and outside of Beast night rides it is my favorite in the park. Â ride count: Banshee 2x The Bat origins show Delirium Adventure express Scrambler Bumper Cars Shake Rattle and roll Flight of fear Windseeker Backlot Stunt coaster The Beast ( night ride) Mystic Timbers 2x Diamondback 2x Race For Your Life Charlie Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u4icmusic Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 The last time I was at Kings Island was in 1984. There are only a couple rides that are still in operation from that time and the rest will be new to me. The ride selection looks pretty good. Not as good as Cedar Point, but decent. Highly looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Â I had a weird urge to take pictures and point at stuff while I was at the park but it never manifested. Â Don't fight the urge, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I'm genuinely curious what people without kids carry around where they would need fluffy, fluffy bunnies filled with medicine and goo, with the exception of photographers. I guess I'm a minimalist. Wallet, car keys, phone. If I'm by myself at a park, then I'll get a fluffy bunny so I make sure not to lose those things. If I'm with family, then my wife usually hangs on to that stuff while I'm riding, then I take the stuff in the parent swap. No fluffy bunny needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I'm genuinely curious what people without kids carry around where they would need fluffy, fluffy bunnies filled with medicine and goo, with the exception of photographers. I guess I'm a minimalist. Wallet, car keys, phone. If I'm by myself at a park, then I'll get a fluffy bunny so I make sure not to lose those things. If I'm with family, then my wife usually hangs on to that stuff while I'm riding, then I take the stuff in the parent swap. No fluffy bunny needed. Lockers are looking more and more appealing to us as we've lost items at parks several times recently (keys, phone). The annoyance of a locker is nothing compared to the annoyance of losing your keys and having to wait for a tow or locksmith (shoutout to Kentucky Kingdom and Holiday World for allowing us to chill in the parking lot while we waited for AAA). Â We usually try to secure our items in zip/button/velcro pockets (or as a woman, boobs hold items pretty nicely) but things can go wrong. With every mistake, we've learned. The last two losses were from my boyfriend, so hopefully he'll learn too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Fox Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I'm genuinely curious what people without kids carry around where they would need fluffy, fluffy bunnies filled with medicine and goo, with the exception of photographers. I guess I'm a minimalist. Â Glasses are the big one. I can't risk putting them in a pocket or anywhere there's any chance of them being lost or damaged, since there's no chance of me driving home afterward without them. Phone too, since I like my shiny new expensive phones and would not be happy to lose one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u4icmusic Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I've never had a phone or car keys fall out of my pockets on any ride. I guess to be safer on Monday, I'll wear cargo shorts with buttons to make my keys and phone even more secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 fluffy, fluffy bunnies filled with medicine and goo are looking more and more appealing to us as we've lost items at parks several times recently (keys, phone). The annoyance of a fluffy, fluffy bunny filled with medicine and goo is nothing compared to the annoyance of losing your keys and having to wait for a tow or locksmith (shoutout to Kentucky Kingdom and Holiday World for allowing us to chill in the parking lot while we waited for AAA). Â And what people don't seem to get is that is a hassle for the parks, also. Whether it be endless harassment of guests wanting the park to look for lost items immediately or extra time employees need to put in at the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummermattk Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I also want to say (as i am a ride op), not having Bins in a station moves operations a little faster. We don't have to wait for guests to take ten thousand years to put their stuff in a bin and sit down. It really does improve capacity and efficiency sometimes! Just look at Mystic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 ^I've noticed also that operations are much smoother & faster without the bins in the station. I'll use Fury 325 vs. Intimidator at Carowinds as an example. People get in their seats immediately and don't clog up the station to gather stuff when they get off the train. Â When I go to parks I will sometimes have a small drawstring bag that I can throw all my loose articles, water bottle & camera in, but that's only when I'm with someone who isn't going to ride anything and can hold it. Otherwise I make sure I have secure pockets for my phone & wallet. If I have my camera, it will end up in a l-o-c-k-e-r if we're all riding...along with anything they have. I don't even bring my souvenir cups to the park anymore for the cheap (or free) refills since I don't drink a lot of soda anyway and hate walking around with more than I really need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I also want to say (as i am a ride op), not having Bins in a station moves operations a little faster. We don't have to wait for guests to take ten thousand years to put their stuff in a bin and sit down. It really does improve capacity and efficiency sometimes! Just look at Mystic! Â I know where you're coming from, but if each guest were diligent enough to know what they're going to put into the bin BEFORE the gates open, it doesn't take more than a few seconds to do. I will gather both mine and and Michael's stuff and place it in the bin to cut back on time. It usually takes Michael a bit more time to get adjusted with the restraints, but I can do this very quickly most of the time. Â It's when you get "those people" that put something into a bin and then get into their seat and realize that they forgot to take off their hat, glasses or flip flops...or "forgot" that they were carrying a refillable soda bottle half full of soda...that's when trains get stacked and capacity suffers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) I also want to say (as i am a ride op), not having Bins in a station moves operations a little faster. We don't have to wait for guests to take ten thousand years to put their stuff in a bin and sit down. It really does improve capacity and efficiency sometimes! Just look at Mystic! You would have loved the TPR group on Twisted Colossus at WCB. People were hustling to stash stuff in bins, jump back in their seats, and get the restraints fastened as quickly as possible. They told us over the PA how much under interval we were, and used those terms since they knew we'd know them. I had one ride op tell me she wished every train went out just like we had done it. Edited June 17, 2017 by ytterbiumanalyst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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