ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 ^I couldn't tell you about Sunday, but going to Kentucky Kingdom late in the season is a good idea because you don't want to do what I did and go too early when all the ride attendants are still in school and not being able to go on certain rides until later that day. Plus, when the new rides are operating in this season, they tend to have fewer break downs later in the season than compared to the beginning of the season. And you would want extra time to lose enough weight so you can ride Lighting Run ( unless you're already a skinny-wink, then that won't be a problem ). Thanks! Good point on the new rides because they do tend to breakdown easily early in the season. I just hope Thunderbird and Fury325 don't give me much trouble on their opening weekends. And yes I'm very skinny for Lightning Run (136)! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 ^ Fury shouldn't have too many problems. Thunderbird might, considering it's a first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 ^ Fury shouldn't have too many problems. Thunderbird might, considering it's a first. That's what I'm so afraid about Thunderbird. I'm coming from Alabama and I just hope all goes well. This will be my first/only visit so I have to ride that ride! At least once for the credit. Lol. B&M is pretty great when it comes to roller coaster so I still have hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentuckycc Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 http://www.kentuckykingdom.com Check out the homepage. It's shows a close up of the ride models that they are adding as well as a close up of the new train maybe? Does that look like a new model train or just a rendering? Also the Delerium type ride IS the one that goes upside down, which I am HYPED for. I love delerium and this looks like that but better! Also, we're going from 0 inverting rides to 3! That's a big improvemt in the thrill seeking factor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 If your talking about the picture on the homepage. That is an old picture, I'm assuming from the time that T2 was red. That is not the new train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron88stang Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I had the worst dream last night...They took all the airtime hills off the end of Lightning Run and slowed it down...Noooo! I am so glad it was only a dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 If your talking about the picture on the homepage. That is an old picture, I'm assuming from the time that T2 was red. That is not the new train. that’s actually when it was black they photoshopped it red lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 If your talking about the picture on the homepage. That is an old picture, I'm assuming from the time that T2 was red. That is not the new train. that’s actually when it was black they photoshopped it red lol Oh well, close enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwstone Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 So, does anyone want to talk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 (edited) *I passed around Kentucky Kingdom a few days ago. The park was pretty much dead. *If you're looking to score their $59.95 season pass before they go up to $99.95, they extended it until the deadline of "when the billboards come down" on January 11th. *The weather in the area has been much nicer this month compared to the previous two months... Edited December 26, 2014 by Midgetman82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 The fact that Kentucky Kingdom charges $99 for a season pass is the funniest thing I've heard in a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Still cheaper than Holiday World's season pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 And Kings Island's and Beech Bend Park's season passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 The fact that Kentucky Kingdom charges $99 for a season pass is the funniest thing I've heard in a long time The facebook page said $69.95? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudvayneimn Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Normal pricing is $99.99 for passes. It was $59/69.99 until Christmas but it looks like they've extended the discount. I am so thankful though, as I forgot to set aside the money to renew my pass for next year, and won't be able to until 1/2/15. I'm wondering though if they actually are having issues selling as many passes/renewing which is why they are extending it.....that whole "billboard" thing seems a little....odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Here's what they posted on their Facebook page about an hour ago: Due to the holidays, the billboard company can’t take down all of our $59.95 billboards till January 11th. So, to avoid confusion, we are honoring $59.95 until the 11th. After January 11th, the 2015 season pass price goes up to $69.95. Happy Holidays from Kentucky Kingdom! So I was wrong with the passes going up to $99.95 for 2015. Last year, I'm pretty sure they were $99.95 during operating season, but I guess they changed that for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Looks like they're in with the holiday spirit for you pass holders. Very nice of them to extend the expire date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 ^^ Was just confused as I didn't see the $99 on the website either. Smart move by the park to extend it as I'm sure them might have gotten quite a few unhappy people wanting season passes. But who knows maybe with the extension more people could end up getting passes they otherwise might not of so it's a win win for the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentuckycc Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 They're going to 69 on the 11th. They posted a comment on their FB about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Going to renew mine next week. I already have my Holiday World pass, but going to renew my KK pass, it's only 15 minutes from my house. I like to go to KK after work and relax in the Waterpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfelice Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Not saying this is completely the path KK is taking, but many parks strategically plan to announce promotion extensions and I wouldn't be surprised if this is the case here despite what is said about the billboards. The theory is to look extra nice to guests and make them feel like they are getting a bonus. The price is already exceptionally reasonable, and advertising that steal of a price for a longer period of time will help stimulate more impulse buys before the true deadline. I know of a few parks from internal business sources who really embrace this clever concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Louisville is quite flooded with billboards, bus stop posters, and newspaper ads from KK about their $59.95 deal. They might also be trying to make as much of that advertising money back as possible (or seeing if they can rake-in a little extra). Either way, I definitely don't see it as a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidecat Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Kroger was offering discounted passes ($69.95) either close to or even shortly after the start of the season last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwstone Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 God I get so Ancy when a board becomes dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Same, I wonder when parts will start arriving for the new rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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