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Kings Island takes gospel music to a new level with this powerful celebration of uplifting gospel music. Featuring Fred Hammond, Donald Lawrence, Martha Munizzi, 21:03 and Bone Hampton! Your JoyFest concert ticket also includes FREE admission to Kings Island and our 15-acre waterpark, Boomerang Bay.
Kings Island will host Spirit Song 2010 which features the most popular contemporary Christian music, teaching seminars and all the world-class thrills the 364-acre amusement and waterpark has to offer! Acts include Third Day, Toby Mac, David Crowder Band and more!
The Sean Hannity Freedom Concert returns to Kings Island Saturday, August 7th! This charity event will raise funds for the Freedom Alliance, which provides scholarships to the children of military killed or injured in the line of duty. Entertainment includes performances by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels, and Michael W. Smith. Don't miss this chance to support the families of our troops and enjoy a great night of patriotism and Kings Island thrills.
Wanna Camp outside of Kings Island?!? Well look no furthur than the Boy Scouts!!
Official Kings Island Event Posting below!!
Boy Scout Camp-O-Ree
August 13 - August 14
The Dan Beard Council and Kings Island will team up again to host the second annual Boy Scout Camp-O-Ree. Camp-out inside Kings Island and join in exclusive events. Check back for more information as it becomes available.
Once Again Kings Island shows appreciation to all of its current and previous employment giving them Free Admission to the Park September 4th 2010. So if you have ever worked for Kings Island Head on out for some great rides and reuniting with old friends on this day of fun. Hey its FREE why not?!?
(Official Post From Kings Island Webpage)
Kings Island Employee Reunion September 4
Save the Date - September 4
When the summer is over and the coasters are quiet, you may remember the fireworks and the blue ice cream. But you'll never forget those smiling faces you shared your summer with. Kings Island is proud to extend an invitation to all those former employees who have been the most important part of the thrills and fun for over 37 years! Check back for more information as it becomes available.
Those of you that participated in Run Kings Island Last year will have yet another opportunity to do so In 2010. Looking to get some exercise in a fun way? Well Kings Island is providing you one of the most unique landscapes to run and play in. So head on out August 15th 2010 for this family fun event.
(Official Post from Kings Island) Run Kings Island August 15 Kings Island will be teaming up with race directors Don Connelly and Kelly Weissmann for the 2010 Run Kings Island event. This fun filled day has something for everyone and is for athletes of all levels; two great scenic courses (10k & 5k) that are both challenging and fun. Plus, a half mile kids run just for the little ones. So, pack-up your family, put on your running shoes and join us for some fun at Run Kings Island 2010!
Well it looks as if microsoft is taking a new direction with thier new Windows Mobile Phone the Kin taking a tour through Kings Island In mason Ohio demonstrating exactly what the phone will do. Looks like you Verison Users Will get your chance to test one of these phones out for yourself if your planning on visiting Kings Island on the weekend of June 5-6 as microsoft plans to show off the phone and give away many door prizes. Perhaps even one of these Kin smartphones!!
(Official Kings Island Webpage posted about this event!!)
Microsoft KIN Tour June 5 - June 6
KIN, a new Windows® Phone from Microsoft available exclusively on Verizon Wireless, is a new mobile phone designed specifically for people who are actively navigating their ever-changing social lives. Visit the KIN experience located at Kings Island. Learn how the KIN works and walk away with free prizes and giveaways!
COMING TO KINGS ISLAND IN MASON OHIO 2010!!! (Limited Time)
Rock Band Live
June 3 - June 13
(Posted on Kings Island Website)
Rockers...Roadies...Game play! Come and be discovered as MTV Games' Rock Band offers an all access pass to the hottest new live show and gaming experience to hit the theme park stage. Our all star cast is guaranteed to take you on a journey that is sure to jolt your inner rocker into overdrive. Get ready to experience the thrill of a stage show with the added intensity of a video game, it's Rock Band Live!
We’ve taken Rock Band the game and turned it into a live music experience like you’ve never seen! That’s right, it’s Rock Band Live, a note-shredding, music pumping interactive new show, and you have a chance to be a part of it! Just come to Kings Island and play your heart out at a Rock Band game station, where top scorers will be hand-picked to play during the on-stage performance. And best of all it’s free with admission! Rock Band Live. It’s not just a game anymore.
This limited-time special event is only here June 3 - 13!
Will Unlimited Drink Wristbands Return to Kings Island In 2010?!?
Drink Wristbands
Give your group members a wristband that will allow them to receive unlimited soft drinks all day long. Wristbands are valid at soda fountain retailers throughout the park.
(Official Post on Kings Island Webpage)
As of now Drink Wristbands Are only availible for Groups Coming with 10 or more in 2010!
As far as we can tell the Unlimited Drink wristband will not be availible for the normal non Group guest this year EXCEPT as we said you are a group purchasing tickets for 10 or more and are all purchasing the Wristbands but.............
However there are rumors of its possible RETURN in late 2010 or the new season 2011 with new rules and prices. The reason the park discontinued this was the loss of money because people were going from drink station to drink station getting free drinks for everyone. Therefore the idea simply Flopped. But new rumors have popped up of a possible fix for this. Adding the Unlimited Drinks to your ticket price! Which means Gold passes price may go up in 2011. Also General admission could see a spike in price as early as the 2011 season. This is not fact but it is rumors and ideas spiking up at the lastest Cedar Fair Meeting.
I would not expect any significant price changes for 2010 as all the Gold and season tickets are already sold at no price spike. Be aware however as you May see some significant changes in 2011. But remember this is only posted to let you know of the Rumors floating around and should not be taken as solid FACT untill the official post has been made.
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Is the 2010 Season Pass Worth its price or benifits?
What is Platinum Pass or Normal Season Passes ?
May 30th, 2010
By:Kings Island and Cedar Fair News
So considering taking the plunge and buying Cedar Fairs most popular ticketing option? Do you know of any of the benifits this option holds? Or is it worth the Cash you will put out for it?
Benifits for Gold and Platinum Season Passes
All Prices for Passes are listed at the bottom, Prices included are for Gold, Platinum and Normal season passes!!
A List of the benifits are below that are included with the Purchase of a 2010 Season Pass Directly from http://www.pki.com/
Free Parking ■Throughout the season ■Gold Passholder must be in the vehicle to utilize free parking feature on pass Enjoy season long free parking with your 2010 Gold Season Pass.
(MyThoughts) Free Parking is one of the best ideas ever brought to the Kings Island Gold Pass, Formerly developed by Paramount this is one of the main reasons I myself and many others purchase season passes. Parking at the Gate this Year Is around $10 to $12 bucks depending on how far or close to the gate you want to be , so in my oppinion this is a great perk to have!
Breakfast with the Peanuts Gang Discount ■Throughout the season ■$11.99 per person Start your day with some of your favorite Peanuts characters and feast on a wholesome breakfast for only $11.99 when you show your 2010 Gold Pass.
(My Thoughts) Very good option for those who are bringing the young ones with them for a family fun filled day. Breakfast with the characters is one of the most unique experience for youngsters to enjoy. Also Parents It saves a few bucks so why not save and spend more on toys in the park!!
Backyard BBQ Meal Deal ■Throughout the season ■$9.99 per adult / $5.99 per junior Gold Passholders can purchase these all you can eat picnic meal tickets for just $9.99 for adults and $5.99 for juniors. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the gate.
(My thoughts) Backyard BBQ Is one of the greatest values at Kings Island. Exclusive pricing for Gold Pass Holders is really a nice perk. Backyard BBQ non-goldpass holder pricing is $12.99 for adults and $6.99 for children Under 48". Meal time is 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily in the Picnic Grove through Labor Day. Buy your Backyard BBQ meal ticket at any ticket window or online at www.pki.com. This is a Great Gold Pass Perk
Early Ride Times ■Sunday - Friday: 1/2 hour early entrance for Diamondback and Beast ■Monday: 1/2 hour early rides in Planet Snoopy ■Wednesday: 1/2 hour early rides in Boomerang Bay ■Saturday: 1 hour early entrance for Diamondback and Beast Every day this year, the park opens early for Gold Passholders to enjoy some of their favorite rides and attractions! (except for Fridays during Halloween Haunt)
(My Thoughts) Early Ride times is a great perk to have. Those who wanted to be a first rider on Kings Islands Newest Coaster Diamond Back almost had to have a Gold Pass To guarentee them a t-shirt. How do I know? Because I am one of the first riders and with early ride times I walked on the Diamond Back rollercoaster in abount 15 minutes on opening day. Great PERK!!!
Exclusive Boomerang Bay Access ■Boomerang Bay is open from May 22 - August 29 and September 4 - September 6. ■Early access to Boomerang Bay every day Grab your favorite chair and spot in the sun when you flash a Gold Pass and get into Boomerang Bay 1/2 hour early every public water park operating day!
(My thoughts) Want that Specific place you sit to lounge but everyone is beating you to it? Well Exclusive Boomerang Bay access is great News for you because it lets you in 30 minutes before all of those Non-Goldpassholders!! Almost guarenteeing you your spot or at least a close enough spot instead of the stupid out of the direct sun seat. GREAT PERK!!!
Great Wolf Lodge Discounts ■15% off best available rooms ■10% off spa services Use the member code GOLD and receive these discounts when you make reservations at Great Wolf Lodge. Visit www.greatwolf.com or call 800-905-9653 to make your reservations today! (call 513-459-8885 ext. 720 to make spa reservations)
(My Thoughts) To those that have ever visited Walt Disney World do we have news for you. Kings Island has managed in my oppinion to recreate that feeling of being just at home in your own dreamworld Called The Great Wolf Lodge. This Hotel holds inside a massive indoor water park featuring a New Water slide for the 2010 Season Named Triple Twist!!!
Bring a Friend Days ■ June 20, 2010 ■Just $9.99 - one ticket per pass Use your Gold Pass to bring a friend to the park with you on June 20 for just $9.99! One ticket per Passholder per day.
(My Thoughts) Formerly Known By Paramount as Bring a Friend Free Day, Cedar fair takes a new direction which is still a pretty good deal!! During Selected days of the 2010 opporating season for each Gold Pass you hold in your family they can bring a friend for just $10.00!!! Great Perk!!!
Gold Pass Meal Deals ■April - May: Subway Meal Deal - Enjoy four 6" subs, four bags of chips, and four 20oz fountain drinks for just $29.99. (Coney Subway and Boomerang Bay Subway locations) ■June - August: LaRosa's Pizza Meal Deal - Receive a large pizza, a family salad, and four 20oz fountain drinks for only $29.99. (International Street Pizza, Festhaus, Rivertown Pizza and Outback Shack locations) ■September - October: Subway Meal Deal - Enjoy four 6" subs, four bags or chips, and four 20oz fountain drinks for just $29.99. (Coney Subway and Boomerang Bay Subway locations) Discounted food and drink packages designed to stretch your dollar! Take advantage of these great offers all season long.
(My Thoughts) Great DEAL!! Gold pass meal deals really can save you alot of money when it comes to your day at Kings Island. Based upon what month you go you can save at selected restraunts with the Family meal deals listed above!! GREAT PERK!!!
Reserved Parking Area ■All Season Long Exclusive lot available on a first come first served basis for Gold Passholders.
(My Thoughts) In my oppinion this is a great idea. It doesn't help you at the beginning of the day because you are parked far away from the Gate in the reserved area. But after those fantastic fireworks and Snoopies Starlight experience don't you just want to get home? Well with this exclusive parking area a pass is randomly required to enter and it puts you right next to the exit so you are always one of the first on your way home for a good nights rest!! Great Perk For those leaving at Closing time!!!
Free Halloween Admission ■Valid this fall ■Unlimited admission to Howl-o-Fest and Halloween Haunt Gold Passholders enjoy FREE and UNLIMITED admission into both Howl-O-Fest and Halloween Haunt for the 2010 season.
(My thoughts) Are you ever like me and find yourself spending and spending to enter haunted houses? To much money right? Well with this exclusive Gold pass and Platinum perk only you are granted FREE admission to every day Halloween Haunt Is opporating!! There are many haunted houses to be frightened by and this really is one of the TOP RATED GOLD PASS PERKS in my oppinion! GREAT GREAT GREAT PERK TO HAVE!!!
Priority Concert Seating ■Any Timberwolf Concert during the season ■Limit two tickets per Gold Passholder & must be purchased at Kings Island. Gold Passholders can get some of the best seats in the house for concerts in the Timberwolf Ampitheatre! Purchase tickets within a reserved block to all concerts in the Timberwolf Ampitheatre. Front row tickets not guaranteed. Limit two tickets per Gold Passholder. Must be purchased at Kings Island.
(My Thoughts) This is a great perk for those interested in all of kings islands concert events!! This provides reserved seating for Goldpassers only. But remember to but early still as there are millions of Gold Pass Holders!! GREAT PERK!!
So as you see there are many benifits to a Kings Island Gold Pass. So In my oppinion it is a great option for you to have. Gold And Platinum Perks are the Same except for one
Pricing for Gold, Platinum and Regular Season Passes Listed Below!!!
Platinum Pass Perk
1. Allows you access to all Cedar Fair Parks and Benifits during the purchased opporating season.
Season Pass Priceing
Regular Season Pass
Adult-$94.99
Child-$69.99
Seniors-$69.99
Four Or More-$89.99 each
Renewal Adult-$84.99
Renewal Child-$64.99
Renewal Senior-$64.99
Four Or More Renewal-$84.99 each
Gold Season Pass
Adult-$99.99
Child-$74.99
Seniors-$74.99
Four or More-$94.99 each
Renewal Adult-$89.99
Renewal Child-$69.99
Renewal Senior-$69.99
Four Or More Renewal-$84.99 each
Platinum Season Pass
Adult-$160.00
Child-$90.00
Seniors-$90.00
Four Or More-$150.00 each
Renewal Adult-No Renewal Pricing
Renewal Child-No Renewal Pricing
Renewal Senior-No Renewal Pricing
Four Or More Renewal-No Renewal Pricing
All Children Pricing includes those under 48" tall and Senior Pricing on all ticket pricing includes those ages 62 and above.
Thanks and hope you and your family will have a great time at Cedar Fair's Kings Island Park and hope you decide on wether or not to purchase a 2010 or so on Gold Pass, Platinum or Season Pass!!!
Reports are telling us so far that there is no hope for the return of The Son Of Beast, At least for this 2010 Season that is. This ride opened many years ago in 2000 and has had quite a Bumpy history and no were not saying a good one the rollercoaster is a record breaking 214 foot tall wooden coaster and travels at speeds excessive to 78Mph and had the Worlds First flip implemented into the massive wooden monster. During its first week of opporation it was closed however due to an inspection that was reported to have found a 15 foot piece of rough Track. Many have reported this coaster to be a rough and unpleasant experience including myself after riding the coaster finding it hard to walk after leaning forward and my back cracking forward over a large hill. The most recent incedent on June 16th 2009 involve a woman claiming to have sustained brain damage on the ride which later called for the park to close the ride as of now indefinately for the forseeable future untill a resolution on how to fix or replace the ride is reached. No official decisions have been made but rumors about possible steal parts of the ride being added have been floating around but should not be taken as fact just yet. In my own oppinion I believe that kings island has considered possibilities for the attraction but just has not reached a verdict yet so it is still early to tell exactly what will be the fate of this attraction Loved by some and hated by many.
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Below is peices of a blog that performed an interview of the ride officials and engineers:
Now, after dozens of riders over nine seasons have said they were hurt on the ride, Son of Beast's survival is uncertain following a recent trial in which a jury awarded a 40-year-old Defiance woman $76,364 in compensatory damages for her injuries sustained on the roller coaster three years ago.
Kings Island attorneys, whose case included surreptitiously filmed footage of the woman, Jennifer Wright, as evidence against her alleged disability during the trial, struck an additional settlement with her minutes after the jury's verdict to avoid possibly paying punitive damages.
Wright said she would not have accepted the settlement unless the video testimony of forensic engineer Richard Schimizze were made public.
In his testimony, the engineer said that Kings Island officials knew about extensive problems with the ride since 2000 and attempted to fix the issues on a case-by-case basis that increased stresses on certain components of the ride, leading to wooden supports snapping and causing accidents that injured Wright, and a reported 27 others, on July 9, 2006.
"I would feel like garbage if I held on to this information and then a year from now somebody was really hurt bad," said Wright, struggling to control her voice through tears. "I'm not saying that's going to happen, I'm just saying, 'What if?'"
Wright, a single mother of four, was forced to quit her long-time job at Campbell Soup Co. because of a hip injury she suffered after the car she was riding in hit a span of track that had separated.
"When we hit, immediately it was like hitting a brick wall," Wright recalled. "You just know, wait a minute, that's not part of the ride."
She remembered the sound of the seat restraint clicking down four times, pinning her in an awkward position before her body was wrenched through Son of Beast's 118-foot loop. "I was thinking, oh my god, we're going to die. We're going to die."
The loop was removed following the accident, when Cedar Fair, new park owners, spent millions of dollars to repair the ride.
Schimizze said the ride has been plagued by "excessive lateral motion," meaning the track sways side-to-side as the train passes along certain stretches of the track. That contributed to loose timber connections, rapid bolt hole wear, track misalignment and unanticipated vibratory effects on Son of Beast. Stiffening the wooden frame and fixing problems locally, Schimizze added, simply moved and concentrated the load on other parts of the ride.
Efforts to repair Son of Beast were made in "Band-Aid" style, Schimizze said. "In other words, fix one area, see what happens, then fix another area and see what happens."
The engineer recommended that Kings Island build an extensive computer model to determine a comprehensive fix for the roller coaster rather than relying on the local simulations run thus far.
Kings Island spokesman Don Helbig declined to comment about Son of Beast's future, except to say that a decision on what steps to take regarding the ride won't be made until later this off season.
Duff Milkie, attorney for Cedar Fair, did not return a call asking for the company's response to Schimizze's interview.
A federal appeals court in 2008 reversed a lower court's decision to award Kings Island $20 million in its lawsuit against Son of Beast designer Roller Coaster Co. of Ohio. Kings Island first filed suit in 2000, seeking damages for alleged defective or negligent workmanship.
Roller Coaster Co. Ohio is now defunct. A lawyer told The Enquirer in 2006 that Kings Island built the coaster with its own employees, rather than with the company's more experienced builders.
Wright said her pursuit of her case was never about money and she isn't leading a "crusade" against Cedar Fair. She is sympathetic to the company in that it inherited Son of Beast from Kings Island's former owner, Paramount Parks, a subsidiary of Viacom.
What Wright wants, she said, is to make sure what happened to her and others doesn't happen again.
Her attorney, John Scaccia, said Wright has suffered beyond her physical ailments because people see someone suing and assume the worst without knowing all of the facts. Wright remains the only rider who didn't settle her lawsuit before trial, and the only case in which Kings Island admitted liability.
Scaccia said Wright deserves respect for making sure people can learn what happened.
"We have an area that is so attractive to the public, there comes with it a commensurate responsibility to serve that public interest," Scaccia said. "Let's hope that is what ultimately occurs."
Cedar Fair - (5/24/10) Cedar Fair has announced plans to refinance $1.7 billion in debt through a new credit line, a new billion dollar loan and issuing half a billion in unsecured bonds to investors. (5/17/10) Last week we were sent a report from a reader who took an online survey that indicated that a major national park chain was getting feedback about possible new pricing options that could include more expensive tickets in exchange for possible benefits like free parking or free soda. Now according to another reader who was at Cedar Point on opening weekend, they were approached by an employee collecting survey data who asked almost identical questions regarding those very same pricing options. That said, it seems like a logical match that Cedar Fair was likely behind the anonymous online survey as well. (5/7/10) Cedar Fair has reached an agreement with Q Funding, their largest investor, to add two new members to the Board of Directors, going up from 7 to 9. No word on who they may select, but apparently the search has begun. Hmmm… wonder if I can throw my hat into the mix… (4/23/10) Now that the deal with Apollo has been put behind them, Cedar Fair has started working on plans to meet with their various lenders to reduce their $1.6 billion debt load any way they can. There is also some talks expected to happen soon between CF and their top investor, Q Investments, who owns 18.1% of the company’s units. No word yet on what this could entail. (4/17/10) Cedar Fair has announced that they will hold a conference call to discuss the Q1 report on May 6th at 10am (EST). You can listen in online here. (4/14/10) Cedar Fair has been on a roll this week since bailing out of the Apollo deal. Already this week they’ve filed a lawsuit against the city of Santa Clara and have taken the necessary steps to create a financial Poison Pill to ward off any possible attempt at a hostile takeover. The pill will automatically be triggered when another company has acquired 20% or more of Cedar Fair’s units. (4/12/10) Following the announcement that the deal between Cedar Fair and Apollo was now off the table, the price of Cedar Fair stock has actually gone up 9.5% to $14.11. (4/8/10) It has been confirmed that Cedar Fair has pulled out of the deal to be purchased by Apollo. According to CEO, Dick Kinzel, “The board has heard from Cedar Fair unitholders and it is apparent that the merger transaction does not have the required level of investor support.” Cedar Fair will have to pay Apollo $6.5 million to reimburse them for expenses during negotiations. (3/4/10) Cedar Fair and Rockband have announced a new collaboration that will see something called “Rock Band, Live” brought to various Cedar Fair parks this season. A season-long version of this live interactive show experience will take place at Cedar Point and Canada’s Wonderland while a traveling version of the show will go on tour hitting 9 different parks along the way. From the sound of things, the ‘preshow’ experience will involve the public playing the Rockband video game, resulting in the top players being invited up onto the stage to rock out with the live band… while you get to play along on your Rock Band plastic instrument. While some have blasted the idea, I think it’s a fun new project myself, and sure as hell to be more enjoyable than yet another American Idol themed show. The Rock Band, Live tour will begin at Dorney Park over Memorial Day Weekend and slowly work their way Westward. According to the LA Times, the Tour will likely end their run with dates at California’s Great America (July 22 – Aug 1st) and Knott’s Berry Farm (Aug 5 – 15th) according to the LA Times.
NEW ATTRACTION TO KINGS ISLAND, Opened May 29th 2010
A new experience is set to emerge in kings islands famous Eiffel Tower Setting. It is placed just behind one of America's most recognizable theme park icons Formerly Paramounts Eiffel Tower Replica. The area currently being set up for this attraction has been roped off and security is watching. The new attraction is due to open May 29th and no delays on construction are expected. This attraction comes just after the new introduction of Planet Snoopy the largest kids theme park area in the world. Whats next for Kings Island? I would expect to see new marketing in thier food service to make Kings Island A more affordable family environment. The new starlight experience was already implemented at the original Cedar point park and has been a tremendous success. Above are a few pictures of what will become of this extrodinary attraction to come to kings island in the 2010 season.
To those haven already visited this attraction this last friday let us know in our comment section of what you thought
COMING TO KINGS ISLAND IN MASON OHIO 2010!!! (Limited Time)
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