Finally, made it to Kings Island on our second attempt. We first tried on Saturday but once we got there we were told that they wouldn't run the roller coasters unless it got over 40 degrees. It was 35 when we got to the park an hour before they opened. The forecast predicted sunny and 50 the entire week as we watched to see if we would be able to go. Unfortunately, it didn't look like it was going to turn out to be what was predicted. We decided to go find a restaurant where we could eat lunch and give it a little time to warm up. We found a "bar and grille" near by. Turns out we spent the next four hours in that restaurant watching the weather channel, hoping it would hit that magic number, 40!
It didn't and finally, I convinced Jeff to leave and try again the next day. There was no way the kids were going to last much longer couped up in that restaurant. They were really good, but I could see that was coming to an end and it was time to go! He agreed, and we headed home.
We came back the next day and had much better weather. The sun was shining, the rides were running, and it was nearing 50 degrees. Being that it was Sunday, we wouldn't get as much time in the park but we lucked out with no lines so we were still able to ride everything there!
We took a friend for Emily. My co-worker's daughter, Kaylee. That was a great plan since it gave someone to occupy her and for her to ride the rides with. We went straight to the back and jumped on the Racers to get our feet wet. The boys ended up leaving us shortly after that to go ride the big coasters while Jeff and I took the girls to Snoopy Land. It worked out well. Everyone got to do everything they wanted including me, which was leave early! LOL Since the park closed at 7p.m. I got my wish too and no one could even protest! Good day.
