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So last weekend I had to go down to Nashville to pick up my brother. I was able to seek in a 5 hour trip to kentucky kingdom as well. It's been a while since I have been to this park. The last time I was here, it was a six flags branded park. This is also the first time in years that I went to a park solo.

 

I was able to score about 12 rides on storm chaser, and 3 on lightning. Both coasters seem to have a better ride near the back of the train. T3, has some new rolling stock. Even without headbanging, the train shuffled back and forth so violently that it made for a crappy ride. Ironically, this ride had the longest line in the park. Thunder run gave a decent ride, but nothing too exciting.

 

The only negatives I took away from this park were these 5 things...

1. The food variety was lackluster and overpriced.

2. The angry birds movie was horrid

3. Weird layout

4. The inconsistent ride rules. I rode lightning coaster twice with my glasses on, and the 3rd time they would not let me. Even with straps on them.

5. Certain rides do not open till 3. The park closed at 7.

 

Beyond all of that, I had a great time even though I was flying solo. The only weird moment was when I went to ride roller skater by myself. It felt like I had eyes on me the whole time...lol.

One if the highlights of my trip was being able to sleep in a wigwam. This is truly a piece of Americana. There used to be several locations, now there are only 2 or 3 left. This place is located in cave city ky, just over an hour west of the park. I highly recommend checking this place out. It's not the Ritz, but it is very unique. It was built in the 30's, and most of the furniture is original ad well.

Onto the pictures...

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This park was confusing to find.

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Got a he'll of a deal. $20 for an out of state ticket, and unlimited drinks.

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Nice crowd waiting to enter. Glad that most of them were going to the water park. That made for short lines for me all day.

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Beautiful day and light crowds.

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First ride of the day.

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I live this type of ride.

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Next up was lightning run. It seems this park has a thing for weather related names for the rides.

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Test seats

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This ride runs 2 trains

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This coaster has a twisted layout

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Lift hill

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If you look close enough, you can see remenants of greesed lightning.

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Next up was thunder run. It was running a lot better than I remember it being years ago.

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Looks like fresh wood

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No lines!

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Station shot

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Here are a few shots of the coaster.

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The newest ride in the park.

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Sooperdoopdeeloop

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Next up is the parks star attraction

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I was blown away by this ride(pun intended)

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Station shot

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The seats were cumfy. What's up with RMC restraints being so hard to open?

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I found it hilarious, that holiday world slapped a billboard up right next to storm chaser. You can see it thru the structure

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Great ride...i couldn't get enough

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With such a great ride, I couldn't believe how empty the midway was around it.

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Sigh....so much for the star flyer

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I remember the dragster from the half a dozen flags days.

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So....there was this thing.

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It's another slc coaster

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The new restraint set up.

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The longest line in the park

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Nice idea, poor example of a ride.

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Rumor is that this will be gone soon.

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Looks like a fun ride. I skipped it because I did not want to get soaked.

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Last coaster to hit.

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Station

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Not bad for a kids ride.

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Lay of the land

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A few shots of random rides

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They have a beautiful cauresel

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This looks like fun, but did not open till 3

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Flying shoe ride.

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The smoking area has some theaming left from the quake ride.

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The water park looked like fun, and we'll themed.

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Free sunscreen is a plus

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Back in the ride park, I did this thing.

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Pre show area

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So...you sit in these seats, and they shake you. That's about it.

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The cars that bump

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The park has some decent themed areas.

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The bridge connects the two halfs of the park.

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Cool looking ride

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Time to leave the park to go check into the nights accommodations

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And here they are...

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Yeo....wigwams

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Let's open the flap and take a look inside

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The big wigwams is check in and a gift shop

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Including this

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Last look.

I'll have a few more pictures of Kentucky kingdom coming soon.

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Great report! Thanks for sharing. KK looks like a nice park, and $20 for an out-of-state ticket is a great price!

 

That Wigwam Motel is a kick. How much does it cost to stay there? I remember my boss telling me about the one in AZ, along Route 66.

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Great report! Thanks for sharing. KK looks like a nice park, and $20 for an out-of-state ticket is a great price!

 

That Wigwam Motel is a kick. How much does it cost to stay there? I remember my boss telling me about the one in AZ, along Route 66.

 

It was about $70 per night....same as a cheap motel.

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Amazing report! I visited Kentucky Kingdom for the first time when Storm Chaser opened, and I must say: I truly enjoyed myself! The park was busy during my visit, but it was cool because I still rode all the major rides.

 

The only weird moment was when I went to ride roller skater by myself. It felt like I had eyes on me the whole time...lol.

 

LOL. Try riding Spacely's Sprocket Rockets as the only adult with young children staring you down as if you stole their chocolate milk at recess. Let's just say: I HAVE THE CREDIT!

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Great report!

 

Kentucky Kingdom's out of state deal is absolutely amazing. Between the low season pass price for locals and the absurdly great deal for out-of-staters I really wonder if anyone actually pays full price to visit this place.

 

I hope the rumors aren't true about the rapids ride. We'd have to have a collective moment of silence for the dick rocks.

 

As for the wigwams, they look cool. I swear when I first saw the title of the thread I read it wrong and thought you said "Wegmans" which is a grocery store in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. I was really confused to hear that there was a Wegmans in Kentucky and that someone would do a trip report from one so I'm glad I read that again slowly. lol

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I enjoyed the report! Here's a strange question because the wigwams intrigue me...was the air in the wigwam fresh? One time I spent a night in an old B&B that had such an awful musty smell that now I'm hesitant to book more rustic/kitschy places. I know that old wood and original furniture can harbor lots of mold and mildew, which isn't a big deal for some people, but they drive my nose and allergies bonkers.

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It's pretty old(built in the 30's). There is a little bit of a musty smell because most of the furniture is original, but still in great shape. The owner told me that they were trying to keep it as original as they can, and that they really don't make a lot of money on them to replace with modern items. They do it out of passion to keep it alive more than the money.

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Great TR! And interesting info on the wigwams.

 

The owner told me that they were trying to keep it as original as they can, and that they really don't make a lot of money on them to replace with modern items. They do it out of passion to keep it alive more than the money.

 

It's sad to see something not profitable for the owners, but they still keep them alive out of their passion for them.

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It's pretty old(built in the 30's). There is a little bit of a musty smell because most of the furniture is original, but still in great shape. The owner told me that they were trying to keep it as original as they can, and that they really don't make a lot of money on them to replace with modern items. They do it out of passion to keep it alive more than the money.

 

Thanks and good to know. I'll remember this spot next time I travel through Kentucky.

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^Heck yeah! I'm 44, so... used to skate to their songs. Moderate fan of the band; I guess enjoying some of the non-hits would make me a moderate fan and not a crazy one. Now that I think about it, a lot of younger people probably know "Fox on the Run," as it was just in the last Guardians of the Galaxy movie - I think?

 

Those wigwams posted look very nice!

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First time I've ever heard a rumor of Raging Rapids removal. Great TR, though, and glad to hear you enjoyed Storm Chaser so much. Also never new one of those Wigwam places even existed in Kentucky! That's quite the interesting find!

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First time I've ever heard a rumor of Raging Rapids removal. Great TR, though, and glad to hear you enjoyed Storm Chaser so much. Also never new one of those Wigwam places even existed in Kentucky! That's quite the interesting find!

 

Thank you.

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