The initial test runs on Diamondback is expected to take place in a matter of days. The exact date and time for the first test runs on Kings Island's new $22 million steel roller coaster has yet to be determined.
Bidding continues to be among the first riders on Diamondback when it opens to the public April 18. The top bid currently belongs to Allan H. from Texas at $2,600. A roller coaster enthusiast, Allan also has bids on two seats at $800 each and three seats at $100 each.
Other top bids include the Adena Corporation and Springdot at $2,500 each.
One-hundred percent of the proceeds will go directly to A Kid Again, formerly known as Adventures for Wish Kids.
Bidding ends April 15, at 8:30am.
Note: Kings Island will officially launch its own blog Monday which can be accessed from the park's website at visitkingsisland.com. The blog, entitled Kings Island Insider, will feature the latest news, notes and information on Kings Island. A sneak preview is available at www.kingsislandinsider.blogspot.com.
- Don Helbig
