SonofBaconator 13612 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Honestly a lot of fans have wanted to see Phantom Theater make a return ever since Paramount replaced it back in 2003. We've seen Cedar Fair return a ton of old favorites to parks across the chain and KI has been no exception. Could KI return this beloved attraction? I'd imagine it wouldn't return in its original form but just seeing the IP return would be enough for me. I'd even take a haunt attraction themed to the story or even walk around characters during the fall season. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawaiian Coasters 325 6485 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Two words: Projection screens 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpectralBeacon 413 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 51 minutes ago, SonofBaconator said: I'd even take a haunt attraction themed to the story or even walk around characters during the fall season. I've always loved the idea of Haunt Walk around characters, more characters that are special to the park like the undertaker heckler. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhatTheBlazes 274 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 So for Halloween every year, the Indianapolis zoo hosts what they call 'Zoo Boo.' During this event, they run their Carousel backwards and play Halloween themed music. Would be cool if KI could do this during haunt. Run theirs backwards (or not) but the big draw would be to play the Phantom Theater theme music through that Carousel's sound system. It would sound awesome and could bring more riders onto a classic ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BB1 5884 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I think the premise of the question is flawed, as there is still a chance that the park could re-install the attraction as it was in a modern take. The layout would have to be restored, and major restoration of the original cars and figures would have to occur, but the park and chain has been on a nostalgia kick for some time now. I don't think it's too far to say that BBoBH is aging, rapidly. It is a new take on a system built in 2003, and we are now in 2021. The history is there, the enthusiasm of the attraction, is there, it is a cheap investment and would have a large ROI with families who missed the attraction. The whole building in my opinion just needs a deep cleaning and needs to be refreshed with a classic attraction. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorkscrewMcPuke 472 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 At this point, the only way I could see it being prolific at all would be VR headsets. That's the closest you could really get to the original experience without the maintenance of hydraulic animatronics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cdubbs727 355 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 I feel like a redo of the attraction using modern technology would be fun. I don't think a slavish re-creation (same rooms/scenes) would be that great, as chances are the ride and its effects were likely much better in your memory than in reality (although it was a fun ride). But there was some clever IP to use and it holds a place in visitors' hearts. I think what was described above, a total redo of that building and installation of a new ride system (or, better yet, use something like the Crypt's building) that uses the IP to create a whole new experience might be fun. And KI has shown a willingness to celebrate its history and lean on nostalgia. A new, reimagined Phantom Theater isn't totally out of the question, particularly if you use projection mapping or something other than expensive animatronics. I don't think it will happen, but I don't think it's totally out of the question. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beastfan11 1863 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 There are plenty of (non-Disney) parks that feature “expensive” animatronics, yet they’re able to keep up with maintenance. Sally has done some pretty impressive work that far outshines Boo Blasters: I don’t want to come across as too insulting, but theming upkeep just hasn’t been a major priority for the park in the last ten years or so. (See AE) That said, it looks like that may be changing given some recent additions. A Phantom Theatre revival could definitely be possible. There are a wide variety of classic and contemporary dark rides adored by enthusiasts across the world. Animatronics are possible if done correctly and maintained over time. I’d just hate to see any new dark ride rely too heavily on screens. Scooby/Boo Blasters just lacked/lacks the charm of any attractions that previously resided in that building. Besides, if they were able to develop and open this type of attraction in 1992, I’m sure they’d be able to do it now. I’d love to see it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westcoaster 1970 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 It would be Great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YuYuYuuki 4 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Bring back the Hanna-Barbera license and give a nod to the Phantom Virus (character on my avatar.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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