SonofBaconator Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Two words: Projection screens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectralBeacon Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheBlazes Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewMcPuke Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdubbs727 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 It would be Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YuYuYuuki Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Bring back the Hanna-Barbera license and give a nod to the Phantom Virus (character on my avatar.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Why not just hire a company to create a movie centered around the Phantom Theater that can be played in the 4D Theater? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatchesC Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 17 hours ago, SonofBaconator said: Why not just hire a company to create a movie centered around the Phantom Theater that can be played in the 4D Theater? They could do the boat ride under the theatre after it's caught fire... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 The problem with dark rides they go take a lot of up keep to make sure everything works. Go ride Boo Blaster half the guns don’t work anymore. Also the effects on Mystic Timbers for some reason are gone. Kings Island does not have a good record of keeping themes working. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 The theming has had issues on Mystic this year, but mostly has all come back on line in the last week or so. Bad show? Sure, but nothing Disney wouldn’t run with these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 As much as I would love to see PT make a comeback. Other than KI enthusiasts, would the general public like to have the same experience of animatronics? PT was a great experience in 1992. In 2002- not so much. Curse of DarKastle at BGW was a great dark ride and utilized the: video, 3D, special effects and motion motion simulation technology of the time, but it's lifespan only lasted 2005-2017 due to high maintenance and operating costs and low ridership. Could CF make that same investment? Never say never, but given the recent history, it does not seem to be in the cards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super7 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I can almost guarantee you, if Cedar Fair brought it back it would be a very cheaply done video based ride. Like Knotts Beary Tales. Cedar Fair hates animatronics as much as they hate trees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Theater Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I don't see Cedar Fair ever installing something like Phantom Theater at KI or any of their parks. I would love to see some kind of haunted attraction return to that building, but there would most likely be no kind of animatronics like seen on PT. Let's hope they see the absolute state of disrepair Boo Blasters is in and renovate sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedar Fair Fanboy Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Just to end the topic, Phantom Theater returned to Kings Island as a illusion show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 On 8/5/2021 at 11:16 PM, SonofBaconator said: Why not just hire a company to create a movie centered around the Phantom Theater that can be played in the 4D Theater? Would a live action version this year be good enough LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Ki needs great lessons n help from sister knotts Ki has had great dark rides. They need up keep though... 2 marquee dark rides could work well for ki 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhimes90 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Call me crazy, but I would love to see a Midway Mania style attraction go where Boo Blasters currently is. I would love Phantom Theatre to be "reborn" in Action Zone, with an obvious area retheme to tie The Bat, Banshee, and Phantom Theatre together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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