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Although we didn’t get a new coaster this year it is reassuring to see how much was invested in the park infrastructure during the offseason. It always makes the future of the park look a lot better when things are renovated and will be preserved for years to come.

Adventure Express has trains on the track!

https://www.visitkingsisland.com/dining/shooting-star-cafe

The tan dome building to the left of the "WindSeeker Restrooms" .

For those that were wondering about Monster! Now on the website.

I for one am glad and very appreciative of the clarification. Even something as simple as two sentences, they stated why the delay of assembly and I'm glad the park was able to help remedy the rumor situation. Also shows that the park is willing to go the extra mile to keep some of these historic rides going, even if it takes a little longer than they anticipated.

I’ll even go a step further to say the park should be making statements in blog posts or directly to their Facebook with changes, not a Facebook group or better yet not even making a post about their height requirements changing and policies shifting which I’ll admit I didn’t even know till I listened to Tower Topics on the way to work yesterday. I 1000% believe he is doing a great job with the FB group, no harm or foul directed to him but for those who aren’t in the group like how I was for years before joining last year, they wouldn’t have a direct answer and hear a rumor. I’ll be the first one to say it was because of his post that I called my aunt who lives in Portland about her favorite ride being shut down, then had to recant after hearing the reality of it all. The point I’m making here is that it does not take more than 5-10 minutes to make a simple blog about changes to park operations and if PR doesn’t have time to do that then KI management needs to review what they are actually doing because that’s the whole point of the job: communicate news about the park and get guests to be enthused about the park so they have a new reason or a reflection to revisit the park.

Curious how this affects the rides length, we are going to lose or gain total track length here. Would be funny if Beast broke its record again.

The current wait time for The Beast is 48 hours and 49 minutes...

KIC until opening day.

I think I've addressed this before, but I feel that the Eiffel Tower is our front gate coaster and to put anything else in front of it would ruin the skyline. I think what really makes it special is when you walk in and the Eiffel Tower is the main focus for your eyes not a coaster. What I like is no coaster obstructs that view. All the coaster are around the centerpiece of the park and If you get rid of Invertigo I guess you could put something in the front, but I would want it to be something close to the ground so it does not obstruct the site lines of the tower.

I would be okay if GG removed the long break shed all together and replaced it with a tunnel with bunny hills. Look, I get the nostalgia of Beast. But there’s no reason to keep the long shed as is. At one point I hope beast gets Timberliners (with a custom front train)

I looked around for subject for this but could not find one that directly fits. Please move if there is one. But here is a nice story about or favorite "Undertaker" as well many other characters performed by none other than Mike Rochester. Not saying I know this guy but have been impressed by his performances over the years. https://www.journal-news.com/lifestyles/the-story-of-one-of-kings-islands-busiest-performers/6HCSAM3U65GG3PUT5A24R2MEZE/

Glad to see they are making the effort to keep this classic running strong for awhile. They could have easily just decided to do away with it and scrap it, but I am really glad they have made the decision to invest in keeping it around. Having a mix of classic and modern rides just gives a park a sense of respect for the past and appreciation for the tech we have today.

I'm so glad to see the fireworks returning this year—they're such an important part of the park experience. I was a bit worried they might limit them to just Friday and Saturday nights, so it's great to see them sticking with the usual schedule of every 10pm close, even with the budget constraints. I am hoping that we see a different show in the showplace theater next year.

With the start of the 2025 season two weeks away, let's hope the information is coming soon!

7:30 am and red racer is on the track with the station lights on. Looks like Racer may start testing today! Getting closer still.....:)

As a matter of fact, that's why the Guest Services brought me a special surprise after I got my 500th ride last June....it did in fact consist of Adventure Express sticker, Adventure Express t-shirt (official) plus my first ever airbrushed Adventure Express t-shirt with 500 rides on it....and yes, temporary commemorative ride sign (certificate with Sycamore Gem Mine (Tunnel #1) that I got.....then in October 1 hour before Sunday Night Halloween Haunt started, the Guest Services had a special late surprise for me....Yes, my second new commemorative ride sign (wood plaque with new Adventure Express logo in red & gold colors to match the ride) for my 500th ride (June 24th, 2024) with Adventure Express...so definitely better late than never. I have a picture of my new commemorative ride sign.......there it is right there.

ICYMI, the 1926 Grand Carousel, relocated from Cincinnati's Coney Island for Kings Island's 1972 inaugural season, is getting reroofed. The new metal standing seams for the roof will be an aged copper/ patina color. Here is a Facebook post from the contractor doing the work: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1555h46yz4/

https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2025/march/the-beast-receives-new-track-during-offseason?utm_source=park_x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=the_beast_blog_march_2025&utm_id=25SSP Surprised!

Honestly the monster is probably one of my favorite flat rides, along with surf dog, I'll be sad if the monster has to go.

The Eiffel Tower elevator is running! Hoping for lots of tower views this season

It was to make Logan think it was being removed

Great news! The Beast WILL be ready on opening day. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/167A54GUmP/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I found this amusing error in the app. Or is it not an error and the park won't communicate with us about WindSeeker getting relocated for some reason?

Carowinds is holding a special Spring Break celebration that features a block party on the Fury plaza celebrating its 10th anniversary as well as an activity area near Thunder Striker. It also features a putt putt tournament, silent disco, an Easter Egg hunt, and more. Imo, an event like this would be perfect for KI early in the season. Obviously, the Easter stuff probably wouldn't happen as KI is rarely open on Easter, but a family friendly spring time event like this would be perfect for the weekends in April and May between opening weekend and Memorial Day weekend. Here's a pic of the event itinerary by Carowinds Fans Only on Facebook.

It's pretty hard to predict anything with flat rides based on pictures. They sometimes completely disassemble them during the off-season. Shake Rattle and Roll was completely gone in 2014 and returned again in 2015.

What the schell, did he realize April Fools was last week or is he that slow

Double post, but looks like Hifi Honey will be performing in Soak City on its opening day in May. Wondering if they're installing a permanent stage back there or a temporary one. I'd like to see live music in Soak City on a more consistent basis mainly on busy weekends like memorial day, 4th of July, etc.

Havent been the biggest fan of the entrance in years. Maybe some of the recent ideas here would be better.. but ultimately we simply need something that isnt the "temporary" gates. Looks messy and I have to cross traffic awkwardly before the security point and also after anyways. The entrance is centralized. It could work better to have multiple entrances and multiple exits. Worse for staffing/ security but better guest experience.. but as a guest.. i like a good guest experience.. and I think first impressions are important. I would vote entrances on the both sides of the admissions gate & exit from the center.. or if you must have only one flow.. keep it the way it is, but make the exit on the south side (guest relations side). We currently exit on the north side and cross into people that just got in. -- Excited for the season regardless but I tuned in after a hiatus and people are talking about my biggest passion in life.. crowdflow

Sorry, lots going on at work this morning. Fixed the typo. But that opportunity was too good to let it "slide" by!

I agree with the landscaping being a more important part of the park. When I was a young kid, KI was full of trees, I know progress happens, and I love the big coasters in my backyard. Just seems like there is not as much shade left on a hot summer day due to so many open spaces. It seems like a small thing in the big picture, but things like the vine tunnel back when I was younger make memories. Not only was it always cooler under that canopy, it was nice transition from one part of the park to the next. Always loved walking through there.

I wish there were more topiaries in the park. The landscaping of the park at one point could have been considered an attraction itself.

BREAKING NEWS: Kings Island Announces Major Changes for 2025 Season! In a thrilling update, Kings Island has just confirmed two of their most iconic roller coasters will undergo significant changes for the upcoming season: Racer Will Now Run Backwards : Starting this spring, the iconic Racer coaster will be running in reverse! Get ready for an all-new experience as riders will travel backward through the legendary airtime hills, providing a whole new level of thrill and confusion. Hold on tight, because the nostalgia will be flipped on its head! The Beast Goes Trimless : In a move that has shocked coaster fans everywhere, Kings Island has announced that The Beast will run without trims for the first time in history! Experience the full, wild, and untamed forces of the woods as The Beast’s intense drops, high-speed turns, and massive airtime moments will now go uninterrupted! No slowing down—just pure, unadulterated speed and airtime! But before you start packing your bags, it’s time for a little reality check… APRIL FOOLS! As much as we’d love to see The Beast at full throttle or Racer running backward, we’re keeping the classics just the way you love them. Thanks for playing along, and we’ll see you at Kings Island for a season full of thrilling rides! Someone had to LOL

Honestly, I don’t think most kids today could read the clock anyway. Yes, I’ve come across this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wait until Passholder preview day to announce the paint isn't dry LOL https://www.kingsdominion.com/blog/2025/welcoming-pantherian-to-the-jungle

I got bored and did a cost breakdown comparing 1 day at Epic Universe to 1 day at Kings Island to a Kings Island Gold Pass and thought I'd share it here. I looked it up and here's the math for a Saturday 6/14 visit for anyone who's curious: 1 Single Day Epic Universe Ticket $179.00 1 Single Day Epic Universe Express Pass $239.00 Tax (calculated at checkout) $27.24 TOTAL COST: $446.23 That's nearly $500 for one person, not including travel, hotel, parking, food & beverage, or any other expenses. Everything was about $50-100 higher than the listed "Starting from" price. Not gonna lie, I expected it to be expensive, but it makes me happier about that being the same price for a Kings Island All Park Gold Pass with some of the bells and whistles on it. That cost breakdown for the same day at Kings Island is currently: 1 2025 Single Day Admission to Kings Island $55.00 (online price) 1 all day Fast Lane wristband $135.00 1 2025 Premium All Day Dining $45.99 1 2025 Single Day Parking $30.00 Processing Fee $8.99 Tax (calculated at checkout) $3.10 TOTAL COST: $278.08 And lastly for those wondering what you can get for $14 more than the price of admission to Epic Universe with an Express Pass, a new Gold Pass with the All Park Passport, Gold All Season Dining—All Park, and Drink Plan Plus Paper Cup is only $460.63 at checkout! That's for access to all Six Flags parks with food and beverage included for a good number of them. I'm not going to say they are even close to comparable experiences, but this just reinforced for me how good of a deal this is.

Very few people outside enthusiast community know that Superman exists, let alone travel all the way to California to ride it. There's no "outshining" when it can't shine that far. They just happened to overhaul TTD at the right time and that's why it's still standing, in my opinion, Ka may have received the same treatment if TT2 hadn't fallen flat on its face in a puddle of mud. And probably most importantly, Falcon's Flight is opening soon so TT2 (if it ever reopens) will have been king for just about a couple months. It's called a business, they'll do what they can to make money, Cedar Point is the profit child and so they'll pump investment in it. Having more, possibly better coasters doesn't make a better all around park. Cedar Point's landscaping, atmosphere and theming for attractions is far inferior to KI. I get it's frustrating that The Vortex plot has been sitting untouched, but we just received the Camp Snoopy overhaul and a new coaster with it. Just because our small niche isn't the demographic Camp Snoopy is targeted at doesn't make that investment a failure and a waste of time. Excuse the rant, conspiracy theories just tend to annoy me.

KI has filed for permits to add a shade structure for Food and Wine Festival in the open area near Grand Carousel. The structure will sit on 5,025 sq feet and roughly cost $340,000.

Noticed Surf dog cycling on the web cams and scrambler cars being put into place. It's getting closer.....

That second picture is crazy. Is it just me or does it look like a dip was added before the brake shed? Yet, no explanation in the blog post. I’ve been wishing for some excitement in that area ever since the skid brakes were removed.

I didn't start going to Kings Island regularly until I was in college (early 90s). I was (and still am) so impressed with the people that worked there. I thought they seemed so "with it" and sophisticated. When I grow up, I want to work at Kings Island.

As a die hard Beast fan, I very much consider this blasphemy.

^being a privately owned company has it's advantages.

Slingshot at KI would like a word.

It certainly looks like they’ve added a “swoop” into the turn to the brake shed, based on existing structure above track level that hasn’t been taken out yet. This means Gravity Group track all the way from the top of the first lift through the midcourse tunnel, in addition to the helix rebuild. Hopefully next year they’ll do the final stretch from the tunnel to the second lift, might be able to back off on the braking too.

They've tried the laser tag attraction before. Specifically, there was one for at least a couple seasons at the end of Coney Mall in the old Cinema 180 dome during the Paramount years. It was always an upcharge.

I’m going to the preview on 3/31 My friend who works for the resorts is taking me during her TM preview visit. I’ve been warned that there are no photos allowed, and there’s an embargo on when trip reports can be posted. But, I’m psyched!

I feel like they had one years ago in the building that was demolished for Coney BBQ.