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Looking closely on the webcam, it definitely looks like some new work done there:

This is the type of 4th of July event I think Kings Island should be doing outside of just a bigger firework show! This is Cedar Point's new America 250 event

I’ve seen a lot of discussion between fans about KIs additions over the past few years, some praise and a lot of downing. I personally have been a fan of what KI has been doing. In 2022 50th celebration with new shows and park improvements, 2023 Adventure Port, 2024 Camp Snoopy, 2025 River Racers and 2026 Phantom Theater. While these additions aren’t a crazy new coaster, they’re great improvements and additions to areas of the park that were lacking. KI is bound to get a new coaster eventually, but why hate on these small additions that make the park better?

I've been really enjoying the smaller additions and renovations during the off-years. Adding a new major coaster every 3 years is not at all sustainable, and these smaller additions and renovations are a good way to keep the park updated as needed. (That's something I think Cedar Point/CePo fans need to figure out as well, especially with how many I've seen upset that the park isn't adding a ride for 2026.) I just hope we do eventually get a good new major coaster in 2027/2028. Just today it looks like there have been people working on replacing the shingles on the I-Street side of the entrance building. Adventure Port and Camp Snoopy were good additions (although I hope they add more foliage to Camp Snoopy soon) and River Racers/Splash River Junction helped to revitalize that area of Soak City. I think Phantom Theater is more in the major investment category than not, but it's certainly not on the scale of a major coaster or full area revitalization.

Why hello Owen lol. I didn't think you would be on here! I agree the smaller additions each year are much needed and are better than nothing at all imo. I personally would rather see new major coaster additions be spread out more and have more of a focus on improving the park and adding stuff everyone can enjoy. Personally I think there won't be any new ride in 2027 as I'm guessing 2027 capital will mainly be delayed 2026 projects and projects already planned pre merger. KI got their planned 2026 project with Phantom Theater and since 2023 KI got some sort of new attraction every year so I think 2027 will be more of an "off year" with more of a focus on park improvements and maybe some new events. I personally would like to see the park take advantage of the "55th anniversary" opportunity when it comes to marketing in 2027 as that'll be the 55th anniversary season. Now I don't think they'll do anything on the scale of the 50th celebration, but I could see some marketing and advertising done to celebrate 55 years. Also in 2027 Mystic Timbers will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Personally I think that would be a great year to update the shed and add some new music, theming, monsters on the screen, and maybe even an animatronic or 2 in there (if budget allows). I wouldn't mind seeing the shed completely redone and they could bring back #whatsintheshed for some marketing and do it right this time.

I don't see how anyone could take "lowest price of the year" to mean anything other than the year 2025... What else would "year" refer to?

I haven't bought my passes for this year, and I always buy 3 with the all season fastlanes. I was about to buy on KI website, but I guess im going to buy on carowinds and take a weekend visit next month. The savings pays for the trip

If you're buying a pass now, yes. It's very similar to the Gold/Platinum pass system, except now the Gold Pass gets you into all Six Flags parks in whatever region you purchase it from.

You can only purchase add-ons from the park your pass is from. If you have yet to buy any Six Flags passes for 2026 and are fine with spending the extra money on Prestige to get All-Park access and the $500-ish on the All Season Fast Lane, then sure. If you've already bought a pass from another park and/or only want the Gold Pass benefits (a new Carowinds Gold Pass will not get you into KI) then you're out of luck.

I 100% claim credit for this

Thread bump! And finally, after all this time, it looks like this concept will finally be brought to life at the new Universal Kids Resort in Texas: Link Always wanted to see this concept make its way to KI back in the Nick Universe days. Man, I’m getting old.

Carowinds is planning to host a passholder q&a with park leadership as well as other festivities as part of pass preview night. I think KI should do something like this on pass preview day

I believe Tony Clark confirmed Carnivale would be back this year at No Coaster Con, but I also heard he either hinted or downright confirmed this would be the last year for it. If so why have it anyway if you know it is going to be the last year for it because we all know they'll use it as an excuse to water it down even more!