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Kings Island General Discussion 2025
Rivertown Rider replied to Klabergian Empire's topic in Kings Island
Some above fence pics Also saw them working on the Crypt building. I'm not sure there was anything to it but found it interesting. -
Kings Island General Discussion 2025
Rivertown Rider replied to Klabergian Empire's topic in Kings Island
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I agree. @BoddaH1994 made a great point on the Tower Topics episode above about how flat that piece of land is. That does make it ideal for a Screamin' Swing. I know we frequently joke on here about the 20 year gap between CP and KI: Magnum in '89, Diamondback in '09 Raptor in '94, Banshee '14 Millennium in '00, Orion '20 Ironically, Skyhawk will have its 20 year anniversary in '26. Even more telling is Maverick has its 20 year anniversary in '27. We could get the Screamin' Swing next year as the "family thrill" attraction. It has a 48 inch requirement after all. It is also something they could work with S&S on and probably get a package deal to put a Screamin' Swing in several parks over the next few years similar to what Busch just did. Then we could get a new modern Maverick-like multilaunch in '27.
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Kings Island General Discussion 2025
Rivertown Rider replied to Klabergian Empire's topic in Kings Island
I just watched them take another one. A retheme would be nice especially if something is going in The Vortex spot in '26. -
Discussing Land and Space in and around Vortex
Rivertown Rider replied to Klabergian Empire's topic in Kings Island
I can definitely see Skyflyer getting removed with the ones at Wonderland and CP being taken out. As far as WindSeeker, I always thought it was in a weird bottlenecked location. I would be surprised if it was taken out but it is closed quite a bit (anytime it finds wind lol). -
Worlds of Fun ride removal rumors
Rivertown Rider replied to OverlandTaxis30's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Mamba holds a lot more significance to that park though than Slingshot did to KI. I realize anything is possible but I can't see it happening as it, Prowler, and Patriot are the best coasters in the park. With the lack of love they give WOF I'm surprised they are even painting it especially a different color scheme. It is also a workhorse unlike say Ka or Nighthawk. -
Worlds of Fun ride removal rumors
Rivertown Rider replied to OverlandTaxis30's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Mamba is getting repainted so it won't be that. I could see Zulu though. -
Kings Island to add “family thrill” attraction in 2026
Rivertown Rider replied to BoddaH1994's topic in Kings Island
To the Gerstlauer point, I would love to see the Infinity coaster as it checks a ton of boxes. Curb appeal, dive elements that aren't as forced as a B&M dive, inversions, and most importantly for families a 48 inch height requirement. It is a great successor to Vortex in that location. It is also worth noting that Baker Concrete is listed on the NOC and one of the projects they have listed on their website is the footings for Pipeline at SWO. -
I think KI is concerned with both Kentucky Kingdom and Holiday World. Which I believe is the reason why KI is doing more attractions with Winterfest this year. Also there is part of me that thinks they are holding the family thrill attraction piece close to the vest until they get confirmation on what Herschend is doing. I don't think it was a coincidence that we have gotten many of the same flats (in the case of Kentucky Kingdom) and a coaster (in the case of Holiday World). I just need one of those parks to put in a Screamin' Swing so they'll add one to KI.
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Kings Island to add “family thrill” attraction in 2026
Rivertown Rider replied to BoddaH1994's topic in Kings Island
I would not be surprised to see Killmart get demolished and a new restaurant put there. That area gets a ton of foot traffic.