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Is it just me or does it look like something that would fit perfectly in the Invertigo/Congo/Timberwolf plot at KI? Not that I would want one bc I'd rather not get a dive at KI, but just something to think about.

So basically a real life version of the old Six Flags bus commercials with Mr Six? Lol

I walked through that today and it honestly reminded me of the old vine tunnel KI used to have and what KD has. I would honestly not be opposed to enclosing this walkway with a permanent vine tunnel especially if The Vortex plot is going to remain empty going forward.

I don't believe they do it on purpose. If they do and are caught by upper management they likely get written up or even lose their job. I believe they are trained specifically to not scare those with the neckless on. Obviously accidents happen, but that doesn't mean they scare those with necklesses on purpose.

I'd like to see what is currently the Peanuts Showplace/meet and greet area utilized for this ride in some way. Whether that would be extended queue space or a Phantom Theater character meet and greet area and/or PT museum (like the lobby of PT Encore).

I'm guessing opening weekend and probably on most weekends, the line will probably be similar to the final days of Boo Blasters where it spills out onto the midway and heads towards Peanuts Showplace.

A building like that would probably take up most if not all of what Timberwolf takes up.

^^Or could that be the Phantom Theater tombstone and the lighting effect could be for the "phantoms" rising from the dead for Phantom Theater Opening Nightmare?

Paul Bonifield shared this on Linkedin a few weeks back. For those who don't know, Paul was one of the many who were unfortunately laid off by Six Flags back in May. Also in the comments, Chad Showalter (who was also let go) commented a bit about it. Based on those comments, it sounds like this project was planned for awhile and may have been the "family thrill attraction" planned all along. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paulbonifield_phantom-theater-returns-to-kings-island-ugcPost-7366851910231855104-Oe2X

I feel like every year around this time we hear about positive attendance trends and momentum toward next year after a busy fall since fall is in fact the busiest time of the year.

I'd like to see another indoor attraction added to Area 72. Like a flying theater themed around space flight. I came up with a little concept on what that could look like. The building would basically be connected to the FOF building and would also house a more permanent storage building for parade floats. I know this would likely be out of Six Flags budget, but a man can dream lol. It would also feature a double sided gondola to increase capacity.

I wouldn't expect anything new in the crypt until at least 2030 now that The Conjuring is going in there. I would think that they'd want to get at least 5 years out of Conjuring in there before they even think about doing something else there.

Tbh it just makes more sense to renew the license right now even with the troubles going on at Six Flags. I am 99% sure that retheming 11 kids areas on a last minute situation would be pretty costly and doesn't make too much sense especially after investing heavily into Snoopy attractions at Carowinds, KI, and Wonderland. Imo I think what very well could be happening is they decided to extend the license to buy more time evaluating the IPs long term. Then by 2029/2030 when hopefully financials are in a better place, they can make a long term decision and if they choose to axe Snoopy and bring in Looney and/or DC to legacy CF parks they can do it right and not just swap out the signs/give rides some touchups of paint and call it a day. OR they could decide to keep all the IPs and retheme the Planet Snoopys to DC or Looney Toons (Id prefer DC) and keep all the Camp Snoopys.

Agreed. Or how about a launch coaster with a Siren's Curse esc layout.

I don't know how I'd feel of an S&S scream n swing as our "front gate" attraction.

Can you explain more? Are you sure it's not an issue with the scanner? When I worked at KI, if the scanner turned red we had to send the guest back up to where they purchased it. If it became a scanner issue, we had to call and report it to upper management.

I say just eat Skyline outside the park. It's much better that way even if you can technically get it for free at KI with a dining plan. Like I always order my "ways" extra juicy and they most of the time deliver on that. At KI that isn't really an option.

As Boo Blasters is officially no more, construction is set to begin on the transformation into Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare set to debut in Spring 2026. This thread will be used to document the construction progress of this exciting "rebirth" of a former beloved dark ride. As a reminder to keep the terms of service in mind when posting on here and to only get pics in authorized areas. To view the terms of service, view here: https://KICentral.com/forums/topic/4128-terms-of-service/ Here's to another season of construction! To get things started here's the advertisement of this new ride outside of what once was Boo Blasters shared by @Losantiville Mining Co. in the announcement thread!

I know this isn't likely, but something I was thinking about with the entrance and queue. Since this ride is going to be very popular and on busy days, Boo Blasters line tends to spill out on the midway, I think what they should do is connect the current queue house with the Peanuts Showplace and move the entrance to the ride to down by the Great Pumpkin Coaster in what is currently the entrance to the Peanuts Showplace. I honestly kinda like the wooded feel down there and it could make it feel like you're going into an overgrown/Haunted theater in the woods. Having 2 separate queue rooms also opens up potential to multiple scenes for this storytelling. I also was thinking if they choose not to go that route they could make the Peanuts Showplace into a Phantom Theater character meet and greet area and museum. If they wanted to create new props/decor for the new ride, they could then (if they still have them) display the old decor from the old Phantom Theater that they had in the PT Encore show lobby in the Peanuts Showplace.

Orion had a giant banner on the fence after it was announced. They also did a daytime Haunt in what was Chaos themed around the Orion storyline as a "pre launch" preview. Tbh I really want to see the daytime/HallowTween Haunts return in the future. I liked what they would do with the corn maze and even last year with the daytime tour of Madame Fatales.

1 person at dispatch is inexcusable tbh. It doesn't help that antique car crew is also responsible for WindSeeker AND Shake Rattle and Roll. Imo it should always be at least 2 dispatchers MINIMUM. Just because they can technically operate antiques with one dispatchers doesn't mean they should. Just like how Dodgem should not be a single op even though it technically can. Or how Viking Fury can run with 2 instead of 3 which slows down operations significantly bc that means the person up at drive has to come all the way down, unlock the gate, check the load side, and go back up and if a safety issue needs corrected they have to go back up and unlock restraints and start over which is a pain.

Sounds like it might be time to bring him back onto Tower Topics @DonHelbig @BoddaH1994

Why not both Maestro and Larry? I think what will probably happen is they'll have Maestro up there at his organ and there will be lightning and thunder special effects for the "stormy night" part and then have the ghost notes disappear from the organ and then both Maestro and Larry will give instructions to find the notes using the flashlight. Kinda like during the Scooby Doo Haunted Castle days where Scooby and Shaggy were up there telling you how to use the blasters.

I think there's lots of potential with this. Here is a recent installation by Sally Dark Rides at Funtown Splashtown USA in Maine and it looks cool. If Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare is done anywhere close to this, I think we're all in for a treat! This Haunted Hotel theme honestly reminds me a bit of Phantom Theater in a way.

Made an exterior idea using a Boo Blasters exterior photo found on Wikipedia: Source for photo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boo_Blasters_on_Boo_Hill