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Tbh I miss the customized logos for each park on the souvenir bottle showcasing the new attraction for that season. I think 2022 was the last time they did that with the 50th logo on the bottle that year. Also, ngl I miss the large souvenir cups they used to place to the right of the front gate plaza in the spring. I thought they were cool looking and idk why the park got rid of them.

I would be okay with DC making its way to KI if they were to transform the remainder of Planet Snoopy (area not currently Camp Snoopy) into DC Universe. Imo DC comics would be much more recognizing to kids today than Loony Toons.

I'm back with another google map paint concept. This time it is more of an area overlay idea. What if the new "family thrill attraction" for 2026 is a full renovation of Coney Mall with 3 new Zamperla rides, a new quick service restaurant (would serve classing fair/carnival fried food), and a KI/Coney Island History museum. The rides I have chosen would pay homage to past KI/Coney attractions. With this concept, Monster would be retired and be replaced with a NebulaZ named Haley's Comet to pay homage to that past attraction. The next ride would be an Air Race that pays homage to Flight Commander which would be located to the right of the Jukebox Diner in what is currently a decent sized empty field. Then finally, the centerpiece of this new area would be a Zamperla family thrill launch coaster named Shooting Star. I know, a family thrill coaster is not what I'd want as a Vortex replacement, but just like with Cedar Point and Wild Mouse replacing Wicked Twister technically, if it's part of a whole area refresh, I would gladly accept it.

I believe KD is getting Gazillion bubbles as it sorta was teased in their 50th anniversary video awhile back. It could also come to KI too as the show is put on by more than one person. If bubbles doesn't return, I'd like to see Brad Ross come. He just did 2 seasons at Carowinds and I believe he was very well received.

Hold up? Is is confirmed Bat is leaving in 2025 or is it just speculation by another thoosie?

It's like that this time every year. They always take the back curtain off in the fall and then replace it in the spring.

Honestly a family thrill coaster in the Crypt building plus an update to Boo Blasters in the same season would be a pretty good investment.

Remember that Notice of Commencement is for 2024 and 2025 additions and modifications. I think it's very likely that it doesn't include 2026 construction plans at all. For example, with Orion the NOC said 2018, 2019, and 2020 additions and modifications. Now I'm very interested that Ride Entertainment is listed. RE does a lot of work with Gerstlauer and KCL Engineering. An infinity coaster was listed in a recent survey. Obviously an infinity isn't really considered family thrill so the odds are really low for that being the 2026 project, but what if in the very unlikely chance they're just trying to throw us off here and we're getting the infinity coaster after all, but KI just didn't want it to get out? Also looking at Ride Entertainment's portfolio, it looks like they do work with upgrading dark rides. And one of the options in a recent survey was an update to Boo Blasters. However, I don't see how a shooting dark ride is considered family thrill. Unless, maybe the park pulls a 2003 and adds a dark ride update and a thrilling flat ride the same year (ie Scooby and Delirium in 03). https://rideentertainment.com/lagotronics/

I have a feeling the crypt building is where we should keep our eyes on. If the park goes with a family thrill coaster, I think the Crypt building is the best spot for it. Imagine a well themed indoor queue line and then a dark ride section pre launch and then launch out into the woods and hug the terrain.

Which tbh isn't necessarily a bad thing imo. I'm fine with going 7+ years in between major thrill coasters as long as the park is still adding something new almost every year. I would be upset if we went 7 years between major thrill coasters and only got one or two new rides in that time frame.

Tbh I really hope this means future additions to the park can be kept under wraps better. Her and her team at Wonderland did an outstanding job keeping AlpenFury under wraps and nothing got out until announcement day. Also she has a great relationship with social media channels (specifically Amusement Insiders). As for Chad and Elizabeth, I wish them nothing but great things in the future for them as for me personally I have not had any bad interactions with either of them.

Imo while closing a few headlining rides early for fireworks sucks for those who love night rides, at the same time I feel like it helps encourage people to watch the show on I-street as well as get people out of the park faster so associates don't have to stay as long to do closing procedures (ie putting the ride to bed, cleaning, walking lockout areas).

Haunt still has a couple more weekends left and Winterfest hasn't even started yet and I'm already looking forward to opening day next year and (fingers crossed) the kickoff of Decoding 2026!

That's a good idea. A little off topic, but still Coney Mall related. I actually like the patriotic music they play in Coney Mall during Tricks and Treats and I would like to see them play it in Coney Mall during the regular season as Coney Mall is supposed to represent an old timey/Americana style park.

My main question is why are they putting these all throughout Coney Mall especially the one by the entrance to Adventure Port? Maybe with a Vortex replacement, Coney Mall gets more of a refresh so they're mapping out all of Coney Mall to plan that?

That area behind Banshee and the SOB station has been mistaken as a new attraction construction site for years. I believe that is where they dump the leftover dirt and stuff from past construction projects. I believe what people are seeing is the leftover dirt from the Soak City construction site being dumped there.

The Tower's been operating pretty consistently since like mid summer.

People who really thought this meant SOB is actually coming back are just too optimistic imo. SOB was one of if not the biggest failures in amusement history and sent 27 people to the hospital in 2006 which made national headlines and embarrassed the park. It was so bad that in 2009 when one more injury was reported (that may or may not have actually came from SOB) the park shut it down immediately and chose to keep it down when it was greenlit to operate again and never reopened it again as one more hiccup was front page news which led to the decision to demolish it. While some people enjoyed the ride, the vast majority of guests found it rough and uncomfortable which is another reason why reviving it in any way just doesn't make sense.

I believe they take the back tarp off of the stage every fall/winter and then replace it the next spring. Music in the Parks doesn't really need Timberwolf. I believe in 2021, they did the award ceremonies in the International Showplace. Except Spirit Song didn't happen this year and there has been no rumblings of it returning in the future. I feel them bringing it back in 2023 was sorta a "last resort" for Timberwolf concerts imo.

I like the Spring Expo event idea especially at a park like Silver Dollar City. I think KI would benefit from an event like that especially an event with overhead decor like umbrellas, kites, and pool noodles overhead like what Dollywood does.

Or the theming being caution tape and shipping crates like SOB lol

Resurrecting this thread as there is an interesting development regarding the old Cincinnati Subway tunnels. Obviously it likely could become nothing (like in the past), but I thought I'd share. Apparently the city of Cincinnati is looking for proposals to repurpose the old subway tunnels. As much as I would love to see the subway resurrected or even the old Metro moves plan (that I posted this thread about originally), I think the most likely scenario is some type of underground brewery/entertainment area like in other cities. Obviously this will be interesting to watch and I would definitely not rule anything out as we did recently see the old power factory down by KI repurposed after many years sitting abandoned. https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/city-seeking-ideas-for-rehabbing-abandoned-subway-tunnel

Both Firehawk and Vortex were both announced to be removed on this day 5 and 6 years ago.

Please no dive coaster. I don't want a one trick pony gimmick here. If they're going to somehow reuse the SOB station, an RMC hybrid or a Gravity Group/GCI woodie would be the best fit as that station was build specifically for a wooden structure.

Imo if true, I think that area could be where the drone launching pad could move to. I don't think The Vortex spot should be the drone launching pad forever as it is a piece of prime land in the back of the park and obviously they can't build a coaster there and launch the drones there. I think they could make it work if they launch the drones high enough in that area where you could still see them on I street. They probably would have to close Diamondback early though like they do with Beast and Orion, but tbh I think having the star attractions suspend operations for fireworks helps encourage people to watch the show in the front of the park.