CoasterJack

Sorry I didn't notice that, also trying to host family for the holidays at the same time so a bit of a delay. Man I truly am terribly at uploading files and images to these forums, never can seem to get them to display right. Happy to include images, but the details seem to get lost when I screenshot or save specific portions. Also I'm not 100% sure how to spoiler tag things, so let's try this from a sharable link instead... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQ1HfZZwKczbdtpIEH67k34eAIrArv4i/view?usp=sharing

*SPOILERS* (Please avoid viewing this pdf if you don't want to see each scene listed by name over the layout of the ride, animatronic layouts, other schematics, etc.) Mason redid their whole portal system using OpenGov Citizen Services, which you can access by creating a personal or citizen account. I already have one from past uses. It's much easier to access their monthly reports which are posted and can be access without an account. I assume these will be listed on the December monthly report which should be available soon once we hit January. SPOILER: It appears there's many different versions of the plans, in which the most recent version was approved after they omitted some HVAC renovations due to budget constraints. It's not like we know the entire ride itself from these documents, but it does list each scene by name and show a general layout of some figures representing what I assume are the animatronics. By looking at the wiring diagrams and equipment lists, you can generally tell where the screens will be located, as well as a few other certain elements. If mods want to combine this with another thread or keep it separate, that's find by me. I don't think I'm breaking any rules as I think others have posted documents from the city of Mason, but I understand if this isn't allowed. Project_Barnum_APPROVED_DWGS.pdf

I'm surprised no one has mentioned anything about the detailed ride blueprints in the mason permit portal. They're been out for about a week now, they show the ride scene layout, screen locations, etc. I don't want to spoil too much, but looks like not too many screens fortunately, and it confirms a certain someone in a certain area of the building... I'll leave it at that

Broken concrete in a 7 month old theme park?

Well I think we know when Cedar Point's next coaster is coming based off that article. McClure said without the SF Mexico situation, it would've been 4 more years before another coaster. So I guess this puts their next coaster addition either in 2028 or 2029?

2025 Ridership for the Top 6 Rides has been posted. Note doesn't include the additional rides The Racer and Mystic will recieve during WinterFest, so I expect Mystic Timbers to probably pass The Beast before the end of the season.

Yes, however they never even went up for Haunt this year. They're usually a carryover from Haunt, just programmed and themed differently. If they weren't put up for haunt, then I don't think they'd have the time to put them up between haunt and winter fest unfortunately.

I've been looking for clear footage of those monitors for days and this is by far the clearest I've seen them by far. Thanks Evan!

The white Chevy Express really sells the whole thing

It seems they're still actively building it today as well. I'm looking forward to the chance to watch them build in person for the first time ever day. Hoping to grab some Grain & Grill shrimp and watch the best live entertainment offered on I-Street this week But also as mentioned above, it's been impressive to watch. They seem to work 8:30-8:30 most days, including the weekends, so seems like quite the process.

Glad to see we're getting a new show. Also... USA Today Best Holiday Theme Park Event Poll is out, hoping my vote helps even a little. We're currently 15th https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-theme-park-holiday-event/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAN2OZ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrrH9asmi9Kvp4REyV8mf7ddqj56Qxk7G8WN1m0kfbEgdKcHjVYNuz9PF3gD_aem_21OFL-KIiu2KHlT69yR_rQ#nveyus18c4q33dzplilqonterkatvrtd

Looks like they're sticking to the 90ish minute sessions. Pricing seems to be included as well. I would advise from fully purchasing any skating tickets quite yet, as it still says coming soon and that portion of the site doesn't seem 100% finished.

The park didn't waste anytime starting work on the ice skating rink transformation. I always forget how much goes into the process of converting the fountain ever year.

I'm thinking the same thing, the general look of the set seems to remind me a lot of their IAPPA demo for Mr. Krabs from the Spongebob ride, but I assume the animatronics will then be shipped to be used in the ride elsewhere, potentially in the queue up above, or at the beginning of the ride to explain the concept of the ride

Saw that, unfortunate that she was filming in an area of the tour you're not allowed to, but great for us who've been craving some phantom progress pictures, and it means we're only a month away from seeing them active. I've been on that Sally Tour, its a great time. I assume this will be the two animatronics shown at the Sally booth, and I assume these will be towards the beginning of the ride with the screen showcasing how the flashlight works. It definitely looks like the flashlights will be something new other than the same blasters, as the IAAPA description said they would show off the flashlight technology and two of the new animatronics.

I wish Chef Major well on the next step in his career. Some of his food specials over the course of the past few years have been amazing. Hopefully we continue to see new items and the KI food quality remains consistent.

Honestly same. I'd rather take the park being able to fire on all cylinders, delivering a top class experience and take a few years to get another large addition after next year. Especially if it means we get to refrain from any more ride removals. Allow them to invest in some theming upgrades/maintenance, more wonderful nighttime shows, cleaning/bathrooms, fully staffing rides, painting, landscaping, and more. I feel like the average guest can easily remember a terrible food or bathroom exprience as much as a great ride experience. I love Cedar Point but I have many bad memories of terrible times in bathrooms. Or getting food poisoning from a Chop Six at SFMM.

Noticed this as well. Also made me realize apparently we're one of the only CF parks still charging $15 on weekends for the maze pass, or charging $35-$40 for the Conjuring. I assume this means the add-ons are selling better at KI compared to most other parks. The legacy SF parks on the other hand are still charging $25-$35, but also they've been charging for longer so makes sense that the guests are more used to it.

I had this exact same experience this past Friday. Went to the Order of the Dragon early and they let us walk around the ropes. Then with KillMart later the yelled at our group for cutting around when there was no one else even close to the queue or in the queue. Order of the Dragon was great, the Conjuring was next level. Multiple of my friends who aren't huge haunt or KI people said the experience was top notch and that they'd happily attend a similar experience in the future. The rest of the mazes were a bit of a dissapointment, other than having some great interactions with some of the Slaughterhouse crew

If I remember right, that section of rail is slightly thicker and so when the portion of track is attached, the track is more straight. I assume it's angled down so its easier to slide each train car off the track

For the most part rides and attractions were open though. Outside of The Racer only running one side, the park was better staffed than I was expecting. Also the experience in the mazes and scare zones was top notch. With so few people in the park, I'm pretty sure every single actor interacted with me at least once, if not more. The emptiness with the fog added to a spooky feeling I don't think I've ever felt in a Haunt before. Would highly recommend anyone to try and make a Haunt Thursday work (also so they don't take them away).

Looks like they've got someone who's using a pool vacuum system of some sort to clean the fountain this morning. Looks like its not the most enjoyable process of pushing around all that goose poop.

There's an hourly show with probably the most pyrotechnics I've ever seen in a theme park. Lots of fire, cool music and lights. Would highly recommend anyone at Haunt to try and be on I-Street at the top of the hour. Strange the park has said anything and you can't find anything about it on the app.

Yes, they lowered maximum the price of the attractions pass, but they raised the minimum price of the conjuring (from $15 to $20) in order to try and limit crowds more considering the insane line it seems to have shortly after opening

The metro actually has a line that goes from downtown to KI. I believe the 71X takes passangers from government square to the passanger drop off area. Not exactly "fun", but it is a nice option to have.