Captain Nemo

So I recall the parks doing the same social posts last few years. Does anyone have any of those old posts? It’s going to be very interesting to see how the numbers change especially post merger. These are the 2025 ridership number posts I could find.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/172ixz2eAY/?mibextid=wwXIfr Close up of the flashlight/blaster

I initially saw the TikTok a few days ago and really had a long ponder about this. On one hand, I feel bad when hard work of essential artists is leaked like this. The other hand, it’s just nice to see an update (ANY UPDATE) on this project. In the meantime here’s some AI slop with a very important message.

This graph is through Apple Stocks Map. What we see is the company in essence has lost close to 50% of its stock value when based on the stock value at the beginning of the year. I added a full graph. Gather what you will but the writings on the wall. We’re in a recession for the company.

Check out the absolute EJECTOR airtime coming from some of those quad downs! it’s the Great Recession Charlie Brown Dive Coaster concept The 30ft KA k’nex model has bigger numbers But for real… I’m not very “thrilled” by these graphs

It depends on the configuration of the speed of the conveyor and how many buggies return to the ride. buggies: Right now we have seen photos of all the buggies from Boo Blasters moved to a new spot at TimberWolf. This leads me to one of two thoughts. I don’t believe they will be trashing them based on the concept art buggies looking the same with new colors. So second option, they are getting ready for modification work. Additionally I don’t see the park shelling out for 30 additional vehicles to return it to its previous capacity. Sorry, but I think they are gone forever. ride speed: Not sure what the speed is at the moment but from my time working at SDATHC I do recall the turntable/ride speed has 2 speeds. Speed 1 is normal ride, and 2 is super slow. In some cases the ride would stop if a delay in the station occurs. I hope KI figures a way to allow the seamless transition on and off the turntable platform that eliminates the overcrowding at the exit point and quicker loading to prevent turntable stops. These two factors make me believe we’re looking at a full indoor queue always at 45+ wait on most days. With FL I imagine the normal queue will reach 90+ minutes most summer days. I really would love to see KI extend the outdoor queue section. Also don’t underestimate indoor AC popularity.

I’m just so appreciative to see parks investing in Dark Rides. The list for best new Dark ride for next years Golden Ticket Award is building! Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare at Kings Island. Sally Omnimover reskin. SeaQuest: Legend of the Deep at SeaWorld Orlando. VEKOMA suspended dark-ride NightFlight at Dollywood. MACK water-coaster hybrid

The fog curtain and projection lasted maybe a season. Anyone remember that?

When it comes to IP at Kings Island, many have come and gone. These characters on the other hand always belonged to Kings Island. So to see something so corporate like SIX on its first year green light a project like this brings me a lot of shock, yet optimism. The library of IPs they could have gone with. But some people at SIX who loved Phantom Theater are the reasons we likely saw projects like Encore and this. Seeing how far along Sally might be with this project gives me so much confidence in what will be the final product. Especially since the refit already takes place in a preexisting building. I also in general love seeing the media team at KI posting updates like this! They probably have a good idea of how beloved this IP is. Plus I love watching the process. Keep’em coming!

Half the original buggies were removed after Phantom Theater closed. Those sat outside in the graveyard for the longest time. Not sure when they all disappeared but they are long gone.

New trains are a few Million and they need at least 2. That doesn’t look likely under the new Six Flags. Hate to say it but I think the rumor may have merit if true.

It’s a MCU Easter Egg! Universe 828

Indoor Projects like these always intrigue me. No drone or aerial photography is going to give much away which imo makes them all the more mysterious. when a rollercoasters is announced everyone can speculate about what the experience will be like. We get POVs, outdoor construction, etc. Dark Rides in general are always more mysterious when you have no idea of what ride experience you are even in line for.

Or it could be a result of the 500 full time positions removed this past summer. All part of a plan to reallocate money and reduce expenses. The Budget for practically everything has been changed. Change in price for Season Passes, now you pay less BUT there’s more ‘premium’ up charges. Now what was included has been hit with a $$$ signs. Low entry price looks appealing, but in park spending is higher. Nickel and diming resentment increases. And we end up where we are now. The guests are not happy, the board is not happy, the CEO is out of a job come 2026. This is textbook price obfuscation and loyal visitors are noticing.

Very well put! The entire article (albeit at times patting himself on the back) lists many of the problems that is going wrong at SIX. Unfortunately I don’t see a way out of this without someone at the top floor at Six Flags choosing to sell more parks. One thing not mentioned is a Parks role when the parent company is publicly traded (Six) vs private (Herschend)