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KI did have a 4th of July event in Picnic Grove https://cpfoodblog.com/kings-island-4th-of-july-bbq-2015/ The question is, would it actually be worth it to do it now with meal plans being available, better quality food around the park, etc?

KI doesn't need to be more crowded on the 4th of July. What exactly would be a specialty food for 4th of July? Brats? Adding specialty foods, activities and entrainment is a lot to do for 1 day. Sure if they'd do the entire week, that would justify it.

Sure, Orion isn't the best of the best....it's not a MF or a Fury (which isn't my favorite by any means)...but it is what it is. It wasn't originally meant for KI...but we got it. It's my favorite in the park and my 2nd favorite Giga. Literally the only people I see who complain about Orion are the 'thoosies online. The roller coaster 'thoosies are the most unenthused people about their hobby.

Six Flags Mexico is opening the Speedway Stunt Coaster later this month. Linked below is a news story on it and then a video from Six Flags showing off the ride. SIx Flags Mexico Family Coaster Opens This Month Six Flags Video Looks like great theming around the ride and it's interesting that this received better theming than Soap Box Racers.

Looks like SFGAm is now facing a lawsuit.... Six Flags Great America Superman Lawsuit

My problem with the logo where it is, is that if anyone is standing in front of it for a photo, it's hard to get a photo of it without including the people. It's also hard to see when anyone is standing in front of it, as it's too low (so taking a group photo in front of the fountain/sign, you get the fountain but not the sign).

Invertigo, Brewhouse or WindSeeker bathrooms.

I think a lot of the issues of security/fights/etc. happened later in the evening. While these issues could happen at any time, it seems as if the later it is, the more severe the issues become. So trying to keep it "family friendly," by reducing the risk of issues later in the evening.

Dragon Coaster promised to open in 2026: https://myrye.com/2026/01/ken-jenkins-dragon-coaster/?utm_source=ITPS+Leisure+News&utm_campaign=bee4908e71-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_01_04_04_31&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-bee4908e71-231732317

The Skyline Patio is not a good place for a show, unfortunately. The show that was there, "Twas The Plight Before Christmas" while a great/fun show suffered from bad sight lines with the various poles holding the roof of the structure up. Then you also have the issue of seating being limited with the round tables with some seats not there (handicap spots). I would have loved for this show to find a new space, but sadly it didn't. Part of the issue of ensuring that it would be at certain spots at certain times was that the trolley itself suffered the issue of not wanting to start/move/stay on/etc. The other part of the issue was that they didn't have any notice of "the trolley show will be by Diamondback entrance at X:XX" other than at that spot on a sign that were often off the main path or in spots that weren't really visible.

The poor Holly Jolly Trolley essentially died...entertainment was kind of a bust on it, as no one ever knew where it would be or when.....but then it turned into a ride....well the trolley ended up being more mechanically a headache than it was worth. May it RIP. Guessing the Columbus Zoo is a bit different because they operate those two rides generally year round. My first visit to Winterfest this year was not a great one, however my 2nd and final was (all minus the lights around the train route).

Wasn't Kentucky Flyer a part of the "expansion" land (acre or so) that the Fairboard gave to the park? Maybe not the whole acre used by the ride, but part of it.

I'm on board with B&M doing a 4D coaster with the Wing Coaster model, unless it's like Rapterra...too shaky.

I stumbled upon this video and thought I'd share.

From what I gather, the Pepper's Ghost is not going to return, unless that is "on stage."