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The only thing I'm worried about is the loss of operational things that give parks like Kennywood their flavor (no airgates, rerides, etc.)

At least for this season.

Already chatting about the removal here:

Couldn't be worse than Palace for those newly acquired parks, lol.

https://www.hfecorp.com/whats-new/herschend-to-acquire-palace-entertainments-us-attractions-from-parques-reunidos/

Great article!

The only good about this coaster was the spiral lift. No big loss here. Having been on 3 of the 4 located within North America, I really won't look at this closure as a loss.

Out somewhere on Western Row or in Great Wolf Lodge. No thanks for an upcharge attraction.

I'm wondering if it's the "shack" semi close to Island Smokehouse.

I'm interested in the enclosure on Zambezi Zinger....how did that slip under the radar?

Right, it was kind just a random look at the site and boom it's down. I will say I don't think it's due to the I-Street gift shop construction as it was always out of the camera view anyway.

A big change to Zambezi Zinger, paint and as you guessed it, a bar! https://www.worldsoffun.com/blog/2025/africa-section-getting-upgrades-for-2025-season?utm_source=park_instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=africa_enhancments_blog_2025&utm_id=25SSP&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR34C6b_h89yYXYy7568CcyRmaWA6XrgIJ45IgNnVpack8Y_H2QsdYRIYPA_aem_vkXLLCpchLaN6uXNbOYtoQ

Looks like the I-Street cam is down.

I always felt like KI needs these either at the park entrance flower beds or on the grass strip going to the tolls:

Themed to concrete? I don't know how much they'll do down the line, but this could be a good transition of the area into a new theme....spooky vs non-"Action Zone." Kind of like Jungle X at KD....Tumbili was the beginning of the area's transformation. Though I'd want KI's version to be the bigger model.

I'd take it, especially if it's a filler attraction.

I agree with you on the fireworks. Fireworks rides on WindSeeker were insane!

It's already there, the prices for a chicken tender meal without a meal plan!

I don't have an exact number but I guess it's probably in the high 90s or low 100s. I've been on each of the operating WindSeeker rides and my favorite probably would have to be Cedar Point's because of the view.

Great concept! I like this!

I'd welcome a 4D Freespin.

Ah what the schell!

A permit was filed for a sprinkler system replacement in Kings Island Trading Co. for a job value of $14,000.

Found this news story....great insight into the work of Baynum and some awesome views of the coaster. Would you do this job?