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Glad you finally were able to get a ride on it, I know you were definitely looking forward to it. I wish Willard's audio was a bit louder! -------------------- Going on the comments about the flashlights, I still am wondering how when I rode it (the only one in the opera box) how the other 2 flashlights scored. Haha

That ride was so interesting....something.

Yes....I think this was a trial to see if it'd fly instead of putting all resources into one day.

I'd love to see it...but I also don't think it'll happen. I've heard winds of change are happening to last rides of a certain ride in the back of the park.

I'd rather have CFA......

Don't forget, the people living around the park have consistently made complaints about late night closures due to sound....it may be viable, but may not. I think it's stupid that people move in and then complain...as if they didn't know.

Not wrong.

I really am not sure where to get Chicken Tenders...what place has the best?

Today is the first time I've opened this thread. I avoided spoilers and POVs from media day. I visited the park for the first time this year, yesterday. I am blown away in all honesty. Hit the ride for Early Entry and the park wasn't too packed, so the wait was not too bad. The only downfall of the queue was the audio...it wasn't loud enough (even with my hearing aids), or people were talking too loud. Seeing it themed and seeing the Maestro up top again was a welcome sight. I loved that the screens in the queue also were not FUNtv. I will admit, I did miss the busts in the windows just before boarding. The audio for the spirits could have been a little bit louder as well. I decided for my first ride, I wanted to do it without trying to score any points and just look at it. It was odd seeing the 2 opera boxes and then a gap, but honestly glad they did that. I loved how immersive everything was from the moment we saw No Legs Larry until the end. I'll skip the play by play. I'd have to say my favorite animatronic was the first time we see Hilda and her hair raised. Some of the scenes did feel a bit far away, so the details were hard to see (being a theater person, I would have loved to look at the tiny details). I rode it again a few hours later and did the game. The flashlights were pretty cool and I enjoyed that they would vibrate when you hit the ghost notes. I enjoyed it enough, that at the end of the night, I did 4 consecutive rides through Fast Lane. Again, was honestly blown away. Great addition for the park!

Tried the breakfast yesterday...it was good. I got the strawberries and cream with cheesy potatoes. The only complaint I have about it, was that French Corner is too small for the demand. I get why they're doing it there, but it definitely could have been served in a different location. After I placed my order I didn't know where to wait...the standing tables in the middle make it look as if there is another line...but then the areas to wait around were too small and felt as if I was in the way.

It probably will, but they are redesigning the event and/or just bringing Coastermania back.

I'm honestly guessing it came between do we bring back entertainment or Winterfest? Sure, ChristmasTown likely played into the decision too.

Yesterday, Kings Dominion announced the return of in park Live Entertainment (while they had some, it lacked). Today, 2 parks have Holiday In The Park returning. If you got to talk with the new CEO and he asked what you'd like to see come back to KI, what are your top 3 choices? Ideally, you're responses would be realistic and "easily" attainable and most likely not a major attraction.

http://usatoday.com/story/travel/amusement-parks/2026/05/05/six-flags-holiday-in-the-park-return/89934403007/

Things don't look good for this park. Will it return in 2027? I wonder how the other IB Parks are doing. https://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2026/04/30/165970/niagara-amusement-park-wont-open-for-2026-season

As it is now and when Winterfest returned, as Winterfest Way (with the blow molds and that animated tree) was/is the best.

I will continue to say that the merchandise is priced too high....I'd venture to say, they'd sell even more if the prices were brought down. Do I buy a $48 shirt (spitballing atm) or do I buy a snack at Sweetspot for much less?

https://miadventure.enchantedparks.com/park-info/guest-faq/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARWRU1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeXISMIfqvrX1J-SXTwjI1CXyJA7PVScFhShUJaLVvYAFKGwHd7kQgx2Docsg_aem_sn_VQqdDZXY3Z33z4Ff4tA Enchanted Parks will NOT honor 2026 Six Flags dining plans.

It is jazz....but it's the Phineas and Ferb theme song.

@brenthodge thank you for sharing those links...not sure why I didn't see them, as I follow the page. But, love the updates that they are doing to this ride!

Worlds of Fun announced that Timberwolf is returning this year and not as an RMC. Wondering if this is part of the Enchanted Parks deal (maybe RMC contract cancelled by Six?) but also an agreement with Enchanted to have it ready to be operated?

For some reason, it feels as if the events list is smaller than years past....maybe not. None of these events give me a reason to visit the park. Grand Carnivale is stale, Star Spangled Nights seems like a pretty standard celebration (I'll be at CP likely anyway) and Food/Wine Fest isn't worth the $ for me especially if there isn't a tasting card.

I like how Jana took stake in October. It’s been 6 months. Over the time the organization isn’t really in business (parks operating), the CEO officially stepped down, and multiple other things have happened since then, so of course things are a bit dysfunctional. I mean I don’t think the ship is going in the right direction, but the captain needs to be able to steer it to put it on the right course.

Didn’t Zamperla classify these type of rides as a coaster? I remember seeing it listed at some point under roller coasters. Could this be an alignment between the manufacturer and parks?

I just hope they add more ride vehicles.