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    Cedar Point New Park Manager Announced

    in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News

    Posted

    https://sanduskyregister.com/news/587651/new-cedar-point-park-manager-named/

     

    Colleen, IMO, is extremely qualified and the right choice! Having witnessed her leadership style, her love for guests and associates, I am confident in her ability to lead.  

    The night before opening day at CP this year, I ran into her on the Magnum Trail with other employees. She was on the phone, but she paused her conversation to say hello to me and ask if I was excited for the upcoming season. I've known Colleen for several years through a mutual friend and got to know her even better under Carrie Boldman's leadership. I never expect to be treated as anyone other than a typical guest...but she always makes me feel welcome in/around the park.

    Congratulations Colleen!  



     

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    Merchandise Of KI Rides You Would Like To See More Of!

    in Kings Island

    Posted

    KI has lacked in the merch department for years. They capitalize on the top like 4/5 coasters and forget they have the rest. They also over saturate with what merch they have in the various shops.....why should I go into KI Essentials when I can get the same merch at the Emporium? As shown by @chad_1138, the newest merch made it's way into4I Trading Company. But you can also find it at almost every location in the park. 


    It seems if about 95% of the 4/5 coaster merch is repeat from pervious years...a little extra design maybe inserted here and there...but you can find it at Coaster Connection, KI Essentials, Emporium, etc. 

    Don't even talk about the price....I don't like the merch/designs enough to drop $30+ on a shirt....$65+ on a hoodie. 

    I know I've said it before but Cedar Point at least has diversified merch and a small amount of repeat throughout the shops. Their ride specific merch is top tier.....KI really needs to learn a thing or two from CP merch. The designs/merch there makes the cost worth it IMO.

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    International Street Future Update

    in Coming Attractions

    Posted

    1 hour ago, calakapepe said:

    Agree 100%. Pedestals got a lot of attention.. but for me its simple. The current fountains arent girthy enough.

    Thicker, equally as tall fountains are really impressive looking, sounding,  and feeling. The fountains are simply fine.  But not great. Not worth it to change it now though

    Aren't girthy enough just made me lose my mind lol. 

    But yes....the Island in Pigeon Forge has a mix of size with streams....could definitely benefit from a similar set up. 

    Either way, there's not enough water moving as there was previously.

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    Kings Island to add “family thrill” attraction in 2026

    in Kings Island

    Posted

    Yes please! I'm honestly tired of eating outside at amusement parks. Having an AC given break would be great. Nothing like eating your food and adding on salt by sweating ;). I kid, I kid...but it does feel quite gross being packed like sardines on the patios of Coney BBQ, with unrelenting heat trying to enjoy a meal. 

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    Kings Island General Discussion 2025

    in Kings Island

    Posted

    20 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said:

    When do building permits for this winter start showing up? I remember Mystic and Diamondback showing up really early.

     

    Soap Box Derby was filed September 15, 2023. The new permit site doesn't have any ride additions prior to that. 

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    Animatronics On White Water Canyon?

    in Kings Island

    Posted

    Thanks for your perspective @Shaggy. I can definitely understand where you're point of view comes from. 

    Additionally, I'm fearful that the new Six Flags Entertainment Company, isn't going to do much investing in older rides where they'd rather just remove them. Who knows, maybe they'll surprise us one day.

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    Has Kings Island Peaked?

    in Kings Island

    Posted

    6 hours ago, nhimes90 said:

    With Sol Spin, the reason they got the single seat versus the dual is because the park was given the “investment money” kinda last minute and very late in the season. So when they reached out to the manufacturer they were told they could get a single seat model but not a dual seat model to be ready by park opening. That’s the only reason they went with the single seat option. It was so late in the season and the park had to go with rides that could be ready by opening day, or shortly thereafter.  

    3 minutes ago, KI Guy said:

    I've heard this and even if true it doesn't make anything better. Allocate the money in time for the parks to actually spend it. Not doing so just shows the powers that be in Charlotte don't care. It doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense either since Sol Spin ended up not opening until June 9 of that year.

    I find it hard to believe the manufacturer couldn't expedite a dual seat model if given a little extra money. Money talks and... you know the rest... :)

    I have heard that Koontz didn't want the double seat option because it'd would cost more than he wanted to spend at the park out of the allocation. Not much fun to ride it with your friends when their either in front or behind you and you can't turn to them to smile/laugh/talk.

     

    Live Entertainment

    in Kings Island

    Posted

    I don't think because people are still buying passes is a good enough reason to not emphasize and grow the live entertainment offerings. If anything, it's a way to sell more passes....so why not? Why not try to get more people in with stellar shows, especially the older crowds who may not do many rides...have more spendable income, etc.? 

    Coasterstock 2025

    in Kings Island

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

    This may just be me, but beginning the sentence with "In fact," feels very unprofessional and/or too casual — even for a park speaking directly to its biggest fans (who weren't already going to Holiday World's event). The sentence would have been just as fine without it. It reminds me of how awkward and standoffish the little blurb about Monster's ordered-but-not-yet-received part felt. Does anyone else feel this way? Also, the "handful of surprises" make the itinerary incomplete (for guests) on paper, not "not final". Am I going too far into this? I'd appreciate more thoughts on the matter whether you agree with me or not.

    Trim-less rides on The Beast might be a nice surprise, but would there be a possibility of hurting the retracking done over the last few years? If I was going I think I'd rather take a trip to the Sign Shop than do something that would hurt the coaster. (I'd like to see inside there either way!) Sorry for nitpicking. This FAQ answer reads like someone trying to be cool and possibly failing at that. Thank you for coming to my unprompted rant. 

    You're not the only one. 

    As far as trim-less Beast rides...wouldn't they have to physically remove the trims? If so, they'd either have to suspend operations toward the end of the day to remove them for ERT or leave it trimless all day for everyone. If not, then nevermind :). 

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    Backlot Stunt Coaster Becomes Queen City Stunt Coaster

    in Kings Island Central Newsroom

    Posted

    18 hours ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

    I wonder if they are "real" containers or if they are just a series of shipping container walls and ceilings stacked on top of each other, all living on one concrete pad. My best guess would be the latter. If they can't be easily removed I think it would be a great idea to repaint them with fun park-related graffiti. A second option would be to have a more professional-looking mural painted on like exists all over Cincinnati. 

    Mostly they are. Several house electronics for the rides. Several are tornado shelters if needed.

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