Bummer. Can I buy a piece of such cool history? 

Love some Coney. Great to see this!

Even if it survived Paramount, I’m not confident it would’ve lasted through the beginning of the Cedar Fair era. If the ride survived Kinzel, I think it could still be around.  
 

But I’d like to visit a Kings Island where the ride wasn’t removed, and instead invested into. There are plenty of seasonal parks with iconic, historical dark rides that have become classics and it seems unfair that Phantom got the axe when it did. 20+ years later and it’s still being talked about. 

1 hour ago, SmartCat7162 said:

Is there even a room up there? I always thought it was the elevator shaft.

I mean, I’d say we understand that there isn’t room up there, but in looking at some of the comments on Instagram this morning it looks like a lot of people thought it was legit. It’s not a wildly crazy concept given our proximity to opening day and the fact that the real ET offers dining…

I’m all about a good joke, some have said I am one. But kind of a weird one that might mislead followers. 

8 hours ago, disco2000 said:

To add to April Fools, KI got in on the action

 

You know you’re truly in the Six Flags era when the park starts teasing about positive, added experiences for guests. 

15 hours ago, disco2000 said:

This has the potential of ruining the carousel setting....

Nothing the parking garage coaster across the way hasn’t done already. 

But where will they host Spirit Song? 

Super hyped for Food and Wine returning. Had a great time last year and looking forward to enjoying it again. Hopefully these events only get better with time. 

7 hours ago, CoasterJack said:

The Making of Phantom Theater at Kings Island with RIck Bastrup

Stumbled upon this video from only 5 days ago with an interview about R&R with Rick Bastrup himself. Found it an interesting watch, and figured some of you might enjoy a watch...

Appreciate you sharing this. Great interview! Seems like the general consensus is that a revival of the ride is well overdue. 

Tend to gravitate towards the Mercado more times then not. 

Brewhouse.

A/C is always cranking in those bathrooms. Very clean and out of the way. Quiet too. That’s where my wife used to puke when she was pregnant. 

16 hours ago, Tr0y said:

The park should put a log flume in The Vortex plot.

I’d be down for this. 

Looking like FoF will presumably live to see another season. 
 

 

I firmly believe the men’s restrooms on International Street could benefit from not only one, but two loop-dee-loops. And a bar. 

Just bring the ride back. Done the right way. 

1 hour ago, Diamondback_Is_King said:

How busy was the season pass holder preview last year? I couldn't make it there last year.

It’s always pretty nuts. But if you go in with tempered expectations you’ll have a good time. 

No…?

The old beer garden patio was nice for a smoke. 

38 minutes ago, Outdoor Man said:

 

How long did you have to go fishing to find that one?

Not too far. I tend to remember my own youthful, borderline insane ideas. Haha. Can’t believe it still. All in good fun. 

I can dig this. Good to see the light at the end of the tunnel! 

53 minutes ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

I'd personally like to see some retro logos come back, even if they a small bit of Brand Identity attached. Maybe I'll try my hand at a little logo design

I’d love to see it! 

Where am I going to be able to write my Dick Kinzel Biopic screenplay if I have to pay for overpriced coffee? 

21 minutes ago, KIghostguy said:

This recent example from Kings Dominion has to be one of the worst ads that I have ever seen from a park. What about this ad tells the audience anything about the 50th Anniversary? What in this image compels the audience to purchase a pass? Make a visit in 2025?

It tells the auidence the somebody within the company knows how to use MS Paint. That’s about it. 

+ 1 for individualized park logos. The chain as a whole could use a big brand refresh. The current fonts, colors, etc. are tired. A new look would be good post merger. Something less corporate-y and plastic-y. 

AZ will receive a massive overhaul and be rethemed to Gotham City/DC.