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For Winterfest '05 there were rumblings about Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle receiving a "Christmas Caper" makeover, but that never came to be. So if I were a betting man I'd say that Boo Blasters won't as well, although I'd love to see it happen. I can't imagine it would be too terribly difficult.

These Halloween events always bring out the best in everyone!

This could make a great Antique Cars route...

Specifically attractions that the whole family could ride together. There really isn't a whole lot that Grandma and Grandpa could ride with a their grandkids. That's obviously just an example, but there is a gap between coasters/thrill rides and kid rides.

Am I the only one who is not sold on the "inevitable" Giga coaster? I guess I'm the minority, but I think there are major demographic gaps in Kings Island's lineup that could/should be addressed before another coaster.

The new Coney Mall troll is everything. Love that guy.

Winterfest Mystic Timbers Shed = Last Christmas by Wham. Make it happen, Kings Island.

Thank you or god one. Haven't seen a lot of this footage. Last time I was at Disneyland I remember seeing some of what remains!

I'd like to see what these guys can do for Haunt/Winterfest in the shed. I know some people are on the fence (myself included) about screen focused dark ride effects, but it lends to a certain versatility. Could be pretty rad.

I've driven/walked over then at least 3 or 4 times this summer and had no idea.

1. All the dark ride smells.

Thanks for all the info! And yes, I love the new exhibit. My absolute favorite part of the park!

Thanks for the info. I'd love to see what's left, assuming I'd be allowed to. Don't wanna land in Coney Island jail.

I was just curious as to whether or not anyone had information on the subject. I believe heard/read that the train tunnels from the original Coney Island & Lake Como Railroad are still standing. Is this true? I could certainly be incorrect. If I'm not completely insane and just making this up, do pictures of these exist? Are the visible from the park today? Thanks!

Holy Thread Bump. It's funny. Rumors of Winterfest's return, rumblings about Antique Cars... Some things never change! Obviously The Adams Family theme is out of the question, but with additions like Banshee and Mystic Timbers Cedar Fair doesn't seem to mind the themeing/coaster combination. I'd love to see something like this finally make it to the park, especially with Boo Blasters in its current state. What do you guys think?

What a joke. Very disappointed. The beauty of going to places like Kings Island is the aspect of escape, and that's lost with the garbage they play throughout the park. I guess it's just another aspect of Kings Island that's going to feel "cheap" now, amongst many other things. I hope this doesn't spill over to Winterfest. These are the types of decisions that make me lean towards not renewing my gold pass. I've have too many cool trips to Coney Island this year and want to make it to Disneyland soon. Maybe it's time to take my cash elsewhere.

Pretty much spot on, my friend. Although I'm gonna disagree with the Mystic Timbers ending. It is essentially a glorified brake run, but I'm grateful we got what we did as opposed to nothing. It could've been a bit better through. I'm not too hot on screen based dark ride effects so it would've been cool to see something a bit more "physical" in there. Marty would've been a pretty cool touch hahaha. And if I had to guess/good I'd think the Snoopy lights would get pitched due to Winterfest this year.

I guess I'm confused as to why everyone thinks a Giga is "inevitable." Has there been any substantial information to suggest this? Or just wishful thinking? Personally I see Diamondback as the tallest coaster at the park for a while. There's probably a good 20-25 other things that should come before a Giga.

Antique Cars! Bring it on!

Looking forward to more! Thanks for posting!!!

I'm curious to see extent of Halloween Haunt this year with Winterfest. I have fond memories of the last day of Fear Fest '05 and seeing Christmas decorations up in Rivertown. I wonder what the time frame/logistics are of redecorating the park that quickly.

The origin of the letter assigned ride system dates back to the original Disneyland. The park was originally on a ticket based ride system. You essentially bought tickets for each ride as opposed to paying one ticket price upfront at the gate to gain access to all the attractions. Each letter (from A-E) cost different amounts with E ticket attractions being the most costly. These got you onto bigger rides like coasters, etc. Eventually the ticket system was scrapped but the letter system is still used in order to "label" rides in regards to their thrill, popularity, capacity, and experience. So for example, smaller flats throughout the Disney parks would be considered an A or B ticket attraction where as larger rides such as The Haunted Mansion or Tower of Terror would be considered D or E ticket attractions. The more you know!

Sad to hear about the demise of The Great Movie. It's one of my favorites, always will be. The replacement seems to be fantastic, though. Very exciting. Bob Iger, can I have the Humphrey Bogart AA from The Great Movie Ride?

Hm. Interesting. I find that hard to believe, but exciting. They really must be going all out! Very excited!

Man, are you serious? "Not a pool of blood BTW" Yeah its not a pool of blood, but would you eat that? Seriously?