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The atmosphere and the WinteFest Wonderland Parade is now highlighted in our latest KICentral YouTube video.

That first drop in the back always got my stomach txt no other coaster has ever done. Maggie in the back might be close.

We have beat this horse, the term Giga is a word. Call it a hyper or call it a giga. Just enjoy it. Topic closed.

On November 29th, 2024 Kings Island's WinterFest opens for the 2024 season. Kings Island fans quickly made Winterfest a family tradition once again when Cedar Fair (now Six Flags) reintroduced it in 2017. The excitement continues this year as families prepare to enjoy the park's WinterFest. Why do dedicated fans call the current WinterFest 'WinterFest v3.0'? Let's uncover the story behind this intriguing moniker. WinterFest v1.0 The original Kings Island WinterFest debuted in 1982, a year before the Cincinnati Zoo's "Festival of Lights." Over the years, millions of guests enjoyed this holiday tradition. However, when Paramount Communications acquired the park, they extended the fall operating season, leaving insufficient time to prepare for WinterFest. As a result, the beloved event was discontinued after the 1992 season WinterFest v2.0 On July 25, 2005, Kings Island announced the return of WinterFest after a thirteen-year hiatus. The 2005 WinterFest featured iconic decorations like the Eiffel Tower transformed into a towering Christmas tree and the Royal Fountain converted into an ice skating rink. The Kings Island and Miami Valley Railroad became the White Christmas Express, complete with 1940s-era characters. However, in 2006, Cedar Fair announced the cancellation of this second incarnation of WinterFest. WinterFest v3.0 In the summer of 2016, Kings Island announced the return of WinterFest for the 2017 holiday season. This new version of WinterFest debuted on Friday, November 24, 2017, and is included free for Gold and Platinum pass holders. Today's WinterFest boasts over 5 million dazzling Christmas lights. Let us know in the comments if you attended WF v1.0, 2.0 or now 3.0. KICentral hopes you enjoy the 2024 season of WinterFest and we look forward to seeing you share your memories in trip reports and reviews on the KICentral forums. WinterFest 2024 Reviews: https://kicentral.com/forums/topic/49043-winterfest-2024-reviews/

We'll use this thread for Winterfest reviews in 2024. We look forward to seeing you enjoy the holiday season at Kings Island.

That is amazing and thanks for sticking with us all this time. Here is to 20 more years of enjoying and chatting about KI on the KIC forums!

I think this was a great addition. Considering the short turn around time for the park, it came together well. Now that we seem to have constant 90 ° weather summers in the region, a lot more shade was and is needed. I do wish we were able to get the higher capacity Sol Spin. I do think the two editions were a great pick. I realize a lot of enthusiasts prefer the Huss versions. Keep in mind, in 30 to 40 years, new enthusiasts will say they prefer the Zamperla versions to whatever newer manufacturer would be making them at the time.

Since Vortex was a 48" coaster, can we assume it was a "Family Thrill"? I guess I am saying we could get a very similar ride to Vortex and be considered a family thrill coaster even at the 48" mark.

Agreed. my wife does not do spinney rides and we rode it 5 times in 1/2 hr. Unless the car is out of balance, there is not a lot of major spinning.

I really want a MACK Spinner that includes inversions like Time Traveler at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo.

He looks like he abducting all the humans and got a Karen. He had no idea why she kept asking for his manager and is bringing her back.

I would agree with that! They are just now getting into the restructuring of positions. Next season we will start seeing the results of those changes.

KICentral extends its warmest congratulations to Grace on her new role. We look forward to a productive collaboration with her and her team, sharing our passion for Kings Island and inspiring others to embrace their love for the park. Follow her on X here: https://x.com/gracepeacock

I would think at a minimum, it would be a hybrid. I don't see an all wood structure for another project that big again.

That was the full song by this duo in the window at Snoopy's Boutique. I thought the song was pretty good and deserved to be the bed of the full video.

See the full daytime SOB Interactive in this KIC video.

I didn't make the comment, "no word from the park it seems" to insinuate that they owed us an explanation. Just that nothing official has come out about it that I had seen or heard. My apologies if my post made it seem they did/should or otherwise. That was not my intent of the comment. That argument can be had over the years going way back as @disco2000 pointed out in the post above mine.

I hear it has not operated all weekend. I am here right now and all the trains are in the storage shed. No word from the park it seems.

Great PTR. That DB pic is awesome!

The KIC Haunt Video.

I enjoyed the Undertaker Trifle at Sweet Spot.

Here is the info. Spring Exposition, a brand-new festival with new experiences and flavors to explore. NEW parasol sky over Valley Road Debut of the NEW expanded Plaza with hoedown dance parties, gardening demonstrations, and more surprises! NEW Fest House celebrating America's iconic food & music NEW Down-Home Clogging Jamboree show NEW foods like an Ozarks Fish Fry, Peach Cobbler Mason Jars, and Honey Blueberry Lemonade and more! America's Best Theme Park is getting bigger with a NEW Spring Exposition, a stunning expansion, and new entertainment all year! The Plaza, a new happening hub of fun and entertainment, will double the size of The Grand Exposition in 2025. The redesigned space houses permanent shade structures, plus seating and a new entertainment stage and food booths. The Plaza is the place to catch dance parties, new Summer drone show and the new Christmas experience. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=silver dollar city

Good to know. Thanks for sharing that information.

It seems no one learned anything from the last incident. The "We know there are pictures and knowledge of the incident online, but there is nothing to see here; move along." attitude does nothing but tarnish your name and brand as a whole. If they are going to just pretend something didn't happen what else are they hiding? I don't want to feel that way about KI, I care deeply to see Kings Island and SIX be successful. I volunteer a lot of my own time to promote its success. I am just as dumbfounded by this action as you. Edited just to add: By not addressing this, you are slapping everyone in the maintenance department in the face. They work their butts off to keep us safe and give KI a good name in safety. Failing to support them when it matters most shows them they aren't truly valued.

Moved this to its own thread.