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Prestige passholders at Kings Dominion were treated with fudge in their indoor VIP lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/865356666879314/permalink/8985172754897624/?

Where is @DispatchMaster when you need clarification?

It wouldn't surprise me if this was KD's last season with Winterfest. If the rumor is true of it not returning next season, it all but signifies they are raising the white flag. Their Winterfest event can't compete with BGW's Christmas Town an hour down the street...

I’m guessing they will do this once Banshee needs repainted. It was 14 years between Diamondback being built and when it was repainted so maybe we can expect AZ to be replaced with DC theming in 2028?

I still can't wrap my mind around the why or need for these quiet ride removals? Both Disney and Universal Studios give amble time for guests to ride attractions that are set to close for good. If the argument is season pass sales, then why not announce ride closures earlier in the regular season like in May? Scarcity mindset can be used to drive attendance. I just visited Entertainment Junction today which is set to close for good January 5th. The place was slammed!

I agree. For one, the storytelling was better for Good Gravy, and as important story telling is, GG itself followed up with that story with the details and theming in the queue. Which, even if there was good story telling with SSBR. Guests would have gotten into the queue of SSBR and noticed there was little to no storytelling, details, or theming at all. I joke and tell folks SSBR is a nice, unfurnished home. Kings Island has a talented team when it comes to decorating. They display it every season during Halloween Haunt and Winterfest. However, that talent was omitted with SSBR. I mean heck, Snoopy stands flag-less, in the dark on top of the roof of SSBR. A main Peanuts character who interacts with the ride. But nobody thought to put a light up there so he can be seen by the people on the ride at night? GG is a better executed coaster overall, and that's why it earned its spot. SSBR got the ride experience right. You add storytelling, details and theming to SSBR, it would be #1, possibly even earn itself a GTA.

I wonder if the lack of communication from those parks about the ride removals has to do with the synergies of assigning multiple parks to one person? WoF hasn’t had any activity on its X page since November: https://x.com/worldsoffun

Something I noticed yesterday while visiting KI on NYE. I use Queue Times versus the Park's app for ride wait times and noticed both WindSeeker and Xtreme Skyflyer were removed from the lineup: Kings Island live queue times Removing Xtreme Skyflyer would make sense considering they have been removing skycoasters chainwide. and WindSeeker's removal would coincide with all the survey markers seen in Coney Mall. Leading to its replacement being the announced 2026 family thrill attraction.

Had a fantastic time with the lady friend at Kings Island to kickoff the new year!

It was gone last time I visited, which was Monday.

Meanwhile Snoopy’s Soap Box Racer gives off the vibe of a nice, unfurnished home.

I wasn’t suggesting KI be ranked best overall, but definitely higher than say Knowbels who shouldn’t even be top 5 in my opinion. The sole reason it gets any praise is price. Not because the food is anything spectacular. The best park meals I have eaten have all been at Walt Disney World, specifically Epcot and Magic Kingdom.

The culinary team at KI got robbed at the Golden Ticket Awards.

I misread what he said. I guess, I Schell apologize. My bad! @coastergoblin

Told us in August? Your profile says that you joined in December???

Well, I can tell you the park down South has better wooden coasters! Unless, some Schell head decides those are to be removed too.

Who the Schell is Logan? Also I like the sweater!

Flavor wise was good! I didn’t eat the bread on top however, it was bit too chewy.

I don’t think there was any plan to remove these rides this soon. Cedar Fair overestimated how much they would save in “synergies”. In a desperate attempt to meet the 200 million savings they claimed. They now have to go after “expensive to operate” attractions. We may see a repeat of 2023 next season…

Hurler being removed? What the schell? I thought it was gonna be the Carolina Cyclone???

Losing Scream Weaver is a huge loss, IMO.

I do enjoy a good schell game.

Dessert is included with this year’s Winterfest Buffet:

Made it to Winterfest, forgot my life jacket.

Im very skeptical. However if The Bat happens to be removed, apologies Schell be in order.