Imperial79

I wonder how long they’re going to wait till they announce the new ride, and what is being taken out. The sooner the better!

Yes, I could see them building a hotel here too, this is a great location, and like you said what they did at Carowinds. Maybe in a few years we can see Cedar Fair look into it, since the one at Canadas Wonderland fell through.

There is some room to build a KI resort with all the empty land by Soak City, but I wonder how much of it is owned by Cedar Fair?

Here is another idea. There has been some talk about KI demolishing the old SOB station this coming off season. Kings Island could retire The Bat next not Invertigo, if they do that, it could make room for the new roller coaster's station to be built there, KI could put their next coaster here after the replacement for Vortex is added. The Bat is a long walk for guests, and a new coaster here, would mean less of a walk for guests, and it would be next to Banshee, it would look great.

Just ordered my book, says it will be here by the 17th. Can't wait to go through it!

I voted for Backlot Stunt Coaster, but it would be nice to see Adventure Express run for WinterFest too. I could go with either one.

That might work, I think they have to put some Christmas lights along the trail, for something for people to enjoy along the way, so it's just not a carriage ride in the dark woods.

Enjoying the pictures and reviews, I hope they bring the carriage rides back for next year's WinterFest. I was planning to do that this year but looks to be cut.

Very cool. Hopefully soon they turn the cameras around, so they’re not upside down. Nice to see they’re clean too.

Good news! KI really takes care of their wood coasters! I wonder if they're going to do some more work on The Beast.

Here is a new update for Coney Mall in an expansion for 2027/2028 that I created, pieced together some good ideas from this site. 1. In lime a new Skyride. 2. In light blue, SR&R is moved down farther closer to WindSeeker. 3. In green a Ferris Wheel/another flat ride is added here or a stand to sell things, since the stand is gone at the entrance at Coney Mall it could be moved here. 4. The white part is where the path will be extended. 5. In orange, a new restaurant, Coney Cafe is put here where KillMart is now. Seating outside behind it to watch The Racer and Orion would be nice, and seating inside. 6. In yellow is where the new KillMart building will go.

I don't think Woodstock Gliders, The Racer's lift or Diamondback would be in the way, but maybe I'm wrong. Looking at CGA's Skyride path, Patriot is very close to it along with some tree's it goes over, and it's not a problem for the Skyride they have.

I think they will continue to keep adding things to the park in 2024, 2025 to keep the momentum up, since 2021 and 2022 we saw no rides being added. All of Cedar Fair's top 5 parks are getting something next year, and they will want to keep pushing to get the parks attendances back up to 2019, and last month already was above 2019 levels, and to keep making new records for the company.

Nice to see attendance increased by 14% compared to 2021. Still working to catch up to 2019 numbers, but they will get there I’m sure, with everything they’re doing.

Next years schedule looks to be live now on the Kings Island site. Opening day is April 15th 2023, 10 am - 10 pm.

Yeah, that's kind of nuts. Don't forget the option, you can do $490.15 for 24 months

Since the old path of the Skyride is now closed to us with Sllngshot area being used for the 2023 additions, these are the area's I think we could see the Skyride return too, if it does, I hope. 1. Green from Planet Snoopy to Coney Mall, my 1st choice. This would look the best and be great for pictures looking from the front of the park. 2. Blue in Coney Mall, my 2nd choice. 3. White in Action Zone to Area 72. 4. Yellow from Planet Snoopy to Soak City.

That is scary for sure. Sending prayers for those effected.

It looks like the flags will be high enough so the floats can go underneath them. Nice to see they’re getting some pavers there. I bet we will see construction work starting soon in this area.

Here is the new entrance to Adventure Express, I wonder why they depict guests going in 2 separate ways.

Very neat, I was hoping for the Skyride to come back but this is nice, we have some new flat rides!

I just saw a post on the Kings Island Seasonal Passholders Facebook page, with a picture showing KI hiring for year-round restaurant talent! Take that for what you will.

Seems like a nice family Halloween event. Maybe they could add a Tricks & Treat Parade someday to the event, keep it in Planet Snoopy, but not have it as big as Grande Carnivale, or the 50th anniversary celebration, just have a few floats, have 1 stop and dance for some nice entertainment. It would add something else to do, and families would love it.

I bet KI is thinking about doing this too, maybe they will wait and see how KD and CR do, I hope not though, and we are part of it.

A blast from the past, for those who would like to read through the posts. It was a beautiful ride. Nice to see Hersheypark and Six Flags Great America still has theirs.