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I sometimes wonder if the new attraction will somehow utilize the Crypt building---maybe some type of interactive coaster that comes inside the building and shoots outside the building. Thinking of something similar to Verboten at Colonial Williamsburg Bush Gardens or Mystery Mine at Dollywood. If you have been on Verboten that coaster has a computer randomly change the scene inside the building and the cars start at the top in the building and the coaster cars has a freefall feeling as the lower track connects before shooting out of the building. I hope to have something as thrilling and themed as those two great coasters!

I saw them too and it bought back childhood memories of walking from Hannah Barbara and into Rivertown! It looks like their will be more than one arch going through the White Water Canyon line.

Today I went to the Memorial Weekend Cookout. Since I have the All-Season Dining Plan it only cost me $5 to get his all you can eat lunch of burgers, fried chicken, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, drinks, ice cream, etc. There was no wait unlike many of the stands across the park that had very long lines to wait in. It was worth the $5 to not to have to wait in those long lines but was also a great deal for the all you can eat aspect. If you are going tomorrow I would check it out between 11-2 in the picnic grove by Soak City. It is well worth if especially if you have a meal plan.

I agree and wonder if is just a staff issue or that they are trying to eliminate the "free food and drinks" on days like Education Day when they know a lot of hungry high school students are in the park. All the drink stands were closed which made me think it might be more strategic than just staffing. Chic-fil-a was also open but the line was extra long. If Tower Drinks is ever closed the yogurt shop is close by and never seems to have too long of a line to get a drink.

I thought the Haunt 2015 was alright this year and also agree that some haunts seemed understaffed this year. I also wish they would trade out some of the order haunt mazes that have not been rebooted recently like Urgent Scare and give it a new theme. I also miss the haunt maze that went through the woods and I wish there was a way to give the option of riding the train again---as it really added something to the maze. I agree new shows that are unlike the same show done in the summer would also be good. I did like the addition of Blackout. I live close by and still enjoy going a lot each season but would like to see some new mazes--not just one this next season but several ones done really well.

I drove by Kings Island on Sunday and it looks like they are adding a new rock work sign on the main road in front of the new driveway that leads into the parking lot at the the new toll booths they are adding. It also looks like some type of planter is apart of it or I wonder if there will be some type of water feature. Does anyone know anything more about this?

Do you think scary clowns are gone and rethemed as scary jack in the boxes instead?

Maybe they are putting in a Jack in the Box stand selling burgers and fries--LOL

I would like to see a sit down Chick-fil-A but still also have outdoor seating available. The Chick-fi-A they currently have is always so crowded and you have to make your way through the crowd to pick up your order. (at least need pick up windows on the side of the booth). Having a sit down location they could give you the plastic table marker and bring you your order when it is ready. Is there enough room to put it in the current location could they place it next to the outdoor theatre near Diamondback (where the Salt Water Circus was long ago) and tear down the Tropical Smoothie booth that is never open? It is very popular and deserves a larger location inside of Kings Island like they have at Cedar Pointe.

I know for sure there probably isn't one for Blackout (would be kind of boring I suppose) but the rest I have not heard that there is one this year.

I think what could help the food service experience besides more training is more cash registers open. So many times this season they only had one cashier at places like Hanks and LaRosa's even though more registers are available. Also do trays even exists anywhere besides Skyline on International Street and maybe the Festhaus (not Panda Express)? So many places like Hanks and Panda Express NEVER have trays---they need to stock up on getting more trays and maybe even color code them so that each place gets their trays back. Lines would be shorter if one person or two could get the food for everyone in the family. Please buy more trays or figure out why certain stands never have them and come up with a solution like color coding the trays.

I went through Blackout last night and was in the front of the group. I thought the experience was really cool and a big improvement over Club Blood in regards to the scare factor. For those thinking the maze is complete dark the whole time it is not. There are flashes of light and things to see and touch! I would recommend this haunt and liked their creativity in designing it.

I volunteered last year at the 5K Glow Run and the attendance was not that busy. I am glad to see it back as the company that was helping to put it on was disappointed at the turnout and even said they might not have the 5K anymore because not that many people signed up compared to the half and full marathon on the other days. If I remember advertising was not as strong as it was this year. I was glad to see the event advertised on the big park sign over the summer. I would say going that Friday would be much better than going on a Saturday. Unfortunately I cannot volunteer again this year for the 5K as I have a work event that night but it was really cool volunteering back behind the scenes near The Beast. There were fog machines and the fog was lurking between the wooden supports and track of The Beast. I hope you try going Friday night and have a great time!

Behind the scenes there are some real hilly parts that people could ski. I found that out last year while volunteering for the 5K Glow Run by The Beast going into Soak City. There is one HUGE hill all it needs is snow!

I am a little surprised why it isn't used for some type of Haunt Attraction---killer dinos with crazed cave people. Just kidding or am I?

A Peanut Dark Ride makes more sense where Boo Blasters is. How about bring back an updated Phantom Theatre in the Crypt building (change the front of it) and make it a dark ride like Dark Kastle at Bush Gardens Virginia. Moving cars with projectors screens and using special 3D effects! They must still have the old Sponge Bob 3D glasses left from Action Theatre

I thought for a second this was Busch Gardens jumping down the Island's throat because they share(d) the exact same attraction with almost the exact same name (Howl-O-Scream's was called Delta Epsilon Delta), but that sorority house is no longer in Tampa. Guess it just boiled down to an actual Delta Delta Delta sorority getting mad and saying, "Hey, stop it", and Kings Island responding with, "Okay." EDIT: Cool to see Busch Gardens with their own take on Knott's Infected attraction where you have laser guns and take down zombies. Its a good idea that they didn't change the name to Scream Queens or they would have the same problem as DDD. Sorority House seems too generic though. How about Sorority House Vampires in honor of Club Blood!

I know I have said this before....No need for the entire park to be open at Kings Island to have a winter event again. I think having the fountain open for ice skating again, shops on IS open, restaurant above entrance open, and maybe carriage rides offered around International street. Dinner show A Charlie Brown Christmas in the Festhaus or holiday show in the indoor theatre with high school choirs and charge like $10 for non-season pass holders to get in with free parking and it could be a success. Open only Friday night, Saturdays, and Sundays and during winter break for schools. Much smaller number of employees needed so costs low and potential profits high. Over course this is not for thrill seekers but for those that like to see lights, ice skate, shop, be entertained, and eat with family and friends. The Beach has Snow Mountain coming back and the Cincinnati Zoo is packed at wintertime so there is a market for type of winter event like this. I also realize there are strong opinions on both sides of this so try to consider others peoples points of view. Realize a small version of Winterfest has never been tried and I see the possibility of not an all (entire park open) option as a real viable possibility.

Thanks for the compliment! I thought it was a nice addition to the Tower and nice to see something new at The Haunt this year. I hope this is the start of KI adding new things to The Haunt as some of the mazes and shows have been around awhile and it would be great to see two or three of them re-themed next year.

Very creative! How did you make this video so fast? It had me smiling and laughing. I live pretty close to Kings Island so I hope that he is not watching me with his Eiffel Tower Eyes!!!

Thank you for sharing this info. I had no idea that they offered this to All Season Dining Plan holders for only $5. That is a great deal and I like deals so I will have to check this out next time!

Not sure as I did not try to go up the Tower Saturday night. I thought I saw people up there if I recall correctly but I am not positive.

I noticed that this year at The Haunt they added red glowing eyes on the top of the Eiffel Tower. I like the eyes added what do others think?

I was there Saturday night and noticed no train too. Maybe they think people will go through the haunt faster without having to board and exit the train. However I liked the fact that you got to ride the train and it fit well with the theme of the haunt attraction. I wonder if they made the path longer or if they just eliminated the train ride. I hope to try it the next time I go to The Haunt. It was so crowded on Saturday night (which I expected so no complaints) and hope to go on a Friday night when it is less crowded. Went and ate at Reds Grill, went through Madame Fatales (fast line) and saw Monsters Rock.

No need for Pothole Plunge!!!