BeeastFarmer

I like the FUN FACT on Friday! I enjoyed listening this morning on my way to work.

The only thing that makes sense is to renovate Action Zone into Safari Village. I mean, they said in the presser that the combined company will have Safari experiences...and this area used to be a safari...and they own the IP to the name Safari Village from Kings Dominion. (This post is satire)

To demonstrate the ineptness of KI communications.... Halloween is over. Winterfest is coming. Why are you posting Halloween Haunt makeup tips on November 2nd on your socials?

I hope they employ the Kroger mentality. They typically keep the brand name of acquired companies but integrate best practices across the company. Doubtful that the new company would offload ki to Herschend. Ki is a powerhouse and I don't think Herschend could muster the debt needed to absorb it. Great Americas will be reunited for a small time period, and a longer time if the new company and the landholder decide to extend the ground lease. Otherwise, they will still have a presence in NoCal. I wonder how ****ed Sandusky and Arlington are.

Hmmm....a glimmer of hope for the legacy Taft parks. Six has the rights to the Hannah Barbera franchise if I remember correctly. Could we see Scooby and the gang return?

Hilda Bovine is singing.

If Tony Clark and Chad Showalter have the same job title, this would never happen.

I'd like to see a scaled down winter experience... snowflake lake, shoppes, food and a couple of shows. Not rides. Go through mid February. But then again, they cancelled winter weekends at three parks after one season. There are many variables, but given experience, knowledge, time and commitment, it could work at Kings Island. But then again, it could possibly not work.

Former arborist here. Success rate on this is low even in perfect conditions. They really should have a yearly tree budget and plant at least 100 trees each year...as older trees reach the end of their service life, new generations come in behind. Plant more bald cypress, sugar maples, redbuds, dogwoods and oak trees...not to mention evergreens. I was encouraged that the redbuds they planted in '23 in the grassy area in front of AE were saved, and this year they planted several southern magnolia trees.

Don't tell dispatchmaster !

@KI FANATIC 37...I'm gonna quote you.

@DispatchMaster, you seem very illogically committed to an idea that you have a very small chance to win in this forum Using haughty tones, even if inferred in a static written message, will not influence people. Whatever side folks are on, everyone, let's try and agree to disagree. As my ninth grade English teacher would say: "People, people. Love one another and use your study skills!"

Don't give them ideas! They may remove The Bat 2.0 and build a giant Coke marketplace and restroom on The Vortex plot. The Bat side is The Bat's Den. Restroom side features squat toilets like they have on Filipino trains. It will be called The Abyss of The Vortex. (Coke marketplace jokingly stolen from the Tower Topics podcast)

Thanks! The budget cuts were really noticeable with very reduced numbers of scareactors, but the the ones who were in action were excellent. Park looked busier than it actually was. Didn't wait more than 10 minutes for a house or ride. I just wish Effie had been open.

Trip Report for Kings Island - Last Sunday We arrived at Kings Island on Sunday around 6 pm after getting off work late. The atmosphere on International Street was a bit lacking in terms of monsters, but the fog added a nice touch to the ambiance. We checked out "Cornered," although it didn't quite live up to the previous year's experience. "Alien Abyss" left something to be desired, as it didn't deliver the scares we were hoping for. Our stay at Hotel Saint MicHELLe was a highlight, providing a great experience. "Slaughterhouse" was enjoyable, although there weren't many scareactors around. While the scareactors we did encounter were well-done, the British accents in Coney Mall left something to be desired. The situation with "Pumpkin Eater" was a bit puzzling. It seemed like they placed the old Pumpkin Eater in Vortex promenade without the iconic chant, and there was another version in Action Zone with a muted chant. The music on International Street didn't quite fit the spooky vibe, as it was high-energy and too loud. In Rivertown, the atmosphere sounds were good, but it was challenging to hear them. On the bright side, many of the rides were running exceptionally well. "Orion," "The Beast," "Diamondback," "Mystic Timbers," "The Racer," and "Adventure Express" all provided excellent experiences, with "Adventure Express" feeling particularly fresh. We managed to fit in all these activities, grab some food, and catch a couple of shows by 11 pm. The weather, cool and cloudy, added to the overall experience. It turned out to be a great night at Kings Island.

Why are British accents a thing for scareactors this year? From clowns to international street...but not in Rivertown, thank goodness.

Since the other thread was locked, it might be a good idea to lock this one too. People have established their camp. We can read what we read and infer what we infer. As my ninth grade English teacher would say: " people, people...love one another and use your study skills!"

Having employees interested in stocking shelves ( socializing mostly) with backs turned to the register at closing doesn't help the matter.

It's my understanding that Trailblazer does or did do continuous loading without a stop.

That's awesome! But I think it is more fitting to area 72.

I want my Parisian Promenade!

They could do it, they choose not to.

I just wish they would leave Effie and Roya alone until Haunt is finished.

Interesting to see all the Christmas lights going up from the webcam views.

For once, we agree!