MaestroJr

Yes, the music does loop throughout the entire ride. And yes it is frustrating for those of us who remember past rides such as Phantom Theater. And Phantom had a great original score which was made to play different parts in different parts of the ride, such as beginning, rehersal rooms, theater, and the prop room. Even Scooby-Doo had great music from the show and actually generally the guns on it worked. I actually rode it in 2003 when it was brand new and was very impressed with its simplicity and fun overall family ride. But now I just wish that Phantom Theater would make another apperance. Like Ive said before I rode Phantom Theater in its final season in 2002, and it was clear that it was old and broken, but still I enjoyed every bit of it. But now with Boo Blasters I just wish they would add something new and put it out of its misery. But I also would be thankful for a Peanuts themed dark ride. That would actually fit in with the area, as Phantom Theater was never right in its place near Hanna-Barbera Land. As kids were very afraid of it and especially of Maestro in the balcony when you walk in. Cheers, MaestroJr

Congradulations on your 300th! Vortex is a truly special ride and one of my favorites. Best wishes to you on your way to your 400th ride!

What I think will happen to Boo Blasters is the same thing that happened to Phantom Theater back in 2002. Next season it will most likely run till half-season, and then close to begin the transformation process. I rode Phantom Theater right before they closed it down and it was clear that something needed to be done. Boo Blasters is still way less functional then Phantom ever was, even at the end of its life, Phantom was still fun. Hopefully Kings Island has a bright future with dark rides. And hopefully with the popularity of the Peanuts movie, we will get a Peanuts themed dark ride.

Should be an awesome addition to Coney Island! Southern Ohio families will have many waterparks to choose from come summer.

My final coaster (unplanned) was Firehawk. Final ride was Drop Tower. Awesome season and awesome Haunt. So excited for next year! Also riding The Beast at 11 pm in the cold rain was awesome as usual.

Well, I had a great time at Kings Island Saturday. It rained for a little bit but I still had a fantastic time. Rides I rode, mostly in the dark Diamondback-2 Beast-2 Racer-2 Bat-1 Firehawk-1 Drop Tower, I still call it Drop Zone.-1 Boo Blasters on Boo Hill-1 Vortex-2 Flight of Fear-1 Mazes Madame Fatales Cavern of Terror-2 Carnevil-1 Slaughterhouse-1 Board to Death-1 Took some pictures of the Phantom Theater and Son of Beast props being used this year, as I think somebody mentioned that they wanted to see them in action, so here you go! First off they had old tombstones of all the old rides on International Street. Next, in the queue line for The Beast they had the orignal pannels from the original Son of Beast trains in a casket. Also in the queue line for The Beast they had a Light Bulbs crate and a Flash Powder barrel which are both from Phantom Theater! Also, dont get mad at me, but in Madame Fatales Cavern of Terror I took a picture of the other two Phantom Theater props being used. I know your not supposed to take pictures in mazes, but I snuck this one in and I think all of us Phantom Theater fanatics will love this picture that I took. Its the Great Garbonzos cannon and the Phantom Theater mummy! That was a really cool find! Also I found the Phantom Theater furnace in Slaughterhouse, but couldnt get a picture of it. More pictures of Phantom Theater stuff and remnants that I took. And last but not least, The Bat at midnight. Overall, I had a fantastic time and hope you enjoy my pictures. I was very pleased to find all of the Phantom Theater props, plus the Son of Beast pannels as well. All those Phantom Theater and Son of Beast props were in plain sight if you would like to see them in person. I love finding all the old ride remnants as it gives me a kick of nosatlgia. Especially Phantom Theater and Son of Beast. Well I hope you enjoyed reading this and I hope that if you went too Saturday, that you had as much fun as I did. Thanks so much, MaestroJr

I agree with you 100%, put a Peanuts themed dark ride into the Boo Blasters building and put Phantom Theater in The old Crypt building. But it is still a shame that all the original Phantom Theater stuff will be removed. I always loved finding those old remnants. Ah, memories.

I of course rode Phantom Theater back in the day but would for sure like to see it come back. As I am sure most people would and it does have a chance of returning. I never rode Son of Beast but I do own one of its structure bolts and I also have stood on its track. With parks permission of course.

Has anybody else seen Phantom Theater stuff at Haunt? And also where exacly in Madame Fatales is the Phantom Theater cannon? I know its in the museum section, but is that a part of the maze or queue line?

Glad you had a great time and also happy that you got to see those Phantom Theater faces, they are super cool to look at! I always wondered why they kept them in there and also why they dont recreate the effect. Unfortuanatly if a Peanuts dark ride gets put in they will probaly remove them permantly. Glad you had fun., MaestroJr

I really want to see the Cannon I love Phantom.

Which part of the maze is the museum? And is the cannon just on the floor or something or is it propped up?

Anything in particular? What Phantom Theater props are being used in Cavern of Terror? And where?

Anything else out this year? Like the Phantom Theater mouse from last year in Board to Death or are there any Phantom Theater props in Madame Fatales like usual?

Nice trip report ghostguy, yeah the Days of Thunder cars are next to Firehawk in a field I'm pretty sure. You can see them from Firehawk's queue. Sorry you didnt see the Phantom Theater spooky faces, guess there is always next time! Ill be sure to take pictures of them and any other Phantom Theater stuff when I go up there in a couple of weeks, ,MaestroJr

Sorry to start a similar thread to last years. Just wanted to know what Phantom Theater stuff is being used this year for Haunt? Any pictures, comments or anything is welcome. Just would like to know so Ill know which mazes to go on this year to see that stuff. Really just want to know what Phantom stuff people have seen at Haunt this year and on what mazes or if any of them are out on display this year. Or if any Phantom stuff has been added. Thanks!

Yes, Phantom unlike Boo Blasters was full of great visial effects as well as a well themed story. And I remember it as very cold and had and still has a very unique smell to it. They would be wise to bring something similar to it back. As most of us who enjoyed Phantom and also some of the kids that I hear in line today do not like the modern ride. Boo Blasters would be okay if it had Boocifer-like animatronics, no cardboard, no guns, and also better themed story. I never understood why they wont put Boocifer in the Maestro's queue line balcony. As he fits the role. It looks awful the way it is now and the Funtvs make no since either. And also covering up the Phantom faces in the hallway is rubbish also. Its like they are embarresed of they're past. I hope so much that in the coming season or so they will either remake Phantom or make a Great Pumpkin themed dark ride. Anything spooky and well done. No cardboard or guns. Just you and the ride. Thats the way it should be for the fans of the past and the new fans of the future. But thats just my two-cents. Also they need some Pepper's Ghost as that was a cool effect. And take those stupid boards off the Phantom Theater faces they need and wish to be seen and enjoyed again. Long live Dark Rides!

Yeah that actually is a really good name. Maybe theyll use that if they remake Phantom. P.S. I really hope they do!

That sounds awesome a Maestro fog screen. I too would love to see a Phantom Theater return as I sincerely loved the original. Though being realistic it will probably be Great Pumpkin themed. It would be spooky but also great for kids. I would love either one. But I feel as though Phantom would be out of place and a Peanuts ride makes more since in the current Boo Blasters building. As for using The Crypt building for Phantom that's a possibility.

Your right BoddaH1994 they weren't ment to be outside though I wish they would display the cannon or mummy or gargoyle, maybe even the centurion the ones that weren't animatronics but rather stone figures. And no Italian Job 2005 the ride didn't stop at all, and yes the kid had to run back to his car but he jumped right in.

I don't think so, one time I literally saw someone get of the ride and try and touch the mummy at the beginning of the ride.

Hopefully though some of the Phantom Theater props will be used during Haunt this year.

Yeah they're pretty much the same character except one is a magician and one is a stunt performer. Man all this talk of Phantom makes me miss it more everyday. But at least we still have a dark ride that's fairly spooky and "decent" but it's still no where near Phantom or Enchanted Voyage.

And also not sure if the first post worked, but some really immature teens would try and break the characters fingers or steal props from the ride. That really (pardon my French) ticked me off.

And also, adding on to what terp said, guest in the queue would throw food at Maestro. And also when riding I remember seeing spit and gum on the glass during scenes on the ride like the beginning portraits and Peppers Ghost scene, where immature kids would spit there gum on. Us who really loved the ride hated to see it like that in Phantoms later years, and the park rarely cleaned it up.