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The only reason I knew the scrims were original is I talked to one of the guys on the show and he said they were original and had been refurbished. Plus if you look at them they have a few nicks which suggest their age. As far as the cannon and mummy, I know they were in Madame Fatales last year and I figured they just moved them from there and will probably move them back to the maze this year. I’m actually quite impressed though with those scrims, the fact that they look like replicas shows you they did a great job refurbishing them. In any case hopefully we continue to see more things from the ole Phantom Theater.

Shame they could’ve auctioned those off for quite a lot of dough

Well obviously thanks to Phantom Theater Encore, we know now the remnants of Phantom Theater that still exist. The scrim portrait for Maestro and Garbonzo. Great Garbonzos canon Mirror and background prop from Helga Bolvine Signage from around the ride and theater Maestro and Houdlinis head, no word on what happened to the rest of the animatronics. Mummy Sarcophagus Shakespearean actor Hallway busts Furnace is in Slaughterhouse Original Model for ride OG Ride Cars Think that’s about it, if Im missing anything feel free to add

I’m curious if anybodys heard about mazes this year for Haunt as Urgent Scare and Wolf Pack didn’t operate last year but are still standing ready to be used, I wasn’t sure if we knew yet, thanks.

Fantastic show and fantastic performers, Kings Island would almost be a fool to not bring back this attraction in some way as I think they’ve realized by the amount of support the shows gotten how much they messed up in removing the attraction.

Plus Boo still barely works even with a “repair”

While I’d doubt we ever get a remake of the original ride, I could certainly see them either installing a knotty beary tales type ride or retheme of Boo Blasters to include Maestro and the boys. I’d be surprised if they didn’t as popular as it’s demand has been.

I would love a Phantom Theater overhaul of Boo Blasters even if Blasters are included. Even just the music and cardboard cutouts would be an improvement kinda like at Epcot how Journey in Imagination with Figment is way better than Journey into Your Imagination, but defiantly not as good as Journey into Imagination.

I heard another The Bat killed someone story in line for the new Bat a few weeks ago

5. Firehawk 4. Scoobys Ghoster Coaster 3. Scooby Doos Haunted Castle 2. Vortex 1. Phantom Theater I miss Vortex more than I thought I would, it was always a short wait and fun ride, it may have been rough but I have a soft spot for it, it was my first “upside down” coaster. Firehawk was unique but I don’t miss it too much. I love Phantom Theater, I loved Scooby too, and overall miss the Hanna-Barbara theming in the park. As for the Ghoster Coaster, that thing terrified me but was a lot of fun when I was younger.

I’m a 6 foot, 260 pound man, I can fit in any coaster at KI, however on Diamondback and Orion, I have to make sure my pockets are empty, it may seem minor, but a large bulky cell phone can cause you to not be able to squeeze in. Just know even if you can’t ride somethings, that doesn’t mean you still can’t have fun! Good luck.

I may be in the minority but I wouldn’t mind tearing down Invertigo and The Bat and creating a whole new section back there. I hate Invertigo but I do like The Bat, I just think it’s about run it’s course

No, that track has been sitting there for 4 or 5 years now

That’s sounds about right, I wish they still did though it adds to the experience

Besides some of the targets not working and specific animatronics on certain days, I’d say Boo Blasters has run pretty good these past several years. However I was curious if anybody knows why the blasters themselves no longer make sound effects when firing, when to my knowledge every other Cedar Fair Boo Blasters, “blasters” makes sound effects? I don’t know why it’s that important to me, but for some reason it’s makes the ride more enjoyable!

Great ideas but I doubt they will invest in 3 dark rides

They have also added those signs to the Phantom Theater cars in front of the KI Theater. Although I saw kids yesterday climbing it.

Anybody experience the show today? I noticed they had one of the old ride cars out front

I must’ve had my lucky day today I didn’t even know about the preview until I got here right before the performance

Fantastic show, fantastic lobby preview! 10 out of 10! The original scrim and original animatronic head plus sculpture was a very welcome addition. I also learned they removed the moving bust from Boo Blasters just for this event. It’s apparent that they have put lots of love into this show. Highly recommend! They had more stuff these are just a few of the photos.

Love that they are doing this, would be nice if they used some props from the ride. I hope we see a dark ride of its caliber return one day.

I bought a bolt from Son of Beast back in 2012, a prized possession of mine I regret not getting a piece from Vortex

2500 is my best, happened last week

The new KIMVRR cowboys and horse look pretty good though I wish they were animatronic, also The Racer paint job still has a little work to do. Not quite finished.

Glad to see The Racer get some love, park should be amazing this season