Well, since Don mentioned it at Winter SOAR, I'm guessing that cat is out of the bag now...

Something old becomes new again at Kings Island in 2009 and that will be.... The return of Bubba Gumps Shrimp Shack!

So it looks like no one guessed it.

WOO! Bubba Gumps! I can say I'm not as dissapointed as I thought I would be, being thats one of the few places you can actually digest the food!

of all the things they could bring back- i guess i'm stumped by that one. bring back a copyrighted name that you're going to have to change in a few years again.

hey, lay off Flight Deck's color scheme- I for one, enjoy the rust/lets see deteriorated metal look. I say black supports, red rails- bring back something relaly old and call it The Bat.

Uh...Bubba Gump's Shrimp Shack is licensed by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurants, Inc., from Paramount Pictures. Why would you think Cedar Fair would need to change it again...if it is used with permission from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurants, Inc., then it is no different in concept from the Scooby use for the Haunted Castle, in that case Scooby comes not from Paramount directly but through Sally Rides.

I'm having a hard time thinking of any reason why they would want to change it back to BBSS, royalties or no. Did business drop off that much last year? Will it be remodeled?

Perhaps the company is paying to be there....or an operator is operating it under lease with the license. There could be many reasons.

When you visit a park as big as KI, all the different attractions and food places kind of all blend into the scenery. It's easy to forget that some of them are big businesses all on their own.

Another question kind of related to this: Anybody on the tour get any other details about Wings other than the name change? I'm glad to see they're doing something to it, as it has needed it for years, and it seems logical that there's going to be a lot more traffic in that area now.

When you visit a park as big as KI, all the different attractions and food places kind of all blend into the scenery. It's easy to forget that some of them are big businesses all on their own.

Another question kind of related to this: Anybody on the tour get any other details about Wings other than the name change? I'm glad to see they're doing something to it, as it has needed it for years, and it seems logical that there's going to be a lot more traffic in that area now.

What is the new name going to be, did Don say?

Rivertown Junction has been reported here on the forums as being the new name....

Rivertown Junction has been reported here on the forums as being the new name....

Is it still going to be buffet style still?

Rivertown Junction has been reported here on the forums as being the new name....

Is it still going to be buffet style still?

Yes -- plus a few new food choices and an all new look and feel.

Rivertown Junction has been reported here on the forums as being the new name....

Is it still going to be buffet style still?

Yes -- plus a few new food choices and an all new look and feel.

Cool Thanks!

Rivertown Junction has been reported here on the forums as being the new name....

Is it still going to be buffet style still?

Yes -- plus a few new food choices and an all new look and feel.

Wow, first Diamondback, and then, FINALLY, some changes to Wings? Yes!!

When does Wings actually open to the public?? Only time i remember going in last year was for the Halloween Haunt Feast.. I just thought it was empty all the time. lol.

Don't forget, Bubba Gump's is returning, too....hopefully with some healthy food choices among the menu items!

Rivertown Junction has been reported here on the forums as being the new name....

Is it still going to be buffet style still?

Yes -- plus a few new food choices and an all new look and feel.

Wow, first Diamondback, and then, FINALLY, some changes to Wings? Yes!!

It is going to be a great 2009 season at KI!!

Don't forget, Bubba Gump's is returning, too....hopefully with some healthy food choices among the menu items!

Boy I hope they have shrimp, I like shrimp........

I think any Bubba Gumps should offer boxes of chocolates!

At least they still serve bier in their garten.

I think any Bubba Gumps should offer boxes of chocolates!

Whee Whee misure........

(Get it? I crack me up....)

it would be nice for it to come back