I wouldn't think that KI would be setting up for Haunt this early.  Usually they wait until September.  I know when I went to the GE and P&G (had family members in both companies) buyouts that they had the props at the ready to set up.   

As I understand it, Haunt preparations begin soon after the regular season begins. In my Cedar Fair era visits (2012-), props have started becoming visible in August.

Some setup has begun. but something as simple as lights, would be done closer towards Haunt, and most is done starting 1st week of non daily operation. It could be something; maybe not. Could be something with the Kicks Cancer promotion. Either way, I don't think there will be anything big, otherwise the media usually would get some kind of invite.

If a FUN park wanted it, it wouldn't be listed there.

I was making a joke about C.F. going overseas to buy similar rides to the ones removed from KI.

Wel. They are setting up haunts early. The one haunt by Scrambler is already being built up.

Yes Delta Delta Die , they are working on the inside.

Sent from a signal coming out of the Vega system.

 4 more days until 2016 begins !

4 more days until 2016 begins !

What do you mean, four more days? Did the park say somewhere that we're getting an announcement Thursday?

No, it's clearly December 28th.

[emoji16] 2 more days until 2016 starts!

And now we know when...

 

https://twitter.com/KingsIslandPR/status/633720491895877632

Per Twitter, we are getting an announcement tomorrow!

Major announcement planned for tomorrow (8/19) at 2:00 p.m. at #KingsIsland. #NewFor2016

 

via @KingsIslandPR on Twitter

 

https://twitter.com/KingsIslandPR/status/633720491895877632

 

EDIT: Geez, 3 of us posted this at the same time!

Enthusiasts need to come up with a re-wording of Andy Williams' It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year' for when announcements come (and for the start of theme park season as well).  

 

Can't wait!

Wow. Not even the news I was talking about. Surprise, surprise, surprise.

I wish they would of included where they are doing the announcement... hopefully it's not just a Twitter announcement, especially if it's "major" news.

That's a drone picture taken from last fall.  Cryptic?

I wish they would of included where they are doing the announcement... hopefully it's not just a Twitter announcement, especially if it's "major" news.

If this were Cedar Point the major announcement would just be that there will be an announcement.

Notice the camera angle. Hmmmmmmmm.

What is that building behind Racer toward the front of the pic? Not speculating anything will go in it, just wondering.

 

Edit: If it turns out to be a Screamin Swing I'll be moving to Mason the first chance I get.

It's the old building that used to have the Days of Thunder ride in it (can't remember off the top of my head what it was last called).

^^The building is called Action Theater. It once had films in combination with seats that moved to enhance the experience.  

I'm cautiously optimistic about this announcement thanks to that camera angle.

 

Since WindSeeker, The Racer, and Action Theater are all in the middle, and since WindSeeker is probably not going anywhere since it's had no major problems so far, I'm kinda worried they're doing something to The Racer. However, I think they may be doing something with Action Theater and maybe DA. X-Base expansion with bathrooms?

 

Please let me dream.

 

Edit: Even Vortex is close enough to be included in this. 

I have also been asked to clarify that there will be an announcement in the park, it's not just a social media thing.

That's a drone picture taken from last fall. Cryptic?

Same as my phone lock screen

Hello Action Theater

I am also hearing rumblings that two things that have been at the park since 1972 that virtually everybody has experienced will be removed to make way for something new.

Sounds like it could be a new ride, or rides, then.

 

In 2009, we got Diamondback.

In 2010, we got Planet Snoopy.

In 2011, we got WindSeeker.

 

In 2014, we got Banshee.

In 2015, we got two new rides in Planet Snoopy.

Tomorrow we'll find out what 2016 will bring.

I am also hearing rumblings that two things that have been at the park since 1972 that virtually everybody has experienced will be removed to make way for something new.

NO. STOP THAT. PLEASE!

I am also hearing rumblings that two things that have been at the park since 1972 that virtually everybody has experienced will be removed to make way for something new.

 

I can't think of one thing that has been around since 1972 that I would want removed...

^I now have an awful knot feeling in my gut as I read that.  I'm both nervous and excited at the same time.