Tricks And Treats Fall Fest - Weekends Sept. 26 - Nov 1, 2020

[IndyGuy4KI]

Can you believe we are already into the Fall season of the year? For a lot of KICentral members and KI fans, this in their favorite time to visit Kings Island. The park turns into a totally different experience with the fall decorations and (during a normal season) Haunt! Hopefully we can get back to normal operations for 2021, but the season is not over just yet! Kings Island has proven that we can have fun safely while at the park, and the fun continues this fall with a new event called Tricks And Treats Fall Fest.

Along with the awesome Kings Island rides here are some of the other activities the park has planned at the Tricks And Treats Fall Fest. 

For the kids:

• Costume Contest
• Candy Bag Quest
• Trick or Treating
• Corn Maze
• Hay Maze
• Airbrush Face Paining
• Pumpkin Decorating
• Fall Coloring Sheets
• Game Zone
• And More!

Shows:

• Monster Mash Up
• The Fangtastics
• DJ Dr. Scream's Dance party
• The Monsters are Coming Charlie Brown
• The Witch Sisters' Spellcasting Ceremony
• Dreadtime Stories
• You're too Old to Trick Or Treat Game Show

 

Food:

Chef Major and his culinary team are serving up some tasty food offerings at the Tricks And Treats Fall Fest. There will be a Food Tasting Card available where you get 6 tasting with two dozen offerings to choose from.  Tasting cards can be purchased on Kings Island's website here:  https://www.visitkingsisland.com/play/events/tricks-and-treats-fall-fest 

Here is the Tricks and Treats menu: 

 

KICentral is looking forward to the Tricks And Treats Fall Fest starting September 26th.  We are excited that the park is able to provide us with a safe environment to enjoy this new fall event along with the rest of the parks attractions. We hope to see you there and hope you post your trip report after vising right here on KICentral. 

To learn more details about the Tricks And Treats Fall Fest at Kings Island visit:  https://www.visitkingsisland.com/play/events/tricks-and-treats-fall-fest

 

 

 

 

[BoddaH1994]

Here is some cool merchandise they have added:

https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2020/september/spooktacular-fall-merchandise-arriving-at-kings-island

[gforce1994]

There’s a lot of new decorations out today!

[gforce1994]

[BoddaH1994]

https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2020/september/ready-set-boo-all-new-tricks-and-treats-fall-fest-opens-sept.-26-at-kings-island

[IndyGuy4KI]

More additions to tricks and treats!

https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2020/september/kings-island-foodie-news-new-this-fall-the-french-corner-on-international-street

[BoddaH1994]

[guy1115]

I do wish they would have brought back the large cinnamon rolls and pecan rolls that were a staple of the bakery that used to be where french corner is going.   That was one of the biggest disappointments when they removed the bakery for the original KI Starbucks.

[robintodd]

I wonder if they are doing the mac and cheese bar at Hanks?

[Gabe]

8 hours ago, guy1115 said:

I do wish they would have brought back the large cinnamon rolls and pecan rolls that were a staple of the bakery that used to be where french corner is going.   That was one of the biggest disappointments when they removed the bakery for the original KI Starbucks.

Given that Cinnabon is 20 feet away, that likely wasn't an option.

[brenthodge]

9 hours ago, guy1115 said:

I do wish they would have brought back the large cinnamon rolls and pecan rolls that were a staple of the bakery that used to be where french corner is going.   That was one of the biggest disappointments when they removed the bakery for the original KI Starbucks.

This is why franchise agreements with national brands are bad. I’m sure they have to let auntie Anna and Cinnabon be the only game in the park. 

[silver2005]

I  Street used to smell wonderful in the morning at at close with those bakeries.  A fresh cinnamon roll after a Beast night ride was THE best. 

And yes, the stuff they had was as good as it smelled.  I'm glad I got to indulge in stuff from them before they bit the dust. 

 

[SnakePlissken]

I wish the park had its own version of Last Chance Saloon. Just a full bar with some seasonal drinks. The Brewhouse is nice but unless I'm mistaken you have to stand in the normal food line to sit or order at the bar unless you get lucky and see someone come out the exit.

[FUN&ONLY!]

One thing I am going to miss this year is the tombstones they usually set up behind the Eiffel Tower. I love looking at all of the defunct rides, and I was looking forward to seeing a new Vortex tombstone this year. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see if they do it next year.

[SnakePlissken]

7 hours ago, FUN&ONLY! said:

One thing I am going to miss this year is the tombstones they usually set up behind the Eiffel Tower. I love looking at all of the defunct rides, and I was looking forward to seeing a new Vortex tombstone this year. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see if they do it next year.

Cedar Point has their graveyard out this year. Maybe Kings Island will too. 

Also it doesn't appear to be on Kings Islands festival list but if they sell the Jackolantern Juice try it.

[super7]

On 9/18/2020 at 4:24 PM, brenthodge said:

This is why franchise agreements with national brands are bad. I’m sure they have to let auntie Anna and Cinnabon be the only game in the park. 

The chain food is a huge reason the food in the park is so bad.  

[SnakePlissken]

3 hours ago, super7 said:

The chain food is a huge reason the food in the park is so bad.  

Not as bad as Indiana Beach food but not near as good as Kentucky Kingdom either.

[brenthodge]

7 hours ago, super7 said:

The chain food is a huge reason the food in the park is so bad.  

Can you explain further? I’m not sure I get the correlation. 

[WickedDragster]

I posted a video in the trip reports section! Check it out...I review some areas of the fall fest!

[IndyGuy4KI]

I got the chance to experience the Tricks and Treats today. I was not able to take my children over yet, but waking through and seeing other families experience the festivities it sees all were really enjoying the event. The additional stations for candy and shows were spread out well and did not make it to congested in Planet Snoopy as seen in the past for The Great Pumpkin Fest.

Here is the new Tricks and Treats Gallery that can also be searched on our gallery page here: https://kicentral.com/photos/

 

[MDMC01]

Seems like a really cool event! That was really clever how the Petting Farm area was used for the Tractor Races this year-  especially using the pens as barriers. It's like a real-life Mario Kart!

Also, on a side-note, did the Petting Farm ever operate this season?

[WickedDragster]

Just posted some video from my trip to KI this past Saturday! Check out the trip reports! 

[brenthodge]

On 9/21/2020 at 2:00 AM, SnakePlissken said:

Cedar Point has their graveyard out this year. Maybe Kings Island will too. 

Also it doesn't appear to be on Kings Islands festival list but if they sell the Jackolantern Juice try it.

They are there. 

[KIghostguy]

I did the tasting card today and it was fantastic. Generally good portions for "tastings" and I thought that $30 for six items is a fine deal. All the items I tried were really good, but my favorite would have to be the French Quarter Poutine. Delicious and very rich with flavor!

[IndyGuy4KI]

New KICentral Youtube video from @DeltaFlyer.

 

[grsupercity]

someone in our group had a tasting card. I was impressed with the number of different places to eat at!

[brenthodge]

How is it possible that this event was WAY better EVEN COMING OUT OF COVID, than what we’ve got this year? Less shows, tired faded decor, way less food, and the whole thing seems WAY less “park-wide” than it did those first year or two. 

[BeeastFarmer]

2 hours ago, brenthodge said:

How is it possible that this event was WAY better EVEN COMING OUT OF COVID, than what we’ve got this year? Less shows, tired faded decor, way less food, and the whole thing seems WAY less “park-wide” than it did those first year or two. 

Two words: budget cuts.

Alternately: people are satisfied with less and still buying passes, tickets and add ons.

[disco2000]

2 hours ago, BeeastFarmer said:

Two words: budget cuts.

Alternately: people are satisfied with less and still buying passes, tickets and add ons.

Lanterns.  Don't forget Lanterns lol.  Saw many families with 3 and 4 kids, each holding a lantern.  That adds up quick at $40 each!

[brenthodge]

7 hours ago, disco2000 said:

Lanterns.  Don't forget Lanterns lol.  Saw many families with 3 and 4 kids, each holding a lantern.  That adds up quick at $40 each!

Yep. It’s just sad because year one it really felt like a park-wide event. There was an amazing menus with each location having both a treat (normal) and trick (spicy, weird, odd twist) food item. It was this crazy idea called “ thought put into an event”. Now we are basically putting the old animatronics that used to “perform” for free behind the paywall of a lantern you have to carry around.