BoddaH1994 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 On 11/3/2021 at 9:10 PM, IndyGuy4KI said: I was discussing that with @electricsun on closing day. I wonder how the lights will slow down the painting project. Likely no issue. They seem to be able to get it done quickly. I think it’ll be painted within the week and they will be able to put the lights up soon after. Remember they put them up over the course of a week or so in years past. They have time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eadrewsKI Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Drove past KI (again) and I saw that the Eiffel Tower lights are on! I don't think they are fully prepped due to the fact that one side of the tower has no lights and the lights are glitchy! Just a bunch of rainbow lines that probably aren't programmed yet, but I am glad to see they are on! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 53 minutes ago, eadrewsKI said: Drove past KI (again) and I saw that the Eiffel Tower lights are on! I don't think they are fully prepped due to the fact that one side of the tower has no lights and the lights are glitchy! Just a bunch of rainbow lines that probably aren't programmed yet, but I am glad to see they are on! It takes time for Clark and Rusty to recheck every bulb. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 My friend sent me these. p/c Jeff Kirby 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 21 minutes ago, BoddaH1994 said: My friend sent me these. p/c Jeff Kirby It looks like the Eiffel Tower repaint is complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, FUN&ONLY! said: It looks like the Eiffel Tower repaint is complete! That’s what I was speculating too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Maybe close but not quite, see that blasted strip right below the 50ft deck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSummit20 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 13 hours ago, FUN&ONLY! said: It looks like the Eiffel Tower repaint is complete! its not done yet. i was at the park monday night for the winterfest photo shoot and walked right by it. the top half is done. they still have the 50ft deck and below to do. looks really good though! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 p/c Jeff Kirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 REALLY REALLY wish this was in the KI theatre and move the silly snoopy show to the International Showplace close to Charlie Brown Christmas town - This is GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super7 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 1 hour ago, brenthodge said: REALLY REALLY wish this was in the KI theatre and move the silly snoopy show to the International Showplace close to Charlie Brown Christmas town - This is GREAT! The Snoopy show is a huge waste of the performers talent and the nice theatre. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 7 hours ago, super7 said: The Snoopy show is a huge waste of the performers talent and the nice theatre. Totally Agree. It’s sad that the “marque” show at the original birthplace of Winterfest is that lip synced, silly “spectacular” that even uses the voice track from knotts ( it references the Buena Park news) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 ^ My two cents: Snoopy is in the KI Theater because the costumed characters need protection from the elements. Rain would cause cancellations, an icy spot on the stage of the International Showplace could cause injury. I like the Snoopy show, but I think it would be better in Festhaus with Tinkers moved to the KI Theater. CF seems to be committed to Winterfest at KI, so I think/hope we may see a major reinvention of the International Showplace to be compatible with summer and winter weather. I hope more future infrastructure improvements like a climate controlled eatery in Coney Mall and climate controlled restrooms (ironically, there is heat, but no cold air in most of them. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 2 hours ago, BeeastFarmer said: ^ My two cents: Snoopy is in the KI Theater because the costumed characters need protection from the elements. Rain would cause cancellations, an icy spot on the stage of the International Showplace could cause injury. I like the Snoopy show, but I think it would be better in Festhaus with Tinkers moved to the KI Theater. CF seems to be committed to Winterfest at KI, so I think/hope we may see a major reinvention of the International Showplace to be compatible with summer and winter weather. I hope more future infrastructure improvements like a climate controlled eatery in Coney Mall and climate controlled restrooms (ironically, there is heat, but no cold air in most of them. ) I talked to someone from Cedar Fair a few years ago about why the shows weren’t switched, but I don’t remember the exact reason. I do remember that the decision was 100% intentional, and not a simple logistical thing. Dominion does Tinkers in their Showplace but the way KI’s is set up it’s lot riskier for ice patches and stuff. I do agree that on the surface the good show should go in the Festhaus and the great show should go in the KIT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 You know what I wish they'd do in the Festhaus? The in-the-round classical that Paramount did in 2005. I really liked that atmosphere, not sure if they'd be able to alternate it with the stage show though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 7 hours ago, PKIDelirium said: You know what I wish they'd do in the Festhaus? The in-the-round classical that Paramount did in 2005. I really liked that atmosphere, not sure if they'd be able to alternate it with the stage show though. I remember it being awkward because no one was in there but me. 2005 was a little different from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I agree. I much prefer having the live E stage in the Festhaus then the theater in the round set up they had back in 2005. I am glad that we are getting the Winterfest parade. That was one of the highlights from Winterfest 2005. I still would like to see some live entertainment and story come to the train one of these years for Winterfest, like it had in 2005. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 On the International Showplace piece, I'd probably just gut International Showplace and build a Harmony Hall type location there. It gives you another indoor show building as well. As packed as Festhaus and the Brewhouse always are it would give another indoor option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Rivertown Rider said: On the International Showplace piece, I'd probably just gut International Showplace and build a Harmony Hall type location there. It gives you another indoor show building as well. As packed as Festhaus and the Brewhouse always are it would give another indoor option. Harmony Hall is basically the same exact thing as Festhaus unless they give it different theming and different food options. Maybe a Saloon since it's basically on the border of Rivertown or give it a standard food court thing and redo Festhaus and make it a German place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 ^ You could easily do an International theme with Italian food, American fare, a wider array of Mexican cuisine, and even move Panda Express over there and put a German stand where Panda Express is now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterfestguy Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Since the Eiffel Tower paint color is the same as International Showplace, it would have been the perfect time to give the International Showplace some paint and restore it to it’s original glamor for the 50th celebration. Instead of the overhead tarps, install a more permanent metal roof and upgraded stage and decorative lighting to make it more of a year round entertainment venue, especially when it rains or snows. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super7 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 On 11/11/2021 at 10:27 AM, BeeastFarmer said: ^ My two cents: Snoopy is in the KI Theater because the costumed characters need protection from the elements. Rain would cause cancellations, an icy spot on the stage of the International Showplace could cause injury. I like the Snoopy show, but I think it would be better in Festhaus with Tinkers moved to the KI Theater. CF seems to be committed to Winterfest at KI, so I think/hope we may see a major reinvention of the International Showplace to be compatible with summer and winter weather. I hope more future infrastructure improvements like a climate controlled eatery in Coney Mall and climate controlled restrooms (ironically, there is heat, but no cold air in most of them. ) Put the costume character show in the theater in the Boo Blasters building. The characters in the KI Theater show are purely cringeworthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 8 hours ago, super7 said: Put the costume character show in the theater in the Boo Blasters building. The characters in the KI Theater show are purely cringeworthy. The current show in the Enchanted Theater, every time I have been, has been "sold out." This theater does not have the capability for the production value of the Peanuts show. I'm so sorry that Kings Island has again, disappointed you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 13 hours ago, super7 said: Put the costume character show in the theater in the Boo Blasters building. The characters in the KI Theater show are purely cringeworthy. They certainly aren’t befitting the “marque” indoor theater, but the show as a whole isn’t that bad. It just is a poor use of the capability of that space. As others have said, and I’ve long advocated for, the international showplace needs to be fully renovated or even replaced to have a third, higher capacity indoor (or semi enclosed) performance space. Then they could run a more appropriate show like “home for the holidays” from Knotts in the KI Theatre. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I thought this was cool! Flight of Fear is now actually renamed Flight of Cheer on Kings Island’s website. It would be cool if this name change is present on the Winterfest map and on the ride’s signage as well. I also am eager to see how Area 72 is decorated for Winterfest this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedar Fair Fanboy Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Yea, but don't shorten the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowball Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 11/17/2021 at 7:32 PM, Cedar Fair Fanboy said: Yea, but don't shorten the name. FOC that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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