Kings Island to add “family thrill” attraction in 2026

[AintNutinElse2Do]

After looking at the Vidanta World stuff then Intamin's catalog I did find a ride listed as a family thrill attraction. It's also something missing from Kings Island's lineup and would look splendid along Coney Mall somewhere.   But that would be the coaster wheel.

https://www.intamin.com/product/coaster-wheel/

Which I think would be a pretty solid addition while still leaving room for something bigger later.

 

[Diamondback_Is_King]

Can we consider Sol Spin as a "Family Thrill Attraction"? Can we consider Mystic Timbers as a "Family Thrill Attraction"? The statement was very vague, and could really mean anything. Could be a flat ride, coaster, or as far as we know, it could be a walk-through thing. But the fact that the other rides say coaster means that KI will most likely not be getting a coaster. Very sad time for coaster enthusiasts at KI. My hope is that they are doing all of these small additions and then adding an amazing coaster. But every year we are like, "It's going to come next year" and then it doesn't. I really hope that KI adds some real good coasters in the near future, but there is that tiny bit of doubt in the back of my mind. Anyway, hopefully KI will add a new thrill coaster in the next 5 years.

[Tr0y]

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[BoddaH1994]

Theme Parks By Don blog on this:

https://themeparksbydon.com/could-this-be-kings-islands-next-family-thrill-attraction/

Tower Topics on the subject:

 

[jbeast]

The last thing I want in the old Bat/Vortex spot is another family type coaster. That spot has been occupied by two of the most iconic coasters KI has ever had. I loved the original Bat. And while Vortex wasn't my overall favorite, to say it fit that spot and was an icon for the park is a vast understatement. It was just stunning to look at on the midway.

I feel that a major coaster should always be reserved for that area. KI needs to step up and install a coaster worthy of that spot. I know the season pass numbers and families are key, but so are the millions that love big coasters. I will be so disappointed if it is not the case.

[KIBeast]

I truly don't feel like the 2026 project will be in Vortex's old spot. I know nothing of what or where, but that's just my gut feeling on it. I could definitely be wrong.