Kings Island to add “family thrill” attraction in 2026

[Hawaiian Coasters 325]

6 minutes ago, Cedar Fair Fanboy said:

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The one thing you all should be looking at is the Crypt building as the rumor Vekoma will be located..

Or what about the skyflyer area? @BoddaH1994 shared a photo on facebook of a survey flag in that area. Now that could be many things, but I definitley will be keeping my eyes there as well as Timberwolf this season. 

[Vortex1987]

9 minutes ago, Cedar Fair Fanboy said:

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The one thing you all should be looking at is the Crypt building as the rumor Vekoma will be located..

They better send me that left over TRTR theming....... i'd buy it. (Im not kidding, id buy a slice off that door if i could)

[Cedar Fair Fanboy]

Just now, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

Or what about the skyflyer area? @BoddaH1994 shared a photo on facebook of a survey flag in that area. Now that could be many things, but I definitley will be keeping my eyes there as well as Timberwolf this season. 

New queue line for Drop Tower I think. But there could also be more activity going on inside. Beside do you see construction fence in Action Zone or no.

[Cedar Fair Fanboy]

Just now, Vortex1987 said:

They better send me that left over TRTR theming....... i'd buy it. (Im not kidding, id buy a slice off that door if i could)

Chances are they're keeping it and give it a new emblem. (You can have the eye they carved out but take that with a grain of salt.)

[LuvingKI]

On 4/18/2025 at 5:18 PM, disco2000 said:

Nope.  A new seating area similar to what is by Banshee.

And on the fence it says something new and exciting? I guess any extra seating at KI is exciting..

[Losantiville Mining Co.]

I think that might be where the fencing that was around Monster went. It was also around the new Coke stand last season. 

[Diamondback_Is_King]

1 hour ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

I think that might be where the fencing that was around Monster went. It was also around the new Coke stand last season. 

And before that I think it was around 21 Degrees and Cooler or whatever it's called when it was being built

[Losantiville Mining Co.]

Hear me out: the Skyflyer plot is the perfect size for... A new full-size indoor bar!!

[disco2000]

1 minute ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

Hear me out: the Skyflyer plot is the perfect size for... A new full-size indoor bar!!

Call it The Bat cave 

[Orion-XL200]

On 4/18/2025 at 5:17 PM, kirbias1 said:

Construction fence by Grand Carousel. Looks like a new flat ride.

We found out what this was going to be on March 27th:
 

 

[Stoan]

On 4/20/2025 at 10:10 PM, Orion-XL200 said:

We found out what this was going to be on March 27th:
 

 

Only open during Food and Wine, only available to patrons over 21, for a minimal cost of 29.99, complimentary sleeve of saltines.

[marineman]

On 4/20/2025 at 10:10 PM, Orion-XL200 said:

We found out what this was going to be on March 27th:
 

 

This announcement isn't getting more exciting, either. 

What a dumb use of central space. 

[Losantiville Mining Co.]

I agree that KI needed a new covered seating area somewhere, but this location makes me wonder if it was chosen due to its proximity to Tower Gardens (being the de facto festival space) or due to something coming down the pipeline in literally any other open space. I'm sure it'll be a great space for seasonal events like Food & Wine, Grand Carnivale, Haunt, and Winterfest! I just hope it actually gets used. 

[Cedar Fair Fanboy]

Something is going on with the Crypt building. Madame Fatales Cavern of Terror maze walls are being removed. I told you to pay closer attention to that building.

[Diamondback_Is_King]

Now that I think of it, I did see the back of the Crypt building open, and there were a few people in there. I saw this from The Beast line during Passholder Preview Day. The door that was open was kind of like a garage door...not sure if you know what I'm talking about.

[Vortex1987]

7 hours ago, Diamondback_Is_King said:

Now that I think of it, I did see the back of the Crypt building open, and there were a few people in there. I saw this from The Beast line during Passholder Preview Day. The door that was open was kind of like a garage door...not sure if you know what I'm talking about.

That door is visible on The Beasts exit, the exit garage. I know exactly what your talking about. When facing it its on the left, it was originally a garage door to get to the restricted area/maintenance area and access the catwalks on the ceiling of the building if I'm right......

 

This is going to be a complete dissapointment compared to the original ride... also, the other huge problem? Nearly ALL of that theming in there is copyrighted...... so most of it cant be used...... 

[Losantiville Mining Co.]

Folks, I think this feels like the beginning of the 2026 attraction! It is also possible that they are taking the walls out to either replace the maze or to do something to the building itself (replacing the floor or total demolition). Does anyone know which department is responsible for Haunt maze construction? Now this has me wondering what all is constructed on-site and how/where any prefabricated set pieces are assembled. 

I wouldn't say this could be a complete disappointment compared to TR:TR, but it certainly has the potential to be hit or miss like every other ride does. Everything is a rumor until official documentation is filed and more progress is seen. It's possible that everything moving around is so that the walls of the building can be worked on and repaired. Last time I was in there with the lights on I noticed that the insulation and fabric covers were looking very worse for wear. Move the walls out, bring in some lifts that can reach high places, fix it, tidy up, and put things back. That would at least line up with any Haunt construction timelines that would require the building to be ready by September. (I also don't think most repairs like this require permitting, so take that as you will.)

Personally, I'd love to see either a Danse Macabre (dynamic motion stage ride at Efteling) or a Zamperla Demolition Derby (Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney's California Adventure) go somewhere in the park. Rivertown is, theoretically, supposed to be what it says on the tin: a town along a river, complete with industry, wildlife, and water. I'm kind of hoping anything that goes in there doesn't heavily play into the "industry" part of Rivertown's theme. Whatever they do, I just hope they also paint the building to hopefully blend in with the sky/treeline. 

[Cedar Fair Fanboy]

9 hours ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

Folks, I think this feels like the beginning of the 2026 attraction! It is also possible that they are taking the walls out to either replace the maze or to do something to the building itself (replacing the floor or total demolition). Does anyone know which department is responsible for Haunt maze construction? Now this has me wondering what all is constructed on-site and how/where any prefabricated set pieces are assembled. 

I wouldn't say this could be a complete disappointment compared to TR:TR, but it certainly has the potential to be hit or miss like every other ride does. Everything is a rumor until official documentation is filed and more progress is seen. It's possible that everything moving around is so that the walls of the building can be worked on and repaired. Last time I was in there with the lights on I noticed that the insulation and fabric covers were looking very worse for wear. Move the walls out, bring in some lifts that can reach high places, fix it, tidy up, and put things back. That would at least line up with any Haunt construction timelines that would require the building to be ready by September. (I also don't think most repairs like this require permitting, so take that as you will.)

Personally, I'd love to see either a Danse Macabre (dynamic motion stage ride at Efteling) or a Zamperla Demolition Derby (Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney's California Adventure) go somewhere in the park. Rivertown is, theoretically, supposed to be what it says on the tin: a town along a river, complete with industry, wildlife, and water. I'm kind of hoping anything that goes in there doesn't heavily play into the "industry" part of Rivertown's theme. Whatever they do, I just hope they also paint the building to hopefully blend in with the sky/treeline. 

Don't forget rumor saying that Vekoma is building a family thrill attraction for Kings Island next year. My (and most obvious) guess is a Madhouse.

[Vortex1987]

If the attraction does end up in the building.................. I'm going to call the park and ask about purchasing some of TR:TR's theming (IF it is possible like they did with Vortex, Racer, and SOB)

 

I'd buy it in a heartbeat................

[Vortex1987]

On 5/5/2025 at 1:07 AM, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

Folks, I think this feels like the beginning of the 2026 attraction! It is also possible that they are taking the walls out to either replace the maze or to do something to the building itself (replacing the floor or total demolition). Does anyone know which department is responsible for Haunt maze construction? Now this has me wondering what all is constructed on-site and how/where any prefabricated set pieces are assembled. 

I wouldn't say this could be a complete disappointment compared to TR:TR, but it certainly has the potential to be hit or miss like every other ride does. Everything is a rumor until official documentation is filed and more progress is seen. It's possible that everything moving around is so that the walls of the building can be worked on and repaired. Last time I was in there with the lights on I noticed that the insulation and fabric covers were looking very worse for wear. Move the walls out, bring in some lifts that can reach high places, fix it, tidy up, and put things back. That would at least line up with any Haunt construction timelines that would require the building to be ready by September. (I also don't think most repairs like this require permitting, so take that as you will.)

Personally, I'd love to see either a Danse Macabre (dynamic motion stage ride at Efteling) or a Zamperla Demolition Derby (Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney's California Adventure) go somewhere in the park. Rivertown is, theoretically, supposed to be what it says on the tin: a town along a river, complete with industry, wildlife, and water. I'm kind of hoping anything that goes in there doesn't heavily play into the "industry" part of Rivertown's theme. Whatever they do, I just hope they also paint the building to hopefully blend in with the sky/treeline. 

The walls were very worn when I was in there in October, but there is an access ladder in the building that I believe was used to access the rack that held up the icicles from TR:TR, seen here:

 

This is the lava pit from TRTR. I have a whopping 2,982  photos from inside the building from when I went last October. That access ladder can be seen here located next to ventilation pipes which were used (if im correct) to ventilate the building of the mist from TRTRs ride cycle. 

[DJSkyFoxx]

On 4/20/2025 at 9:24 PM, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

Hear me out: the Skyflyer plot is the perfect size for... A new full-size indoor bar!!

Shhhh don't give them any ideas! Bars have been popping up around the park like Dollar Generals! 

[Tr0y]

On 4/20/2025 at 9:24 PM, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

Hear me out: the Skyflyer plot is the perfect size for... A new full-size indoor bar!!

I’m all for having more indoor options around the park. Maybe they can enclose the seating area at Chicken Shack like KD did for Hungry Hippo, and add a bar to it:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DIO53P3STun/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

[Orion-XL200]

Yes please! I'm honestly tired of eating outside at amusement parks. Having an AC given break would be great. Nothing like eating your food and adding on salt by sweating . I kid, I kid...but it does feel quite gross being packed like sardines on the patios of Coney BBQ, with unrelenting heat trying to enjoy a meal. 

[rlentless]

I always said 'IF' they are never going to use the TRTR building for an attraction, then why not use it as an indoor restaurant.  Just use the existing decor as part of the decorations/ambience.  I know a lot of people just want them to tear it down, but there's alot of capital tied up in that structure.  Put it to good use . . maybe it's part of the 2026 Family Attraction.

[Losantiville Mining Co.]

More indoor eating areas would also be really helpful for Winterfest. The park already seems to want its new rides to be able to run for Winterfest, so why not convert some restaurants for that as well?

[brenthodge]

14 hours ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

More indoor eating areas would also be really helpful for Winterfest. The park already seems to want its new rides to be able to run for Winterfest, so why not convert some restaurants for that as well?

LaRosas and PotatoWorks in RiverTown would be perfect to at least cover and add fans and heaters. 

[calakapepe]

17 hours ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

More indoor eating areas would also be really helpful for Winterfest. The park already seems to want its new rides to be able to run for Winterfest, so why not convert some restaurants for that as well?

More indoor anything honestly. More ways to escape the heat, the rain, the cold lol

[DiamondbackFan]

Two new trademarks were filed by Six Flags subsidiary Millennium Operations LLC.  I am pretty sure Rip Roarin' Falls is for the new ride at Carowinds that is replacing Rip Roarin' Rapids.  The other trademark is Timber Hallow.

[Hawaiian Coasters 325]

15 minutes ago, DiamondbackFan said:

Two new trademarks were filed by Six Flags subsidiary Millennium Operations LLC.  I am pretty sure Rip Roarin' Falls is for the new ride at Carowinds that is replacing Rip Roarin' Rapids.  The other trademark is Timber Hallow.

Both sound like water ride names. We know Canada's Wonderland is also getting a record breaking water attraction next year. I also wouldn't rule out a Snake River Falls replacement being a water ride (Mack water coaster is my guess) for Cedar Point next year. If they do get something there next year.

Or maybe this is both for Carowinds' water ride and they're doing what they did for Fury and Orion where they file 2 names and pick one. 

[beastfan11]

Timber Hallow could be a fun Rivertown dark ride/family thrill experience.  Would be fun to explore some of the more mythological aspects of the areas other attractions, like The Beast, MT, etc.