chad_1138 Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 If you can, get there right at opening to ensure you get it fresh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timchat2 Posted Saturday at 04:43 AM Share Posted Saturday at 04:43 AM Yuletide Follies at the International Bandstand is a great addition to the WinterFest lineup. It's pretty ambitious for a Bandstand show with multiple costume changes, strong vocals and an impressive dancing ensemble. The lush old-school musical arrangements feel very similar to shows at Knott's, so I have a feeling the show writer from Phantom Theater Encore was involved. Along with MistleTones, Swingin' Into Christmas and the new WinterFest Way there seems to be a bit of a running theme this year with the 1940s/50s classic holiday vibes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted Saturday at 04:59 AM Share Posted Saturday at 04:59 AM 12 minutes ago, Timchat2 said: Yuletide Follies at the International Bandstand is a great addition to the WinterFest lineup. It's pretty ambitious for a Bandstand show with multiple costume changes, strong vocals and an impressive dancing ensemble. The lush old-school musical arrangements feel very similar to shows at Knott's, so I have a feeling the show writer from Phantom Theater Encore was involved. Along with MistleTones, Swingin' Into Christmas and the new WinterFest Way there seems to be a bit of a running theme this year with the 1940s/50s classic holiday vibes. The scope of show like that is why I REALLY wish Showplace got a much needed makeover with better accessibility seating (not as steep) and a new soid surface room and partial side so it could have heaters and be used for shows during Winterfest. Shows like FOLLIES could be way better appreciated with some seating instead of the hard ground or just standing there. Then the bandstand could still be used for a "pop, top 40" Christmas hits type show with 2 vocalists and 3-4 dancers, no costume changes and track music. Maybe only 15-20 min with 2-3 set lists through the night. This area just doesn't seem to do justice to what they are putting on-stage this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjniehaus Posted Saturday at 12:44 PM Share Posted Saturday at 12:44 PM I got to go up to KI for a few hours last night and saw tinker's toy factory, rode racer 3x and Flight of Cheer. Ate at the brewhouse and then got the cranberry pull apart break to take home for my grandma. One thing I have always loved about tinker's toy factory is the fact some of the actors/dancers have been returning for years. Has anyone seen the regular Poindexter this year as I have seen the show twice and have gotten different poindexters each time. Obviously the original tinker is back and Santa is always the same guy but I was wondering if the old Poindexter actor decided not to do the show this year or if I haven't been there on a night he was working....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackdreams Posted Saturday at 04:49 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:49 PM I got to go up to KI for a few hours last night and saw tinker's toy factory, rode racer 3x and Flight of Cheer. Ate at the brewhouse and then got the cranberry pull apart break to take home for my grandma. One thing I have always loved about tinker's toy factory is the fact some of the actors/dancers have been returning for years. Has anyone seen the regular Poindexter this year as I have seen the show twice and have gotten different poindexters each time. Obviously the original tinker is back and Santa is always the same guy but I was wondering if the old Poindexter actor decided not to do the show this year or if I haven't been there on a night he was working....?I like that pondextr. I think he was on the phantom show to. I want to ride racer but it was to cold. I like the hot chocolate to. I wish diamond back could open :) Sent from my Pixel 9 Pro XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback_Is_King Posted Saturday at 09:58 PM Share Posted Saturday at 09:58 PM 5 hours ago, dbackdreams said: I wish diamond back could open Don't we all. Unfortunately, this will probably only exist in our dreams, but we did get two new rides this year!! Thanks KI for the opportunity to ride Racer and Soapbox during the holidays! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted Sunday at 10:01 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 10:01 PM I finally got to ride Racer yesterday at WF. A first time experience to ride it during this season and seeing the park all lit up in lights on the ride made it quite magical. I also love the ornaments in the station. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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