Klabergian Empire Posted December 31, 2024 Share Posted December 31, 2024 Well, 2025 starts tomorrow and there is quite a future to look forward to: 2025 will be the first full season of Six Flags We have River Racers debuting in Soak City, the first addition to Soak City since Tropical Plunge in 2016 We will probably, at some point, start seeing signs of the 2026 "family thrill attraction" Lastly, possible 2025 offseason removals. Personally, I'm counting down the days until April. I cant wait for the off season to end! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondyRidesOn Posted December 31, 2024 Share Posted December 31, 2024 Ready to go Into The Racerverse in 2025! 4 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 Imagine three racing rides at Kings Island doing racing better than the huge one up at Cedar Point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjniehaus Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 On 12/31/2024 at 12:39 PM, Klabergian Empire said: Well, 2025 starts tomorrow and there is quite a future to look forward to: 2025 will be the first full season of Six Flags We have River Racers debuting in Soak City, the first addition to Soak City since Tropical Plunge in 2016 We will probably, at some point, start seeing signs of the 2026 "family thrill attraction" Lastly, possible 2025 offseason removals. Personally, I'm counting down the days until April. I cant wait for the off season to end! Hoping for a good season. I'd like to see some updates to the park app this season as well as ironing out any post merger issues. River racers will be good for the water park visitors of which I am not one. I'm thinking we will see signs of the family thrill attraction with an announcement later in the season. Also, if they are planning any ride/coaster removals at the end of next season I hope they take final rides and fans feelings/memories into consideration. Vortex and Firehawk both had good send-offs and we understand that certain circumstances result in ride removals (few coasters last forever) but I would be thankful for a last chance at riding anything that is potentially being removed 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timchat2 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 The 2025 summer show lineup will likely include the return of Country Crossroads and Trailblazers Xtreme, along with potentially a longer run of Gazillion Bubbles at the KI Theater. Presumably the Bandstand will see a new production with RetroSpect having finished the usual two-season run. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 10 minutes ago, Timchat2 said: The 2025 summer show lineup will likely include the return of Country Crossroads and Trailblazers Xtreme, along with potentially a longer run of Gazillion Bubbles at the KI Theater. Presumably the Bandstand will see a new production with RetroSpect having finished the usual two-season run. I believe KD is getting Gazillion bubbles as it sorta was teased in their 50th anniversary video awhile back. It could also come to KI too as the show is put on by more than one person. If bubbles doesn't return, I'd like to see Brad Ross come. He just did 2 seasons at Carowinds and I believe he was very well received. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 For Entertainment, I personally would love to see Timberwolf utilized more. If they get good acts in, KI can definitely profit and it would be an easy advertisement campaign to drum up more business.  2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timchat2 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 1 hour ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: I believe KD is getting Gazillion bubbles as it sorta was teased in their 50th anniversary video awhile back. It could also come to KI too as the show is put on by more than one person. The successful run at Kings Island will likely see Gazillion Bubbles at multiple Six Flags parks in the coming years. 1 hour ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: If bubbles doesn't return, I'd like to see Brad Ross come. He just did 2 seasons at Carowinds and I believe he was very well received. Judging by a dancer audition post at the time it appeared that the Brad Ross show almost came to Kings Island in 2020 before everyone's plans for that summer changed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 21 hours ago, Klabergian Empire said: Imagine three racing rides at Kings Island doing racing better than the huge one up at Cedar Point... But will those three actually do racing? Well SSBR (should be) both sides of Racer on any given day (maybe?) and both sides of River Racers (maybe?). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 On 1/1/2025 at 9:43 PM, Orion-XL200 said: But will those three actually do racing? Well SSBR (should be) both sides of Racer on any given day (maybe?) and both sides of River Racers (maybe?). At least they actually work lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Looks like lights are being removed from the trees in the Coney Mall area (cherry pickers near the back of Dodgem): 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Looks like Opening Day is Saturday, April 19 from 10am-9pm! And Passholder Preview Day is Friday, April 18 from 12-9pm as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Looks like one of the front gate merch shops will be remodeled before the season begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Jesus a $450k remodel for a merch stand? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 minutes ago, teenageninja said: Jesus a $450k remodel for a merch stand? I'd guess this is one or both shoppes at the front gate. If they are spending almost half a million dollars, it sounds like significant reno. Truthfully, they need to so this to Germany and Italy. Switzerland has been redone with Grain and Grill and Starbux, Spain has been redone with Sweet Spot, France had a light remodel with The French (Cajun) Corner Bar and Bistro and Worlds Greatest Funnel Cakes.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 They are adding a bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback_Is_King Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 11 hours ago, disco2000 said: They are adding a bar What would that make it, like 5 bars now? Also, what's going in that stand they just built in Action Zone next to Chicken Shack? I thought I knew at one time but must have forgotten because I can't remember now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 11 hours ago, BeeastFarmer said: I'd guess this is one or both shoppes at the front gate. If they are spending almost half a million dollars, it sounds like significant reno. Truthfully, they need to so this to Germany and Italy. Switzerland has been redone with Grain and Grill and Starbux, Spain has been redone with Sweet Spot, France had a light remodel with The French (Cajun) Corner Bar and Bistro and Worlds Greatest Funnel Cakes.  The flooring on the left side (snoopy theme shop) is in horrible condition, and both sides look terribly dates and... well... terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 13 hours ago, Diamondback_Is_King said: What would that make it, like 5 bars now? Also, what's going in that stand they just built in Action Zone next to Chicken Shack? I thought I knew at one time but must have forgotten because I can't remember now. The things that got finished right away were all bars. The thing that they didn't bother with until the season was basically over is a Coke stand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartCat7162 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I was wondering when everyone thought we would see the events for this year. Most parks have released theirs, but we have not really heard anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 24 minutes ago, SmartCat7162 said: I was wondering when everyone thought we would see the events for this year. Most parks have released theirs, but we have not really heard anything. I feel like KI usually waits until like a few weeks before opening day to release their event/live entertainment lineup for the year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Guessing it'll be completely last minute...it's not like they don't know what events are going to happen this year. They could also be waiting until after the potential layoffs happen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted Thursday at 12:10 AM Share Posted Thursday at 12:10 AM Looks like a new permit has been filed for Coney BBQ Kitchen Reno with a Job Value of $100,000.00. Wondering if any change is coming to the menu with the reno. Other Permits Filed for 2025 Season: Subway/Blue Ice Cream Building Reno - $145,000.00    -Screenshot from Google Maps - not sure what it looked like in 2024. Already discussed, Soak City Bathroom Remodel - Job Value $650,000.00 Possibly discussed previously, Dippin Dots Storage Shed - Job Value $24,500.00 Semi-worth noting, they are doing a Greenhouse replacement as well, per the permit filed in November - Job Value $$22,846.00. As shared earlier, a front gate gift shop reno is taking place - Job Value $450,000.00. Not included, River Racers and Soak City water attraction upgrades. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted Thursday at 03:11 AM Author Share Posted Thursday at 03:11 AM I, for one, do love to see the investment and care put into Soak City. I visit Soak City a few times a season and in general I'm not really a water park guy. But this off season is honestly the most excited I've been to return to Soak City ever! Not only am I excited to return to Island BBQ, but I'm also excited to see all the upgrades as well as experience River Racers. I don't think River Racers is going to be the greatest water ride ever, but to have a water coaster at Soak City in the first place is something I look forward to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartCat7162 Posted Thursday at 04:22 PM Share Posted Thursday at 04:22 PM 16 hours ago, Orion-XL200 said: Looks like a new permit has been filed for Coney BBQ Kitchen Reno with a Job Value of $100,000.00. I took a look at the blueprints and it really appears to be pretty much back of house. There was a page with the blueprints of the coney mall bathroom, probably linking a water line or something like that. I can’t read blueprints that well and for some reason they are not wanting to load this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted Thursday at 04:37 PM Share Posted Thursday at 04:37 PM 14 minutes ago, SmartCat7162 said: I took a look at the blueprints and it really appears to be pretty much back of house. There was a page with the blueprints of the coney mall bathroom, probably linking a water line or something like that. I can’t read blueprints that well and for some reason they are not wanting to load this morning. I haven't been able to find the blueprints online. Just the basic permit information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
befat Posted Thursday at 07:49 PM Share Posted Thursday at 07:49 PM 19 hours ago, Orion-XL200 said: Looks like a new permit has been filed for Coney BBQ Kitchen Reno with a Job Value of $100,000.00. Wondering if any change is coming to the menu with the reno. Other Permits Filed for 2025 Season: Subway/Blue Ice Cream Building Reno - $145,000.00    -Screenshot from Google Maps - not sure what it looked like in 2024. Already discussed, Soak City Bathroom Remodel - Job Value $650,000.00 Possibly discussed previously, Dippin Dots Storage Shed - Job Value $24,500.00 Semi-worth noting, they are doing a Greenhouse replacement as well, per the permit filed in November - Job Value $$22,846.00. As shared earlier, a front gate gift shop reno is taking place - Job Value $450,000.00. Not included, River Racers and Soak City water attraction upgrades. For those who don't get out to the waterpark much, this picture is pretty outdated. The Subway building was expanded to include an indoor queue at some point. I think that happened in 2012 when the "new" wavepool was added. Hard to believe that was over a decade ago. It will be pretty nice to be able to beat the heat while waiting in line for ice cream. I hope they add some kind of blue ice cream theming to the inside. Edit to add, who remembers when this dining location was called "Sharkeys?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted Friday at 01:29 AM Share Posted Friday at 01:29 AM @befat that's why I gave the disclaimer that the pic was from Google Maps and not sure what it looked like in 2024. Looks like the gift shop reno is going to be the Kings Island Trading Company, which will include an outdoor merch patio of sorts. Looking further into the permits, looks like all three major restrooms/bathhouses are being renovated in Soak City. The one closest to the entrance (near the train station), the one next to Coconut Cove and the one near the wave pool/RiverRacers). Sinking some serious cash into renos this offseason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted Friday at 04:41 PM Share Posted Friday at 04:41 PM Looks like on the webcam for Planet Snoopy/Camp Snoopy, we have work being done on the concrete in front of the Snoopy Boutique building, maybe for new concrete or pavers even? They are definitely busy this off season! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losantiville Mining Co. Posted Saturday at 09:06 AM Share Posted Saturday at 09:06 AM The park website has been updated with attraction pages for RiverRacers and the new/renamed slides in Splash River Junction. It looks like Bluegill Lagoon is the water tower area, Riverbank Slide Out is the renamed Aruba Tuba, Salamander Sliders is the 7 new slides, and the Tadpool is a pool for the smallest swimmers. Nothing has been added yet for the new blue ice cream stand, but the pages for all of the front gate shops (KI Trading Post, KI Collections, and Convenience Corner) have been removed. Maybe they'll be renamed, but who knows. Off-season is quite exciting this time around! April can't seem to come fast enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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