Daughter just saw a posting of someone who got their stuff today.   Not sure if by FedEx, UPS, ....

 

I received my items today - via Fed Ex.

I'll not spoil it, but it made my day.  The T-shirt is my fav design to date!  There's another surprise in there too ;-)

 

 

Materials arrive via FedEx in a nice box. If you are a season pass holder, drink wristband ticket, meal tickets, and fun pic ticket are in your season pass account. So excited for Coasterstock this year.

 

yep got ours today as well.

 

So got wrist band, shirt, and a frame for a beast picture.   Kinda funny as it is from the 40th anniversary of Beast...(2019??)

 

So is Elizabeth now in charge of this event?

1 hour ago, mikejenkins1 said:

So is Elizabeth now in charge of this event?

She may become the point person for the event, but everything should have been in place and ready to go by now. 

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Maybe instead of the Q&A they will show the episode of Ghost Hunters 

They should show the lost Bert the Conqueror episode. (Wasn't there an attempted taping where there was some issue with the no reride policy and so nothing ever came of it?)

Backwards train ride into the shed!

Don't miss rhe bubble show preview at 7pm!

29 minutes ago, disco2000 said:

Don't miss rhe bubble show preview at 7pm!

Did they replace River Racers ERT with a bubble show preview at 7?

Surprise guest Gary Wachs.

How do you start The Beast tour?  With Beast Feast!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1128440032657017&set=a.644361881064837

That's for keeping us updated @chad_1138! Much appreciated.

A bit from the Orion/Racer tour.

Slaughterhouse tour.

On 5/21/2025 at 6:19 AM, mikejenkins1 said:

So is Elizabeth now in charge of this event?

I believe its a local, regional and system team effort.  For instance, Kyle Kruthoffer from KD is helping oversee it.

Adventure Express and Flight of Fear tour.

Great photos Chad!

13 hours ago, chad_1138 said:

I'm certain it has been said here before, but is the boiler prop the same one from Phantom Theater Encore? I love seeing all of the pictures from these backstage tours!

7 hours ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

I'm certain it has been said here before, but is the boiler prop the same one from Phantom Theater Encore? I love seeing all of the pictures from these backstage tours!

This boiler prop was used in the original ride, but the prop from Encore was a recreation.

Some video of Day 2 I found, including some cool shots of the lights on Flight of Fear.  Who doesn't have fun experiencing that -  always a fun and crowded event!

 

I attended Coasterstock for the first time this past weekend. 

Day 1: The day started out with bad weather, moderate rainfall and cold. Entered the park and was greeted by from KD’s digital marketing person. Which was odd, considering we have PR people in our park? Which they would end up showing up later during the tours. Even with the weather to the parks credit they had their coasters opened and operating.

I was pleasantly surprised by the donuts being served. They weren’t the generic Kroger kind but instead were Holtman’s donuts. Chef Perez was on site as well serving donuts to attendees, he did this both days. Chef Perez is always a familiar face to see in the park. Obviously passionate for what he does. The only complaint I would have about the morning donuts was because of its location. Due to the rain there was a lot of people crammed in the Diamondback Trading Post. I think given the weather, having one side of the brewhouse open would have been better suited for the occasion.

I got to ride of bunch of rides as well as finally get a glimpse of the KIMVRR roundhouse. This proceeded with lunch at Picnic grove. The food provided was so-so. If it wasn’t for eating with a friend who didn’t have a dining plan. I would have ate elsewhere, the chips were the star of the picnic. Koontz also missed this which he apologized for later. But given the rumors surrounded his retirement and likely bombardment of questions from thoosies. I cant say I don’t blame him. Lol

There were a few surprises throughout the day. One being an exclusive preview to the bubbles show for Coasterstock attendees. They also had a Graeters truck hidden behind Slaughterhouse where we were given Beast Ice cream. I prefer soft serve but it was good nontheless.

Best part of the first day in my opinion was the guest speakers. It was during this time that Mike announced his retirement. PTC gifted us lanyards and gave us their story with the park. Mike surprised us all by having the mastermind behind Kings Island Gary Wachs make an appearance to speak. I was impressed for the amount of respect the park had shown, Gary. There were a lot of gold tags in the seating area for this event, as well as the new park manager. Very classy by everyone involved. 

Finished the day by closing out the bar at Brewhouse then getting plenty of ERT rides in. 12am in the morning and Kyle from KD is serving soft drinks to Coasterstock attendees and asking us how everything has been so far for the event. Which was nice. It was apparent that he cared that this event went well.

Day 2 (Mike Koontz Day): There was a banner hanging from the tower marking the day as Mike Koontz day, being that it was his last day with the park. I proceeded to walk to Scream Zone for Holtman’s donuts, no complaints. I got in some morning ERT rides followed by tours sprinkled throughout the day. Lunch at picnic grove for the second day was an improvement from the first. Closed out the day at Brewhouse again. Watched the nighttime firework / drone show which was dedicated to Mike Koontz. Kyle again, was present for the late night ERT. However this time, joining attendees on the nighttime rides. 

Overall, for being my first Coasterstock, I had a great time and would attend again.

 

20 hours ago, Tr0y said:

I attended Coasterstock for the first time this past weekend. 

Day 1: The day started out with bad weather, moderate rainfall and cold. Entered the park and was greeted by from KD’s digital marketing person. Which was odd, considering we have PR people in our park? Which they would end up showing up later during the tours. Even with the weather to the parks credit they had their coasters opened and operating.

I was pleasantly surprised by the donuts being served. They weren’t the generic Kroger kind but instead were Holtman’s donuts. Chef Perez was on site as well serving donuts to attendees, he did this both days. Chef Perez is always a familiar face to see in the park. Obviously passionate for what he does. The only complaint I would have about the morning donuts was because of its location. Due to the rain there was a lot of people crammed in the Diamondback Trading Post. I think given the weather, having one side of the brewhouse open would have been better suited for the occasion.

I got to ride of bunch of rides as well as finally get a glimpse of the KIMVRR roundhouse. This proceeded with lunch at Picnic grove. The food provided was so-so. If it wasn’t for eating with a friend who didn’t have a dining plan. I would have ate elsewhere, the chips were the star of the picnic. Koontz also missed this which he apologized for later. But given the rumors surrounded his retirement and likely bombardment of questions from thoosies. I cant say I don’t blame him. Lol

There were a few surprises throughout the day. One being an exclusive preview to the bubbles show for Coasterstock attendees. They also had a Graeters truck hidden behind Slaughterhouse where we were given Beast Ice cream. I prefer soft serve but it was good nontheless.

Best part of the first day in my opinion was the guest speakers. It was during this time that Mike announced his retirement. PTC gifted us lanyards and gave us their story with the park. Mike surprised us all by having the mastermind behind Kings Island Gary Wachs make an appearance to speak. I was impressed for the amount of respect the park had shown, Gary. There were a lot of gold tags in the seating area for this event, as well as the new park manager. Very classy by everyone involved. 

Finished the day by closing out the bar at Brewhouse then getting plenty of ERT rides in. 12am in the morning and Kyle from KD is serving soft drinks to Coasterstock attendees and asking us how everything has been so far for the event. Which was nice. It was apparent that he cared that this event went well.

Day 2 (Mike Koontz Day): There was a banner hanging from the tower marking the day as Mike Koontz day, being that it was his last day with the park. I proceeded to walk to Scream Zone for Holtman’s donuts, no complaints. I got in some morning ERT rides followed by tours sprinkled throughout the day. Lunch at picnic grove for the second day was an improvement from the first. Closed out the day at Brewhouse again. Watched the nighttime firework / drone show which was dedicated to Mike Koontz. Kyle again, was present for the late night ERT. However this time, joining attendees on the nighttime rides. 

Overall, for being my first Coasterstock, I had a great time and would attend again.

 

How was the tab?

20 hours ago, gforce1994 said:

How was the tab?

About $110.

I've never done Coasterstock yet......... I'd love to one day though......

 

Just so I can take a look at a certain set of seats. LOL. (maybe, snag a bolt off them, just kidding, I WISH)

8 hours ago, Tr0y said:

About $110.

CAD or USD?