IndyGuy4KI Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Coasterstock is returning to Kings Island on May 30th and 31st, 2025! Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, Feb 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM. New updates have been announced about the event. Special Guest Speakers from Philadelphia Toboggan Company Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. is one of the oldest and most prestigious existing roller coaster manufacturing companies in the world at 121 years old. This Coasterstock, join PTCI President Tom Rebbie and Operations Manager Janine Rebbie Matscherz for a unique presentation of the company’s history with Kings Island. From the amusement park’s 1926 Grand Carousel (PTC #79); to its original wooden coasters, The Racer and Woodstock Express; and former PTC president John Allen’s contribution to the design process of The Beast; PTCI has played a vital role in shaping Kings Island's most beloved attractions. This special event will feature rare photos, historical insights, tales from around the workshop and on the job site as The Beast was one of Tom Rebbie's first rides he worked on! We’ll also hear about PTCI's current operations and their thoughts on the state of the roller coaster industry today. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity just for Coasterstock attendees. Exclusive Showing: Partridge Family Episode 66, I Left My Heart in Cincinnati Enjoy the sights and sounds of Kings Island’s past in this episode of The Partridge Family that was filmed at the park in 1972. Episode Description: While the Partridges perform several days at an amusement park, the park’s public relations host is assigned to help them with any need that they might have during their stay. At their first meeting, Keith and Danny both quickly develop a crush on her. Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench makes a special guest appearance in this episode as a poolside waiter at the Kings Island Inn. Extended Ride Time Morning and Evening ERT will include all your favorite coasters as always. The schedule will be announced as we get closer to the event, but there are more than 20 rides included and 33 hours of total ride operation time just for Coasterstock attendees. Flight of Fear ERT will be with lights on The Beast will have nighttime ERT both nights of Coasterstock. Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers will be included in Coasterstock ERT for the first time. We will have Boo Blasters running with lights on during ERT. RiverRacers- New for 2025, exclusive ride time on Ohio’s first dual racing water coaster! Behind the Scenes Photo and Video Opportunities Be sure to bring your cameras as the park will once again provide exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas of your favorite Kings Island coasters, including: The Beast The Racer Orion Diamondback and more! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When will tickets go on sale? Friday, February 28 at 10:00 a.m. at www.visitkingsisland.com Event details: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/events/coasterstock Those purchasing tickets will need the name of each attendee they are purchasing tickets for, coaster club affiliation, t-shirt size. An active membership card from one of the approved roller clubs must be presented upon check-in for entry to this event and its activities. Materials for Coasterstock will be shipped directly to all U.S. residents using the provided Billing/Shipping Address. Participants from outside the U.S. will be contacted to arrange the delivery of materials. Ticket sales will end when capacity is reached. Is there a ticket limit? Up to eight tickets may be purchased with each transaction. When purchasing tickets, please have all information (name/t-shirt size/Coaster Club information,etc.) ready for each person you are purchasing tickets for. When will the schedule of activities be published? We are still nailing down the details on a few surprises and will publish the detailed schedule in April. Please understand the agenda is subject to change (due to weather or unforeseen circumstances), but we’re working hard to make sure it’s a fun and memorable event for you. See attendees enjoying Coasterstock in 2023! Will you be enjoying Coasterstock in 2025? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I will not be enjoying Coasterstock this year. I'll be at Holiday World for HoliWood Nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_1138 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Given I can secure tickets, it will be our first Coasterstock! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted Tuesday at 06:07 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 06:07 PM I'mThis will be the first Coasterstock I've missed. I am stepping away from Six Flags for a season to refresh and renew my perspective. There's been so much negativity since 2022's season end. The only caveat is I am trying to decide if I want to go to the ACE Spring Conference. I love Kings Dominion and BGW. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSummit20 Posted Tuesday at 08:20 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:20 PM 3 hours ago, DonHelbig said: I will not be enjoying Coasterstock this year. I'll be at Holiday World for HoliWood Nights. i will see ya at HWN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted Tuesday at 10:53 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 10:53 PM Six Flags regional PR representative Chad Showalter deliberately left me off the list for the distribution of the Coasterstock news release. No surprise there. Despite his ongoing pettiness, I continue to produce some of the best content about the park across my owned and shared channels. Here's a link to the piece I wrote on Coasterstock 2025 at Kings Island. https://themeparksbydon.com/coasterstock-returns-to-kings-island-in-may-with-exclusive-rides-special-guests-and-surprises/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted Tuesday at 11:04 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:04 PM 10 minutes ago, DonHelbig said: Six Flags regional PR representative Chad Showalter deliberately left me off the list for the distribution of the Coasterstock news release, No surprise there. Despite his ongoing pettiness, I continue to produce some of the best content about the park across my owned and shared channels. Here's a link to the piece I wrote on Coasterstock 2025 at Kings Island. https://themeparksbydon.com/coasterstock-returns-to-kings-island-in-may-with-exclusive-rides-special-guests-and-surprises/ Maybe he doesn't have your current email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted Tuesday at 11:06 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:06 PM 1 minute ago, disco2000 said: Maybe he doesn't have your current email He listeners to every episode of Tower Topics. He visits my blog. He has my email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeast Posted Wednesday at 11:59 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:59 AM This will be the first year I miss the event since it's inception unfortunately. I'm going to enjoy going to the park as I always have throughout the season, but going Holiday World, Carowinds and Cedar Point instead this year. Going to get a little use out the all-park passport. I hope the tickets I won't get will go to someone who has not experienced the event yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedar Fair Fanboy Posted Friday at 03:05 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:05 PM I got tickets. Calling everyone who manages to do the same thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_1138 Posted Friday at 03:05 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:05 PM Tickets secured!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted Friday at 03:17 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:17 PM I decided to take this year off and let someone else who hadn't gotten the chance to do it in the past go this year. Hope y'all who are going enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted Friday at 03:19 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:19 PM 1 minute ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: I decided to take this year off and let someone else who hadn't gotten the chance to do it in the past go this year. Hope y'all who are going enjoy it. Tickets still available - go ahead and buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted Friday at 03:36 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:36 PM 16 minutes ago, disco2000 said: Tickets still available - go ahead and buy! I can't go anyway. I let my ACE membership expire to save money this year. Depending on what's happening next season, I may renew it later this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSummit20 Posted Friday at 03:37 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:37 PM Just now, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: I can't go anyway. I let my ACE membership expire to save money this year. Depending on what's happening next season, I may renew it later this year. its $50...renew with GOCC its $20.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted Friday at 06:02 PM Share Posted Friday at 06:02 PM 2 hours ago, RedSummit20 said: its $50...renew with GOCC its $20.. I'm sorry, but I'd rather put my money to use elsewhere. Not to knock on ACE or GOCC they are both great organizations, but outside of Coasterstock and the monthly magazines, I don't really find a use for the memberships. I originally joined ace back in late 2019 so I could attend Orion media day and Coasterstock in 2020 (neither ended up happening for obvious reasons). In terms of Cedar Point stuff (ie Coastermania and media events where ACE is invited). I'm still a new driver and don't feel comfortable on the interstate quite yet and I don't even trust my car to make it up there as it's pretty old lol. Like I said, I'm going to watch and see what happens at KI for next season and maybe I'll renew my ACE membership later this year, but as of right now, I'm taking a break from being in a coaster club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSummit20 Posted Friday at 07:41 PM Share Posted Friday at 07:41 PM 1 hour ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: I'm sorry, but I'd rather put my money to use elsewhere. Not to knock on ACE or GOCC they are both great organizations, but outside of Coasterstock and the monthly magazines, I don't really find a use for the memberships. I originally joined ace back in late 2019 so I could attend Orion media day and Coasterstock in 2020 (neither ended up happening for obvious reasons). In terms of Cedar Point stuff (ie Coastermania and media events where ACE is invited). I'm still a new driver and don't feel comfortable on the interstate quite yet and I don't even trust my car to make it up there as it's pretty old lol. Like I said, I'm going to watch and see what happens at KI for next season and maybe I'll renew my ACE membership later this year, but as of right now, I'm taking a break from being in a coaster club. Its $20 they dont even charge tax lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted Friday at 08:34 PM Share Posted Friday at 08:34 PM 2 hours ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: I'm sorry, but I'd rather put my money to use elsewhere. Not to knock on ACE or GOCC they are both great organizations, but outside of Coasterstock and the monthly magazines, I don't really find a use for the memberships. I originally joined ace back in late 2019 so I could attend Orion media day and Coasterstock in 2020 (neither ended up happening for obvious reasons). In terms of Cedar Point stuff (ie Coastermania and media events where ACE is invited). I'm still a new driver and don't feel comfortable on the interstate quite yet and I don't even trust my car to make it up there as it's pretty old lol. Like I said, I'm going to watch and see what happens at KI for next season and maybe I'll renew my ACE membership later this year, but as of right now, I'm taking a break from being in a coaster club. Joining a coaster club just so you can attend a media event, or a coaster event is the wrong reason to join a coaster club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSummit20 Posted Friday at 08:40 PM Share Posted Friday at 08:40 PM 5 minutes ago, DonHelbig said: Joining a coaster club just so you can attend a media event, or a coaster event is the wrong reason to join a coaster club. I was apart of ACE for a few years. But then went back to support GOCC this year. Maybe ill rejoin ACE next year. Their events are top notch. Also i wisht he GOCC meets were closer like the one coming up soon. I will be at a few events this year they are putting on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted Friday at 08:51 PM Share Posted Friday at 08:51 PM 2 minutes ago, RedSummit20 said: I was apart of ACE for a few years. But then went back to support GOCC this year. Maybe ill rejoin ACE next year. Their events are top notch. Also i wisht he GOCC meets were closer like the one coming up soon. I will be at a few events this year they are putting on! I'm a member of ACE and GOCC. I will be joining Coaster Crew and the Western NY Coaster Club soon. While not an official coaster club, being a part of KIC is similar to being in one of the clubs because of the people involved and the camaraderie amongst members. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted Friday at 10:47 PM Share Posted Friday at 10:47 PM It is now sold out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted Saturday at 02:09 AM Share Posted Saturday at 02:09 AM The question is, did it really sell out or did they turn off sales to pretend it sold out and claim success? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback_Is_King Posted Saturday at 02:17 AM Share Posted Saturday at 02:17 AM 6 minutes ago, Orion-XL200 said: The question is, did it really sell out or did they turn off sales to pretend it sold out and claim success? It doesn't really matter as long as everyone who wanted a ticket got one IMO, I think they actually did sell everything. But, I've not been around here as long as some other people so I stand waiting to be corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted Saturday at 04:53 AM Share Posted Saturday at 04:53 AM 2 hours ago, Orion-XL200 said: The question is, did it really sell out or did they turn off sales to pretend it sold out and claim success? Going from less than eight minutes to more than seven hours to sell out would be hard to claim as a success. But there is no doubt that someone will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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