SPONGEBOB_FAN_97 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I woke up this morning and a thought has been stuck in my brain ever since, what if Kings Island had a laser tag arena? Think of all the fun that could be had, so many different game modes, or various theming possibilities, the fun truly could be endless, but then it hit me, where would this go? There’s just so many buildings where this would fit right in throughout the park. Personally I would like to see this go in the tomb raider building. Where would you like to see it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I feel like they had one years ago in the building that was demolished for Coney BBQ. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedar Fair Fanboy Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 3/15/2025 at 5:10 PM, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: I feel like they had one years ago in the building that was demolished for Coney BBQ. Expand It was a laser "Maze" but it's still the same result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Out somewhere on Western Row or in Great Wolf Lodge. No thanks for an upcharge attraction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 I'd prefer they leave laser tag arenas to laser tag venues around town (ie Main Event) However if I were running the park and was required to install a laser tag arena, I would put it in Area 72 in probably the Chaos building and give it an alien/paranormal activity theme. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Down the street maybe near Kroger… here’s the negative with it being at KI: if it’s a pay for play thing, it will cost more than its worth and it will break down quickly and be subpar. If it’s free then it will be very bad with no upkeep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 They've tried the laser tag attraction before. Specifically, there was one for at least a couple seasons at the end of Coney Mall in the old Cinema 180 dome during the Paramount years. It was always an upcharge. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Correct me if I'm wrong Shaggy, but wasn't that approximately where the restrooms by WindSeeker are located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 The tan dome building to the left of the "WindSeeker Restrooms" . 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Lots of changes since that picture was taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPONGEBOB_FAN_97 Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Imagine getting off The Vortex and then ripping some laser tag with your crew…simpler times man, simpler times… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Imagine paying for it after already paying to get into the park, when you could pay to play laser tag at another venue without an overhead admission cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPONGEBOB_FAN_97 Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Nah dude Mike would not let some mid laser tag up charge attraction slide, this would be top of the line, QUALITY stuff, you would be handing cash hand over fist just to get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Nah dude. We had one....it didn't last. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPONGEBOB_FAN_97 Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 On 3/21/2025 at 5:01 PM, Orion-XL200 said: Nah dude. We had one....it didn't last. Expand Yeah, and you know what else didn’t last? Winterfest. Guess what? It came back, went away again, and then came back. Good ideas never die. Imagine SENOR KOONTZ holding up a laser blaster running around the tomb raider show building for the promo video, would be fye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Just because you think it's a good idea doesn't mean it's so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losantiville Mining Co. Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 On 3/17/2025 at 7:20 PM, TOPGUN1993 said: The tan dome building to the left of the "WindSeeker Restrooms" . Expand I hope this area gets some good TLC when (or if) a new coaster/station goes in The Vortex plot. The whole area feels a little cramped since KMAA took over one side of the path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPONGEBOB_FAN_97 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 On 3/21/2025 at 5:33 PM, Orion-XL200 said: Just because you think it's a good idea doesn't mean it's so. Expand It is. STRENGTHS: Unique, no other park in the region has an upcharge laser tag arena. Revenue generator Indoors No height requirement family friendly WEAKNESSES: Hesitant to buy in due to up charge Cost to renovate tomb raider show building to a laser tag arena staffing OPPORTUNITIES: Seasonal overlays Season pass holder discount/free with prestige (added value for passes!) Competitions ticket add on Could have celebrities that visit the park visit this attraction for marketing THREATS: Local FEC’s Video games Seems pretty bulletproof to me… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 On 3/22/2025 at 3:07 AM, SPONGEBOB_FAN_97 said: to me Expand Exactly. To you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansheelover Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 On 3/17/2025 at 7:20 PM, TOPGUN1993 said: The tan dome building to the left of the "WindSeeker Restrooms" . Expand I worked there for laser tag. Fun fact Kings Island did not operate it. I was hired by an outside company who rented that space. They were based out of Charlotte, and had one at Carowinds as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver8rws Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Nowhere 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I remember the one that was in Coney Mall, usually I'm not a fan of uncharge attractions at amusement parks. There are some laser tags at my local roller skating rinks but it wouldn't fit at Kings Island in 2025 in my personal opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 On 3/21/2025 at 5:26 PM, SPONGEBOB_FAN_97 said: Imagine SENOR KOONTZ holding up a laser blaster running around the tomb raider show building for the promo video, would be fye Expand You’d have a better chance meeting Koontz hammered at one of the new bars located within the park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marineman Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I had a buddy that worked the original for a stint that said it was SUPER boring because nobody did it. I played for free when it was raining and she was there a couple times, and I still skipped it even when it was free. It just wasn't good. I'm thinking it didn't only fail, but it was a crash and burn. Plus, KI can't even keep the gun on Boo Blasters working. I would definitely not bet on this kind of attraction ever coming back. If it does, hopefully they commit to it and don't make it a tiny circus tent attraction again. If they are going to commit and use that much space, imho there are tons of better uses for the space. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 On 4/4/2025 at 5:57 PM, marineman said: I had a buddy that worked the original for a stint that said it was SUPER boring because nobody did it. I played for free when it was raining and she was there a couple times, and I still skipped it even when it was free. It just wasn't good. I'm thinking it didn't only fail, but it was a crash and burn. Plus, KI can't even keep the gun on Boo Blasters working. I would definitely not bet on this kind of attraction ever coming back. If it does, hopefully they commit to it and don't make it a tiny circus tent attraction again. If they are going to commit and use that much space, imho there are tons of better uses for the space. Expand Thank you for being logical! Seems to be something that is ignored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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