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Ka’s fate was likely sealed with the TT2 fiasco. So in a sense yes, it’s Cedar Point’s fault.

PayScale differences aside. I've always respected managers who were willing to "get into the trenches" as you could call it, with their subordinates. There are plenty of managers who find the work of their subordinates beneath them and do nothing to help out.

Dollywood has sold the Engine that has sat on the parkway for years: https://www.facebook.com/100047356655459/posts/pfbid02ccYykBxeYDmX9Ws9XtTpizrXEYwanCkWGRXoiG5Quq4ycLZKtBYbenqoGqgf4x5Xl/?

The 2026 attraction could be just a new Vekoma train for Woodstock Air Rail. Here is a picture of the train clearance envelope that was sitting out during this past Winterfest:

These cheap $150 gold passes are starting to rear its ugly head.

It was replaced with an all electric replica by Chance Rides: https://www.chancerides.com/electric_cphuntington_train/

It appears the steam locomotive from Knotts Berry Farm will be going on sale soon: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/152nFPQx8K/?

Dollywood unveil’s a new, cheaper, pass for East Tennessees residents called the Volunteer Summer Pass: https://www.dollywood.com/tickets/season-passes/

If that policy is implemented at KI there won't be any seating available to sit and eat at G&G because the people who hang out at Starbucks will just move next door...

Yep, and Six Flags has kept the season pass prices incredibly cheap.

I disagree. Removing attractions quietly and not allowing people to get final rides in should not be normalized. Regardless of if it was done by Six Flags, Kentucky Kingdom or Disney. Hopefully this doesn't become the new normal, now that both Six Flags and HFE have done this...

That Coney Island/mall entry way is awesome! Would love to see those be brought back.

Was Kentucky Kingdom acquired by Six Flags? Eye of the Storm, Raging Rapids River Ride, and Cyclos have quietly been removed from their attractions lineup: https://www.kentuckykingdom.com/explore-the-park/attractions/

Can’t wait to attend my first Coasterstock!

Prestige passholders at Kings Dominion were treated with fudge in their indoor VIP lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/865356666879314/permalink/8985172754897624/?

Where is @DispatchMaster when you need clarification?

It wouldn't surprise me if this was KD's last season with Winterfest. If the rumor is true of it not returning next season, it all but signifies they are raising the white flag. Their Winterfest event can't compete with BGW's Christmas Town an hour down the street...

I’m guessing they will do this once Banshee needs repainted. It was 14 years between Diamondback being built and when it was repainted so maybe we can expect AZ to be replaced with DC theming in 2028?

I still can't wrap my mind around the why or need for these quiet ride removals? Both Disney and Universal Studios give amble time for guests to ride attractions that are set to close for good. If the argument is season pass sales, then why not announce ride closures earlier in the regular season like in May? Scarcity mindset can be used to drive attendance. I just visited Entertainment Junction today which is set to close for good January 5th. The place was slammed!

I agree. For one, the storytelling was better for Good Gravy, and as important story telling is, GG itself followed up with that story with the details and theming in the queue. Which, even if there was good story telling with SSBR. Guests would have gotten into the queue of SSBR and noticed there was little to no storytelling, details, or theming at all. I joke and tell folks SSBR is a nice, unfurnished home. Kings Island has a talented team when it comes to decorating. They display it every season during Halloween Haunt and Winterfest. However, that talent was omitted with SSBR. I mean heck, Snoopy stands flag-less, in the dark on top of the roof of SSBR. A main Peanuts character who interacts with the ride. But nobody thought to put a light up there so he can be seen by the people on the ride at night? GG is a better executed coaster overall, and that's why it earned its spot. SSBR got the ride experience right. You add storytelling, details and theming to SSBR, it would be #1, possibly even earn itself a GTA.

I wonder if the lack of communication from those parks about the ride removals has to do with the synergies of assigning multiple parks to one person? WoF hasn’t had any activity on its X page since November: https://x.com/worldsoffun

Something I noticed yesterday while visiting KI on NYE. I use Queue Times versus the Park's app for ride wait times and noticed both WindSeeker and Xtreme Skyflyer were removed from the lineup: Kings Island live queue times Removing Xtreme Skyflyer would make sense considering they have been removing skycoasters chainwide. and WindSeeker's removal would coincide with all the survey markers seen in Coney Mall. Leading to its replacement being the announced 2026 family thrill attraction.

Had a fantastic time with the lady friend at Kings Island to kickoff the new year!

It was gone last time I visited, which was Monday.