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I might be wrong but I noticed this in the ride and Isn’t that the original bust from the queue? Picture and video courtesy of melanin coaster network

Looking good but who are those lucky people?!

I for one am hoping that they bring back in an on ride photo of sorts, I think that is a nice souvenir that is something you can take with you for cheap

I hope they really milk the hell out of this ride with merchandise ,it would be cool to have a Maestro talking Christmas ornament to compliment my haunted mansion Christmas ornament

I still can’t stress enough how much of a missed opportunity not having a first rider event is for phantom theater, I would argue that this would be the biggest amount of money raised for charity for any of these events we’ve done in the past given the immense amount of fans that the ride has young and old and not to mention it provides us super fans a first ride on the ride and gives us a chance to really take it all in and also donate money to a great cause. I don’t know what the reason would be not to do a ride auction unless they are running on a tight schedule and don’t think it’ll be ready on time or possibly they think it’ll be finished at the very last minute but I was really hoping by now they’d have announced an event because I had such a blast at the Mystic Timbers auction, and I feel this auction would be much more lucrative but that’s just me

I just like audio feedback, to me when you fire a “gun” it should make noise, makes it more realistic I suppose and yes I wondered the same thing I for sure would’ve bought a blaster, maybe they are going to be reused for other boo blasters in the US?

The biggest mistake of boo blasters is muting of the blasters, does anyone know why they were muted, that was a small but hugely important effect ruined

I’m sure somewhere it’s on YouTube if you look at old ride povs and park visits, I can’t find a picture anywhere I’ve looked everywhere, theirs no boo blasters construction photos I can find anywhere either, surely somewhere a picture of them in the queue is available, their isn’t too many photos of the queue, especially back then when smart phone cameras sucked

where at?

If it’s not open for opening day that’ll be a big wasted opportunity, I also think not having a first rider event is a shame too considering it’s a good way to give money to charity and also give hardcore fans a first chance at riding

I agree I really hope they have one as I could ride phantom theater all day long!

I doubt very seriously they are going to do a first ride event, I was so hoping they would but at this point I think something like that would’ve already been announced which is a shame because I really enjoyed the Mystic Timbers auction and had a lot of fun at that event

I dread to think, definitely an hour plus on most days, gonna be a hit I feel with children and parents

posted on KI instagram page, confirms that fan reception to the show gave the park the green light to return the long missed phantom theater to it’s rightful place, we in the community should pat our self on the back for this because we made it happen!

I agree I also hope it isn’t too cartoonish as the original theme was “scary” but fun but I hope the new one keeps the scary theme and doesn’t get too cartoonish, hope it’s like the haunted mansion, Also curious how the interactive element will work

Just trying to get the pulse for how excited we all are for the new opening attraction our beloved new phantom theater. Are you A. Super excited and can’t wait B. Excited but cautious, slight worry about how “cheap” it’ll be C. Sorta excited but deep down you know it won’t be as good as Original Phantom D. Neutral/Not excited or even maybe prefer Boo Blasters or Scooby I myself would choose B as while I am extremely excited and I hope that this ride blows me away I am slightly concerned that they will re use too many boo blasters elements or potentially the that new “flashlights” won’t work for long periods of time like the blasters, having said that I believe even a decent Phantom Theater ride is better than Boo Blasters any day of the week! Let me know what you think guys

Potential major spoiler ahead turn back if not wanted , credit Daniel Holtgrefe Facebook page

I think they definitely should bring the bust back that’s a haunted mansion classic staple that works great for Disney and Kings Island in its effect and it’s a cheap effect too

Looks like the Hallway has possibly 6 portraits

Also posted on Kings Islands story is a picture of boocifer, with a very vague caption I wonder if he will stick around for the new ride I kind of hope he does cause I like him

This is the worst time for an anticipated ride opening especially one as exciting as phantom theater returning, the lull period. I’m ready for it to be here, I’m not patient 😂!

I do hope we get a phantom theater holiday overlay that’s properly done, not just decorations but new dialogue and music maybe, I like the new style too and I do think they need to be a little more innocent looking due to the fact that you don’t want children who loved boo blasters to be afraid of this new ride and after all this is a family ride

Two points, I like the look of the cat, he’s modeled very well and I wonder why he has Christmas ornaments around him, maybe a Christmas scene? Also I was right in my guess that the characters would be more light hearted then they used to be, some older fans may not like that but I think it’ll still have scary elements

Richard Doyle confirmed as maestro again, interesting to see where Rick bastrup will appear in the ride, here’s to April.