Kings Island to retire Boo Blasters dark ride

You would assume the ride system will come back as something 'new'?

We would hope. There's rumors of maybe a return of Phantom Theater. But also could be a whole new theme. The thing that makes it tough to figure out is the question if they are renewing the Peanuts IP license. If they do then that becomes a possibility. Otherwise it's possible for a Looney Tunes theme, the return of Phantom Theater or removal is an option.

Just move the second B a little bit and you'd have a compelling theme. Upcharge-able, even.

There are some screenshots floating around that claim KI set a survey a few years ago asking for interest in what was basically a Peanuts-themed version of Midway Mania. Presumably if they did that they’d remove the current ride system.

I think once the bill comes in for changing all the Peanuts stuff they will renew, they just want to play ball with the estate it seems.

I rode it a few days ago. It had about a 30 minute wait, but it broke down and I waited over an hour. Most people in line left, but I was enjoying the air conditioned queue.

My blasters didn’t work, so that was no fun. But it’s a really great ride. Maybe a little childish and cartoony.

I think a return to Phantom Theatre would be a hit. All signs point to either that, or a Loony Tunes retheme. Rumor is that Snoopy is leaving the park in 2026.