PKI announces Nickelodeon Universe

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

(Ed. note: Press release follows. -J)

Paramount’s Kings Island, long ranked as offering the “Best Kid’s Area in the World,” Amusement Today Golden Ticket award winner 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005, is excited to premiere the most elaborate collection of Nickelodeon-inspired rides and attractions in the world opening in the Spring of 2006. Nick Universe includes a total of 18 rides and attractions bringing to life Nickelodeon’s most popular character celebrities and adventures including Avatar™, The Backyardigans™, Blue’s Clues™, Danny Phantom™, Dora the Explorer™, The Fairly OddParents™, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius™, LazyTown™, Little Bill™, The Rugrats™, SpongeBob SquarePants™, and The Wild Thornberrys™.

The largest Nickelodeon area in the world boasts six all-new attractions including:

Thrill-seeking families take a whirlwind ride with Avatar on this first-of-its kind family roller coaster
Kids can enjoy a free-fall ride in the hopes to escape the menacing wrath of Plankton, SpongeBob SquarePants’ nemesis
Families fly with Danny Phantom as they spin through the air like a superhero
All aboard Azul™ the train! – Passengers join Dora the Explorer and Boots™ on a storybook train ride adventure
Kids join Blue for a jumping journey around her house
Guests enter the adventures of Bikini Bottom through a pineapple under the sea to experience SpongeBob SquarePants’ underwater world.

Nick Universe also features two new neighborhoods containing a variety of Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants - inspired rides and attractions. In addition, this area has new dining, shopping and celebrity encounters with kids’ favorite Nickelodeon stars.

“Thanks to our incredible partnership with Nickelodeon, we are creating the next level of family entertainment. We are excited to offer a collection of new attractions that parents and kids can enjoy together, in conjunction with new family-friendly amenities such as spacious shaded walkways and additional shaded seating,” said Craig Ross executive vice president and general manager for Paramount’s Kings Island. “The Nickelodeon Universe area and attraction detail, along with other new 2006 attraction information, will be announced after the conclusion of our long anticipated WinterFest holiday event.”

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In the beginning of ride, right before going up, is very painful.

My exact statement was:

"I sure am happy to be living where I do right now... Louisville....

Why?

Well, in 2006 it will be central to 3 new coasters.... Beech Bend, HW and..... oh.... I'll let it simmer for a bit.... ;-)"

And yes, I was referring to the new coaster at PKI.

Chuck said:

"Hmmmmm, Paramounts Canadian Wonderland has a kids area Three times as good as PKI's but what does AT care."

Amusement today doesn't chose who gets the awards. Attendees and industry folks do. So apparently the voting public/attendees does not agree with your sentiment about Paramounts CANADA'S Wonderland.

Shaggy*** This post was edited by Shaggy 9/23/2005 11:51:14 AM ***

I think most knew it was going to be some type of Nick Central expansion, I am just surprise on how many new rides are going in. 6 new rides is more than I thought, I was predicting 2 new ones. The name change to Nick Universe is sort of a small change, but has more to do with everything HB being removed/rethemed except Scooby Doo. The name change shows that the whole area is mostly nick, instead of it being half HB and half Nick Central.

The new family coaster seems interesting. I thought that PKI was going to get a new family coaster, but was off in what theme it was going to be. I thought Sponge Bob was it, but turns out they chose Avatar. Not that I know what either shows are about though.

Anyone have a clue about what Avatar is about, and what type of roller coaster type would make sense for that theme. There was a hint of the roller coaster involving some type of spinning. However it claims to be a first of a kind, so that sort of rules out a spinning wild mouse. But then again they could theme a spinning mouse such that it is a one of a kind unique experience.

If the actual coaster type is really new, what possibilities could it be? I have not been following some of the latest family ride concepts from ride manufactures, and would be interested in knowing what is out there. Anyway PKI has positioned itself to keep its Amusement Today golden ticket award for best kids area. It almost seems that they have to add something every 2 to 3 years to make sure that they do win the award. Rugrats and Log Flume in 2001, Scooby in 2003, and now Nick Universe in 2006. So I could see the additon in 2008 or 2009 being kids oriented. I think 2007 will not be a major coaster, but perhaps a flat ride, water ride, or water park addition.*** This post was edited by Beast Fan 9/23/2005 5:40:01 PM ***

So is this the "major attraction" thats rumored to be removed from PKI? (Hanna Barbara) Or will there be an announcement later on?

Nope, this was it.

Watch out though, you might be taking a "Chance" on the former Flight Commander pad next season ;)javascript:__doPostBack('_ctl0$EditCommentsButton','')
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*** This post was edited by pkidelirium 9/24/2005 11:13:12 AM ***

Man, I hope there is nothing "Chance" anywhere in the park next season, maybe something Larson would be better though.

Actually,Shaggs, it is Paramount Canada's Wonderland (only one 's') ;).

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