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Phantom Theater
reigns in the Phantom Theater. The new dark ride experience seamlessly blends quirky chaos with unique characters and expanded scenes. The adventure begins on a dark and stormy night, as guests arrive for the grand reopening and the return of Maestro, the resident organist. When lightning suddenly strikes the still haunted theatre, mighty pipe organ and immediately begin to cause havoc throughout the building. Guests are fully part of the story as they ride
usher, No Legs Larry. Armed with interactive flashlights, they help Larry gather the ghost notes so the performance can begin on time. Their search leads them to explore backstage areas, haunted corridors, dressing rooms, and the fiery boiler room. Along the way they come up close with eccentric animatronic performers including Houdelini, The Great Garbanzo, Hilda Bovine, Lionel Burymore, and Maestro himself. These classic characters, and new surprises like Arpeggio the cat, bring the experience to life. 33 animatronics, 26 interactive scenes, and multi- sensory effects including wind and sound fully surround guests and their journey culminates in a spectacular on-stage musical finale with the entire cast. This new evolution demonstrates how parks
can lean into history and nostalgia while creating new, memorable ride experiences. The story of the Phantom Theater first opened at Kings Island in 1992. Considered a groundbreaking dark ride for its time, Phantom Theater transported guests through the eerie, crumbling halls of a haunted opera. Led by the unforgettable Maestro, the ride combined elaborate sets, atmospheric effects, and original characters to create a chilling yet
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charming theatrical experience. It became an instant classic. In 2003, the stage was reset at the Phantom
Ghosts remained within the haunted walls, but the story and tone shifted to feature the classic animated gang from Mystery Inc. The addition of interactive gameplay added a new layer of fun and engagement to the ride experience, especially for younger audiences. Seven years later, Kings Island partnered with
Scooby-Doo and his crew left to make way for an interactive dark ride that crept through a haunted house filled with a colourful cast of cartoonish ghouls and ghosts, including the mighty Boocifer. Now, with Phantom Theater: Opening
Longtime fans will love the familiar sights and become immersed in the musical journey.
the signature music themes, and the many visual callbacks that will help them feel like they are of course, Maestro is part of it all! Our goal has been to help evolve the past in a way that respects the Phantom Theater while delivering something fresh and unforgettable. We think longtime fans will be thrilled to see how much of that original
giving our guests the chance to experience this
with Six Flags for decades, and that relationship is built on a shared passion for delivering are made across generations. To be part of that legacy, time and again, is something we take very seriously.
that excite new visitors while honouring the deep emotional connection long-time fans have with creative partner with Kings Island for this new
wait to share this updated version with old and
once again with Phantom Theater: Opening experience will reclaim the spotlight with Kings forgotten halls to familiar ghosts, the Phantom has Kings Island closed Boo Blasters on Boo Hill
on Monday, 1 September. Construction is already underway, with Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare set to welcome guests in April 2026.
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