Phantom Theater Opening Nightmare Animatronic Reveal - IAAPA 2025

Описание: Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare is a new, interactive dark ride at Kings Island, scheduled to open in April 2026, that replaces the original Phantom Theater ride. The ride is a comedic, family-friendly adventure where riders use "spellbound flashlights" to capture "ghost notes" that are causing a chaotic opening night for the theater's performers, with a total of 26 interactive scenes and multi-sensory effects. It is manufactured by Sally Dark Rides and will feature new and returning animatronics, including Maestro the organist, as well as new effects like wind and projection mapping.
About the ride
Opening date: April 2026.
Location: Kings Island amusement park.
Type: A family-friendly interactive dark ride.
Manufacturer: Sally Dark Rides.
Ride experience: Guests use a flashlight to capture "ghost notes" that are disrupting the ghostly theater's grand re-opening. The ride features 26 interactive scenes with multi-sensory effects like wind and sound.
Technology: The ride will include updated technology, such as projection mapping and Easter eggs from the original ride.
Key features
Animatronics: Will feature new characters and returning favorites, such as Maestro, Houdelini, and Hilda Bovine, according to this Sally Dark Rides post.
Interactive element: Riders will use special flashlights to interact with the ride by "capturing" ghost notes and other ghoulish elements.
Original ride: The new ride is a modern reimagining of the original Phantom Theater ride that operated at Kings Island from 1992 to 2002.