What’s with Kings Island’s mysterious teaser video?

Soon-to-close ride Boo Blasters featured in ‘to be continued’ social media post.
One of Kings Island's new attractions in 2010 was Boo Blasters, an interactive ride where visitors shoot at ghosts as they travel through a haunted house. FILE

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One of Kings Island's new attractions in 2010 was Boo Blasters, an interactive ride where visitors shoot at ghosts as they travel through a haunted house. FILE

Fewer than two weeks after announcing the closure of dark ride Boo Blasters on Boo Hill, Warren County amusement park Kings Island released an intriguing teaser video on social media as to what may be replacing it.

The post shows a construction worker named Mike wandering through the soon-to-be closed attraction before being distracted by a haunting, but familiar, tune in the distance. As Mike approaches a scene depicting the ride’s antagonist playing an organ, he discovers sheet music which reveals the song being performed — Toccata and Fugue in D minor, the iconic piece by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Mike then hears another noise before wandering toward a series of flashing lights.

The teaser then cuts to another construction worker, standing inside the park’s former Crypt attraction, trying to reach Mike over the radio. Finally, the words “to be continued” flash on screen.

The video’s description also includes a date, Aug. 28, presumably when the park will reveal more.

However, even with the minimal information provided, die hard Kings Island fans already have theories as to what the park may be teasing.

As pointed out in comments under the teaser, Toccata and Fugue in D minor holds a significance within the park’s history. The song served as the queue music for the park’s old Phantom Theater attraction— the ride housed where Boo Blasters is currently located.

Operating from 1992 to 2002, Phantom Theatre took guests on a trip through a haunted opera house, filled with ghouls and ghosts. Kings Island is known for paying homage to this beloved attraction, as it hosted a tribute show titled “Phantom Theater Encore” in 2023.

A Sidney Daily News article from 1992 showing off concept art for Kings Island's then-upcoming Phantom Theater Attraction

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This had led some to believe the classic ride may be making a return in the future.

A portion of the video taking place in the old Crypt ride building also stood out, as a new attraction housed inside has been at the top of many Kings Island fan wish lists. During Halloween Haunt, the building was the home of Madame Fatale’s Cavern of Horror for over a decade, but the maze will not return this year.

In November 2024, Kings Island parent company Six Flags announced plans to bring a “family thrill attraction” to the park in 2026. It is unknown whether the teaser is tied to this addition or not.

It currently looks like fans will have to wait for the aforementioned Aug. 28 date before learning more.

Kings island is located at 6300 Kings Island Drive in Kings Mills.

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