Tower Topics - A Podcast About Kings Island

06/06/2025

We are in a new era of Kings Island as the “new” Six Flags has decided to take a page out of the “old” company’s book and begin putting ads on seemingly everything. How far is too far? At what point does it cheapen the experience? This and more on the latest !

The "new" Six Flags is adopting the "old" Six Flags' strategy of putting ads on EVERYTHING. We are beginning to see it at Kings Island, but at what point doe...

03/31/2025

How does Soak City stack up to the regional competition? This very question is discussed on the latest . Also, want to be a part of the show? Leave us a voicemail at 513-399-7538 and we’ll feature some comments and quesitons on an upcoming show!

Soak City is up against some strong competition in the region. Even with the addition of the RiverRacers, how does it stack up?Become a Tower Topics member f...

03/14/2025

Canada’s Wonderland will soon be offering Sunrise Tours. Should Kings Island do the same? Also, the park is signaling some major shifts in policy for 2025. This and more on the latest .

Cedar Point began offering sunrise tours, with Canada's Wonderland getting in the mix this year. What would they look like at Kings Island? Also, Kings Islan...

03/12/2025

What is your go-to Skyline Chili order? On the latest , we celebrate 40 years of this Cincinnati delicacy being available at Kings Island!

It's at Cincinnati staple, but it hasn't always been at Kings Island!Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRny...

03/11/2025

Will you miss Xtreme Skyflyer? As reported by Tower Topics, the ride is being retired after nearly 30 years. Cranes are currently on site removing the ride.

Check out the episode: https://youtu.be/7CsMXjuYzAo?si=AK_f9u6xf9_EuuLY

03/03/2025

What is your favorite defunct Kings Island ride? Since the park’s 1972 inception, many rides have come and gone. These are the top nine rides that have left that we miss.

Kings Island has seen some great rides leave since 1972. Here are our top nine.Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks:https://www.youtube.com/chan...

02/28/2025

It appears that Kings Island is not immune to the ride removal bug that has plagued the Six Flags chain. Which ride or rides do you think will get the ax next?

We have on good authority that a ride is being removed from Kings Island.Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

02/24/2025

Do you love Shake, Rattle & Roll? This beloved flat ride is one of the oldest rides in the park. As it turns 50 in 2025, we celebrate the history of this fantastic attraction.

One of the oldest rides in the park!Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRnyxCuy1KOrAp_t6mMjRw/joinCheck out ...

02/17/2025

Do you remember your first visit to ? For Taryn Harrison, she has the unique memory of being the first-ever guest at the park. Hear her story, plus whether or not the Beast really grew a few feet in 2022 on the latest .

Taryn and her family were, by an act of happenstance, the family that actually got to cut the ribbon on Kings Island's opening day in 1972. Also, did the Bea...

02/14/2025

Last week, Screamscape reported that Flight of Fear may soon meet its end at both Kings Island and Kings Dominion. Although most were quick to brush off this rumor, we are living in strange times. On the latest , we discuss the situation.

Screamscape recently reported that they heard that both Flight of Fear models would be removed from Kings Island and Kings Dominion. Normally we'd take this ...

02/07/2025

Alex Cutler is a Dayton Daily News reporter and a knowledgeable super-fan. He joins us on the latest to discuss his perspective on the current state of the park and where he draws inspiration for his stories.

Alex has written some fantastic articles about the park.Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRnyxCuy1KOrAp_t6...

01/29/2025

Did you ride Smurf’s Enchanted Voyage?

In 1984, the Enchanted Voyage got Smurfed with the beloved Hanna-Barbara characters being replaced by the crazy blue citizens of Smurfville. On the latest , we discuss the history of this popular ride!

It was a ride that was beloved by those who were able to enjoy it!Become a Tower Topics member for some great perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRnyxCu...