News Kentucky Kingdom Project 2025 (?): 120-ish Foot Tower Ride Addition or Relocation

[Zachary]

Found a trio of interesting FAA permits today for Kentucky Kingdom. They appear to be three different possible location filings to either add a new 129' tower ride or relocate an existing one. Given that Kentucky Kingdom already has a 129' drop tower and a 130' swing tower ride, I think it's likely that one of those is being relocated rather than a third 129' tall tower ride being added to the park.

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The first of the three FAA waivers has interim status:



The other two are still only proposed, but only one of those is currently publicly accessible:

 

[MaxxForceFan]

Here are the two locations on a map.

 

[Vipergts500]

Do they even need Mile High Falls anymore since with their waterpark? I feel like that would free up a ton of space in the back to add more things and increase traffic back there...

 

[paintervision]

Do they even need Mile High Falls anymore since with their waterpark? I feel like that would free up a ton of space in the back to add more things and increase traffic back there...

If they didn't just get rid of T3, than I'd agree. Depends on what comes next... I think cleaning up some of the other flats in lackluster spots (like the Larson Loop) could help more than removing any more rides.

 

[MaxxForceFan]

The location next to the tornado slide was approved.

 

[Zachary]

KY Airport Commission approved as well. They have the height at 120ft above grade though. Interesting disparity.

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[paintervision]

Related? Or is this another "Christmas has been extended" things that SDC dropped?

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[shodowhater]

Probably related. The Christmas extension announcement came in like, January.

 

[MaxxForceFan]

They are investing $25 million in new attractions and guest experiences over the next two seasons.

 

[paintervision]

They are investing $25 million in new attractions and guest experiences over the next two seasons.

I'm all for spending on this park, but it's not great to quote a figure and have nothing specific to announce or show off for it.

 

[shodowhater]

Thunder Run is getting refurbed and reprofiled. Hearing in the passholders group that it will be GG precut track. Check out that new bunny hill! Not my picture unfortunately, saw it on Reddit

 

[AlpenChariot]

Did this coaster ever have a second train?

 

[b.mac]

Did this coaster ever have a second train?

Nope, didn't have space for a transfer track so they never bought a second train.