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With Kings Island now open for the 2024 season, it’s a great time for Bob Randolph to check in with Chad Showalter, Director of Communications at Kings Island. Their discussion covers the topics enthusiasts want to know about – everything from Chad’s history with the park to Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers, updated theming and the future of the Vortex plot of land inside the park.
In this Episode:
[01:39] Get to know Chad Showalter
[06:58] What keeps Chad busy during the “offseason”?
[08:56] Where do the “big decisions” happen?
[10:17] Chad’s favorite place to eat in the park.
[12:01] Chad’s favorite ride in the park
[14:27] Updates on Planet Snoopy/Camp Snoopy
[18:05] Why did some rides get renames?
[19:55] ACE Spring Conference
[23:48] What’s coming up at the park?
[26:17] What’s going into the old Vortex plot of land?
[28:34] What to expect this season
Learn more about Kings Island and the upcoming season at visitkingsisland.com
Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: [email protected]. Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.
Join the team of ACE volunteers. Volunteering offers different ways to share your talents by:
Podcast Volunteer Team
Host: Jessica Gardner
Producer: Derek Perry
Editor: Bob Randolph
Show Notes: Liz Tan
Production Manager: Corey Wooten
Correspondents: Doug Perry, Bryant Yeager, John Davidson and Bob Randolph
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With Kings Island now open for the 2024 season, it’s a great time for Bob Randolph to check in with Chad Showalter, Director of Communications at Kings Island. Their discussion covers the topics enthusiasts want to know about – everything from Chad’s history with the park to Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers, updated theming and the future of the Vortex plot of land inside the park.
In this Episode:
[01:39] Get to know Chad Showalter
[06:58] What keeps Chad busy during the “offseason”?
[08:56] Where do the “big decisions” happen?
[10:17] Chad’s favorite place to eat in the park.
[12:01] Chad’s favorite ride in the park
[14:27] Updates on Planet Snoopy/Camp Snoopy
[18:05] Why did some rides get renames?
[19:55] ACE Spring Conference
[23:48] What’s coming up at the park?
[26:17] What’s going into the old Vortex plot of land?
[28:34] What to expect this season
Learn more about Kings Island and the upcoming season at visitkingsisland.com
Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: [email protected]. Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.
Join the team of ACE volunteers. Volunteering offers different ways to share your talents by:
Podcast Volunteer Team
Host: Jessica Gardner
Producer: Derek Perry
Editor: Bob Randolph
Show Notes: Liz Tan
Production Manager: Corey Wooten
Correspondents: Doug Perry, Bryant Yeager, John Davidson and Bob Randolph
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