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Kings Island: Spring into Summer with Chad Showalter


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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

 

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