Theme Park Report

There are some days as a theme park fan that just feel special from the moment you arrive, and Flying Fox opening day at Kentucky Kingdom was one of those days. From the second I walked up to the park, I could already feel the excitement in the air. Seeing other influencers, coaster enthusiasts, and content creators arriving for the media event made it clear that this was a big day not only for Kentucky Kingdom, but for everyone who had been following this project from the beginning. What made the atmosphere different from a normal visit was the mix of excitement, nerves, and anticipation. You could tell the park team was in those final moments of making sure everything was ready. Some employees seemed a little stressed, others looked confident and excited, but overall it felt like everyone understood just how important this day was. Flying Fox had been pushed to the very end before opening, so there was definitely a feeling of, “This is it.” Once things started moving, though, that n...

  Flying Fox brings a whole new energy to the front of Kentucky Kingdom. Kentucky Kingdom is getting ready to open Flying Fox on May 28, and in my opinion, this new coaster feels like more than just another ride addition. It feels like a statement about where the park is headed next. Flying Fox may not be the biggest or most extreme coaster in the park, but that is exactly why it matters. It adds something Kentucky Kingdom truly needed: another family-friendly coaster that still looks fun, exciting, and full of energy. As someone who has followed this project from concept art to construction and now to the finished ride, it has been really exciting to watch it all come together. One of the things I like most about Flying Fox is how compact the layout is while still looking full of movement. The ride twists through the area with lots of turns, close interactions with the pathways, and multiple moments where guests can watch the coaster flying overhead. That alone makes it feel live...

  From the moment you walk through the front gate, Holiday World feels welcoming in a way that is hard to describe but easy to appreciate. There are a lot of great amusement parks out there, and I enjoy visiting many of them, but Holiday World still feels different to me in a way that is hard to fully explain unless you have experienced it for yourself. What makes Holiday World stand out to me more than other parks is that it still feels like a family-run park . It does not have that overly corporate feeling that some larger parks can have. Instead, there is a much more personal and family-focused approach in how the park is operated, how attractions are chosen, and how the overall guest experience is handled. When I visit Holiday World, I never feel like I am walking into a place that only wants to take as much money from me as possible. There is a comfort in knowing you can enjoy a full day at the park without feeling burdened by the kind of prices that often come with a more co...

  Even with the chaos of Opening Day, it still felt good to be back at Kentucky Kingdom. When I first arrived at Kentucky Kingdom on Opening Day, I was honestly shocked by how many people were lined up at the front gate. There were multiple long lines waiting to get inside, and it was immediately clear that attendance was stronger than it had been for 2025’s opening. Even before stepping fully into the park, you could feel the excitement in the crowd. Everyone seemed to be taking in the new entrance plaza updates, the moon rock fountain, the bright green Flying Fox track crossing over pathways, and the general buzz of a new season beginning. Opening Day crowds were noticeably larger than last year, and the excitement at the front gate was easy to feel. Once I got inside, the park had a strong energy. The atmosphere felt upbeat, the music was pumping throughout the midway, and guests seemed genuinely happy to be back. At the same time, it did not take long to notice that operations...