And the Winner Is… Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare

Kings Island’s Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare takes home the Golden Ticket Award for Best New Family Attraction of 2026!

In this episode of Tower Topics, Ryan and Don Helbig discuss Phantom Theater’s return, the new Sally Dark Rides attraction, its characters and interactive elements, and why the beloved Kings Island classic was brought back. They also break down the 2026 Golden Ticket Awards, including The Beast and Mystic Timbers’ wooden coaster rankings, Planet Snoopy’s performance, Hollywood Hits, and Kings Island’s guest service ranking.

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