Tower Topics
by Tower Topics
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$400 for a Boo Blasters Blaster? Kings Island Fans, Would You Buy One?
$400 for a Boo Blasters Blaster? Kings Island Fans, Would You Buy One?
About this podcast
A podcast by Kings Island fans, for Kings Island fans. That is who we are and that is who we care about. Hosted by Don Helbig and Ryan Suhr.
Episodes
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- $400 for a Boo Blasters Blaster? Kings Island Fans, Would You Buy One? · 38 min · Episode 501Get ready for Kings Island's 2026 Bonus Weekend on November 7th and 8th, packed with exclusive ride pieces, behind-the-scenes tours, and special park events! Join Don Helbig and…
- Kings Island Halloween Haunt: The 5 Greatest Shows of All Time · 34 min · Episode 500Join hosts Don Helbig and Ryan on Tower Topics as they count down the top five greatest live entertainment shows in Kings Island Halloween Haunt history. From daring early-season…
- Last Call for Haunt: The Good, the Bad and the Scary · 39 min · Episode 499Kings Island Halloween Haunt 2026 is wrapping up, and Don Helbig and Ryan are breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the season on episode 500 of Tower Topics. From the…
- Kings Island Expands WinterFest Hours — But Why Now? · 36 min · Episode 498Why is Kings Island shaking things up for Winterfest? Join Don Helbig and Ryan on Tower Topics as they break down the major strategy behind Kings Island’s newly announced…
- BEHIND THE SCARE-Theme Park Halloween Events Unmasked! Don Helbig talks Haunt at Kings Island · 36 min · Episode 497Join Ryan and Don for a special crossover episode featuring Don Helbig's interview on the Attractions Group podcast with David Detling. In this episode, they dive deep into the…
- Kings Island: Don't Blame the Front Lines for Decisions Made at the Top · 38 min · Episode 496Are guest complaints and park operations at Kings Island getting out of hand? In this episode of Tower Topics, Don Helbig and Ryan discuss the reality behind the guest…
- Replacing the 12 Days of Christmas: Our WinterFest Railroad Storytelling Showdown · 32 min · Episode 495How would you improve the Kings Island & Miami Valley Railroad at WinterFest? Ryan Suhr and Don Helbig share their ideas for transforming the train ride with immersive…
- Six Flags vs. Dollywood: Two Season Passes, Two Very Different Guest Experiences · 33 min · Episode 494How do the 2027 season passes at Six Flags Kings Island compare to Dollywood? Ryan Suhr and Don Helbig break down season pass prices, benefits, park access, Prestige perks, and…
- Son of Beast Isn’t Coming Back — So Why Can’t Fans Let It Go? · 35 min · Episode 493Son of Beast remains one of the most talked-about defunct roller coasters in Kings Island history, but does it deserve the nostalgia? Ryan Suhr and Don Helbig revisit the…
- If Kings Island Gets ArieForce One — Here’s Where It Goes · 32 min · Episode 492Could Six Flags Air Force One be coming to Kings Island? On this episode of Tower Topics, Ryan Suhr and Don Helbig discuss the future of RMC’s popular Air Force One roller…
- Ryan Went to Haunt So Don Didn’t Have To · 42 min · Episode 491Kings Island Halloween Haunt 2026 is here, and Ryan gives his honest review of this year’s event. From the polarizing Jason: Blood Rain and Metal Massacre to Order of the Dragon…
- Save The Mistletones! · 35 min · Episode 490Join Don Helbig and Ryan Suhr on Tower Topics as they discuss upcoming changes to Kings Island's Winterfest! From rumored cuts to popular entertainment—like The Mistletones, the…
- The Biggest Jump Scares at Haunt Aren’t in the Mazes · 38 min · Episode 489Kings Island Halloween Haunt food prices are delivering some of the biggest scares this season. We break down rising food prices, scaled-back menus, the 2027 Dining Plan changes…
- Bonus Days Are Coming to Kings Island · 45 min · Episode 488Kings Island Bonus Days are coming back in 2026! We discuss the potential November 7–8 bonus weekend, what it could mean for final rides before Winterfest, and why extending the…
- Haunt Was Dialed Back — Should Kings Island Fans Be Worried About WinterFest? · 31 min · Episode 487Is Kings Island dialing back Halloween Haunt? This week on Tower Topics, Ryan Suhr and Don Helbig discuss the reduced Haunt decorations, staffing challenges, scare zones, mazes…
- Sheetz Happens · 33 min · Episode 486Are new 24/7 food options right down the road from Kings Island making park guests re-evaluate the season meal plan? In this episode of Tower Topics, Don Helbig and Ryan break…
- Did Congo Falls and White Water Canyon Give Their Last Rides? · 36 min · Episode 485Could Congo Falls or White Water Canyon be the next attractions retired at Kings Island? In this episode of Tower Topics, Ryan and Don take a closer look at the history…
- 5 Reasons Kings Island May NOT Get ArieForce One · 41 min · Episode 484Could ArieForce One really be headed to Kings Island? While many enthusiasts have put Kings Island at the top of their list for the relocated RMC coaster, Tower Topics explores…
- Maybe the Great Pumpkin Comes to Kings Island · 30 min · Episode 483Could Kings Island have made Tricks and Treats even better by celebrating the 60th anniversary of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown? Ryan and Don Helbig discuss how Kings…
- And the Winner Is… Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare · 31 min · Episode 482Kings 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…
