ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Tower Topics is a podcast where Kings Island passion meets insider perspective. Hosted by Kings Island experts Don Helbig and Ryan Suhr. Not affiliated with Kings Island.
Update frequency:
every 2 days
Average audio length:
34 minutes
English
United States
498 episodes
since July 21, 2023
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
How 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 what guests should expect when renewing. Plus, we discuss the differences in guest experience, customer service, food, ent…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Son 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 legendary wooden hypercoaster, exploring its record-breaking height, original vertical loop, rough ride experience, operational …
Could 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 coaster following Six Flags’ acquisition of Fun Spot Atlanta. We break down potential locations at Kings Island, including the …
Kings 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, scare zones, reduced scare actor presence, haunt theming, and the overall guest experience, we break down what works, wh…
Join 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 Polar Bear Dance Party, and the Ice Carvers—to reduced park lighting, is the event getting "watered down" to save pennies…
Kings 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, and what the new executive chef could mean for Kings Island’s dining experience. Plus, we discuss early Halloween Haunt …
Kings 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 operating calendar could provide more value for Kings Island passholders. Plus, we recap Ryan’s recent trip to Orlando, i…
Is 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, and what it could mean for WinterFest 2026. They also debate Haunt vs. WinterFest, Kings Island’s holiday atmosphere, Int…
Are 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 down the arrival of Wawa and the upcoming Sheetz on Kings Mills Road in Mason, Ohio.
Located less than a mile from the p…
Could 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, popularity, maintenance costs, aging infrastructure, and real estate value of two longtime Kings Island water rides. With both at…
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