The new Mystic Timbers attraction at Cedar Fair’s Kings Island, has teased theme parkfans with a question, ‘What’s In The Shed’? Whilst riders will find out once the coasterfinshes and they enter the shed in question,before getting on the ride they will also experience aqueue line preshow created by Holovis.
The preshowisdelivered as a turnkey production by media-based attractions company
Mystic Timbers is the park's fourth wooden roller coaster.It measures3,265 feet in length, is 109 foot tall andtakes ridersover steep cliffs, ravines and water at 53 mph.
Preshow delivered as a turnkey production
Amy SteeleisVP of Development at Holovis. She says,“Mystic Timbers is a unique project for Kings Island as it combines a great coaster with immersive storytelling. The preshow is filled with eerie details, from the 1980s talk radio blaring from a crashed truck in the queue line to mysterious CCTV footage warning guests to turn back before it’s too late. What’s In The Shed will astonish guests and we are proud to have produced and delivered this highly anticipated show.”
Holovis delivered the preshow as a turnkey production.They worked closely with Daniels Wood Land, who provided the themingfor the queue line and in the ride itself. This includes the mysterious crashed truck and the ride billboard.There is also a large overhead sign which firsts sets the scene for the attraction from the outside.
Andy DautermanisCustom & Theming Projects Manager at Daniels Wood Land. He says,“Combining our scenic talents with Holovis’ production abilities was a natural fit. This collaboration will deliver a thrilling environment that guests are really going to enjoy from start to finish.”
