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The episode discusses the potential of Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare winning Best New Ride of 2026 and its impact on the amusement park industry.

Could Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare at Kings Island actually win Best New Ride of 2026? In this episode of Tower Topics, Don Helbig and Ryan Suhr break down the attraction's surprising chances against major new rides across the amusement park industry, discuss how delays and mixed openings at competing parks could impact the voting, and share why Kings Island's newest dark ride has become one of the year's biggest success stories. They also dive into what makes a ride award-worthy, the fan reaction to Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare, and how the theme park community influences industry buzz. If you're a fan of Kings Island, roller coasters, dark rides, amusement park news, theme park history, and the latest Six Flags updates, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Online Store: http://store.towertopics.com Become a Tower Topics Youtube member for great benefits and to support the show: https://www.youtube.com/@TowerTopics/join Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAs58dzCc/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/towertopics Leave a voicemail or text message: 513-399-7538 Listener Questions: Hosts[at]TowerTopics.com Watch…

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