Coasterstock 2025 Speaker Announcement + More Updates

Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. is one of the oldest and most prestigious existing roller coaster manufacturing companies in the world at 121 years old. This Coasterstock, join PTCI President Tom Rebbie and Operations Manager Janine Rebbie Matscherz for a unique presentation of the company’s history with Kings Island.

From the amusement park’s 1926 Grand Carousel (PTC #79); to its original wooden coasters, The Racer and Woodstock Express; and former PTC president John Allen’s contribution to the design process of The Beast; PTCI has played a vital role in shaping Kings Island's most beloved attractions.

This special event will feature rare photos, historical insights, tales from around the workshop and on the job site as The Beast was one of Tom Rebbie's first rides he worked on!

We’ll also hear about PTCI's current operations and their thoughts on the state of the roller coaster industry today.  Don't miss this exclusive opportunity just for Coasterstock attendees.  

Exclusive Showing: Partridge Family Episode 66, I Left My Heart in Cincinnati

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Kings Island’s past in this episode of The Partridge Family that was filmed at the park in 1972.  

Episode Description:  While the Partridges perform several days at Kings Island, the park’s public relations host is assigned to help them with any need that they might have during their stay. At their first meeting, Keith and Danny both quickly develop a crush on her. Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench makes a special guest appearance in this episode as a poolside waiter at the Kings Island Inn.

Extended Ride Time

Morning and Evening ERT will include all your favorite coasters as always. The schedule will be announced as we get closer to the event, but there are more than 20 rides included and 33 hours of total ride operation time for Coasterstock attendees.

• Flight of Fear ERT will be with lights on
• The Beast will have nighttime ERT both nights of Coasterstock.
• Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers will be a new addition to Coasterstock ERT.
• We will have Boo Blasters running with lights on during ERT.
• RiverRacers- New in Soak City for 2025, Coasterstock attendees will have the chance to get exclusive ride time on Ohio’s first dual racing water coaster!
   

Behind the Scenes Photo and Video Opportunities

Be sure to bring your cameras as the park will once again provide exclusive access to behind the scenes areas of your favorite Kings Island coasters.