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Artist, librarian, theme park fan & general geek. She/her. - FFXIV: Stephen Fairbrook, Balmung

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rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · 5d

Gentle note to be patient with and be kind to your local librarians. Odds are good they’re going through A Time right now. 🙃

www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Libraries Look to Fill the Gap Left by Baker & Taylor

With the closure of country’s largest library wholesaler now underway, librarians are searching for new options as Ingram, Bookazine, and even Amazon make their play to court B&T customers left in the...

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rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · 5d

Oh! And the girlie finally came home! ❤️ She’s so much cuter in person.

#kingsisland

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · 5d

Also, I know some people think the No Boo necklaces make things a little more tame… but this year, Husbando had one, I did not, and I’ve been startled pretty good each time we’ve been this year (I tend to yell a little, then tell them “Hello!” XD)

Didn’t know the sliders were back. They got me, too

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · 5d

Semi-impromptu KI Haunt visit last night. Busy, so no rides, but found at least one new nifty lantern activation spot.

And while I knew about the thing at the fountain on the hour, I had not heard about the Festhaus clock. That was a cool thing to stumble upon!

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · 12d

Art folks!

Does anyone have any free iPad-compatible drawing programs to recommend?

Been playing with a few, but don’t want to spend the money just yet until I get more comfortable with it.

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · 16d

I do love Nyte Walkers at Kings Island, but I always get distracted during the curtain call by the shimmying witch and the gyrating devil with a 12-pack…

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · 17d

So. Yes. My fear response, apparently, is to jump a little, curse a bit, then tell the scary things “hello”.

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · 17d

Brought my lantern and wanted to see if the Eyeful Tower activation point was still there.

It was, so went to go try it out. Felt someone behind me, thought it was him, so started excitedly chattering about the eyes.

…it was not Husbando at my shoulder. 😂

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · 17d

Also did Haunt at Kings Island last night and got a good scare I’m still (jokingly!) mad at my Husbando over… 😂

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · 17d

…anyhoo, One Battle After Another was a lot of fun. Got to see it in IMAX. Do recommend.

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · 17d

I think this is the most on top of current movies I’ve been in many years. Mostly due to discovering a drive-in that’s both dangerously close and affordable.

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Sep 16

Happy birthday!

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 29

Bushroot! Always was my favorite. XD Forgot he had a minion.

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 29

…by the by, still waiting on the mystery plush reveal, but… welp. Hello, Drop Tower.

I’ll do the other if we get Maestro plush.

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 11

Also for the record, I’ve decided if it IS a reboot and the mystery plush IS Maestro, I’ll ride at least one of my “NOPE” rides at KI: Drop Tower or Windseeker.

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · Aug 28

Kings Island has revealed its new family ride for 2026 - and it's a callback to the park's past, with help from Sally Dark Rides.

Kings Island to bring back its Phantom Theater for 2026

Kings Island has revealed its new family ride for 2026 - and it's a callback to the park's past.

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rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 25

Worst part was there was a staffed beverage booth with no line about 50 feet away. 😅

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 25

At Holiday World
Random person, to me: “Do you work here?”
Me, wearing a Kings Island shirt and glasses strap: …???

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 23

Bringing this back. For. Yanno. Reasons.

#kingsisland #phantomtheater

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Oct 14

Have some more older art? While I’ve been going to Kings Island since I was a kid, I was too afraid to ride Phantom Theater when it was open. I regret it these days. XD But the Phantom Theater Encore show was a fun way to get to know the characters!

Here’s Maestro and No-Legs Larry, post-show.

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 13

Stephen: Clueless. Doesn’t get he’s being flirted with and just thinks they’re being super friendly.

Jayih’a: Firmly states he’s not interested.

Cab: Probably initiated the flirting in the first place.

Juksie Emdi, Rock Licker @juksieemdi.etheirys.social · Aug 12

#wolqotd How does your WoL/OC handle being flirted with?

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 12

Some lights on Boo Blasters shots from Coasterstock this year.

Can’t say I’ll really miss this ride (it’s needed a refurb for a while now), but this was a fun experience.
#kingsisland

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 11

Also for the record, I’ve decided if it IS a reboot and the mystery plush IS Maestro, I’ll ride at least one of my “NOPE” rides at KI: Drop Tower or Windseeker.

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 11

For the record, I’d love a good Phantom Thearer “re-boo”. But, with the way things currently are, I am skeptical.

Or, if we do get one, it’s gonna be a screen-filled disappointment.

We’ll see.

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 11

…so, how we feeling, KI folks?

#kingsisland

Sketch of the Maestro from Phantom Theater pointing a boo blaster at Boocifer from Boo Blasters on Boo Hill.
Maestro: “Hmmm… I could get used to… blasting some boos!”
Boocifer: “W-Watch where you’re pointing that thing!”

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 11

Dang, where’s my old “evict Boocifer” doodle…?

rajamitsu @rajamitsu.bsky.social · Aug 9

This is completely unrelated to HUGUS, the superhero story, coaster souls, or any other story I might have mentioned before.

It IS based on something, tho, if anyone wants to hazard a guess. XD