KIfan73

Thats gotten to be a pretty "forgotten" area of the park. I don't know why but its so depressing to see unused/closed foodstands. I wish they'd just get rid of them rather than never using them. Definitely gives me the wrong vibe when I'm at an amusement park.

Yeah, I saw that. I hate that they have to get rid of so many trees. Doesn't seem like they used to do that so much when you see pics of older rides.

Hopefully they cleared extra room for theming!

I think the biggest thing SOB needs is a different queue and/or a touch of theming. Going back to The Beast is part of the experience. Sonny just has such plain jain queue. Too bad the two queues couldn't be combined somehow where you pick which one you want to ride, or at least have to go through some trees or something.

I second that. The holidays are going on right now, but spring fever has been hitting me already. The off-season rumors (and scoops!) on here will keep you entertained, though. Welcome!

Evidently, they can't stop planes from flying over

Actually, on the far right of that last pic, I believe that's Vortex's lift hill.

Just because I am sitting here with nothing else to do , I looked up a satellite image of the park. I don't see any way when you sight a line through TG at that angle and look at SOB, that any of The Vortex would be visible. If that is a loop, I believe it has to be SOB's.

I really kind of kick myself for missing it last year. I was supposed to go the last time just before they cancelled it (93?), but never made it. Maybe I'm just not supposed to go to Winterfest!

Most definitely antique cars. Total insanity. Wild Animal Habitat Monorail (too little to remember actually riding it, but have pics ) Skylab was fun Rode the Flyers a few times, but never developed the emotional connection to them that many did

Yeah, that ride in AZ would blend right in. The area around Eifel Tower always seemed almost sacred.

Since that trip, no more than a couple seasons have went by in between trips for me. But, it is kind of stunning to see how much has changed since then. You don't notice so much year to year, but to see it then, its unbelievable. The park needs to stay competitive, but WOW, has it changed (and lost a lot of grass !). I agree that the Adventure Village/Action Zone is the most pronounced. That part looks really nice/tranquil...unfortunately, I don't think I made it anywhere near it on that trip.

^Good point. Already let the cat out of the bag on that one. Another question to try to stump these guys? I would say much easier said than done.

OK, this pic will really give it away: You guys are good! Long line for AE. Would have never picked up on that one. It was Friday, July 24 1992. That was only my 2nd trip to the park, the first being in '75 (gotta look those pics up, too). I've always kicked myself about that '92 trip because I didn't realize the monorail was there, and didn't ride it. I have pics of the Wild Animal Habitat from the '75 trip (I was 3!). Thanks for the comments, too. I believe I took those pics with just a small auto-focus 35mm camera.

These photos are from a single day trip I made to KI years ago. I was going to post the year, but I'd love some of the experts on here figure it out. I am amazed at the knowledge some of the people on here have. Anyway, I found these, and wanted to share them. I know there are lots of others on here (like me) that eat the historical stuff up. Enjoy. Also Merry Christmas to everyone.

Following this logic, I would think that Cedar Fair would WANT to keep the Paramount name, which would further keep their perceived involvement with the park to a minimum.

I'm so glad to hear its opening. I think its an awesome ride. I also hate to see a large part of KI's resources standing by being unused. I also think its a good statement that they are standing by it and opening it back up. I am looking forward to the improvements, though, that will hopefully smooth it out while still keeping its character.

Yes, I think that things that have history should all be torn down. That pesky Williamsburg in Virginia is such a darn eye sore. Maybe it can be raised and put in a strip mall. I can't honestly believe that you're talking about turning the shops on International Street into something a kin to a shopping mall! Absolutely it should not be torn down. Just updated. When International Street was built, it was new at the time. Just needs to catch up to the times a bit like most of the rest of the park. There's nothing wrong with the atmosphere. I love International Street. I want to be able to take my grandchildren there. However, if any of those shops were any place else other than a popular amusement park, they would have closed their doors long ago. By the way, after checking out Williamsburg's website (never have visited there), I doubt much there has been neglected for 20-30 years.

A Mall Store? I can give you directions to Kenwood, Northgate and Tri County if you'd like. Hopefully Cedar Fair doesn't have the same attitude. Any place that you want people to spend money needs updated once in awhile.

I'd like to see International Street revamped. I like IS, but I'd like to see the buildings and the shops re-habbed. Sort of up to the standards of a store you'd visit at a mall. More of of a variety of Kings Island themed merchandise. Maybe some new postcards at least? A nice, new restaurant. One that you'd go to even if you weren't in an amusement park.

Has KI ever gotten a used ride before? Well, I should say, other than the rides that came from Coney Island?

And one that's not all too accurate. Did anyone really notice any increases as a result of SOB closing? Well, every time I've been at the park since its been open, there's a line. SOMEBODY is riding it. So, those people aren't riding the other rides. Plus, you just hate to see that much of the park's resources going unused.

^Good point. If for no other reason, thats a good reason to open it back up!

If this ride were to be re-located to KI, did I read on here it would be in the FOF area? Sort of like, turn left to FoF, turn right to X-Flight? Is that the area? Neat idea to think of the park branching out into new areas...

You have to wonder how many "casual" users type in KingsIsland.com, get nothing, and figure they don't have a website.