OldieButGoodie

I do, too. I've also heard the crew say 4minutes 50 seconds. Hmmm.... could that mean they'll free up the trim brakes and let it run at full speed again after all the repairs they've done? I can't recall the ride time when it opened (I graduated high school that year, it's been a while!) - but faster speed could perhaps account for a shorter ride time. (no, I have not done the math to see how much faster it would have to go!)

Maybe they could do a wall of history at least - perhaps near the front where the Halloween stuff goes (the windows to the left as you walk in). That really would be cool - flowing from 1972 to present...

But only HALF as old as me!

Agree - I think - the shows themselves were made up of aspiring singers and dancers, and they were very, very good. I recall one wthat was country themed, and it would not surprise me to find the singers on radio or tv today. However, it's important to understand the demographic too. The teens are the target, that seems obvious, but to get multi-generational they'll have to continue to work on shade, seating, and waiting areas. Lots of folks miss the vine 'tunnel' between the tower and rivertown for example. They still have theirs at Carowinds, and it had folks sitting there every day in several benches. I *love* how compact KI is, but it's still a lot of walking if the aim is multi-generational (and I agree it should be) they have to continue to work on this. We went to Cedar Point this year, and the 'Sideshow - a Carnival of Magic' show was really entertaining. The cast interacted with the crowd, and they put on a *great* show. We sat first row at least twice and I *still* don't know how some of the illusions were done. ;-P My son got chosen to be the 'assistant' once, and he'll remember that forever. Overall though, I think Cedar Fair is doing a MUCH better job than Paramount ever did!

Wonder if we'll see any Beast photos from when the water was still around the station and running in the 'sluice'? That gave the ride so much character.

Back in the day, there was so little shade at KI that the shows were often that full. And it *looks* like the dolphin show 'arena' to the left was still there in this picture!

Sorry I never posted StandByMe - excellent work, I was in awe and nostalgia. Since I was in highschool when the park opened, I've seen all of this and boy did it bring back memories! I definitely miss the 'vine tunnel' over near rivertown. They still have the one at Carowinds, so it was quite nice to relive the memories on our visit last year. I'm happy to see also, that Cedar Fair mgmt seems to be 're-theming' the park, hiding the mechanics again, and bringing the magic back, and they seem to be doing it without running off their cash-cow demographic (teenagers). Again, thanks for all the hard work - this is simply splendid.