CoastersRZ Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Captain Nemo has taken to the skies, with Gordon Bombay in tow to snap some images of Coney Island from the sky. The images show the general layout of the park, as well as its proximity to the Ohio River, and neighboring River Downs and Riverbend Music Center. There are several images of the under construction National City Pavilion at Riverbend. The National City Pavilion is slated to be completed in June of this year. Construction began last October, when the Giant Slide was removed from the site. Coney Island Aerial Photos Enjoy the photos! Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 It's kind of depressing to see Coney during the off season...Still great shots. Can't wait to see more! On a related topic, that National City Pavillion looks like it will be kind of ugly. The main building is way too tall already.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Yes, I agree. Hopefully the finished building looks a little nicer. It is just a rather massive building, that is relatively tall and over powering for the area and neighboring rides. Also, I have added a couple of park maps of Coney to the site (from 2002 and 2006), which can be found under the Park Info section. Additionally, Ronny discovered an old aerial image of Coney that was taken shortly after the park closed in 1971, when Interstate 275 was under construction. That image can be found here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonPKI Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 awesome shots, and it's always depressing during the offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketingExpress Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I don't think of an empty amusement park as depressing, but meerly a side of an amusement park that not many people get to see. I always enjoy walking through an empty amusment park whether it be during the off season at KI, or just walking though Coney after a concert at Riverbend on my way back to the car. There is a special ambiance about an empty amusement park without the chatter of people and the sounds from games and rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonPKI Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Call it what you will, either way, I literally went into tears when I drove by KI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Imagine how locals feel as they drive by Geauga Lake, Whalom Park, Old Indiana, LeSourdsville Lake, etc. Be it as it may, come April 20, Kings Island opens its doors to the public for yet another season. Not long thereafter, Coney Island of Ohio opens for the season. That's more than can be said for many other parks, sad to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 The first official event at Coney Island this spring is the Cincinnati Flower Show on the banks of Lake Como from April 19-27. In the past, there have been a few rides along Lake Como open. The first real weekend for the rides occurs a couple weeks later at the Appalachian Festival on May 9-11. The rides will be open on May 10 and 11th. The official opening of Sunlite Pool and the classic rides occurs on Memorial Day weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Any aerial shots of KI coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Unfortunately not, cloud cover was too low that day and the weather was unpredictable. Captain Nemo and his father had to clear the plane with Lunken Airport before making a few laps around Coney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Any aerial shots of KI coming? The pictures, as great as they turned out don't show the full extent of how overcast the sky truly was. Because we were flying on a visual flight plan, we are not under any circumstances allowed to fly into clouds. Thus, We were unable to provide pictures of Kings Island. The only time you can fly through clouds is on an instrumental flight plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonPKI Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I checked out Coney Island Central for the first time in a while, and it's looking great! Those are some nice pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Thanks for the kind words about Coney Island Central! Just as a sign of spring, we are a little more then two months from the annual Cincinnati Flower Show, which is held at Coney Island on the banks of Lake Como. I actually volunteered and helped set up the sustainably designed house display in the Grand Marquee tent for last year`s flower show. The Flower Show is the first event held at Coney each spring. (In the past some select rides along Lake Como have operated for the Flower Show). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 any "then and now" images of Coney from what similar perspective images look like from when the park was there and now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Unfortunately, our collection of historic pictures from Coney`s glory days is somewhat limited. (If any one has historical pictures that they`d be willing to donate to the site, please send me a PM! You would be given credit for your images). About the best I can do is this, and it is not perfect. Then Now As I said above, that is really the only then and now comparison I can make from our limited historical collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 not mine but: http://history.amusement-parks.com/Cinconey/overview.jpg http://history.amusement-parks.com/ohioconey.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex030786 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Awesome! Thanks for the shots! I have never been there before, but I am planning on going out there this summer to take a ride on the Rock-O-Plane, lol. I didnt see it listed on the website though. Is it still there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Yep. Still there, and here is a link to the page on Coney Island Central on the Rock O Plane. It opened at Coney last year. I was able to run this ride on numerous occasions last year. I also took the ride for several spins. When you get the cars rocking and spinning, the forces can be quite intense on this ride! Definitely a fun ride. However, just like the Ferris Wheel at Coney and the Monster at KI, the loading process is a timely procedure and thus a short line will still take a considerable amount of time. A full cycle on the Rock O Plane can only seat 16 people (two people in eight cars). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialk141 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 anyone think the new pavillion is gonna cause a "bottleneck" at riverbend? if you've ever been to a sold out concert, or warped tour you know what i mean. its hard enough to move... now with limited space on the blacktop outside the lawn and concessions area... we could be looking at some major congestion! i sure hope not! great pics... i cant wait to head back to coney this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Why am I reminded of Yogi's statement that "No one goes there anymore, it's too popular?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 ^It's too popular for it's own good... therefore it must be eliminated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 The new National City Pavilion will not be used concurrently with the main Riverbend Pavilion. (Or if they are used concurrently, the actual capacity that can be at Riverbend will NOT increase when the new Pavilion goes online). Additionally, I doubt the new Pavilion will cause bottlenecks for the concession stands. Yes, that pathway might be a little narrower now. But who is to say that they won`t be adding some additional concession stands in the new pavilion to help spread out some of the crowds? Only time will tell how the foot traffic is impacted by this new structure for certain, however. The building is expected to be completed in June. So far, Riverbend has announced six country concerts, and two other concerts. (But that doesn`t include the Jimmy Buffett concert, which is always a sold out concert every year.) Also, so far there have been no events announced for the new 4,100 seat pavilion yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketingExpress Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Would be cool if we could get some ariel photos of Coney during the flooding as I am sure it's under water right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 In a response in another thread, I mentioned how the current flooding is affecting Coney. Right now, part of Sunlite Pool is flooded with river water, as is the filter room. Additionally, Lake Como is a couple feet higher then normal. Kellogg Avenue yesterday was shut down at Coney`s main entrance gate due to high water to the east, by Riverdowns. Also, the eastern most stretches of Coneys parking lot was flooded. The general park area is not currently flooded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 In a response in another thread, I mentioned how the current flooding is affecting Coney. Right now, part of Sunlite Pool is flooded with river water, as is the filter room. Additionally, Lake Como is a couple feet higher then normal. Kellogg Avenue yesterday was shut down at Coney`s main entrance gate due to high water to the east, by Riverdowns. Also, the eastern most stretches of Coneys parking lot was flooded. The general park area is not currently flooded. Thanks for the update RZ! Hopefully there is not to much damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Nope, nothing major, other then having to give stuff a good power washing, which is typically done anyway before the season starts. Certainly not as bad as the flood of 97, when waters came up about seven feet or so on all the buildings at Coney! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 ^ Besides, Coney Is used to this, It Aint' a rookie to floods. I am still glad, though, that nothing is seriously damaged, because I personally love Coney just as much as KI (Atmosphere Rules!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I hope the flood clears up soon. I'm on break this week, and I wanted to go down to Coney to re-apply for my job this summer, and possibly take some pics or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Rest assured, Coney Central will be updated soon enough with the latest happening down at Coney Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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