DBInternational Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hey guys, Just DB with a question reguarding the history of KI. I know that The Beast at one point in time had water beneath the station and first turn of the ride back in the 80s. But why and when did they drain the water? And is this the same water from the lake with the canoe ride? Thanks, DBI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 They drained it because it was a stagnant pool with no filtration or cycling system. The water just sat without moving day in and day out. It then became more of a swamp than a lake, drawing bugs and even worse, trash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 It has been stated on these forums by KIPR that it was drained during Vortex construction if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I remember the water after Vortex being there,i was a kid so i could be wrong but im pretty sure? Somebody who really knows please give the real answer to this question,ive heard several reasons but i was to young to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopan Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 ok i was trying to find his post about it but cant remember what topic it was under but someone recently asked this question and Don himself answered it, he stated the water was drained a few years before Vortex's construction for the reasons stated above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 As said, it was being more of a pain than a great thing! Now i could see a certain use of materials to make a new version of the "lake", with a filtration system, live fish, and the use of soil and rocks. A little known fact, if you go to The Beast after a rain, you will see the old lake persay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 It is not a big deal, but..... I still have questions when the lake was removed as I can remember vividly in the mid 90's the lake still being present. I brought my then g/f to KI for her first trip and remeber her getting sprayed in the front train queue near the paddle wheel (it was something about her hair ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 See this thread: http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/25507-kid-on-beast-1985/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 ^ Yeah, I've seen that. I just really remember the lake being there much longer than 8 years. I believe when the exit ramp modification was done is when the lake was removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 oops... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopan Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 o heres his quote i was close- "The pond was removed after the 1986 season when Vortex was being built." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker7 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I didn't start going to KI until 1988 and I remember the pond being there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I'd love to see a return of some kind with water. Rivertown really has lost touch with the original idea it was based off of. We lost the Mining Co area, Swan Lake, Beast Lake, KCKC, Kings Mills Log Flume (when the ride was originally park of Rivertown), the Back porch stage, The old west show during the train ride, and most importantly... trees. I really don't feel that "old water town" presence it once had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesv7 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 The pov of Vortex on youtube showes The Beast lake was there when Vortex was.http://youtu.be/mEcQyO77p7E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jr for Birdy Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Speaking of ponds,ive always wondered why Backlot doesnt have water anymore,my only guess is people throwing coins and hitting riders???? Im sure its been posted but i havent been on here very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 There was no lake in the POV And the water was removed to do the erosion it was doing to the track. (Someone double check me on that please) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Thanks Cobra - I was just moving from Mobile device to Computer to check, but didn't see any water in the POV. As for the erosion concern, not sure I buy that as the water only contacted the concrete foundation (footers/footings - I never remember which) as shown in this picture (copied from TopGun1993 - Flashback to Opening thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Oh, Sorry I should have clarified, I was talking about JR's question about the missing water from IJST...erm...BLSC...my bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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