BoddaH1994 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Check out this ABC22 article about the Grand Carousel: http://m.abc22now.com/news/Historic_Organ_Returns_to_Grand_Carousel_at_Kings_Island?mobileredirect=true 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I rode it last night and found it cool that the drum/cymbal combo instrument played along with the music when its cue came. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricsun Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 My niece and youngest nephew rode it for the first time yesterday. They loved the entire experience and was fascinated by the organ. Unfortnately, I don't remember the organ from my visits in the 80's but I remember loving the ride as a child. I'm glad that this experience continues! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I rode Sunday and had not yet heard the news it was back. I was very happy to hear it operating 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondyRidesOn Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I noticed it was operating a little faster yesterday. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The organ? How odd. Literal Terpy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Also, the first day I saw it, it appeared as though the snare was not working on the left side of the organ. I'm happy to report that it was working yesterday. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombiejane Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Not to be a Negative Nancy or anything... but I thought that the carousel sounded pitiful (as of lst Sunday anyay). I am by no means a carousel aficionado, but I've been to a lot of parks with beautifully maintained carousels that put ours to shame. Hopefully, KI has plans of a full restoration. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I heard it when I was at the park on Sunday. I hadn't heard the good news here, but when I was in line I thought that it sounded a bit different. I asked the ride op and she filled me in. She seemed pretty happy about it and so was I. It was great hearing the ol' girl again, though I have to admit, there were a lot of random drum beats here and there not with the music, but perhaps they're still getting some bugs out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I also was at the park this weekend and heard the organ for the first time since its return. While I'm glad to hear it back in action, it definitely didn't sound 100%. The bell/chimes weren't working at all, in fact, you could hear it play one or two of them during parts of a song but no more than that. I hope they continue to fix it up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondyRidesOn Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I am at the park right now and the organ isn't running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldieButGoodie Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I will definitely check it out - would have gone down over the weekend if I'd know it was operating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I was there yesterday and I heard the recorded music instead of the organ. I was, and still am, hoping to hear the organ again ever since I heard it for the very first time on July 30. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 According to one of the workers at the Carousel, it broke again but is being worked on - no date or anticipated schedule known though. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 It still needed some work. The little splash symbol had a residual rattle, and the calliope didn't seem to harmonize perfectly. I think it was out of tune. Those need to be tuned often, and it's not an easy process. They probably had electricians and carpenters working on it, not experts. This isn't Disney. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Carousel wise, your reference should be to Knoebel's Grove Amusement Resort or Seabreeze. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Knoebel's carousel (and organ) as well as the setting is in my opinion the best ever. Carousel wise, your reference should be to Knoebel's Grove Amusement Resort or Seabreeze. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCandyManCan Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 So, the Wurlitzer isn't playing anymore, but I would bet it's still at the ride location. Will it be properly refurbished this time or no? Does anyone have any comments about it or ask questions regarding it during CoasterStock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 It was at the ride, but wasn't operating, during Coasterstock. According to reports from others, it was operating on Opening Day 2015. Hopefully it will be back up later this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I heard that it's still not working properly but is still at the carousel. Hopefully the park will get it repaired soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondyRidesOn Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 It was operating on preview night. It was playing different rolls of music, however it sounded very off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I marathoned the Grand Carousel on Sunday evening to relax for a bit before ERT, and it was not working at that time. Also, the ride-ops did seem a bit puzzled about a 21 year old sitting on the ride for a half hour. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCandyManCan Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I would do something like that if there was a band organ, it's so cool to hear those things play. For now I guess a CD Player will just have to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I just wish said CD player would play recordings of that particular Wurlitzer... Such recordings exist... I have one on an LP... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldieButGoodie Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 It was running quite recently (about 2 weekends ago) but sounded off. It was a little slow, and had spots where there were syncopated accompaniments but no melody, so something was definitely amiss. It's great to have it operating again though, Hopefully they'll continue to get it back in shape! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 The reeds the calliope probably need to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 We had a group ride on Saturday....we asked the ride ops to turn on the band organ and they did! Didn't sound terrible....didn't sound amazing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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