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It's 2013 and just under four more months until Kings Island opens its gates. For the 3rd year, each day I will try my best to post a "vintage" Kings Island photo from my massive collection of photos I've saved and came across over the years. Most of the photo's I will be posting are not my personal photos and I do not claim them to be mine. If anyone has a problem with a certain photo they wish not to be posted or anything else feel free to "Personal Message" me on KIC rather then posting in the topic. If you have photos of your own you'd like to contribute feel free to "Personal Message" me or simply add to the topic discussion. And try not to quote photo's that are directly above your post, its annoying. Past Topics: Flashback Till Opening Day 2012 http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/24872-flashback-till-opening-day/?p=448460 Flashback Till Opening Day 2011 http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/23316-flashback-till-opening/?p=414128 Photo #1 will be posted later "today" its 4am lol

Photo #1 - Coney Mall 1974

^ Or a car, so you can drive to Carowinds.

Kings Island will open its gates for its 42nd season in 2013.

These are always a treat. Thanks for doing this again.

Kings Island will open its gates for its 42nd season in 2013. He did say he was posting this at 4am....

Sounds like you said to look in the queues!

Glad to see this thread return. Excited to see what is in store!

I always try to mind my peas and queues.

The flying eagles are calling my name. Ever since I rode the ones at Holiday World I love that ride. If only I had a time machine.

Most likely you will not find me while I'm at Kings Island, I get in line for one ride and then rush to the next.

I'm loving the pic that's already been posted. Fascinating!

Thanks, Paul! You truly have some gems in your collection!

Does this mean we can speed the bumper cars up now?

Nick who? Terp, being snoopy.

It hurts having to tell anyone this, but I think it deserves some attention on this board. On Wednesday, December 26th, Kings Island lost one of their own. Jessica Galley, a former rides associate at The Racer, lost her life in an car accident. She was only 18 years old, a freshman at the University of Cincinnati, and a graduate of Mason High School. I was lucky enough to work with Jessica Galley the past two years of her life, and become a close friend to her. She was a terrific young women who had an incredible heart. She always wanted to make people smile, and make sure nobody was left out. Every time I saw her she always had the biggest smile on her face, that seemed to light up a room, one that can't be matched. I'll always remember the fun quirky moments at work, the Cedar Point trips, the concerts, and everything that made us friends. When you work at Kings Island, you don't just "meet" people. You meet people that will change you forever, people you will never forget. Jessica was one of these friends that have impacted my life greatly and I know she left the same impact on everyone she has spoken to. Please pray for the Galley family, I simply can't imagine what they must be going though. Pray for Jessica's friends and hope they stay strong through this. Below I have included a news article on the accident, which includes a video of a reunion her friends had to remember her. Rest in peace Jessica, you will be greatly missed by everyone you have touched. Best regards, Cody Johnson http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/local_news/nb-i-71-at-standstill-after-fatal-crash

Good luck finding me. I tend to wander with no particular plan in mind, so I could be found anywhere at the park, though most likely on the dry side.

The last place you looked...

So sad. Rides associates both past and present will have heavy hearts. Once a rides associate, always a rides associate.

Because I chose not to.

Who doesn't??? The American Summer Live Show Enthusiasts reportedly prefer corn salsa.

Do you like gravy?