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CP's wouldn't be ideal for more than 2 dolphins, (since it was just a tad larger in depth) it certainly isn't large enough to raise a baby in though, all dolphins need to be able to swim in a straight line so the baby can nurse more effectively and all those tanks were way too round. KD actually did have a calf born there in 1986 but he didn't live more than a day. (on the MMIR I have for KD they listed cause of death as pneumonia for the calf) CP had a lot of algae in their pool for a bit as well, while algae is more than abundant in the wild so it doesn't actually hurt the dolphins themselves, it just didn't look good for the customers. Of course in the 80's-90's I don't think a lot of people cared then, but if it was like that today, CP probably face their own sh*tstorm like SeaWorld is now. I got into a debate with a activists over CP's awhile back. I got my issues with it but I know algae don't kill the animals. This particular activist was a perfect example of one who can not make up their minds...a pool covered with algae (which is everywhere in the wild, I know), or a pool so clean the animals get sunburns from the sunlight penetrating the surface. I feel like I am hijacking a thread about KI so here is a throwback. kingsisland7 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr

I am glad that pool is gone. In the 70's we didn't know as much about cetacean care like today so back then those facilities were considered "acceptable". Glad they are not by today's standards. I Think Hershey Park is the only one that still has their tank, which is identical to the ones that used to be at KI and KD (and probably Canada's Wonderland), however Hershey no longer displays dolphins. (their former dolphins now live in the Bahamas)

LOL it's still a throw back XD untitled by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr

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Or Russian activist apparently. The other countries that are receiving these whales are China (Chimelong Ocean Kingdom) and Russia.

Have to agree...

Correct Me If Im Wrong, But I Think It Was An Ice Show Actually is was Elvira, at least in 2013. Whenever Ed is at Knott's, he tends to do Haunt (not saying that is what he is doing this year), the ice show is what is normally in the Charles M. Schultz Theater.

We got a CP Banshee shirt hanging up as well. That's $50 I can keep plus I don't like ebay for a couple different reasons anyway.

Not really any cute KI stories as the bf isn't even a coaster person, which is ok cause neither am I. lol

I'm not convinced animal rights people actually care about the animals as much as they really just hate SeaWorld. Not SeaWorld or Blackfish related (though I wish the animal rights people would actually give some attention to this) This article talks about a killer whale show opening at Kish Dolphin Park, which is an Iranian park. This park is one of the recipients of the recently captured Russian whales and from I am able to gather as I read further this one will be living as a single orca. (when you click the article that is a image ripped from SeaWorld of Kasatka and Nakai when he was a baby at the top so ignore it) http://news.freezones.ir/Default.aspx?tabid=96&articleType=ArticleView&articleId=1365 Just what we need, more lone orcas. I am glad SeaWorld took Shouka in, wish something could be done for Kiska, Kshamenk and Toki.

You don't want too many chainsaws....see Universal Hollywood (gosh I hope they improved on that)

Yes. Many of KI's coasters did at one time, including Adventure Express.

When the lights are on, it takes away from the ride experience.

I have a couple French-Canadian friends that go to that park (they're regulars), as well as Canada's Wonderland and Marineland. They speak and understand English quite well for the most part. Though at times I find myself considering learning French, I think they converse more easily in French. Spanish and Russian is enough for me right now.

Dominion of the D*mned must return! Oh wait... wrong park, sorry folks. Well for KI...I like to see Board to Death return, shockingly. It was the only maze that actually fascinated me last year both in theme and the talent wasn't too bad, the name is what I don't like. Nearly everything else needs changing up or replaced entirely. (Urgent Scare, Club Blood, Holiday Horror, Circus, Delta mainly) Circus been the biggest disappointment as far as appearance go for me, probably needs to be completely done away with it and have a all new clown maze to replace it if anything. Most of the real changes to it has been relocation, name change, and the costumes, other than that it isn't much different from 2005. Urgent Scare used to be really awesome, back before WindSeeker when it still had the outdoor parts. Original form (as it opened with in 2008) was even better. Maze made me sad to go through last year at how short it is now.

I thought so. haha the kid behind you guys looks so enthusiastic.

^That your mom? (pretty sure I recognize her) IMG_9329 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr

Back when CP had the yellow lines, my grandpa's method of teaching a young me not to step or cross the yellow line when I was not supposed to by telling me that my feet would be cut off. lol...

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Kind of exploring Cedar Point as well, though I keep putting that off. But as long as the campgrounds don't go anywhere, it's always possible I'll return.

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This picture bums me out..all those trees DCFC0189 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr

Yes, they were called Antique Cars, and I miss them still to this day.