KIfan73

I'd like to buy a '70's big station wagon, pull up to the parking tolls dressed in chuck taylors, tall striped socks and short shorts pulling a camper and ask "Which way to the campground?".

I think the changes are for the better. I can't think of another year where there have been this many changes. I can honestly say that I am probably like your "normal" parkgoer. If I didn't read these forums, I would notice the changes in ride names themselves, but not much more than that.

Do they always wait until this close to the season starts before they post the new map on their website?

I might go all retro: Beast Zephyr Racer AE Congo, depending on temp. Viking Fury Eiffel Tower Lunch at, ahem, Outer Hanks

I'm pleasantly surprised with the changes. I think its cool they sent KIC the pics, too. The Kings Island Theater is one of those things in the park that is so blatantly straight out of the '70's. For me, thats a lot of its charm. However, I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't get a modern make-over in the next few years. The reason I think this is that CF seems to be putting a lot of emphasis on the shows. The inside is fine, but some sprucing up in the front could really bring some excitement to that portion of the park.

Yeah, it looks like when the Paramount version was there, it somewhat hid the condition of the "roof"-althought I know thats just a facade. Shingles are looking rough, though.

I think The Racer is a true classic. I've always thought the backwards side was a little gimmicky. I'm glad to see it returned to its original configuration.

I just think about a recent installation like Firehawk. Can you imagine them now going to the trouble of having landscaping, water, and/or live animals?

I am just stunned when I see how elaborate that area was. And the darned thing is that I was there and don't remember it!

Great pics, and I really appreciate you adding mine to the album. I've got a question about this pic: There were really live monkeys around Screamin' Demon?? I am in awe of this part of the park (along with LCS). The theming and the landscaping looks out of this world. Question: What is the building in the background? Not sure of what angle I'm looking at. Wish I had a ticket to this place they call Kings Island I see in these old pics!!

....make multiple 140 mile round trips to the park during a season....alone!!

Adventure Express...1992.

I was a member of pkiu, but something got messed up with my username, so I joined again right after the merger, I believe.

I see several tough match-ups in the making, as well as a few old vs. new face-offs (pardon the pun).

Interestingly enough, Wikipedia is reporting that the name has already been changed back to Amazon Falls for the 2008 season.

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I've thought about starting the day in an unorthodox way by riding Viking Fury first thing. How about this, do you think I could eat a Cinnabon while riding Viking Fury?

I may be going with the school I work at. I don't teach 8th grade, but it doesn't seem like many of the teachers want to go..."Oh, if I have to, I'll do it"...

I was wondering the exact same thing.

I guess I meant to say that the name "Outer Hanks" is a real, possible name. Whether Bubba Gump's has been re-named this, of course, remains to be seen.

So, its for real, then? I joke around, but I have faith...I can't wait 'til April!

So, you're telling me that just down from Flight Deck and Drop Tower is...Outer Hanks?...oh my....

This was a really good idea. Will special plaques be made to hang in their respective winning attraction(s)?

Thanks for the reply, Interpreter. Now that I think about it, this might be why I didn't try to go opening day last year. I just waited until a weekday during the summer as my first trip.

^Wow, where at? In case I need something while on a trip to KI...