KIAlumnus Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 One thing that i like to do while I'm at the park is recall the attractions that were there years ago. What is everyone's favorite attraction that has since been removed or discontinued? (does not have to be a ride, you pick) One in particular for me is the clown band. Or how about Skylab (interesting to see that the area where skylab used to be is now the virtual reality system near coney mall) How things have changed over the last 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I have 2-tumble bug, since they are so rare now, and the wooden shoes. Lots of good memories on both of those-oh, and the rotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Aw, the clown band... I worked in the Bakery my first year, and I had just switched to tuba for marching band the summer before. I loved it when they played in front of the tower outside my window. Especially "25 or 6 to 4". The thought of playing that bassline, as simple but powerful as it is, made me want to audition for them. But they sadly were disbanded (ha! get it?) a few years later. The ORIGINAL Enchanted Voyage before the Smurfs ruined it. My first looping coaster Screamin' Demon (I know very outdated now). The rotor (can't remember the real name) and the bobsled thingie (but I can ride a similar one at CP, Matterhorn). Tumblebug. Skylab. The monorail on a hot day. Zodiac (don't see too many of these around now). KCKC, and why not, KC, my first stand-up. Witches Cauldrons, I always liked this better than Spinning Keggers because of the witch flying around and the cat popping out of the tree. Have I listed too many? Nostalgia has struck, time to watch the Brady Bunch episodes now... and then maybe I'll pop in The Partidge Family for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 definitely the parking lot tram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReaper Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I miss the flying Eagles and Keel Boat Canal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 definitely the parking lot tram. I find the parking lot to be so small compared to places like Walt Disney World and Busch Gardens, I wouldn't even use the parking lot tram if the returned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 YOU wouldn't, but many guests who visit the park have a great deal of trouble walking. It would be a kindness to run the trams again, if only for them. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I agree with the tram issue. Some of the elders were so worn out by the time they got to the gate, I thought a few of them would drop on the spot. Back in the 70's, the trams were a good way for families to talk about the day together..something that is sorely lacking now...simple socialization. I also forgot to mention enchanted voyage was a treasured childhood memory...I was p***** when I heard it was removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Rider Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Most Definitely the Flying Eagles. How I miss it so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 My favoite childhood memories are the Flying Dutchman (we called it "riding the shoes"), my sister and I scaring the hell out of my old parents by rocking the cars on skyride and zodiac, the original Enchanted Voyage, Screamin' Deamon and King Cobra..... Does anyone else remember the Bi-plane show that they used to have? I always liked that too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 YOU wouldn't, but many guests who visit the park have a great deal of trouble walking. It would be a kindness to run the trams again, if only for them. Sigh. Well the trams were for a variety of reasons. Not only was it good guest relations, but was also to maintain crowd control into the park and out to the parking lot. Add in the fact that it provided information about park happenings and it was simply a great feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Trams, and Enchanted Voyage both good for families: Surely miss King Cobra, and the Eagles. NEWEST CLASSIC is The Beast long Live Beast Never let it die: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReaper Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I miss the name of Beastie, they should bring back the name now that CF has taken over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyP Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I remember the Airshow, complete with the bi-planes and skydivers, family friends of ours flew the plane for the skydivers. The canoe ride where Beast is, the original Enchanted Voyage, Gullivers Rub a Dub Dub, the Wonder Bread Bakery on International Street are all great memories. How about when International Street really was international? I also miss Wild Animal Habitat, and the original themed area concept of the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 ^I have been looking for pictures of the DC-3 that was the platform for the sky divers. Would you happen to have, or are you able to get pictures of the plane from your friends? The plane is now on static display in Canada. They do not have any pictures of it while Goodyear owned it that they can release, and Goodyear......well they sell tires. This is the plane, but it would be good to get some pictures to go with this info. Any would be greatly appreciated and accredited. Thanks. http://www.warbirdregistry.org/dc3registry/dak-6261.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Aw, the clown band... I worked in the Bakery my first year, and I had just switched to tuba for marching band the summer before. I loved it when they played in front of the tower outside my window. Especially "25 or 6 to 4". The thought of playing that bassline, as simple but powerful as it is, made me want to audition for them. But they sadly were disbanded (ha! get it?) a few years later. The ORIGINAL Enchanted Voyage before the Smurfs ruined it. My first looping coaster Screamin' Demon (I know very outdated now). The rotor (can't remember the real name) and the bobsled thingie (but I can ride a similar one at CP, Matterhorn). Tumblebug. Skylab. The monorail on a hot day. Zodiac (don't see too many of these around now). KCKC, and why not, KC, my first stand-up. Witches Cauldrons, I always liked this better than Spinning Keggers because of the witch flying around and the cat popping out of the tree. Have I listed too many? Nostalgia has struck, time to watch the Brady Bunch episodes now... and then maybe I'll pop in The Partidge Family for good measure. The one flat ride was indeed called the Rotor, so you are correct. The bobsled style ride I think you are referring to was The Bayern Curve, although Matterhorn is not really like that. Matterhorn I believe has tubs that swing whereas The Bayern Curve ran on rails almost like coaster track. Screamin' Demon was my first looper and backwards ride. Seemed really cool at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 The Eagles, King Cobra, and KCKC are all tied. Those 3 were fantastic rides. I'll never forget them I was also a big skylab fan. Now... let me turn the table. Stuff that I despise that's still there.... DAYS OF THUNDER! TRTR! Eurobungy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 One thing that i like to do while I'm at the park is recall the attractions that were there years ago. What is everyone's favorite attraction that has since been removed or discontinued? (does not have to be a ride, you pick) One in particular for me is the clown band. Or how about Skylab (interesting to see that the area where skylab used to be is now the virtual reality system near coney mall) How things have changed over the last 20 years. Well now, let me think ! Having read the posts on this topic "old school attractions", I totally recall and relate to most of them. My favorite ride was the King Cobra, although that's not very many years gone. I loved the clown band, the parachute show, and the bi-planes show. I loved riding the train when it went into "indian country" and the old settlement. It had real, live, people in the village. That was, until some jerk decided to have an "incident" with a young lady back there. Hence, no more real people in the settlement. It was just statues, fake people, or whatever you want to call them. It was cool, seeing people dressed in "period" clothing, and they would wave at the people on the train. It was "real" and you really felt like you were back in the pioneer days. I also remember the Wild animal safari - the tram went back into the animal preserve, and there were lions, and giraffes and sometimes a lion would be lying on the tracks and the tram would have to stop till it moved. That was a great experience. Till some jerk (employee) got out of the jeep, and the lion got him/her. No more Wild animal safari . One of the tram cars is now a feature at Jungle Jim's (grocery store complex) on Rt 4 in Fairfield. Oh, that was a wonderful Kings Island. I guess the young folds just laugh at us "old timers" now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Tumble Bug, Enchanted Voyage, Antique Cars and Skylab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkatt7 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Did they ever have a "Tilt a Whirll"? That was always my favorite "fair" ride as a kid. I don't remember KI ever having one. I think GL used to have one though. Along with the umbrella ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I'm sad I didn't get to see Kings Island in its earlier years. It sounded like there were some cool attractions. I miss King Cobra, Eagles, Les Taxis, and KCKC. In fact, King Cobra was my first looper, I only got to ride it twice before they removed it. I too remember the village and the Indians on the train. That was always fun. Wasn't there a leaf tunnel or something to that effect? I remember walking through it when I was younger, but I don't really know where it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adventure2007 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 What happened to the helicopter ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I'm sad I didn't get to see Kings Island in its earlier years. It sounded like there were some cool attractions. I miss King Cobra, Eagles, Les Taxis, and KCKC. In fact, King Cobra was my first looper, I only got to ride it twice before they removed it. I too remember the village and the Indians on the train. That was always fun. Wasn't there a leaf tunnel or something to that effect? I remember walking through it when I was younger, but I don't really know where it was. Just the tunnel from Hanna Barberra Land to Rivertown. Great place to cool down on a hot day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adventure2007 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I just found the helicopter rides began in the 2000 season and were done by J.R. Aviation Inc. I wasnt sure about the year. I do know it was quite expensive to do it though. I think it started at 25.00 and went up in price from there, the longer the time in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Does anyone remember the inline skate shop on International Street? This would have been in the early '90's. I rememeber I bought a T-shirt there. It was in a shop on the right hand side of I-Street, past LaRosa's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter4Ever Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 When we used to stay at the Kings Island Inn, they had double decker buses that took you from the hotel to the park. I always loved walking up the spiral staircase to the top floor of the bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 When we used to stay at the Kings Island Inn, they had double decker buses that took you from the hotel to the park. I always loved walking up the spiral staircase to the top floor of the bus. And the Kings Island Bus that ran to the Campground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 King Cobra and The Flyers. They will be deeply missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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