teenageninja Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 It probably isn't very hard to change over the whole top half. I'm shocked they didn't go with a full LCD lightboard, catches a lot more attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 When the old sign blew down and this one was in the planning stages, they originally did want an LCD lightboard. But local restrictions are in place banning them of this size, as it is considered a distraction to motorists. So they went with the current setup, which I believe is even actually against current restrictions but got grandfathered in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 When the old sign blew down and this one was in the planning stages, they originally did want an LCD lightboard. But local restrictions are in place banning them of this size, as it is considered a distraction to motorists. So they went with the currect setup, which I believe is even actually against current restrictions but got grandfathered in. All ya have to do is travel up I-75 to see just what a distraction it could be to drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Oh yes that sign is crazy, I know which one your talking about. I'm sure they will reconstruct a top half of the sign. They probably had to do it that way, with the way the sign curved at the top. I must admit though it looks funny. Lets just hope they don't leave it this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 XGatorHead...thanks for taking the time to post the pictures, being that I am in Illinois it is the only way I would ever get a chance to see it like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I think Cedar Fair should go the Disney way with fireworks But we all know that's never gonna happen. Winterfest's small show brought hope, as does the 2002 4th of July fireworks, but I don't think we'll ever see a syncronized and amazing display. Kings Island already has some of the same fireworks as Disneyland and Disney World. Kings Island is more of a testing area and a free show for the local people that come to the park. It would be nice if Kings Island could have a longer show but it sure does cost alot to do them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 We should feel priveleged and honored to keep the fireworks after every night That is truly a great feature of Kings Island: Cannot wait on the new sign: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkitrumpet08 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 hollllyyy crap that sign is a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aves Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Wow, I didn't think they would do much more than remove the mountain and Paramount! I never would have thought they would chop off half the sign! Are they going to put a totaly new sign? Or just leave it chopped off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor66 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I'm sure they will. In its current state it just looks like it is covered in plywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aves Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 ksdjfhsdkjhsdkjfhsdkjfhsdkjfhskdjfhsdkjfsdkjfhsdkfjhsdkjfhsdjkfhdskjfsdkfsdfsdkjfhewifj I had to do that. What will the new signs look like? Any Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor66 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 ummm...... sure u did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Do Cedar Fair's other parks' signs have any "standardized" look to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aves Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 GL didn't even have a sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 And Cedar Fair has no standard sign for its parks. They are all over the map, from Art Deco nice to plain to ornate. Somehow, I doubt this one will be mega-expensive, but is all about choices... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyP Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 ...and what exactly will the disappearance of the word "paramount" do for you? I for one, am so tired of having to sift through stupid comments about how terrible paramount parks were and how they were "cancerous". At times there are some interesting conversations here, but it seems more often than not I end up just closing the site thinking to myself "get a grip". Of course I do realize that 99% of the people making those comments are 13 years old, have not been employed by Paramount Parks and more importantly despite there own ego, really do not know how the senior management worked. ... my frustrated 2 cents.... (and i know my opinion is not alone) First off I am not 13, I am 34 and that is why I think Paramount was bad for the park. I remember the way it was when I was a kid and it was a whole lot better or maybe it is trying to hold on to things from my childhood either way I like the park better pre-Paramount. So you see it is more than a word to me it is the mark of the end of Paramount. I also am not 13, I am 44, and while I was not employed by Paramount, I was employed at KI when it was locally owned and operated, by Taft, then Kings Entertainment Co. (KECO). I also remember when KI was a true theme park, with themed areas, not just "theming" the entire park to sell Paramount merchandise and programming. I know I am in the minority, but all the thrill rides don't turn me on. I enjoy the family friendly atmosphere of the old KI, and while Cedar Point does have the coasters, I think they preserve the traditional amusement park atmosphere better than KI has in recent years. So count me in as a Paramount "basher" if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH13TEEN Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 this is so cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I remember when each themed area had different uniforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortexdemon05 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I hope they cut out the CF logo like this and I also hope that they redo the Paramount parks web page like Cedar Point.com where it has a picture of the park and see rides moving No offence to anyone that likes the site looks i just think that there parks web pages should be the same at least somewhat same. i never liked Kings Island's website when CF took over. however i never liked Paramount's either. just my thoughts. now back on topic the sign looks bare but hopefully they do a good job. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I also am not 13, I am 44, and while I was not employed by Paramount, I was employed at KI when it was locally owned and operated, by Taft, then Kings Entertainment Co. (KECO). I also remember when KI was a true theme park, with themed areas, not just "theming" the entire park to sell Paramount merchandise and programming. I know I am in the minority, but all the thrill rides don't turn me on. I enjoy the family friendly atmosphere of the old KI, and while Cedar Point does have the coasters, I think they preserve the traditional amusement park atmosphere better than KI has in recent years. So count me in as a Paramount "basher" if you like. You're not alone brother. Some on the board simply do not understand that a park is not simply the rides that it holds. Many of us do understand that, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 ...and what exactly will the disappearance of the word "paramount" do for you? I for one, am so tired of having to sift through stupid comments about how terrible paramount parks were and how they were "cancerous". At times there are some interesting conversations here, but it seems more often than not I end up just closing the site thinking to myself "get a grip". Of course I do realize that 99% of the people making those comments are 13 years old, have not been employed by Paramount Parks and more importantly despite there own ego, really do not know how the senior management worked. ... my frustrated 2 cents.... (and i know my opinion is not alone) First off I am not 13, I am 34 and that is why I think Paramount was bad for the park. I remember the way it was when I was a kid and it was a whole lot better or maybe it is trying to hold on to things from my childhood either way I like the park better pre-Paramount. So you see it is more than a word to me it is the mark of the end of Paramount. I also am not 13, I am 44, and while I was not employed by Paramount, I was employed at KI when it was locally owned and operated, by Taft, then Kings Entertainment Co. (KECO). I also remember when KI was a true theme park, with themed areas, not just "theming" the entire park to sell Paramount merchandise and programming. I know I am in the minority, but all the thrill rides don't turn me on. I enjoy the family friendly atmosphere of the old KI, and while Cedar Point does have the coasters, I think they preserve the traditional amusement park atmosphere better than KI has in recent years. So count me in as a Paramount "basher" if you like. I was surprised at how KI had changed in the 16 odd years I was gone....like I had said some time ago, it was "hollywood ized". The family feel is gone from the place I remember, and hopefully that will be recaptured in the years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersNSich Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Found on the Theme Park Review forums: Look closely, they are also stripping off the ornament that makes the sign Paramount-ish. Until I found it, my lame use of Photoshop: God, do I feel better today. Meeting with OSU's James Laurinaitis. Now this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Rider Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Similarly these were a couple of photos I was able to take on Wednesday from my phone. I'll be going by the park tonight so as long as its not too dark I'll try to get some more. (No these were not taken in the DeLorean) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 It looks cold up there! Ya'll freezin or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 It looks cold up there! Ya'll freezin or what? Well Erie is not close to Cincy, but we had a snowstorm on Tuesday that dumped up to 7" in some areas. I had about 4" at my house, and my power was out for over 12 hours due to trees still having leaves on them and the additonal weight of the snow took down a great amount of limbs and trees. The snow is finally melted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 It looks cold up there! Ya'll freezin or what? Well Erie is not close to Cincy, but we had a snowstorm on Tuesday that dumped up to 7" in some areas. I had about 4" at my house, and my power was out for over 12 hours due to trees still having leaves on them and the additonal weight of the snow took down a great amount of limbs and trees. The snow is finally melted. Yeah, I graduated from Ashland College many moons ago! I remember snow by Halloween. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH13TEEN Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Similarly these were a couple of photos I was able to take on Wednesday from my phone. I'll be going by the park tonight so as long as its not too dark I'll try to get some more. (No these were not taken in the DeLorean) Nice Pics for a phone my cell phone is so crappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Found on the Theme Park Review forums: Look closely, they are also stripping off the ornament that makes the sign Paramount-ish. Now there's the picture I took and tried to post but had to resort to a Flickr link! I really need to add my name to the pics I take... The others: Closeup of top of the sign Closeup of removed ornamentation Bottom of sign Woohoo! It worked this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Now you all say that Paramount was a bad time for Kings Island when it wasn't!!! But what about Kings Dominion, Carowinds, Canada's Wonderland, and Great America? How was Paramount bad on those parks? If they were bad at KI, then they must have been up to something at the other Paramount Parks. (And BTW, I'm not saying that this board is racist, but EVERY SINGLE PERSON on this board hates PAramount! Why??? I think something bad happened here...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 No. Every single person on this board did not hate Paramount Parks... --The Interpreter, who knows whereof he speaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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