hamoperator Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Thanks to Don and who ever else was responsible for bringing back the Retro Characters; my kids loved seeing them. We hope KI brings them out more often. We all got to see Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Dino, George Jetson, Astro, Shaggy, Scobby, Thelma, Betty Rubble (I think); Yogi Bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Are they doing that for the Haunt or something? That's cool if they are. Were they all over in the Kids area? I'm going in a couple weeks and would love to get pics with as many HB characters as I can find if they're out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamoperator Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 They were in the kids area (picnic area). though last year they had a few walk the park... But yes goto the kids halloween area... Saturday and Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Yes it is cool to see the old characters roaming the park again! I even liked the 70's "Tourists" back on Knievel day. Excellent touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosoBeast Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Not only were they back, they were dressed up for the event! VERY nice touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Thanks to Don and who ever else was responsible for bringing back the Retro Characters; my kids loved seeing them. We hope KI brings them out more often. We all got to see Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Dino, George Jetson, Astro, Shaggy, Scobby, Thelma, Betty Rubble (I think); Yogi Bear. Don asked me to inform you that he appreciates the props you're giving him, but he said thanks goes out to Jennifer, Marissa, Stephanie, Lisa, Derrick, Matt, Scott, Katie, Nikki, Sharon and the entertainment department for making the events of this year possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Me want's them back. Now and forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I would be pleased if NU was dismantled and H-B Land returned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Stay tuned....but don't expect such next season... After that.... Send in the characters There ought to be characters and then it's 2010.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Oh goodness old HB Characters back in the park!!! (Jasper running towards the meet-n-greet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 What happens after the Nick License expires isn't even something that's discussed in the board meetings yet. When the time comes, they'll do whatever makes sense which may be a return of HB, renewal of Nick, creating their own characters, or a laundry list of other possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 But wait....aren't you the same guy who kept telling us how the license was going to be renewed? That possibility still remains, but seems distinctly unlikely....from what I hear, Viacom expects a boatload of money for a renewal, and Cedar Fair ain't in the mood to buy a yacht to promote someone else's cruises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamoperator Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Me want's them back. Now and forever. Ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamoperator Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Didn't KI use to have H.R. Puff and Stuff? If they did, do they still have the costumes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 What happens after the Nick License expires isn't even something that's discussed in the board meetings yet. When the time comes, they'll do whatever makes sense which may be a return of HB, renewal of Nick, creating their own characters, or a laundry list of other possibilities. I hope that you're wrong. I find it hard to believe that CF is not foresighted enough to actually discuss these issues prior to the occurence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlfox_21 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Stay tuned....but don't expect such next season... After that.... Send in the characters There ought to be characters and then it's 2010.... Are you speaking in riddles again?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Didn't KI use to have H.R. Puff and Stuff? If they did, do they still have the costumes? No, those are/were not HB characters...they were from the drugged-out minds of Sid & Marty Kroft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 What happens after the Nick License expires isn't even something that's discussed in the board meetings yet. When the time comes, they'll do whatever makes sense which may be a return of HB, renewal of Nick, creating their own characters, or a laundry list of other possibilities. Key wording, in the board meetings. Yet discussed in many other ways and meetings. Get your fill of Nick while you can because CF will not spend the kind of money that Viacom will be looking for to use the Nick Characters. I will be glad to see HBL return and maybe the addition of everyones favorite Beagle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 What happens after the Nick License expires isn't even something that's discussed in the board meetings yet. When the time comes, they'll do whatever makes sense which may be a return of HB, renewal of Nick, creating their own characters, or a laundry list of other possibilities. Key wording, in the board meetings. Yet discussed in many other ways and meetings. Get your fill of Nick while you can because CF will not spend the kind of money that Viacom will be looking for to use the Nick Characters. I will be glad to see HBL return and maybe the addition of everyones favorite Beagle... I had actually thought that the return of HB items & characters were not realistic. It seems more and more that it will be happening. With the absence of Nick being included in any kind of advertisements (of late) it seems even more realistic. And If you look at the Howl-O-Fest site, there is no mention on Nick. (There is Scooby, though.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Zoiks! Now if they will only bring back Richard Scary's Bussytown Grill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 What happens after the Nick License expires isn't even something that's discussed in the board meetings yet. When the time comes, they'll do whatever makes sense which may be a return of HB, renewal of Nick, creating their own characters, or a laundry list of other possibilities. Key wording, in the board meetings. Yet discussed in many other ways and meetings. Get your fill of Nick while you can because CF will not spend the kind of money that Viacom will be looking for to use the Nick Characters. I will be glad to see HBL return and maybe the addition of everyones favorite Beagle... I had actually thought that the return of HB items & characters were not realistic. It seems more and more that it will be happening. With the absence of Nick being included in any kind of advertisements (of late) it seems even more realistic. And If you look at the Howl-O-Fest site, there is no mention on Nick. (There is Scooby, though.) The fact that there isn't a mention of Nick in the Howl-O-Fest advertisements is because Howl-O-Fest is separate from Nick Universe. It's in the picnic grove. It's the same reason they didn't mention The Racer or Boomerang Bay in the ads. It has nothing to do with it. Nickelodeon Universe is alive and well and there were Nick characters meeting and greeting guests in that area on Saturday and Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Alive and well for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 The fact that there isn't a mention of Nick in the Howl-O-Fest advertisements is because Howl-O-Fest is separate from Nick Universe. It's in the picnic grove. It's the same reason they didn't mention The Racer or Boomerang Bay in the ads. It has nothing to do with it. Nickelodeon Universe is alive and well and there were Nick characters meeting and greeting guests in that area on Saturday and Sunday. Come on Boddah, even you have to acknowledge..... If Nick were a property that CF wanted to continue long term that they would prominently display and list it in Howl-O-Fest ads. It's a no brainer and speaks volumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Mr. BoddaH only has to acknowledge that which the park wishes to be acknowledged. It is ever thus, as it must be. The park does so much for this website, AND VICE VERSA. Don't push the BoddaH. Besides, that's my job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Mr. BoddaH only has to acknowledge that which the park wishes to be acknowledged. It is ever thus, as it must be. The park does so much for this website, AND VICE VERSA. Don't push the BoddaH. Besides, that's my job! You are right. It's like Whitehouse Spokesman. You don't expect them to come out and say what the President does not want disclosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Wait a minute...are you calling me Helen Thomas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosoBeast Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Nickelodeon Universe is alive and well and there were Nick characters meeting and greeting guests in that area on Saturday and Sunday. When you say "that area", you mean Nick U area, correct? After spending darn near 2 hours in the Howl-O-Fest area this past Sunday, I seen lots of HB but not a single Nick to be found. Hmmmm.... Don't push the BoddaH. Quote of the day! Don't push the Boddah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Wait a minute...are you calling me Helen Thomas? Why does lipstick on a pig come to mind? ..... WooferBear running for the door! Nickelodeon Universe is alive and well and there were Nick characters meeting and greeting guests in that area on Saturday and Sunday. When you say "that area", you mean Nick U area, correct? After spending darn near 2 hours in the Howl-O-Fest area this past Sunday, I seen lots of HB but not a single Nick to be found. Hmmmm.... What he means is that Nick Universe is doing fine at ...... Mall of America! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Retro Kid Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I recently noticed they're showing a modern day version of the Banana Splits on Boomerang. It would be great to see these characters back in the park as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I would love to see Hanna-Barbera Land return after Nickelodeon Universe eventually leaves the park, be in 2010 or 2015, or whenever. Heck, I would even be happy if Nickelodeon Universe left and Cedar Fair created their own characters and themes to replace them. Anyone who says that they won't renew their season pass if Nickelodeon Universe doesn't come back is as serious as certain Hollywood stars who said that they would move to Canada if a certain president was elected and later, re-elected. He was elected, and later re-elected and none of them them moved. My point is that Kings Island is an awesome place whether the kids's area has Hanna-Barbera, Nickelodeon, Penauts, or generic stuff. Kids will not lose interest because the signs and a few costumed characters change. It's all about the rides. Have a great day! Italian Chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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