goofywdw Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 My mom was searching though some boxes in the basement and stumble upon some old photos of her and my dad at Kings Island. I asked them if I could post them on here and they said sure even though they have the "wonderful" 80s hair styles and such. They thought the pictures were from around 1987 and I don't know very much about where each picture is but I will do my best. *If you can help me out and give some awesome facts and input that would be awesome! Here is my mom on the left, her dad in the middle and his (now) ex-wife. Does anyone want to help me figure out where this was taken? Here's my goofy dad in front of the fountains on International Street. My mom at the log ride. (I don't know the name ) Here is my mom on what looks like to be on the second lift hill of The Beast. Can someone help me out with this show? My dad in front of The Beastie! From the safari ride. Again I do not know the name. My dad won my mom a frog! Haha My mom with a character I also do not know the name of. On White Water Canyon I think. From the safari ride. Again I do not know the name. And I have no idea where this was taken. Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The one with the Seal is from the aqua marina show they used to have just about where Diamondback's station is now. The character is Captain Caveman, Yes that is White water canyon. The last picture is from Skylab that was next to The Racer, you can see King Cobra in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 ^Ohhh that was King Cobra in the background. Duhh. Ok thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 What a great find! Thank you so much for sharing. This is the way I remember the park as a kid. And MAN, I forgot how cool the sign for The Beastie was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 i miss skylab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 The first picture looks like it was taken at the beginning of the path that was closed for DB construction next year. I'm not sure though. Great pictures. I miss Skylab too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Dang, your parents look young in those pics for it being '87!! (when I was a wee 5 year-old) I know I have a lot of similar pics from the late 80's at KI I need to dig up...the gem I really want to find is The Vortex radio commercial I have from '87 when I used to tape songs from WZPL (in Indy)...I remember the female voice braging about "12 Stories!!"....ooohhhh so scary!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Sure it wasn't 15 stories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Nice photos! Cool to see what the park was like before I knew it existed. But.. I feel so old now. Those were taken when I was 5 years old.. I curse myself for being born in the era of big hair and neon clothes.. and actually dressing that way when I was in grade school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 It could be worse. I doubt you ever wore a lime green "leisure suit." Or parachute pants. Or bell bottom jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Sure it wasn't 15 stories? We'll have to 'see' (or hear) what the Maxell Gold says!! Btw, was the Gold ever that much better than the red?? Tiggy, loving to tape from the radio all throughout elementary and middle school! Sadly, I wouldn't discover all the good music 'til late in high school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deidre1976 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 The first picture looks like it was taken at the beginning of the path that was closed for DB construction next year. I'm not sure though. Great pictures. I miss Skylab too. I think your right, that looks like the frozen banana stand in the background! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 It could be worse. I doubt you ever wore a lime green "leisure suit." Or parachute pants. Or bell bottom jeans. I have some jeans similar to bell bottoms. I just can't believe I went out in public with my shirt tied in a knot, neon leggings, and a side ponytail.. whoever decided that was fashionable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEASTmaster Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Dang, your parents look young in those pics for it being '87!! (when I was a wee 5 year-old) I know I have a lot of similar pics from the late 80's at KI I need to dig up...the gem I really want to find is The Vortex radio commercial I have from '87 when I used to tape songs from WZPL (in Indy)...I remember the female voice braging about "12 Stories!!"....ooohhhh so scary!! Here's the TV ad for The Vortex. I have always liked this ad. Interpreter, the voice does say 12 stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 How odd...when Paramount owned the park, they overpromised and under-delivered in the marketing....but Vortex IS 15 stories...and the drop alone is more than 12... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCryptRaider Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I like this! Thanks for posting! The Beastie's sign looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Here's the TV ad for The Vortex. I have always liked this ad. Interpreter, the voice does say 12 stories. Sweet!! I know my memory is good enough for counting BJ cards, but 15 stories actually sounded pretty good to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 It could be worse. I doubt you ever wore a lime green "leisure suit." Or parachute pants. Or bell bottom jeans. Or the butterfly collar. I hated wearing those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 goofywdw...if I could reach through the computer screen and slap you I would...I don't think you left out one comment that could have made me feel any older! This is the character that you don't know...it's Captain Caveman you little whippersnapper. Thanks for the fun pictures. I will leave you with one of my favorite slogans I read on a t-shirt once: "Friends don't let friends wear neon". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 ^Don't hurt me I just wanted to do good! I don't think I've been called whippersnapper for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoast19 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Thanks for posting those great pictures. In the second picture you can see the Sippers stand behind your dad. I actually found a grape Sipper in my house a couple of months ago. I couldn't remember what they were called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 i miss skylab Skylab was great to ride with a date, with the way you were situated in the car. That's about all I'm sayin' 'bout that... Gator, who took many a spin on Skylab in his teenage years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Dice Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 the log ride used to be under a different name but it is the same one as the wild thornberries water ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Well, yes and no. The layout is the same. The old flume was completely redone. It is a faithful rendition of what was, save the theming (including that silly elephant). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windshawne Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 OH, I hate that elephant! That is the single thing that ruined it for me. If I want to get drenched, I'll go to the Bay, otherwise I would rather it be more natural like the old days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Thanks for posting those great pictures. In the second picture you can see the Sippers stand behind your dad. I actually found a grape Sipper in my house a couple of months ago. I couldn't remember what they were called. I remember those things being so sickeningly sweet, I couldn't drink them on a hot day. Kind of like Kool Aid with half the water and twice the sugar. Great pics though!!! --Beatle, who graduated from high school in 1987 and remembers those days fondly Edit: and who had big hair and wore parachute pants and, as a result, will absolutely not be looking through boxes in his parents' basement anytime soon. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Thanks everyone who enjoyed the photos! I was just informed that the first photo is actually from Carowinds not Kings Island. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I thought so...I kept looking at that and looking at that and looking at that...but figured perhaps your parents had not even been to Carowinds! I was amazed at how much it looked like Carowinds...and now we know why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Wow those are some great pictures. I love seeing old pictures of how the park looked back in the pre-Paramount days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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