WildCat Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 Britney Spear was there two years ago when she performed at Timberwolf.
Beastfreak Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 Ken Griffy Jr. is in the park just about every year with whatever his kids charity group (or whatever it is).
Shaggy Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 "Britney Spear was there two years ago when she performed at Timberwolf. " Actually, Brittney was there about 4 years ago. I worked weekends on Beast then (1999) and she rode Beast while I was there. More celebrities ride the attractions than people realize. Basically the ride gets a call ahead of time and told to be prepared for a special guest rider. The crews typically keep it hush hush and they ride without guests even really knowing. If I recall, just in the time I worked Beast I was working when: John Ritter Montel Williams Micheal W. Smith Tina from Survivor Various Soap Opera people etc etc etc. Shaggy
shadow2k3 Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 (edited) Maybe Tara Patrick will come back to her old stomping grounds one day... You never know.... just watch for bunnies preceding her.. Shaggy would you happen to know if Weird Al ever messed around at the park? ~Shadow~ Edited January 1, 1970 by shadow2k3
topdogofkingsisland Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 I remember when Lil Bow Wow was there. PKI let him eat in the dressing room in the back of the Festhaus. He asked that one of the associates deliver him a pizza. When the young lady returned half the workers at the Haus gathered around her and pretty much refused to work until they heard all about it. I also remember hearing that Janet Jackson was in the park that same year. I think she had a concert in Cincinnati and had stopped by the park. I also remember one year that Ken Griffy came and I was the supervisor at Okt. Gardens. My manager had us open back up after we'd close so that KG and his crew could eat. I also saw Jalen Rose at the park a couple of years ago shooting at the basketball game in Coney mall. He won basketballs for everyone with him. I also remember when the survivors came to the park. I personally delivered bottle water to "Kentucky Joe" who got voted off third from last in the first survivor. I also saw the first and second place girls pull up in a limo later that year.
GreenGhost2003 Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 I remember when Lil Bow Wow was there. PKI let him eat in the dressing room in the back of the Festhaus. He asked that one of the associates deliver him a pizza. When the young lady returned half the workers at the Haus gathered around her and pretty much refused to work until they heard all about it. I also remember hearing that Janet Jackson was in the park that same year. I think she had a concert in Cincinnati and had stopped by the park. I also remember one year that Ken Griffy came and I was the supervisor at Okt. Gardens. My manager had us open back up after we'd close so that KG and his crew could eat. I also saw Jalen Rose at the park a couple of years ago shooting at the basketball game in Coney mall. He won basketballs for everyone with him. I also remember when the survivors came to the park. I personally delivered bottle water to "Kentucky Joe" who got voted off third from last in the first survivor. I also saw the first and second place girls pull up in a limo later that year. Just one quick Question: Who is Lil Bow wow?
DragonLord Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 Coasterdime, they won't come to the park when it is closed b/c it would cost them too much money, they would have to pay for all the staffing for the rides, the games, the maintence, etc. Discovery and Travel were there when the park was closed b/c they were actually filming behind the scenes of the ride (TR:TR) itself. As it stands now, they don't really have to pay for anything when the come to the park when it is already opened to the public. Most of the singers that come to Timberwolf general ride some of the rides either before or after their concerts. The groups that sing in the Spirit Song concerts are really good for that. Unfortunitly I wasn't able to watch them play b-ball, I was too busy watching the crowd. I guess I will have to watch the show to see if they did create a "digital" cheat.
SML828 Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 Coasterdime, they won't come to the park when it is closed b/c it would cost them too much money, they would have to pay for all the staffing for the rides, the games, the maintence, etc. Discovery and Travel were there when the park was closed b/c they were actually filming behind the scenes of the ride (TR:TR) itself. As it stands now, they don't really have to pay for anything when the come to the park when it is already opened to the public. Most of the singers that come to Timberwolf general ride some of the rides either before or after their concerts. The groups that sing in the Spirit Song concerts are really good for that. Unfortunitly I wasn't able to watch them play b-ball, I was too busy watching the crowd. I guess I will have to watch the show to see if they did create a "digital" cheat. DL - This is kind of a side note that I've been meaning to ask - Is C. Murphy around again year? Just curious...
StXBomber Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 I saw the celebs eating at Skyline while I was working Tiques. I didn't really know who it was until later, but it had to have been them because of all the security there.
DragonLord Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 (edited) SML828, Murphy is back this year! You won't see him much in the theme park though, they moved him out to the parking lot... so now he's in charge out there. You might see him at the front gate every now and then though. How do you know him? Have you ever been to any of his parties? He says he won't have one this year, but I really want him too (they are so much fun!) Edited January 1, 1970 by DragonLord
SML828 Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 They stuck him in the lot?! That's interesting... Let's just say as an usher (I ushered for 6 of my 8 years) - you get to know quite a few of the guys in security...I've probably seen you a time or two as well....Enchanted Theatre was always a place to get out of the sun....same with Paramount Theatre.... Never been to his parties....
DragonLord Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 (edited) lol I won't say much about Security's parties, but they are blast! He's still the same old Murphy! You might try to catch him in Oscars at our normal table. Edited January 1, 1970 by DragonLord
SML828 Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 Oh I remember hearing about the parties.... Maybe if I get out to the park this year I'll try and find him....Not working there anymore...last year was it for me....I think 8 is enough....ok, bad joke....
DragonLord Posted May 6, 2003 Posted May 6, 2003 lol If you lasted 8 years you should be willing to add in some more... you know, make it a career, have your own office and desk.
Return_of_Yogi Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 (edited) C. Murphy......He is awesome... I have only heard of the parties.........I beleive he was a Character Manager for a year or so.....He always protected me..... Edited January 1, 1970 by Return_of_Yogi
Shman Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 Yeah....C. always seems to be around. Actually he was a only a character manager for a few months.....then he went back to security. I saw him inside the park this past weekend......but you are right he was wearing a manager uniform and not the security outfit.
DragonLord Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 He is one of the ops managers... he would interested in the fact that we are talking about him online, and above Jessica Simpson of all people!
Shaggy Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 (edited) TopdogofKings Island - Not a big deal at all, but being the Survivor addict I am I feel I must clarify Kentucky Joe... Kentucky Joe, or Roger Bingham, was the #5 Survivor on the 2nd season of the show called "The Austrailian Outback." Tina won, Colby was 2nd Keith was 3rd Elizabeth was 4th Roger was 5th. Mr. Bingham is one of the kindest and most down to earth people I have ever met. I have been fortunate enough to see/meet him in person 3 different times and have heard him speak twice at various engagements. Each time seeing him was rather by circumstance although I did choose to hear him speak both times. Again, he is a terrific man. And for the record, the Australian version of Survivor is still the best season so far... and I have watched each religiously ;-) Shaggy Edited January 1, 1970 by Shaggy
coasterdime Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 Coasterdime, they won't come to the park when it is closed b/c it would cost them too much money, they would have to pay for all the staffing for the rides, the games, the maintence, etc. Discovery and Travel were there when the park was closed b/c they were actually filming behind the scenes of the ride (TR:TR) itself. Actually, I've had the pleasure of taking part in shoots when the park was closed, but on an operating day. I've been at PKI for about 10 different shoots, all but a couple took place when the park was closed on the day of the shoot. When I rode TR:TR for the first time, it was for the Travel Channel. We simply shot the scenes a few hours before one of PKI's Math and Science days. I think you missed my point, though. What I was trying to get across was that the younger crowds were "in love" with these celebrities. That kind of buzz in the crowd will help the final product. And that kind of buzz would have been impossible if the park had been closed. I'm not sure if you've ever seen the Brady Bunch episode filmed at the park. Next time you see it, look in the background at the crowds....they are standing behind ropes, mouths open, and completely starstruck! (by the Brady kids, no less!)
DragonLord Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 Too true coasterdime, too true. People were on cell phones calling friends about it, we had some people follow us all over the park. It was pretty funny.
lisacor Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 My wife was at the park the day they filmed the Brady Bunch Episode. Now I am really dating myself. She said it was amazing seeing it all. She saw Greg throw the footballs in Coney Mall.
SML828 Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 (edited) Kentucky Joe, or Roger Bingham, was the #4 Survivor on the 2nd season of the show called "The Austrailian Outback."Â And for the record, the Australian version of Survivor is still the best season so far... and I have watched each religiously ;-) Shaggy - I was gonna say something too about him not being in the first season...I'm also glad to see someone else agrees that Australia was the best season. Edited January 1, 1970 by SML828
StXBomber Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 I actually think Marquesas was the best season! I mean, they had great people for that season! Now Africa on the other hand....
SML828 Posted May 7, 2003 Posted May 7, 2003 I actually think Marquesas was the best season! I mean, they had great people for that season! Now Africa on the other hand.... I did like Marquesas too.... Was Africa even worth watching?
CYoung2003 Posted May 9, 2003 Posted May 9, 2003 Al Snow rode Drop Zone during Fearfest while I was driving. He came to the booth and shook my hand and everything (im a big wrestling fan so its a big deal for me!!). It was pretty cool, just wanted to add that.
StXBomber Posted May 9, 2003 Posted May 9, 2003 I actually think Marquesas was the best season! I mean, they had great people for that season! Now Africa on the other hand.... I did like Marquesas too.... Was Africa even worth watching? Nope, Africa was not worth watching. Crappy people, not very entertaining. The worst season ever. And my money is on Rob to win Amazon
SML828 Posted May 9, 2003 Posted May 9, 2003 And my money is on Rob to win Amazon I don't know about that...I think it's anyone's game now...If that last challenge is a mental/physical combo - like standing on a log...I think it could be anyone, probably Matt...I personally don't like anyone that's left though... Heidi was SO stupid with her little 'speech' last night....
StXBomber Posted May 9, 2003 Posted May 9, 2003 I liked Rob from day one! I thought either Rob or Deena would win, well, Rob is still in it, but Deena left us long ago.....
Inraider Posted May 9, 2003 Posted May 9, 2003 I think ROB is a slime ball. I HAVEN'T liked him since day one. My money, is on one of the girls or Matt.
SML828 Posted May 9, 2003 Posted May 9, 2003 I think ROB is a slime ball. I HAVEN'T liked him since day one. My money, is on one of the girls or Matt. Well, Jenna is the only girl left so I guess you mean her!? I don't like her either...I was actually kind of hoping Christy would win or at least get to the final 4.
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