Tomkatt7 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 There has been a lot of yelling, and arguing lately, myself included. I thought I would take a "time out", and look back at some of my older pictures. it was cool looking at how things used to be. Rides that are no longer around, and a big time new coaster that was quite a production when it was built! Nice and shiny. So everyone take a few minutes, enjoy, and remember that we all have a good time at the park, so there is no reason to yell about stuff outside of the park. 1990 1991 1993 Yep, I was young and stupid once too!!! LOL 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlfox_21 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Wow Top Gun sure was a lot prettier! And just look at King Cobra with all that open land behind it where Son of Beast stands now. Maybe it will look that that again soon. And the dolphin show....simply amazing. Brings back great memories. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrill Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Yeah Top Gun looked a lot better then, great pictures. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 The floral clock was amazing! Same with the huge Kings Island logo (with the Adventure Express thing) (where was that, anyway?), and the topiary Eiffel Tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkatt7 Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Adventure Express and Kings Island were along the outside of the main gate area. The Tower was over by the carousel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I wish we still had the things like that, especially the hedges around the fountains, instead of just grass like it is now. It really looks like they brought KI to the next level, landscaping-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 The park looks incredible! Like a different place! The landscaping, the dolphins, King Cobra... And Top Gun DID look incredible. Man, I'd do anything to have that back... The queue details, the "flying" screens, the red track, the billboard... Those were the days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Great pictures! Too bad there's none of what was back then the incredibly delectable (if greatly overpriced) food, from the ribs to the fried chicken to the cookies and cakes baked daily in the park... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Finally!! A picture of the queue under Top Gun! I've been looking for ages. I went when I was a kid, but I don't remember it at all. The whole ride looked incredible. Was there a justifiable reason for painting the track silver? It certainly couldn't have been aesthetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Kid Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 What is that water ride next to The Beast and Vortex and wait OMG DOLPINS<3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 That would be KCKC: Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal...installed in 1973, removed after the end of the 2000 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkatt7 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 That would be KCKC: Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal...installed in 1973, removed after the end of the 2000 season. Very good! What fun it was to ride a log flume skimming around the tops of the trees! I like how the dolphins show was taken out even though, take a look around the arena. Not an empty seat in the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Kid Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I never really did pay attention back then but hey I didnt even want to go near a coaster back or anything that was fast or tall then I was terrifyd to death of them. But hey look at me now My ride count for DB is hanging up with Gary's and andrew's so yea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Kid Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 That would be KCKC: Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal...installed in 1973, removed after the end of the 2000 season. Very good! What fun it was to ride a log flume skimming around the tops of the trees! I like how the dolphins show was taken out even though, take a look around the arena. Not an empty seat in the place. Why do you like that it was taken out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkatt7 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 sorry, sarcasm. I should have said, I am surprised that it was removed, due to it's popularity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Kid Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Oh that and well look at what happed to Animal Kingdom(sorry not sure what the area was actully called). It was shut down for poor living conditions so maybe that is the same reson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerRider Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 This place was really beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkatt7 Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Oh that and well look at what happed to Animal Kingdom(sorry not sure what the area was actully called). It was shut down for poor living conditions so maybe that is the same reson. Maybe, BTW, if you look right behind the King Cobra, you can see the monorail for the Animal Safari crossing the bridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick2007 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Wow Kings Island sure looks different now then it did almost 20 years ago. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 The park looked great back then, as it does today too. Just goes to show you how much our beloved Kings Island has changed since those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Tomkatt, Thanks SO much for taking the time to post these photos...they bring back some good memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Kid Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Who spys the SignShop Ryan spys theSignShop. Who knows what was inside that building that far back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Signs point that at least a few here do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Thanks for the sharing these wonderful photo's. I'm left a little sad as I remember some rides that were so much a part of my youth. And I have to admit that I'm fighting the feeling of nostalgia by remember that the park today still has some things that I'm sure I'll look at 20 years from now with great memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamesaudio Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Superb pictures! There was alot of pride taken in the park back then. And it readily shows thru those excellent photos. Very kind to post them for us so we can see what has been lost forever. I love KI but honestly it is just another amusement park that is hard to differentiate from the other amusement parks today. Very sad indeed. I mean the ONLY reason for KI's success was the uniqueness of the park, the same reason for Disneys success. Now it is living only because of its name while Disney is still unique. On to responding to another post in this thread. I thought the animal safari was closed because of the cost and the fact a man was killed, and had nothing to do with "poor living conditions" as those animals were cared for at least as well as the animals at the Cinti Zoo. Top Gun is not close to being as nice as it once was. Again I am sure the reason has to do with money. Look at The Racer. Same thing. It used to be an absolutely visually stunning roller coaster but now it looks like its age. There really is no excuse for that. I could go on but all I would be doing is saying things we all already know and it would not be adding anything useful to the discussion of the pictures. The bridge from the Oktoberfest corridor to Bubba Gumps (I forget what it used to be named) should never have been removed. The log flume thru the tree tops brings back some of the fondest memories I have being a child and riding that with my mother and father and sisters in the early-mid seventies. We just loved that ride. What do we have now? Congo Falls. White Water Canyon is awesome but it isn't the same as a good old fashioned log flume. Hell, Congo Falls doesn't even meet that standard. CF is a kiddie ride like Little Bills Giggle Coaster is. Anyway, let me say thanks again for posting your wonderful pictures of a time gone by. Really great seeing the park when there was pride in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 wow great pictures thanks for bringing back the memories. Yes I believe from reading up on the animal safari thing, it was removed due to costs. Now the Dolphin show was removed because of the marine animal protection act. Don Helbig mentions it during his many interviews with WCET... but either way great way to remember ki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Was the dolphin show in what is now International Showplace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashOverRided Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Was the dolphin show in what is now International Showplace? no it was right behind it.....that had the exact set up as International Showplace but a big tank where the stage would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Oh, ok. I just noticed that it had the same covering as IS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Kid Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I asked my grandma that and she Was like No Ryan it is over where the Antique cars are. And I said Grandma thoses arnt there anymore. She Said Well you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.