PREMiERdrum Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I seriously doubt that the fountains will come out. like someone said, maybe a cover for a temporary show- but not out. If there is ANY truth to this rumor - I'm putting my money here. Although it does seem very early to be planning special events for next year (or maybe not), I could see a touring BMX / Extreme Sports show visiting the park next summer. For a temporary event, the concept is cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 CF will replace the I-Street fountain with an "Interactive" fountain, similiar to the one at CP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Please don't give them any ideas. Besides, I thought they were marketing nostalgia. Like the nostalgic Roth music they play to match the fountain's grandeur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 They need to bring back the classical world music that was once played on International Street. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashOverRided Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 i am sure it must cost alot to maintain the Fountains, but remove them ? dont see it happening. like someone said before the tower and Fountains are a pair. take out the Fountains and remove the tower too .....lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 i am sure it must cost alot to maintain the Fountains, but remove them ? dont see it happening. like someone said before the tower and Fountains are a pair. take out the Fountains and remove the tower too .....lol Vice versa as well. I just thought about what you said and I pictured the image in my head of The Eiffel Tower without the fountains and the other way around as well, it would not look right at all. Just last year around the time of Haunt I heard a new AC/DC song and I also heard Foreplay long time by Boston and I was singing along and at the same time wondering, why am I doing this? The worldly music was a lot better IMO, it gave off a better more majestic vibe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I first visited Kings Island in 1972, shortly after it opened. At the time I was a manager in the Food Services Department at Cedar Point and several of us decided to drive down to Cincinnati from Sandusky to see the new park. I remember being very impressed with the entrance to Kings Island, and 35 years later it is still perhaps the most beautiful entrance of any amusement park in the country: the fountain just inside the main gate, the shops and stores lining the walkways on either side, all framed by the soaring replica of the Eiffel Tower in the background. Over the years, I’ve visited Kings Island many times: to ride The Beast, an amazing wooden roller coaster; to see shows and walk the midways; or to see for myself Nickelodeon Universe, which has won the prestigious Golden Ticket Award for six consecutive years as the Best Kids’ Area at any amusement park. My mission was to learn from another park in an effort to make our Cedar Fair parks better. And I did, but I confess I always hoped that one day Kings Island would be a Cedar Fair park. And now it is. source http://www.cedarfair.com/ir/financial/annu...sident_2006.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pope Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Could they add BMX thru and around the defunct SOB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick2007 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 If SOB is to be defunct... But this is not the thread for that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejoker34 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 they might add the show, but getting rid of the fountains is stupid. first impressions do matter, and i don't want to walk into the park and see dirt and bikes, not saying i don't want the show, but it would be much better else where in the park 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbfan Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Fountains are leaving. Vortex is sinking. SOB to be replaced by Planet Snoopy. All in 2010... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejoker34 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Fountains are leaving. Vortex is sinking. SOB to be replaced by Planet Snoopy. All in 2010... can't u wait? (and nick u, not sob is being replaced by snoopy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I first visited Kings Island in 1972, shortly after it opened. At the time I was a manager in the Food Services Department at Cedar Point and several of us decided to drive down to Cincinnati from Sandusky to see the new park. I remember being very impressed with the entrance to Kings Island, and 35 years later it is still perhaps the most beautiful entrance of any amusement park in the country: the fountain just inside the main gate, the shops and stores lining the walkways on either side, all framed by the soaring replica of the Eiffel Tower in the background. Over the years, I’ve visited Kings Island many times: to ride The Beast, an amazing wooden roller coaster; to see shows and walk the midways; or to see for myself Nickelodeon Universe, which has won the prestigious Golden Ticket Award for six consecutive years as the Best Kids’ Area at any amusement park. My mission was to learn from another park in an effort to make our Cedar Fair parks better. And I did, but I confess I always hoped that one day Kings Island would be a Cedar Fair park. And now it is. source http://www.cedarfair.com/ir/financial/annu...sident_2006.pdf Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear the Four Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I would pass out if they got rid of the fountains I hope this isn't true but I doubt it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I first visited Kings Island in 1972, shortly after it opened. At the time I was a manager in the Food Services Department at Cedar Point and several of us decided to drive down to Cincinnati from Sandusky to see the new park. I remember being very impressed with the entrance to Kings Island, and 35 years later it is still perhaps the most beautiful entrance of any amusement park in the country: the fountain just inside the main gate, the shops and stores lining the walkways on either side, all framed by the soaring replica of the Eiffel Tower in the background. Over the years, I’ve visited Kings Island many times: to ride The Beast, an amazing wooden roller coaster; to see shows and walk the midways; or to see for myself Nickelodeon Universe, which has won the prestigious Golden Ticket Award for six consecutive years as the Best Kids’ Area at any amusement park. My mission was to learn from another park in an effort to make our Cedar Fair parks better. And I did, but I confess I always hoped that one day Kings Island would be a Cedar Fair park. And now it is. source http://www.cedarfair.com/ir/financial/annu...sident_2006.pdf Thank you! All of that is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbfan Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Fountains are leaving. Vortex is sinking. SOB to be replaced by Planet Snoopy. All in 2010... can't u wait? (and nick u, not sob is being replaced by snoopy) I know, but you never know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam2cpa Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 They need to bring back the classical world music that was once played on International Street. I would love to see the classical world music come back. It set the mood for International Street. Even more so when the ambiance was 'international" when the stores with a European flavor were there. I got out my 1984 brochure and it had the folowing stores listed on International Street: The German Building, The Spanish Building, The Swiss Shop, La Pasteleria Cookies, Sausage Haus, Apline Chalet, and, of course, the International Restaurant. Bring back the music! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 And now, we have LaRosa's, Girl Space, Skyline Chili, Starbucks, Thrill Seekers, Thrill Seekers Jr., The Emporium, Graeters, and the glass-blower. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Could they add BMX thru and around the defunct SOB? BMX=Bicycle Motocross on 20 inch wheeled bicycles. FMX=Freestyle Motocross-Stunts/jumps performed on motorcycles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastrider97 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I dont think so. The fountains are a great entrance for the park. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Titanic_Mess Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hey I have an idea, why don't they put an ice rink in the fountain??? Oh wait, yeah guess that is not such a great idea after all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 The fact that this is a topic... and has 50 replies... baffles me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 ^ Water under the bridge. oops I meant cement... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plankton Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Overall the location might not be the best, if true. For example, the seating arraignment with where guests are to stand/ sit without creating a disturbance to other guests. 1. I want to take a ride up the Eiffel Tower during showtime because I do not care about the show. It appears the line is longer than average, and people are hanging out at the top trying to watch the show. Forget the line and crowded observation deck. I'm slightly frustrated. 2. Wait, I was already frustrated once I entered the park. There was a mob of people standing on the walkways leaving little or no room for incoming guests to navigate; the walk seemed longer and further. Guess those roped off areas and crowd control employees could not take better control. 3. Oh yeah, the family walking in front of me came to a dead stop to observe what was going on to their left. I would not care if this has not happened a few times already. 4. I am feeling very annoyed so I want to look in the gift shops and cool off. Wait, people are spilling into the stores and cluttering the entrances. What a great way to start my day off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Overall the location might not be the best, if true. For example, the seating arraignment with where guests are to stand/ sit without creating a disturbance to other guests. 1. I want to take a ride up the Eiffel Tower during showtime because I do not care about the show. It appears the line is longer than average, and people are hanging out at the top trying to watch the show. Forget the line and crowded observation deck. I'm slightly frustrated. 2. Wait, I was already frustrated once I entered the park. There was a mob of people standing on the walkways leaving little or no room for incoming guests to navigate; the walk seemed longer and further. Guess those roped off areas and crowd control employees could not take better control. 3. Oh yeah, the family walking in front of me came to a dead stop to observe what was going on to their left. I would not care if this has not happened a few times already. 4. I am feeling very annoyed so I want to look in the gift shops and cool off. Wait, people are spilling into the stores and cluttering the entrances. What a great way to start my day off! welcome to a public place. as long as people are still coming in to KI this will still be happening. i understand your frustration, i hate it when i get stuck walking behind people who are moving at a seemingly very slow pace but it's one of those things you've just got to deal with. my suggestion go in May or late August during the week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I have very little problem with crowds barely moving in amusement parks, but...as I have gotten older and seemingly less patient, I often find myself wanting to play the amusement park game "Machine Gun Alley" with people in retail stores who stop unexpectedly, poke and meander mindlessly seemingly oblivious to others who are trying to merely get what they need/want and get out of there. It probably doesn't help that I must look like the average retail associate...as nearly everywhere I go, I get asked where things are, what time "we" close, etc. Come to think of it, that happens in parks, too...particularly if I just so happen to be wearing a suit and tie (I don't make these things up, kiddies!) I long ago just started trying to answer usual inquiries, rather than try to explain "I don't work here, I am a...." It's just easier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nws1213 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 i would be vary dissipointed in Cedar Fair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tycoonrebel7188 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 ^I would be disappointed too, but I don't think we will see the Fountains go anywhere. As Beast1979 had posted earlier, Mr. Kinzel loves the entrance to KI and because of this, I would hope he wouldn't allow the fountains to be removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear the Four Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 ^I would be disappointed too, but I don't think we will see the Fountains go anywhere. As Beast1979 had posted earlier, Mr. Kinzel loves the entrance to KI and because of this, I would hope he wouldn't allow the fountains to be removed. The fountains aren't going anywhere don't worry about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tycoonrebel7188 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 ^O trust me, I don't think we will see them go anywhere for many years to come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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