Rc1111 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thought I would share this video about Kings Islands history: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 The Bat. The very thing that made it so unique was what caused it's demise unfortunately. The original Enchanted Voyage maybe most is the consistent theming that has been lost over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 The Bat. The very thing that made it so unique was what caused it's demise unfortunately. The original Enchanted Voyage maybe most is the consistent theming that has been lost over the years. I agree, Theming has definitly been lost Very much over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I find it funny that in your sig all of your "loops" are defunct! So tech. none of them are Loops of KI lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I find it funny that in your sig all of your "loops" are defunct! So tech. none of them are Loops of KI lol Hahaha. Yes, thats why it says the "Lost" loops of KI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Theming lost...Thanks to Paramount. Since when does a Hindu temple fit in with an early Ohio settlement? A Hollywood backlot in a classic amusement park? And my personal favorite, a racing, spy, and Spongebob movies in a classic amusement park. Yep. Paramount was great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 for what's its worth... where does Jurassic Park fit into Coney Mall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I find it funny that in your sig all of your "loops" are defunct! So tech. none of them are Loops of KI lol Hahaha. Yes, thats why it says the "Lost" loops of KI. Well...this got awkward... I didn't even see the "lost" bit...WOW. I must be going blind...er... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 for what's its worth... where does Jurassic Park fit into Coney Mall? Technically, nowhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustbucket Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Flying Eagle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I want The Bat back, with less technical difficulties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Paramount. It can be grouped together with that one word. Paramount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Oh my gosh. I just realized that this was a thread about what is missed about the park, not about what was missed from Paramount! Well then, I shall say this: Flying Eagles. A big one. The Crypt The Antique Cars The drapes in the Festhaus. Why did they need be removed? King Cobra-never got to ride it. Looked fun. The Flying Dutchman. Swan Lake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I miss the old canoes! They were really nice to paddle and enjoy yourself on the water while trying to drench your friend in the other canoe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Strangely, I miss Screamin' Demon and Cobra, though in the last year before it was taken out, the Cobra would give me grey outs. I miss the short, peppy rides like that you could alternate with the larger rides. Since I got married to a person who gets dizzy and nauseous on spinning rides, I miss some of the spinning rides that are still there. I got to see Baryshnikov practice while waiting in line on the Screamin' Demon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 With all due respect, I would not phrase this thread as" PKI's past" but "King's Island's" past. The Paramount years in KI's 40 year history only existed for 13 out its 40 years. Remember, it was the Taft family, not Paramount, who created Kings Island including such classics as The Beast. Just trying to give credit where credit is due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hey, I miss those "Ghost Chasers" dogless leashes, the tall 7Up bottles in Glass Blower's shop, the spontaneous, roving small bands, the RC boats called "Scooby's Schooners," and (weirdest of them all) I miss the way the Eiffel Tower used to be lit up; including the warm, glowing red ACW lights (vs. the dim, white one atop the mast). Don't ask me why, but it really made the tower look like a jewel against the night sky! Now it looks, um, cheap. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 With all due respect, I would not phrase this thread as" PKI's past" but "King's Island's" past. The Paramount years in KI's 40 year history only existed for 13 out its 40 years. Remember, it was the Taft family, not Paramount, who created Kings Island including such classics as The Beast. Just trying to give credit where credit is due. This thread was revived from 2003. At the time, PKI would have been appropriate because that was the name of the park back then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Of course, if you've heard me rant long enough, you'll know that I miss dearly the orchestral music they used to play "over the fountains" on International Street. It gave entering (and exiting) the park a completely different feel than does the modern, voice-intensive music they play today. The symphony was awe-inspiring and relaxing at the same time (even before it was all movie themes, which could still work!). I miss it. I mixed together something of an audio "painting," using clips of several pieces (adhering carefully to fair use)... It's not perfect, but sitting next to the fountains sounded something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TltZMEfCA5M&feature=youtu.be 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 That music would definitly bring Kings Island back to the old Taft days and make it the almost, same feel as the old glory days of KI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I probably miss the overall atmosphere of the park. Found some old pictures of my first ever visit in 1996 and an old button promoting Flight of Fear. Ride wise I have to say King Cobra and Phantom Theater. Only got to ride Cobra once so I vaguely remember. Other things I miss are the Hanna Barberra characters in HBL. Never forget Scooby Doo, Captain Caveman, etc. running around. Viva La Paramount! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 TheBEASTunchanied, why does the loop thats supposed to be king cobras loop looks like skyrider at Canada's Wonderland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Thought I would share this video about Kings Islands history: !!! I met Gary a couple years ago while attending a sales meeting in the Garfield. I started looking at a picture of the Island Queen hanging outside his office, and he came out and struck up a friendly conversation. We had an in-depth discussion about it, and I was amazed with his knowledge and detail about the ship, about Coney Island, and was even able to share with him a story my dad had told me about his seeing the ship for the last time when he was just a small boy. I had no idea I was talking to the man who created my favorite place in the whole world!!! ...I've seen this video before, but never made the connection. D'Oh! The conversation I could've had! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastrider97 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 TheBEASTunchanied, why does the loop thats supposed to be king cobras loop looks like skyrider at Canada's Wonderland? That is because it is from the ride Screamin' Demon that used to exist at the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsktgrvy Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Things I miss - A train ride that was more than just a way to get to the water park and back. Winterfest The original themed sections of the park - although KI is doing a pretty good job of getting back to that. The area that had the Paramount Story that has been turned into a smoking section. People smoke pretty much when and where they want anyway - why not designate it as a non-smoking area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonondropzone Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 KC & Off topic but does anyone know what happened to most of these members? Did they say why they were leaving, or anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 They moved on, got bored. Tired of what was on here I spose. The mass exodus seemed to happen all at once.. (of course that'swhy they call it a exodus but still) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 ^^^^ Telll meee tell meee tell mee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 With all due respect, I would not phrase this thread as" PKI's past" but "King's Island's" past. The Paramount years in KI's 40 year history only existed for 13 out its 40 years. Remember, it was the Taft family, not Paramount, who created Kings Island including such classics as The Beast. Just trying to give credit where credit is due. This thread was revived from 2003. At the time, PKI would have been appropriate because that was the name of the park back then. With all due respect, I would not phrase this thread as" PKI's past" but "King's Island's" past. The Paramount years in KI's 40 year history only existed for 13 out its 40 years. Remember, it was the Taft family, not Paramount, who created Kings Island including such classics as The Beast. Just trying to give credit where credit is due. This thread was revived from 2003. At the time, PKI would have been appropriate because that was the name of the park back then. ooops, I goofed. Sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I miss SOB's loop. A place I went today the people who lived thier had an old Parmount Kings Island tram chunk. You could see were it used to say "Parmount Kings Island". I thought KI kept the trams and let them sit out and rust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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