Crazy31088 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 (edited) From what I've read, Kings Mill Log Flume (now Wild Thornberrys) was built for Coney Island in the 1969? season.....Since the ride wasn't in Kings Mills at the time, I doubt it was called Kings Mill Log Flume...can someone tell me what they called it at Coney Island? Also, I think it's interesting (though fitting, due to the theming of the park) that they placed the ride in Rivertown at KI, as opposed to the Coney Island section, along with most of the rest of the "transplants". Was the Log Flume just on the midway at Coney Island, or was it in the wooded areas of the park? I'm very interested in the history of how Coney Island moved most of its rides up to build Kings Island, etc. Edited January 1, 1970 by Crazy31088 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterrz Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 From pictures that I`ve seen, the log Flume was located by the Shooting Star. The turnaround, when your the farthest away from the station, where the Snake is on the ride today, was located near the helix finale of the Shooting Star. Coincidently, I`ve heard rumors that Coney Island is looking into possibly adding a log flume, among other possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCat Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 If Coney Island does add a log flume, among other rides where would they put them. The Shooting Star would be where River Fest is today and I don't think they would what to take seats away at something making money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy31088 Posted August 22, 2003 Author Share Posted August 22, 2003 (edited) I think Coney Island really should get a log flume, and a wooden coaster. Seems to me they've got plenty of room...judging by maps, they're only using a small precentage of the land the mall used to occupy for rides. Of course, if they have bigger, more expensive rides put in, they'll have to deal with extreme costs of flooding more than ever, all over again. Thanks for the info on the log flume, do you think you can find a picture of it there, even if a long shot? Edited January 1, 1970 by Crazy31088 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterrz Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 There is a book by Charles Jaques Jr., (the same guy who will be writing a PKI history book), which has pictures I believe of the log Flume at Coney. Also, Coney wouldn`t take away from Riverbend seating. There is quite a lot of space behind the Dodgems and Tilt a Whirl to build some more rides. However, I don`t see them adding a wooden coaster. The log flume, and other rides that I heard were possibilites to be built (a viking ship, a mini Drop Zone, and another small steel coaster) wouldn`t be built necesarily for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 >>The log flume, and other rides that I heard were possibilites to be built (a viking ship, a mini Drop Zone, and another small steel coaster) wouldn`t be built necesarily for next season. << Yeah, I see a log flume in their future. I mean, they can get one used dirt cheap and still advertise it as a new attraction. I doubt they'll get any major flats or rollercoasters anytime soon. Those are usually a little to pricey for what they're willing to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 (edited) From what I've read, Kings Mill Log Flume (now Wild Thornberrys) was built for Coney Island in the 1969? season.....Since the ride wasn't in Kings Mills at the time, I doubt it was called Kings Mill Log Flume...can someone tell me what they called it at Coney Island? Also, I think it's interesting (though fitting, due to the theming of the park) that they placed the ride in Rivertown at KI, as opposed to the Coney Island section, along with most of the rest of the "transplants". Was the Log Flume just on the midway at Coney Island, or was it in the wooded areas of the park? I'm very interested in the history of how Coney Island moved most of its rides up to build Kings Island, etc. The log flume was called Kenton's Cove's Keelboat Canal and it was located in Rivertown. However, the land that the occupied was annexed by Nickelodeon Central and the land was ride was transformed into the Wild Thornberry's River Adventure. Edited January 1, 1970 by italianchef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterrz Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Actually, italianchef, Kenton`s Cove Keelboat Canal was built in 1973 for Kings Island. However, the Kings Mills Log Flume, now the Wild Thornberrys River Adventure was built for Coney Island in 1968. Both flume rides were designed and built by Arrow Development, which became Arrow Dynamics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCat Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 (edited) I would should like to see a old coaster from old Coney Island back in the park. I know it mite not be as thrilling for the young people of today, but would be neet to ride. The Teddy Bear would still fit back in its old spot and I am not sure on the other rides. If you like to look at any of the pictures I have in my Cincinnatis Coney Island yahoo group here is the link http://groups.yahoo.com/group/coneyislandc...cincinnatiohio/ Edited January 1, 1970 by WildCat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider19 Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 (edited) was the flume ever called kings mill log flume. whats a flume, weird word, anyone agree. Edited January 1, 1970 by nightrider19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Crazy31088 Posted August 23, 2003 Author Share Posted August 23, 2003 Unfortunately, weren't all the rides Coney Island didn't move to KI demolished? It's very sad...I think it would have been nice to have both The Racer and the Shooting Star at KI...from all I've heard about it, you'd think it would have been a landmark. Also, I heard a rumor that some part of the Teddy Bear was recycled to make the Scooby Doo (now Beastie). Can anyone confirm this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenRider Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Knocking down the coasters was kinda stupid But a flood would of got em anyways. Theres a rumor thats 31 years old that 2 of The Racer trains are from coney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastfreak Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Maybe the original racer trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Actually, italianchef, Kenton`s Cove Keelboat Canal was built in 1973 for Kings Island. However, the Kings Mills Log Flume, now the Wild Thornberrys River Adventure was built for Coney Island in 1968. Both flume rides were designed and built by Arrow Development, which became Arrow Dynamics. I stand corrected. Thank you for stating the accurate information as I don't want my confusion (it'll happen to you when you get to be my age) to be a souce of false information. Have a great day, Italian Chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 (edited) There is a book by Charles Jaques Jr., (the same guy who will be writing a PKI history book), which has pictures I believe of the log Flume at Coney. Also, Coney wouldn`t take away from Riverbend seating. There is quite a lot of space behind the Dodgems and Tilt a Whirl to build some more rides. However, I don`t see them adding a wooden coaster. The log flume, and other rides that I heard were possibilites to be built (a viking ship, a mini Drop Zone, and another small steel coaster) wouldn`t be built necesarily for next season. Coney Island installed a children's version of Drop Zone this year. It is a small tower with a frog on it that lifts children up (no more than 15 feet) and drops them. However, it raises and drops them several times. Coney Island has Lake Como - hence I'm surprised that they lack a log flume. Additionally, I am quite curious to why Coney Island doesn't already have a swinging ship as they are relatively inexpensive. If Coney Island had one decent coaster, say like Adventure Express, I'm sure that their park attendance would soar. Sincerely, Italian Chef Edited January 1, 1970 by italianchef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCat Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 (edited) I know from a Fact that The Shooting Star is not that The Racer or any part of it, and The Scooby Doo (Beastie) is not the Teady Bear Rollercoaster. If you read the last pages of the book writen by Charles Jaques Jr. He explanes it all. Italianchef do you know when the PKI History book will becoming out?? I have heard this summer last year, but have not heard anything this year. Edited January 1, 1970 by WildCat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterrz Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 This year Coney installed the Frog Hopper, made by S&S Power. The ride is primarily a children`s ride (Guests must be 36" to ride and no older than 13 years old. An adult may accompany a child by sitting in the middle seat). From what I`ve heard, is they have had people surveying land and they are looking into possible additions such as a log flume and a viking ship. However, I`ve also heard that those additions might not occur for next season. CoasterRZ, Coney Island ride operator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoObKiNoS Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Maybe the original racer trains. I'm pretty sure Racer still uses their original trains. I know beast uses their orignal trains...although they are modified, they used to have 4 seats in each car, not 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Maybe the original racer trains. I'm pretty sure Racer still uses their original trains. I know beast uses their orignal trains...although they are modified, they used to have 4 seats in each car, not 3. How would they modify something like that? Sounds like a totally different car to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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