Oldiesmann Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I'm sure all of these have been posted before (I know one of them has been posted several times), but since opening day is less than a week away, I thought it would be fun to post them again... First off, a nice promo video for The Bat: <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Next up, a three-part home movie of KI from the 1970s: <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>And last but not least, our favorite classic KI video (well worth posting again): <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Feel free to add your own favorite classic KI videos to this topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Always nice to post such wonderful historical videos! Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share Posted April 11, 2010 You're welcome If you pay close attention to one of those home movies, you'll notice that KI was at one time inhabited by no less than 3 dogs (Scooby, Hong Kong Phooey and Fleegle (from Banana Splits)). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 hong kong phooey was and is my favorite dog.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I still remember when the Scooby Doo Coaster ( which many of you youngsters know as The Beastie, Fairly Odd Coaster.) was yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I don't care what anyone says - I got to ride The Bat 3 times and it was a darn good ride, unlike the suspended coasters of today (including Flight Deck, Top Gun, or whatever they are calling it these days). I realize that The Bat was plagued with problems, but how those troubles were resolved left suspended coasters kinda blah. Seeing the home movies of the ride brought back many memories, but please note that when watching those films the items in the picture are moving a bit faster than "regular" speed - you can best notice this by watching the tree limbs blowing in the breeze and the people walking a bit quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Islander Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Great videos! Did The Bat have one chain lift, or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 If you pay close attention to one of those home movies, you'll notice that KI was at one time inhabited by no less than 3 dogs (Scooby, Hong Kong Phooey and Fleegle (from Banana Splits)). Make that four, counting Huckleberry Hound. Did The Bat have one chain lift, or two? It had two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 If you pay close attention to one of those home movies, you'll notice that KI was at one time inhabited by no less than 3 dogs (Scooby, Hong Kong Phooey and Fleegle (from Banana Splits)). Make that four, counting Huckleberry Hound. Knew I was missing one. Thanks! Quick question... Which coaster/ride is shown starting around the 4 minute mark in the first "Old Kings Island" video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 nice vids, besides the 4 dogs, i miss when the park was inhabited by: a horse a donkey 2 cave man a space man a hairy cave man a bear a 5th dog by the name of astro a monkey an elephant a lion i can go on all day if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I never got to experience the park as it was back that far. The farthest memory I have is going up on Lexmark Family Day in 1996, the year Outer Limits: Flight of Fear opened. Always nice to see a historical view of Kings Island, thank you for the videos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Which coaster/ride is shown starting around the 4 minute mark in the first "Old Kings Island" video? If you're talking about the ride shown in the video after the people eating and a quick shot of the Eiffel Tower, then that ride is Bayern Curve, which can be seen here. i miss when the park was inhabited by: a 5th dog by the name of astro And I knew I was missing another one. I kept trying to think of it before I posted the 4th dog, but couldn't remember. Thanks! And don't forget a certain purple dinosaur that acted like a dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Barney Rubble? Terpy, who just had to...and who has been known to eat a Dino Burger or two.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Which coaster/ride is shown starting around the 4 minute mark in the first "Old Kings Island" video? If you're talking about the ride shown in the video after the people eating and a quick shot of the Eiffel Tower, then that ride is Bayern Curve, which can be seen here. Thanks. Upon further viewing, I also see a shot of the Bavarian Beetle in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 You most certainly do. Terpy, who loved that thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium13 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I think it would be nice and add to the park's overall atmosphere at night if they had more lights, like the ones shown on the loop of Vortex for example, along the tracks of certain rides. Not overkill but a tasteful amount, although some rides (Beast & Diamondback coming to mind) are best left dark (minus lift hills of course). Just some thoughts. Nice videos by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 For those who can't get enough, I found The Banana Splits In Hocus Pocus Park on Youtube as well. While cheesy, it has some really clear shots of classic KI - amazing how much the park has changed over the years... <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/p/B12A30A2278118BC&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/p/B12A30A2278118BC&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/p/B12A30A2278118BC&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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