TOPGUN1993 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Photo 69 Pictures from 1977 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Here is a picture of my son ridding it a few seasons ago, before Planet Snoopy. The term "mini-me" comes to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Are those pictures from the KI&MV RR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Yes, they are...and there were live shows during the ride back then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Wish they still had that, it would make the train seem more like a ride than just an easy way to Boomerang Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Another thing on my wish list-that KI put some theming back into train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Now imagine if the Festhaus had an atmosphere like the Hofbrauhaus in Newport! Mc Donalds Mc Donalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and a Pizza Hut. I can just hear them play that song in the festhaus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windshawne Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 TOPGUN1993, Windshawne, Avatar and many others:These pictures and movies are priceless! I wish I could express how much it means to me to be able to come to KIC and see pictures from the Kings Island I remember from years past. (While I was overseas, my parents went through an ugly divorce, in the bitterness of which, all of my family's photo albums, scrapbooks, souvenirs, etc. were destroyed and/or thrown away, lost forever. I could nothing about it.) But through the miracle of modern technology, and your generous sharing of your precious mementos, I can kind of 'go back' in my mind, and 'piece together' memories of happier times, which I always tie to Kings Island, because that's just where we would always go. Thanks^1000000! Me too. There are lots of photos that are gone due to my parents divorce, as well as my class picture which was ripped in half. I miss KCKC with a passion. These pics are wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Photo 68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 You just showed the photo of the only ride ( Winnie Witches Cauldrons)on which I had a "protein spill" in my almost 40 years of going to KI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Another great set of photos thanks Paul. markr yes I know what you mean as almost had a protein spill right after my last ride on Winnie Witches Cauldrons that can be seen in the video below. <object width='640' height='427'> <param name='movie' value='http://albums.phanfare.com/video_config.ashx?m=player&.swf' /> <param name='flashvars' value='config=http://albums.phanfare.com/video_config.ashx?m=conf%26hs=e3e49798ec8f4debc98365fcb5b0a54b%26u=1009485%26a=5016838%26i=122114977%26w=640%26h=427' /> <param name='allowFullScreen' value='true' /> <param name='bgcolor' value='#000000' /> <embed type='application/x-shockwave-flash' width='640' height='427' allowfullscreen='true' bgcolor='#000000' src='http://albums.phanfare.com/video_config.ashx?m=player&.swf' flashvars='config=http://albums.phanfare.com/video_config.ashx?m=conf%26hs=e3e49798ec8f4debc98365fcb5b0a54b%26u=1009485%26a=5016838%26i=122114977%26w=640%26h=427'></embed> </object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandyb79 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 That is an excellent video! There's no chance I would ever get on one of those again! My spinning rides days are long long gone. It's all fun and games until someone barfs in your lap...or until your barf in your own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Ah yes, the witch's caldrons...the most misplaced ride ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcs Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I can still barely remember riding on the train when I was like 5 and it still had theming. Its a real shame that there is no longer anything like that to see during the train ride. And I fondly remember the witch's caldrons. Was one of my favorties growing up and along with the Enchanted Voyage, is one of the rides from the past I miss most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 The Cauldrens was my first ride at KI ever (1975)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Man, all of you guys are making me mad that I didn't grow up in the 70s-80s! Sounds like such good, good times...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hey, don't feel bad...I didn't grow up in the 70's and 80's either.... Remember, too, that early on there were no season passes, and a trip to Kings Island was a rare delight. Other than those who worked there, few could afford to go very often...or did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Yes, after my first trip to KI in '75, I went right back...in 1992! Have only missed a year or two since then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Yeah. Until I got my first pass to Kings Island in 1998, I would only get to go once, maybe twice a season to the park. Now, since I`ve had a pass, I typically go about twenty to thirty times. But I can sense that number may be dropping this year. Why? It has nothing to do with what ERT sessions are or aren`t offered. This will be my second full summer with a full time job. Additionally, I intend to still work at Coney on the weekends. But one of the other big reasons is that life happens. There is a strong chance I will have a girlfriend by the time the full season rolls around. As such, I`ll spend less time at the parks. On that subject, look how many posters on these forums have come and gone over the years. There are several people that used to post very frequently who haven`t been seen or heard from on these forums in years. Life happens, and interests wane as people simply loose interest or develop other hobbies. Such is a fact of life. And the really remarkable thing is that this website has been around for as long as it has. Most park focused fan websites (there was a point in time where almost every park had two or three websites devoted to it) have come and gone. So treasure what you have, while you can enjoy it. (And no this is not to say KIC is going anywhere anytime soon). While you may find KI a great place to visit, there maybe a day when you start to loose interest in it and it doesn`t have the spark that it once had. Gosh, that last paragraph I just typed was full of melancholy! Sorry to depress everyone. On the bright side, opening day is just over two months away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcs Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hey, don't feel bad...I didn't grow up in the 70's and 80's either.... Remember, too, that early on there were no season passes, and a trip to Kings Island was a rare delight. Other than those who worked there, few could afford to go very often...or did. You really just had to be there. Maybe its my memories of Kings Island as seen through the eyes of child, but it had a certain kind of charm that is sort of lacking today. Believe me, I still love Kings Island more than any other park. But in my youth it was a family amusement park and has morphed over the years into more of a thrill park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Indeed (and for newer posters here, I did not grow up in the 70's and 80's....I was a teenager already when Coney Island of Ohio had what we feared was to be its last season...)... Remember, though...today new memories are created...this is the past many will fondly look back upon later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 So very true. And to think Coney will be celebrating its 125th anniversary this season. I for one am fortunate it is still around! And I know I`m going to sound like a broken record, but if you haven`t made it to Coney in recent years. It is worth a visit. The pricing is not that bad (parking is $7, all day rides admission is $11.95, or $7.95 after 4pm! And Coney has lots of flat rides that typically aren`t found in most major amusement parks anymore. Round Up anyone? Giant Slide? Bumper Boats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 There is a strong chance I will have a girlfriend by the time the full season rolls around. As such, I`ll spend less time at the parks. You can always convince her to get a pass. It's what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windshawne Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 There is a strong chance I will have a girlfriend by the time the full season rolls around. As such, I`ll spend less time at the parks. You can always convince her to get a pass. It's what I did. There ya go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Photo 67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 The second picture, to me anyway, is when the park was at it's peak. I miss those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIanatic1975 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 My kid always hated the Ghoster Coaster. I have no clue why, but he said that he would never ride it again. And well, that was it's last year that it would be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Man Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Okay,I have to ask.What tv show featured Avery Schreiber and the chicken on The Racer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Okay,I have to ask.What tv show featured Avery Schreiber and the chicken on The Racer? Same here...although I am guessing that most of the kids are asking who is Avery Schreiber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sportacopters used to go a different route? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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