KIfan73 Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Those FoF pics are great! I've never seen any construction pics of that ride. Absolutely amazing. Quote
LongliveKingsCobra Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 So they really did build the housing, then the ride. Thats amazing... Quote
ParkMake Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 I thought all of Beasts queue line TVs were gone by 2009 when DB came in. Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted April 24, 2011 Author Posted April 24, 2011 All were removed come 2009 season, except the four in the station. Quote
MrSaturdayNite Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Beast plaza has definitely improved since the time that photo was taken. I just wish they would figure out something with Ye Olde Abandoned Drink Stand in The Beast queue. Even if they just took out the signage and made it look like a run-down country village, it would be a huge improvement to the theming of the queue. Quote
Snowman Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 ^I wonder if they've done any work on the parking lot since those pics were taken? Quote
Jasper Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Look at those cars in those pictures, truly a symbol of Americana at it's finest. Quote
Dieseltech20 Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 ^My parents had an Oldsmobile like the one in the bottom right photo Quote
The Interpreter Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 ^My parents had an Oldsmobile like the one in the bottom right photo So that was your father's Oldsmobile! Terpy, trying to behave... Quote
Dieseltech20 Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 ^My parents had an Oldsmobile like the one in the bottom right photo So that was your father's Oldsmobile! Terpy, trying to behave... Yes sir it was Paid a whole 100 bucks for it in the mid 80's. Quote
cedarAfairs Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 I'm going to go ahead and vote that this thread is thread of year. This has been the most interesting topic to read and look at all the pictures and learn about Kings Island's amazing history. Thank you for posting all of these, you're a valuable/knowledgeable member among these here forums! Quote
ParkMake Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Isn't the first pic from today the same as Photo 96? At least there is more than just a repeat. Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Posted April 26, 2011 That's why I posted two, just in case I repeated one. Thanks for the comment, "cedarAfairs" glad you like the topic. Quote
Burgtoad67 Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Ahhh the poor trams. Miss riding those as a kid. They rest in peace out behind Son of Beast Quote
standbyme Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 ^Of all of the pictures I have seen of the park hardly any of them "scream" spectacle...in my opinon, but this one does! You can just tell by the photo that it was a glorious day to have been there. Quote
rotag Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 if you stretch your imagination, the ruffles on top of the tower makes it look like it has a smiling face; plus (if im not mistaken) that banner on the tower say's "come on get happy" Quote
74Gibson Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 ^ doesn't take any stretching for me. That's awesome. Thanks for pointing it out cuz I looked right over it. Very cool pic indeed. Quote
DoctorDiablo Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 The skyline is a bit different now This is beautiful though. Quote
markr Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 if you stretch your imagination, the ruffles on top of the tower makes it look like it has a smiling face; plus (if im not mistaken) that banner on the tower say's "come on get happy" That was the slogan for Kings Island's commercials in 1972-Fun is just a smile away so take a happy break today at Kings Island, come on get happy, Kings Island, come on get happy.....( Not sure if those are the exact words.) Quote
The Interpreter Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 It always amazed me how much more majestic that ride looked at Kings Island than at Camden Park... Quote
ParkMake Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 I still wish I could have visited Kings Island back then. This makes me wish it even more. Such a nice picture. Quote
Hendrick Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 How many different color schemes did Screamin' Demon go through? Quote
74Gibson Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 ... and will it run again at Fun Spot Park in Angola, IN? Quote
Timbo1 Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 What is that roller coaster in the background to the left side of ET? Quote
TombRaiderFTW Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 ^I'm fairly positive that's Bavarian Beetle. Quote
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