CoastersRZ Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Nope. They were two entirely separate venues. The big grassy area where the stars are for Starlight Spectacular (and abour there the transfer track for Diamondback sits), is where the Saltwater Circus building used to reside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocolts Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Just got caught up with the photos, sorry it's been a few days. Great photos, keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrmac Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Photo #19 - Delirium Construction 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocolts Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Great pic! A lots more snow then this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast79 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Oh man I remember that off season, it snowed sooo much and had a hard time walking around Delirium work site between all the snow and mud. Spent about 3 hours laying in the snow installing the drop platform! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOF1996 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hey guys I'm new to the site, thought I'd say hey and say that I enjoy these pictures! Can't wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Awesome photos as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldieButGoodie Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 ...Wow. I don't think I've ever seen the International Showplace that full before. Must have been a good show. By the way, I don't think I've said it yet in this thread: these are really great pictures! Like with standbyme's photos, seeing stuff like this really helps the off-season go by. Thanks for posting them! Back in the day, there was so little shade at KI that the shows were often that full. And it *looks* like the dolphin show 'arena' to the left was still there in this picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldieButGoodie Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wonder if we'll see any Beast photos from when the water was still around the station and running in the 'sluice'? That gave the ride so much character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 OldieButGoodie: Well, that and: * there were far more multi-generational family groups attending. There was far more such a group could do TOGETHER. I think Mr. Ouimet gets this. I can't wait to see how this changes, but will have to. * The shows themselves were far more diverse, high quality and fun. People didn't go just to sit down and cool down. Mr. Shapiro had that attitude at Six Flags, replacing many shows with old Dick Clark Productions DVD's. Thankfully, the new Six Flags is going big on shows. See particularly Fiesta Texas, Over Texas and Over Georgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Photo #20 - 1990 Employee Book Cover 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Photo #21- Viking Fury 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Keep up with the great pictures, Paul. We appreciate them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldieButGoodie Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 OldieButGoodie: Well, that and: * there were far more multi-generational family groups attending. There was far more such a group could do TOGETHER. I think Mr. Ouimet gets this. I can't wait to see how this changes, but will have to. * The shows themselves were far more diverse, high quality and fun. People didn't go just to sit down and cool down. Mr. Shapiro had that attitude at Six Flags, replacing many shows with old Dick Clark Productions DVD's. Thankfully, the new Six Flags is going big on shows. See particularly Fiesta Texas, Over Texas and Over Georgia. Agree - I think - the shows themselves were made up of aspiring singers and dancers, and they were very, very good. I recall one wthat was country themed, and it would not surprise me to find the singers on radio or tv today. However, it's important to understand the demographic too. The teens are the target, that seems obvious, but to get multi-generational they'll have to continue to work on shade, seating, and waiting areas. Lots of folks miss the vine 'tunnel' between the tower and rivertown for example. They still have theirs at Carowinds, and it had folks sitting there every day in several benches. I *love* how compact KI is, but it's still a lot of walking if the aim is multi-generational (and I agree it should be) they have to continue to work on this. We went to Cedar Point this year, and the 'Sideshow - a Carnival of Magic' show was really entertaining. The cast interacted with the crowd, and they put on a *great* show. We sat first row at least twice and I *still* don't know how some of the illusions were done. ;-P My son got chosen to be the 'assistant' once, and he'll remember that forever. Overall though, I think Cedar Fair is doing a MUCH better job than Paramount ever did! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Wonder if we'll see any Beast photos from when the water was still around the station and running in the 'sluice'? That gave the ride so much character. I think on the thread Countdown to Opening Day 2011, Paul did post such a photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 In regards to the Delirium construction, look how bright and gleaming the paint is, wish it still looked like that. For the handbook, I love how you can tell how times have changed, I would love to see the inside of it. And what year is that when Viking Fury picture was taken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 For the handbook, I love how you can tell how times have changed... True...but I wonder if the kid holding the football is still sporting that mullet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Photo # 22 - Opening Day 1972 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsrattler Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I think that is the first picture I have ever seen of Kings Island opening day. The park's skyline is completely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 What an amazing shot! That's some heavy duty parading going on. I can't help but look at that shot and think, "Geez it must have been brutally hot without any trees!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I wish I could say that I was at opening day!* *And yes Interpreter I know I can say it...I just wish I could say it and it would be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhimes90 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Really enjoying all the pictures! Love seeing the pics from before my time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD Reynolds Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Haven't been on here in a while, but had I known this thread had returned, I would have! Awesome shots. Love the opening day photo...you don't have any pictures of SAUSAGE HAUS do you? Still fascinated at the concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 For the handbook, I love how you can tell how times have changed... True...but I wonder if the kid holding the football is still sporting that mullet. Not if he worked there today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 here's a flashback... why of all days does cincinnati.com post this??? http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=AB&Dato=20120123&Kategori=NEWS01&Lopenr=201230802&Ref=PH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Photo #23 - Istreet Buildings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Wait a second. Aren't the shelves in the bottom-left picture props for Cut-Throat Cove now? (Great pictures, by the way! I didn't realize International Street actually had people in different outfits for different parts of the world, too. Where's the middle one on the top located?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 As good as this thread is, I just "found" a cool classic KI picture I wanted to share, so...(this picture was on RCDB.com) McSalsa Bonus #1: Scooby Doo! (My apologies to TOPGUN1993 if he already had this picture and was going to use it...sorry if that was the case....I just thought this was cool) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocolts Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Is the top left pick the haunted area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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