BB1 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 So many people/companies have owned our Kings Island, all making their own distinct "imprint" on Kings Island. Which this leads me to ask Kic this, who do you think did the best job at Owning/Operating Kings Island? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Based on personal preference on the ones I've been alive for, I prefer Paramount. But really, that's due to my own skewed experiences and knowledge of the park at the time. I didn't really care much about ride locations or removals until Cedar Fair. Realistically, Taft probably did it best. They pretty much made the park into what it is with the individually themed areas and rides like Racer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Paramount brought Kings Island into the big time. I'd have to say Paramount made Kings Island competitive with other area parks, like, at that time, SFKK. They brought so many big-name rides and attractions into Kings Island (Delirium, Drop Zone, SoB, Flight of Fear, TR:TR, FearFest), and only one has been axed so far. Cedar Fair did bring us Firehawk, Diamondback, WindSeeker, and Dinosaurs Alive!, but they don't put the same amount of effort into the theming of the rides as Paramount did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I don't think Paramount owned it long enough to install anything you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Paramount owned the park from 1992-2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Actually, Paramount owned the park for about a year. Viacom bought Paramount, then divided itself, with CBS getting the five theme parks. Taft and KECO have been my two favorite owners, with CBS the worst, closely followed by Mr. Lindner's Great American Financial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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