BavarianBeatle Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 To me, Zephyr has always smelled like vomit. You would have hated The Beast's lake, which often smelled of vomit. But seriously, I have always loved the smell of wood and axle grease as well. 4 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 How about that distinct, electrical smell of the bumper car attractions? I think it's ozone? (I only say that because of the line from "A Christmas Story," where Ralphie's dad plugs in too many cords and "snap!" and he says it's the smell of 'ozone')... Anyway, that's another of Kings Island's sweet potpourri. 5 Quote
Original Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Blue Icecream, if you could smell it. 1 Quote
tuxedoman52 Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 FoF has a sort of dusty smell. All trashcans smell horrible at KI. LaRossas tastes great, smells like vomit. 2 Quote
McSalsa Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I too love the smell of wooden coasters...for some reason, it seems "stronger" on Beast than on Racer, or any of Holiday World's wooden coasters...perhaps because it's mixing with the natural smell of the trees in the woods, or something... And, of course, there is the smell of the food...ahh yes, smells so good...(McSalsa's Brain: NO MCSALSA! IT TOO EXPENSIVE AND WE BROUGHT FOOD IN THE CAR! NOOOO...oh fudge he's not listening...)...Mmm...well, there went $20... 3 Quote
TombRaiderFTW Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 ^ Yeah, I don't know what the deal is with that. The only coaster at Holiday World that has anything resembling the wood coaster smell is Raven on its lift hill, and it's not that strong. Each ride there has its own smell for its tunnels, but none of them has that smell that Beast has that really says you're on a wooden coaster. Mean Streak has its own smell (as does Blue Streak), and neither of them are near many trees. Son of Beast when operating had this smell that made me think of the wooden equivalent of hot car brakes. I seem to recall Rolling Thunder (SFGAdv) coming pretty close to The Beast smell, and its lift hill is planted in a relatively empty area between El Toro and Kingda Ka (though the rest of the ride does come closer to some trees.) I don't remember a distinct smell on the Kennywoodies or the Hersheypark woodies, but I also was so sick at the time that I had to fight to keep my nose from running right off my face. 1 Quote
BeastForever Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Smelling a wooden patio deck usually reminds me of The Beast. 3 Quote
SonofBaconator Posted November 25, 2012 Author Posted November 25, 2012 The water from White Water Canyon 1 Quote
SonofBaconator Posted November 25, 2012 Author Posted November 25, 2012 Smelling a wooden patio deck usually reminds me of The Beast. I smelt the grease from my grandpa's old tool bench just to stay sane today. I can't wait for opening day! 3 Quote
CedarPointer Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 Boo Blasters has a little bit of that Epcot air conditioning smell. 1 Quote
jdawg1998 Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 On 11/25/2012 at 6:14 PM, CedarPointer said: Boo Blasters has a little bit of that Epcot air conditioning smell. Mmm, I love that smell! I wish Kings Island had more dark rides so it could smell like that! Quote
SonofBaconator Posted March 24, 2013 Author Posted March 24, 2013 Smelling a wooden patio deck usually reminds me of The Beast. I smelt the grease from my grandpa's old tool bench just to stay sane today. I can't wait for opening day! still smelling the grease....... 2 Quote
MDMC01 Posted March 24, 2013 Posted March 24, 2013 I think Adventure Express has a unique smell. I also enjoy the smell of grease on The Racer and hot pavement. 33 days! 3 Quote
Titan Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 I like the smell of Adventure Expresses first tunnel. It's got a musty "barn" smell to it. I also like the smell of fresh air you get on Diamondback. 3 Quote
SonofBaconator Posted April 28, 2013 Author Posted April 28, 2013 Snoopy has a very distinct smell... Quote
NoChickens Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 We rode Woodstock Express first ride of the day(tradition), and the woman sitting in front of us mentioned the great smell of grease on wood, we concurred. The sun was out at the time, and it was an awesome olfactory experience. Quote
Elle Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 Does anyone k ow why the dark ride at Kings Island smells so good? I am obsessed with it Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, Elle said: Does anyone k ow why the dark ride at Kings Island smells so good? I am obsessed with it I guess I have never given it much thought nor do I really remember its scent. (I assume you are talking about Boo Blasters not Flight of Fear?) Now, lift hill grease. I love that! Quote
Snowball Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 Kings Island Theatre, chain grease, and that Festhaus smell. 1 1 Quote
DeltaFlyer Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 6 hours ago, IndyGuy4KI said: Now, lift hill grease. I love that! 5 hours ago, Snowball said: chain grease, If they made a chain grease scented candle I'd buy it. 3 Quote
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 Working Grand Carousel this past year, I just loved it during Fall Fest when I would smell Coney BBQ. It reminded me of going to the fair which I couldn't go to because of covid which cancelled the one I usually visited in Indiana. 1 Quote
Snowball Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 6 hours ago, DeltaFlyer said: If they made a chain grease scented candle I'd buy it. I think it exists. I'll update if I find a link. 1 Quote
BeeastFarmer Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 Whenever I smell asphalt, I think of the 70's/80's at KI. 1 Quote
DeltaFlyer Posted February 27, 2021 Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/24/2021 at 8:54 PM, DeltaFlyer said: If they made a chain grease scented candle I'd buy it. @DonHelbig does this mean my wish is coming true?! 2 Quote
Captain Nemo Posted February 27, 2021 Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/24/2021 at 12:42 PM, Snowball said: Kings Island Theatre, chain grease, and that Festhaus smell. I truly hope you are just being sarcastic when you mentioned Festhaus 1 Quote
BB1 Posted February 27, 2021 Posted February 27, 2021 To be honest, I'm kind of surprised KI doesn't have a candle collection yet. Cedar Point has a COOP with another company for candles already. Add to the Winterfest scent they have for Winterfest, I would gladly buy a few candles themed after some of our favorite rides and slides. (I'm looking at you tropical scented candles for the body slides) Quote
kingsislandfan1972 Posted February 27, 2021 Posted February 27, 2021 I like smelling the chain lift of The Beast, if you know what I am talking about... 2 Quote
Snowball Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 14 hours ago, Captain Nemo said: I truly hope you are just being sarcastic when you mentioned Festhaus The kitchen smells awful, after smelling that the rest smells great. Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 52 minutes ago, Snowball said: The kitchen smells awful, after smelling that the rest smells great. I like the smell of Panda Express. A funny scent for a building called Festhaus. 1 Quote
DownInRivertown Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 I love this topic! My dad and I always discussed how much we loved the varying smells at KI. Here are a few (not in order) favorites of mine: 1. Food-- specifically PARK skyline and larosa's (they DO taste different), funnel cakes, festhaus in general... and at Haunt, the kettlecorn, and hot chocolate at Winterfest! 2. Water -- chlorine from the fountain, and running water from WWC and congo falls. Makes me wanna swim in it! Lol 3. Coaster smells -- Chain grease, leather seats, and specifically the smell of the wood from coasters and que lines when its been in the sun all day... smells.. warm?? haha 4. Sunscreen! -- Makes you feel like there's a fun-filled day ahead in the sunshine. 5. Probably my number one KI smell.... the fog/fog machines at Haunt. Nothing like it. Sooooo... who's tryna go in on a "KI Smells" candle making company? Lmao 2 Quote
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