TOPGUN1993 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 It's 2013 and just under four more months until Kings Island opens its gates.For the 3rd year, each day I will try my best to post a "vintage" Kings Island photo from my massive collection of photos I've saved and came across over the years. Most of the photo's I will be posting are not my personal photos and I do not claim them to be mine. If anyone has a problem with a certain photo they wish not to be posted or anything else feel free to "Personal Message" me on KIC rather then posting in the topic.If you have photos of your own you'd like to contribute feel free to "Personal Message" me or simply add to the topic discussion.And try not to quote photo's that are directly above your post, its annoying. Past Topics: Flashback Till Opening Day 2012http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/24872-flashback-till-opening-day/?p=448460 Flashback Till Opening Day 2011 http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/23316-flashback-till-opening/?p=414128Photo #1 will be posted later "today" its 4am lol 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAHill Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 These are always a treat. Thanks for doing this again. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Thanks, Paul! You truly have some gems in your collection! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Glad to see this thread return. Excited to see what is in store! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Yay! Look forward to seeing what you come up with this time! Also, this will be the first edition of this thread with unlimited likes, so be prepared for a flood of likes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Glad you are doing this again! Can't wait to see this year's batch of photos! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm loving the pic that's already been posted. Fascinating! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KingsIslandPR Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 It's 2013 and just under four more months until Kings Island opens its gates for its 41st season. Kings Island will open its gates for its 42nd season in 2013. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 It's 2013 and just under four more months until Kings Island opens its gates for its 41st season. Kings Island will open its gates for its 42nd season in 2013. He did say he was posting this at 4am.... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I always really enjoy these threads. Thanks so much for all that you are about to share here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Photo #1 - Coney Mall 1974 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondhawk Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Wow, look at the line for the Flying Eagles! Anyone want to buy Fast Lane? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Looking forward to this thread progressing. Thanks Paul for bringing this back! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 The flying eagles are calling my name. Ever since I rode the ones at Holiday World I love that ride. If only I had a time machine. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 ^ Or a car, so you can drive to Carowinds. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 ^ Or a car, so you can drive to Carowinds. IT'S NOT THE SAME! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblanken Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Yeah, I don't think Carowinds ever switches to no-single-rider mode. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 ^ Or a car, so you can drive to Carowinds. IT'S NOT THE SAME! It is if you're Doc Brown with the DeLorean. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voicetek Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Wow...I just took some time and looked through the countdown thread from last year. Amazing! It brought back so many memories seeing those old pictures. I'm really looking forward to this year's countdown pics! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Photo #2 - Flight Commander 1990-1995 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 ^ Or a car, so you can drive to Carowinds. IT'S NOT THE SAME! Correct. The year before the move, a new motor was obtained. A slightly less powerful one. Still the best set of Flying Scooters in the country, in my opinion. And yes, I've been to Knoebel's Grove Amusement Resort. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandyb79 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 So glad to see this thread appear once more! It always takes the edge off getting through the off season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Photo #3 - Outer Limits Flight of Fear Construction 1996 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I haven't seen that one before, that's neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 That 1974 pic of Coney Mall looks so darn classy. If not for a few recognizable features, it wouldn't even look like the same park we have today. I just wish we could have the early 70's look with the ride collection we have today. Although, having been to Carowinds, I wouldn't mind seeing those Flying Eagles back in their original previous home. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Photo #4 - Vortex Construction opening in 1987 As I like to say "BEND IT LIKE AN ARROW!" 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Holy cow, I love that picture. I want that as a poster on my wall. That's awesome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 That pic is totally awesome! <3 If you don't mind, TOPGUN1993, maybe I could use it as my profile pic in the future? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 The profits associated with installing a roller coaster must be astounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 For whom? A lot of coaster companies sure have bitten the dust, some more than once. From Arrow multiple times to Vekoma to CCI to the original PTC, RCCA, the list goes on and on... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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