SonofBaconator Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Even though I'm happy that Cedar Fair owns KI as well as KD, etc, I do miss a lot of things from when paramount was the owner. What do you miss from paramount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 The names of the rides. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Crocodile Dundee's Boomerang Bay, and Top Gun, so fun, so missed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 The entrance "Paramount Gate Music." The many excellent people who Kinzel & Co. let go, either affirmatively or through lack of empowerment (a mistake Mr. Ouimet is not making, by all accounts). The carousel organ. The magic of the movies meeting the thrills of a lifetime. The standard gold pass being honored at all Paramount Parks, with warmth, courtesy and professionalism (as opposed to being accused of what would amount to theft and lying, and after 20 minutes still not being allowed in a park that had JUST opened for the day. The competition with Cedar Fair, which benefitted both companies. I do NOT miss CBS. Cedar Fair has greatly improved Kings Island, taking it away from the path to ruin CBS had miserly began trodding. 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 The theming of the early years. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 The magic of the movies meeting the thrills of a lifetime. Terp, you took the words right out of my mouth, as my signature for a while in the past year or so indicated. The theming of the early years. Agreed. I also miss the Characters roaming the park and I don't know if it is where I have just gotten older or not but I also miss the way the park used to feel like a different world to me when I was young. Cedar Fair has done a great job though, I give them props as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 I miss the fact that Kings Island was Paramount's premier park like how Cedar Point is Cedar Fair's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 and who doesn't mourn the loss of Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer shouting at each other at the top of their lungs while walking the mile to Top Gun? Honestly, though, one thing I loved was the huge jet painting that was on the way to the ride. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 and who doesn't mourn the loss of Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer shouting at each other at the top of their lungs while walking the mile to Top Gun? Honestly, though, one thing I loved was the huge jet painting that was on the way to the ride. Not to mention the huge letters that used to read 'Fightertown USA' across the roadway when you walked under it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBInternational Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I miss the theming of rides such as top gun, tomb raider: the ride, and Backlot Stunt Coaster. Also I miss the paramount story (tower gardens) that area has really gone down the toilet. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 My job. And Terpy, I cannot like your post enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Croc dundee water park, Nick, and the general feel of the park the names rocked. I am glad Cedar Fair owns the park , Paramount years were great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I agree 110% with his post too! Many forget that CBS actually had control of the park, and they were responsible for some very unwise moves. Remember when they decided not to open the metal detectors until park opening time? They had no interest in the parks, and tried to cut costs to maximize profits as much as possible. Cedar Fair has made some good strides, and I think with Ouimet in charge, we have exciting things to look forward to in the future! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I miss the fact that Kings Island was Paramount's premier park like how Cedar Point is Cedar Fair's. What was Carowinds? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I miss Rivertown. Diamondback really did a horrible job to the area. Don't get me wrong I think DB is a great ride, I would rather have the Rivertown that truly had the essence of the old west than the city street it is now. That place is one step from having a sports bar in Rivertown Junction. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I wonder how much it would be to get the rights back for Backlot at least? I loved the name, the fog, fire, water spraying, even the doors that closed on the Mini Coopers to make it feel like a car and a movie style ride! It would probably make the ride decently more busy with just the name change back to Italian Job. Control panels and clip boards still say Italian Job last I checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccarthysnerd Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 In my honest opinion, the Paramount theming was great, The ways that they tried to cut costs...Not so much.... Something I missed from Paramount days was a looping wooden roller coaster...... after the loop was removed, I didn't like it quite as much..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I wonder how much it would be to get the rights back for Backlot at least? I loved the name, the fog, fire, water spraying, even the doors that closed on the Mini Coopers to make it feel like a car and a movie style ride!. Property rights are not restricting the various fog, fire, and water effects. However, my memory on the matter is a bit rusty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 But when those things were there, maintenance believed the elements weren't treating the property right. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoChickens Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Klingons!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXDrummerKiDXx Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I honestly miss the Paramount sign in front of the fountain . I really dont know why . I also miss the original ride name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Scooby-doo! *sniff* 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'll tell you what I don't miss. Top Gun: Sponsored by Gillette Mach 3 The Paramount name plastered everywhere, especially in front of the Kings Island name. Unfriendly employees Dirty parks Their interpretation of ride rotation, which was essentially removing a historic ride and replacing it with an obnoxious basketball court or concrete. I still have a boo boo from those actions. Son of Beast Boomerang Bay The slow degradation of theming throughout attractions' lives. edit: that made me seem like I hated Paramount with a burning passion. I do like some of their decisions. After all, without them, our park we have today wouldn't be the same, for better or for worse. We might not have gotten rides such as Drop Tower, Delirium, Flight of Fear, and Tomb Raider: The Ride. So I guess they weren't the worst owners and operators, but they could have been far, far better. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 "Paramount's Kings Island Presents" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle100991 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Days of Thunder in the Action Theater. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscorpion82 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I miss the characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlfox_21 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I miss the Hanna Barbera characters. I liked the Star Trek characters too, although they didn't last long to begin with. My first employer was Paramount's Kings Island. Wow, to be 16 again...sigh. The music was nice as well. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 The one thing I really miss is Paramount's attention to detail, at least in the early days: Ride effects and theming were well-maintained, even if the ride wasn't the park's signature attraction Strictly-enforced dress codes (bikinis, bathing suits, etc. were absolutely not acceptable attire outside the water park) Area-specific music (kiddy music in HB/Nick, country/bluegrass music in Rivertown) Fourth of July festivities - patriotic decorations throughout the park, special entertainment, etc. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Klingons!! I cant agree with you more. I used to LOVE seeing the Klingons walking around the park when I was younger. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglados Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 The Nickelodeon area and Generally the whole feeling of what Paramount brought to me at that time but really that was 10 year's a ago I was a kid then and it was my first time there. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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