fanofFirehawk Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 If you could resurrect anything from the former years of Kings Island, what would it be? It can be anything, a ride, a coaster, a haunt, or if you'd like to restore something to it's former glory, here is where I want you to tell the rest of the world. 1 Quote
SonofBaconator Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Scooby Doo, Yogi Bear, Eagles, Backwards Racer, Old Railroad 5 Quote
Vortexfreak Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 As much as I love Diamondback I liked how the park felt when swan lake was there it made the park feel less cramped together. 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Anything? I'd like the park to once again be the entertainment showplace of the Midwest, not unlike Fiesta Texas is for Six Flags in Texas. Kings Island needs to be both a regional park and to differentiate itself nationally such that people in California have heard of Kings Island and want to go. Cedar Point is very much The Thrill Park. Kings Island could become a great show park with something for every member of the family, including the grandparents. 1972's vision for Kings Island was down that road. The sale to Carl Lindner's Great American Finacial pretty much was the start of the end of that. Ironically, of all things, the Paramount Communications purchase was the final nail in that coffin. Sigh. 17 Quote
Jayblazer Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 There has only been one change to the park that I cannot accept. Woodstock Express should be returned to The BeastIE.. It is a ride that deserves more then just a generic franchise name. 10 Quote
YoungStud Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Why was it ever changed to begin with? Wasn't it changed to something during paramount and instead of CF changing it back to beastie they changed it to wood stock express. Quote
SonofBaconator Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 No it was Scooby Doo-Beastie-Fairly Odd Coaster-Woodstock Express Quote
upstop Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Yes...it was Scooby Doo, then Beastie, then Fairly Odd Parents, then Woodstock Express. Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 No it was scooby doo-beastie-failed odd coaster-woodstock express Uh. Scooby Doo Beastie Fairly Odd Coaster Woodstock Express Quote
SonofBaconator Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Fixed it, Terp. Auto correct is not my friend Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Please capitalize the trademarks... EDIT: Thank you. Terp, who does what he must because he must. 4 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Antique cars... Something about driving an arrow model car with a lawnmower engine and the smell of gasoline just punches me right in the childhood 15 Quote
BB1 Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Boomerang Bay, Hannah Barberra, & Antiques. 2 Quote
ki95 Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Hanna Barbara Land, Phantom Theater, the title 'Fear Fest', WINTERFEST, & the old coasters Quote
Jasper Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 I would probably resurrect the Paramount Years, starting around 1996, as that is my first memory of Kings Island I have. Those were the days when the park became more of a destination to me. I can remember watching America's Greatest Roller Coaster Thrills (1994) and always just wanting to get to Kings Island and ride, ride and ride all day. But I guess it is kind of hard to resurrect a childhood, or even a childhood memory, so overall just the theming and overall environment of the park during that time. 5 Quote
HarvestmanMan Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 The Bat. Maybe if it were properly engineered this time around... 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 Consider it done. Call it...Top Gun. Er...Flight Deck. 5 Quote
zombiejane Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 I still haven‘t gotten used to the newer names of some rides. 3 Quote
James78 Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 My favorite ride as a kid was Smurfs Enchanted Voyage. I must have drove my parents nuts riding that over and over. I miss it and would love for my daughter to get to ride it. Ironically her favorite ride is Boo Blasters on Boo Hill. Must be something magical about the building. 6 Quote
fanofFirehawk Posted September 1, 2013 Author Posted September 1, 2013 There most definitely is! 1 Quote
MadMaverick Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 I would bring back the reverse Racer. I would bring back Tomb Raider ( the way it was when owned by Paramount ) and I know all of people didn't like the SOB but I love it so I would also bring back Son of Beast but built as a prefab. 2 Quote
MantisMan Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 Skyride, as a child these rides were a staple at every park that the whole family could enjoy. Mmmm.....memories. 5 Quote
DiamondBackGirl Posted September 3, 2013 Posted September 3, 2013 I miss the antique cars, some of my first memories of KI are my mom and dad letting me drive! it made me feel so cool! and after going to Cedar Point I wish we still had the sky ride. I never got to ride it at Ki but I feel like it could work well even now! I also would have liked to have ridden King Cobra but I was too short. 3 Quote
BlondyRidesOn Posted September 4, 2013 Posted September 4, 2013 Antique Cars (There is a company that still makes these rides, as far as I know), Flying Scooters (Larson, or Premier Amusements), Cuddle Up (Philadelphia Toboggan Company, they might still make flat rides), Flying Dutchman's Shoes ride (Huss). Quote
jdf21972 Posted September 5, 2013 Posted September 5, 2013 Sky ride or the antique cars. Kids love to pretend drive. At CP they love the cars. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote
BB1 Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 -Bump- After The Bat coming back, I thought I would re work my list. I- KK Flume: Excellent attraction and I would like to see it back somewhere at the park. II- Ghoster Coaster: It would fit in excellently with the new Halloweenish area in the back end of Action Zone and it could become "The Bat Jr." III- Antiques: A classic attraction that could very well return from recent additions. IV- Boomerang Bay: If you do not know why, see my very zealous BB posts. V- Hannah Barberra: Classic place with many memories stuck in the old cartoons. 1 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 The Bat. Maybe if it were properly engineered this time around... Consider it done. Call it...Top Gun. Er...Flight Deck. Prophecy, good guess, or coincidence? Quote
The Interpreter Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 Yes. Terp, whose answer in that regard is...a diversion of sorts. Now pardon me whilst I swoop out of here. 3 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 That answer was exactly what I expected. 1 Quote
westcoaster Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 Return beastie with tunnel. Eagles, tiques, 1 Quote
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