Resurrection

[purdude86]

Top choice would be the return of the Phantom Theatre. I liked the Smurfs when I was a kid but I loved the Phantom Theatre and was so disappointed when it got changed to Scooby Doo. I would ride it over and over.

Also Tomb Raider returned with all the effects as it was when it first opened.

And Antique Cars and Woodstock Express back to Beastie with the tunnel.

[jdf21972]

My kids loved the antique cars at Cedar Point. They never had the chance to drive them at KI. Would love to see them put a car ride back in the park.

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[Oldschool75]

I love when the browser just screws up.

[Oldschool75]

Consider it done.

Call it...Top Gun.

Er...Flight Deck.

Or The Bat! lol

[faeriewench]

Phantom Theater, Hanna Barbera, Antique Cars and Lion Country Safari (lol...) I wouldn't resurrect the dolphins unless it was a much larger tank.

[Tr0y]

Antique cars, Son of Beast, tomb raider, flying eagles, king cobra, theming and some names to return to the rides / rollercoasters. Winterfest, The Beast to run with its old skid brakes for trims, the return of nickelodeon universe and Hannah Barbara land being there own sections, and the return of some of the old perks for platinum and gold passes.

[Diamondbacker]

King Cobra, Phantom Theater or Scooby Doo, Beastie, Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal.

Who knows, we just might have the Screamin Demon back at KI soon...

[The Interpreter]

King Cobra, Phantom Theater or Scooby Doo, Beastie, Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal.

Who knows, we just might have the Screamin Demon back at KI soon...

Ms. Colnar is VERY unlikely to return.

Terp, trying to behave.

[XGatorHead 8904]

^ Ouch... I can't believe you went there. Oh, who am I kidding, yes I can.

[TTD-120-420]

And after a quick Google, I learned something new about KI's past.

[The Interpreter]

As if she hadn't done enough of what she does when she was at Great Adventure.

Then she went to Kings Island. Same result.

[TombRaiderFTW]

EDIT: Nevermind.

[Diamondbacker]

She's the lady in the SOB announcement video!

[Buckeye Brad]

I would ressurect the distinct themed areas.

When I was a kid (late 70s) every land had its own music, costumes, decor, and rides that matched the themes. I still remember walking down International Street listening to festive classical music, and the employees there had French looking outfits. In Rivertown, the backwoods banjo music, the gingham costumes, and all the buildings had that weathered timber look. Wild Animal Habitat had real animals, safari outfits, and exotic looking flora. Octoberfest, yep they wore lederhosen. Or faux lederhosen anyway. And the rides were called "Das Viking Fury" and "Der Spinnen Keggers".

In those days, a trip to Kings Island literally felt like a magic trip around the world. Now it is still fun, but feels like what it is: a nice park in suburban Cincinnati.

Magic Kingdom still has this distinct themeing throughout. It seems like nearly every ride has its own dress code, and the music transitions so smoothly as you walk from Adventureland to Frontierland, or any land. I swear they even talk different based on the land. I love that.

[Screaming_Chicken]

King Cobra! But I would def bring back The Smurfs, Flintstones,Jetsons,Yogi Bear & Scooby-Doo! to greet guests on International Street.For my wee ones Scooby-Doo and The Haunted Castle (They hate Boo Blasters) Hmm.. and Smurfs Enchanted Voyage.( Sorry it was a childhood fav of mine)

[LoraX]

King Cobra! But I would def bring back The Smurfs, Flintstones,Jetsons,Yogi Bear & Scooby-Doo! to greet guests on International Street.For my wee ones Scooby-Doo and The Haunted Castle (They hate Boo Blasters) Hmm.. and Smurfs Enchanted Voyage.( Sorry it was a childhood fav of mine)

I would like King Cobra with different seats. I could not get the them to adjust low enough.

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[jandyb79]

Here's a nice little write up with pics about Kings Islands "Lost Rides"

http://retro.cincinnati.com/Topics/Kings-Island-Lost-Rides

[Thrill_Biscuit]

I'd resurrect the Tumblebug. I really miss that ride.

[canobie#1]

I would move CW's Sky Rider here and rename it King Cobra. It's the same ride.

Or maybe remove shockwave too and make it faster and longer with two loops instead of one.

[jbt]

Tomb Raider has been mentioned, but I guess I'm technically the only poster on this thread who wishes The Crypt were still around. I never rode it as Tomb Raider, so I don't have memories of the "glory days" to compare (though, I've seen videos of TR and understand how people could have preferred it). The Crypt offered up a level of theming that really stood out as interesting to me. An extreme indoor thrill ride in the dark, combined with epic music, is an experience I miss. I go through the Haunt attraction primarily to catch a glimpse at what remains of The Crypt.

Phantom Theater was gone before my first visit to Kings Island, though I would love to see something similar in the park. Dark rides are trending toward the shoot-lasers-while-riding genre. While that has its place, hopefully, non-interactive dark rides aren't a dying art.

Horizons didn't have lasers.

[The Interpreter]

I would move CW's Sky Rider here and rename it King Cobra. It's the same ride.

Or maybe remove shockwave too and make it faster and longer with two loops instead of one.

SkyRider is closer to King Cobra, but not the same ride. The two experiences were very different. Shockwave isn't even close to the other two.

[canobie#1]

?

It seems like the track is the same. Are the bunny hills at the end formed different?

[The Interpreter]

King Cobra had substantially more forces, especially lateral forces. It was the prototype. Later versions were tamed down substantially.

[LoraX]

Tomb Raider has been mentioned, but I guess I'm technically the only poster on this thread who wishes The Crypt were still around. I never rode it as Tomb Raider, so I don't have memories of the "glory days" to compare (though, I've seen videos of TR and understand how people could have preferred it). The Crypt offered up a level of theming that really stood out as interesting to me. An extreme indoor thrill ride in the dark, combined with epic music, is an experience I miss. I go through the Haunt attraction primarily to catch a glimpse at what remains of The Crypt.

Phantom Theater was gone before my first visit to Kings Island, though I would love to see something similar in the park. Dark rides are trending toward the shoot-lasers-while-riding genre. While that has its place, hopefully, non-interactive dark rides aren't a dying art.

Horizons didn't have lasers.

Tomb Raider was really amazing. I loved the entire feel of the ride. The effects were just cool.

Once they took out the decor, it really sucked. I don't quite understand why they did not attempt to revamp the decor - in a different manner of course. I found it very boring.

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[thedevariouseffect]

One sucky word...copyrights..thats one main reason alot of stuff got taken out

[LoraX]

Ya I know the copyright issue, but it would have been nice to have had a change to something beyond concrete. It really ruined the ride not have anything in it. I am sure changes could have been made to ensure no copyright issues.

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[The Interpreter]

If that's the reason, why did so much of Kings Dominion's similar theming survive?

Terp, who likes to ask questions.