BB1 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Kings Island, a place full of history dating back over 40 years. What is the most historic addition in KI history? For me, it would have to be the addition of Beast, FoF, and BB. Edited topic title for Terp's namesake, the s is implied(occasionally) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 In KI History? Tower, Royal Fountain, Racer, Flume, Monster, Dodgem and Scooby DOO. 1972. If not then, Beast 1979. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterMyths79 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Beast, Racer, FoF, Banshee, The Bat, king Cobra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterMyths79 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 By Bat, I mean original. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Whether we like it or not, SOB has to be in that conversation. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I'm confused. Both the title and original post ask for THE most historic addition (not plural). Then the original poster gives a list of three... Terp, whose head doth hurt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 If it is one, to me, it has to be The Beast. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterMyths79 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 CoasterFanatic2012, I must completely agree with you. Son of Beast will always be remembered, especially with it having to do a lot with Banshee! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Oh, I think it can safely be said that those who rode Son of Beast are not likely to forget it. I know I won't. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle100991 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I was going to say The Beast but I have to go with The Racer. The success of The Racer helped put roller coasters back on the map at a time when many coasters were being torn down all over the country. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I have to say buying Coney Island, shutting it down (but not really), and building a whole new amusement park out in the middle of the country would have to be the most historic thing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbkigi Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Diamondback. What's better than that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canobie#1 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Is say racer, king cobra, The Beast and Vortex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamesAndRides Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Id have to say The Beast, I Thnik The Beast was one of the 1st Record Breakers At KI. (I think Vortex was first, Not sure though) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Diamondback. What's better than that? I can think of a long, long list of things better than DB! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikkinixx99 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I only rode Son of Beast 4 times the 1st year it opened. I loved it had no trouble with it. However Most historic addition in KI history has to be The Beast All the records it broke the building of it in a time when there was no computers and it was built by KI not another company. And Yes Vortex was a record breaker. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTW Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Racer, for reasons already listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I only rode Son of Beast 4 times the 1st year it opened. I loved it had no trouble with it. However Most historic addition in KI history has to be The Beast All the records it broke the building of it in a time when there was no computers and it was built by KI not another company. And Yes Vortex was a record breaker. There were no computers? Really? The things I learn here. (Gee, I wonder what in the world I, a lowly student, was using back in 1965 at Morehead State in Kentucky? It used "IBM punchcards.") 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdude86 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 If I had to pick one I'd probably say The Beast. It is the ride that Kings Isalnd is really known and celebrated for. Plus it has broken adn held many records for mroe than 3 decades. After that probably The Racer. It was one of teh parks' original attractions and is a landmark coaster and played a vital role in the coaster renaissance, it was the one that really sparked the new golden age of coasters which got us to where we are today. So as far as general coaster history The Racer is the more historic but Beast is teh more widely known and recognized one for the park itself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Technically the Grand Carousel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrillcaptinspike Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Id have to say The Beast, I Thnik The Beast was one of the 1st Record Breakers At KI. (I think Vortex was first, Not sure though) The Beast was built in 1979 and The Vortex was built in 1987, now my years might be a little off but The Beast was first to break records not Vortex. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Your years are right.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrillcaptinspike Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Your years are right.... Am i wrong on anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex lover Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Vortex because it's one of my favorites Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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