KIfan73 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Wow, has this view changed over the years... 1973 1992 2005 2008 2013 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedoman52 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Wow, they've done a lot in this area. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 ^And not all of it was for the better. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordSkippy Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Funny, I've only just now realized that there are no original rides from that area of the park still around. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That is true of much of the park. 40+ years is a long time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnofthedead Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Got to admit that SOB made the skyline epic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Got to admit that SOB made the skyline epic. I'd STILL rather have Gold Star. The Flavor of Cincinnati. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Got to admit that SOB made the skyline epic. I'd STILL rather have Gold Star. The Flavor of Cincinnati. Dixie Chili, all the way. I'd like to see a classic flat brought back, oh the nastalgia in cramped areas of the park. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnofthedead Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Got to admit that SOB made the skyline epic. I'd STILL rather have Gold Star. The Flavor of Cincinnati. Agreed! Goldstar over Skyline anyday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschwegman Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 i'd do anything for a classic schwarzkopf ride!! there is still space and hope for a Bayern Kurve in the old skylab space in front of AE... hmm. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Got to admit that SOB made the skyline epic. I'd STILL rather have Gold Star. The Flavor of Cincinnati. Dixie Chili, all the way. I'd like to see a classic flat brought back, oh the nastalgia in cramped areas of the park. uh... How about Price Hill Chili? (dwight, keeping off-topic) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I miss the skyride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvestmanMan Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Got to admit that SOB made the skyline epic. I'd STILL rather have Gold Star. The Flavor of Cincinnati. Dixie Chili, all the way. I'd like to see a classic flat brought back, oh the nastalgia in cramped areas of the park. Dixie? Puh-leeze. Empress for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthunterross Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 This I think is the epitome of Oktoberfest - 1987. Everything still stuck to their area's respective story, including rides spread throughout for a wide range of age-levels (additionally, German music, King Cobra in African area, Skylab in Coney, etc.). Why remove these rides? Why add rides and re-theme restaurants that don't reflect that area's nationality? Why ignore themed assets already there (i.e. this)? Oktoberfest isn't unique though - comparing all areas of the '87 park with today, you'll notice a slow degradation of the "international" and locally-themed placemaking. Anyway, list of things in this image now defunct: Der Spinning Keggers, Flying Dutchman, Skylab, Ferris Wheel, King Cobra, the whole Wild Animal Habitat area - almost everything. Image source: Geauga Dog, Theme Park Review. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegajone Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I personally don't need a large Oktoberfest section. I would be happy if they just made Festhaus German-themed again. That would be good enough for me. Out of curiosity, what is the building in the 2nd to last pic of the OP just to the right directly next to Viking Fury (where Der Spinning Keggers originally were)? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthunterross Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I personally don't need a large Oktoberfest section. I would be happy if they just made Festhaus German-themed again. That would be good enough for me. Out of curiosity, what is the building in the 2nd to last pic of the OP just to the right directly next to Viking Fury (where Der Spinning Keggers originally were)? Airbrush T-shirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegajone Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 What a waste! Replace it with a classic flat! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I still think rename both sections into Oktoberfest: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I feel like I'd be okay with just calling Festhaus and Viking Fury part of International Street. Gives a reason for Italian and Chinese food in Festhaus and kind of makes sense considering how small Oktoberfest is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Seeing those photos really makes me wish Swan Lake was never drained. I like Diamondback and all, but Swan Lake really brought the area together..... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegajone Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I feel like I'd be okay with just calling Festhaus and Viking Fury part of International Street. Gives a reason for Italian and Chinese food in Festhaus and kind of makes sense considering how small Oktoberfest is. As disappointing and sad as it sounds to lose one of the 5 original themed areas that the park had when it first opened, this actually does make a lot of sense. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkyFoxx Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I feel like even if a few more small things were added, it would feel more authentic again. Bring life back to a little area that once had such a rich feel to it ( from the pictures I can tell ) CP has all these little details amongst the giant coasters...I feel like giving that same aspect to KI in areas like OF would drastically help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 What I would do with Oktoberfest: -Make it part of International Street (kind of like KD has the area with Berserker and Dominator), or call the area "International Festival" like CW has. -Festhaus could probably use a new name and a third restaurant added- I'm sure there's room next to Panda Express. That side of the building might need to be somewhat reconfigured, but it'd be nice to have a third "international" food choice- maybe a park-run option with rotating specials? The tables and benches would all be replaced with new, smaller tables with real chairs. Also, something should really be done with the entrance from Action Zone- it's so ugly right now. -Action Blast game should be either removed or rethemed to fit the area. -Some sort of boat attraction in the Oktoberfest pond would be nice but unlikely. -New flats in the old Skylab and Tower Gardens areas. -Give AE a clear place and time- this could be easily achieved with just a few signs and some theming in the queue tunnels. -Airbrush shirt place needs a sign that is thematically and grammatically correct. -More planters and trees! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I feel like if Kinzel was still around, there would be absolutely no hope for anything to happen in Okterberfest anytime soon. However, I'm sure it's on Ouimet's radar. I don't expect him to do any massive theming or additions, but I am fairy confident that in the next several years he will spruce up the area. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I think Ouimet is leaning towards atmosphere theming. Lights, landscape and experience...all good things. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Can anyone with the knowledge tell me why the keggers were removed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Or Rotor? Bayern Curve? Bavarian Beetle? Or Wheel of Fortune? In days of olde, things were far less transparent. Decisions were made on high. The reasons therefor were seldom disclosed or discussed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 This I think is the epitome of Oktoberfest - 1987. Everything still stuck to their area's respective story, including rides spread throughout for a wide range of age-levels (additionally, German music, King Cobra in African area, Skylab in Coney, etc.). Why remove these rides? Why add rides and re-theme restaurants that don't reflect that area's nationality? Why ignore themed assets already there (i.e. this)? Oktoberfest isn't unique though - comparing all areas of the '87 park with today, you'll notice a slow degradation of the "international" and locally-themed placemaking. Anyway, list of things in this image now defunct: Der Spinning Keggers, Flying Dutchman, Skylab, Ferris Wheel, King Cobra, the whole Wild Animal Habitat area - almost everything. Image source: Geauga Dog, Theme Park Review. Figured I'd pop in here. If you ever look at Google Images, or Nearmap you can totally see that the line for Adventure Express was completely planned around the ride, since you can still see it's location based on the concrete as well as the beginning of the queue of Adventure Express. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinity Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Man... I wish I could have visited Kings Island during the Taft days. It seems like it was a totally different park! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIghostguy Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Does anyone know when the bridge over the pond was added and when it was removed? It wasn't there when the park opened and it wasn't there in 1983, but it was there by 1987 and it was positivly there in 1991. And does anyone know why it was removed? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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