CoasterOhio 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? I feel like something to do with the events of June 9th 1991 But it doesn't add up, since the bridge is in the picture of 1992. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinity Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Is June 9th, 1991 the Black Sunday everyone refers to? Where two people died in two different incidents? Sorry for my lack of knowledge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Is June 9th, 1991 the Black Sunday everyone refers to? Where two people died in two different incidents? Sorry for my lack of knowledge. Yes. 25 years ago on June 9th 2016. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIghostguy Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Is June 9th, 1991 the Black Sunday everyone refers to? Where two people died in two different incidents? Sorry for my lack of knowledge.It was three people, actually. It would make sense if the bridge was removed due to the pond incident. The first guy who fell in, the one who lived, was leaning over the railing on the bridge and splashing water before he was shocked. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 My pitch for overhauling Oktoberfest to its former glory while adding a new twist to the once beloved section. Expand Oktoberfest to include Tower Gardens to add more space Remove Hank's Burrito Shack and replace it with something more "German" Have the area sell exclusively German food like giant pretzels, sausage, etc. Bring back the classic Spinning Keggers Bring back the old clock outside of the Festhaus Add German theming around the area like flags, possible FCC soccer banners because of their German roots Move Slingshot to X-Base to allow more room for another flat Remove the ladder game and shorten the Adventure Express que to allow for more room Oktoberfest has been arguably the most neglected of the original 5 sections that debuted when the park opened in 1972 so bringing the area back to its former glory would be a welcomed return- especially if its done for the park's 50th anniversary. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsMills79 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 ^don't forget Bavarian Beetle. That little coaster had some great twists, turns and drops. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 On 1/16/2019 at 1:51 PM, SonofBaconator said: Oktoberfest has been arguably the most neglected of the original 5 sections that debuted when the park opened in 1972 so bringing the area back to its former glory would be a welcomed return- especially if its done for the park's 50th anniversary. I don’t know why, but when I read “the original 5 sections” I thought of Outpost Five.... but I digress.... anywho, maybe CF would consider a Gerstlauer for Oktoberfest? https://www.gerstlauer-rides.de/products/roller-coasters/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoolCrzy Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 10 hours ago, upstop said: I don’t know why, but when I read “the original 5 sections” I thought of Outpost Five.... but I digress.... anywho, maybe CF would consider a Gerstlauer for Oktoberfest? https://www.gerstlauer-rides.de/products/roller-coasters/ Possibly theme a Spinning coaster as a renewal/reinvention of the Keggers... https://www.gerstlauer-rides.de/products/roller-coasters/spinning-coaster/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Maybe theme it to a German beer barrel factory. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Why not just bring back the Skyride. Remove slingshot, add a new station, convert the Snoopy store in PS back into a station. Evacuating people from 100ft up is not as hard compared back to the late 70’s. Fire trucks now days have ladders that go that high. Wouldn’t be hard for the park to purchase a cherry picker with a 100’ reach. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Why remove a big money maker for the park? I see lots of people paying for Sling Shot and lots of guest blocking the midway watching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I would relocate Sling Shot somewhere in the park but I would love if they brought back the Skyride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Move slingshot to X-base with new theming! Give it a new name to fit a space theme. Add a new German themed flat ride. Like @SonofBaconator said and move things around to fit it. Fix the Glockenspiel for god sakes! Remove Hank's and bring in Schmidt's from Columbus (Yum!). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 4 hours ago, flightoffear1996 said: Why remove a big money maker for the park? I see lots of people paying for Sling Shot and lots of guest blocking the midway watching it. Because it makes no sense where it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
139Signal27 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 8 hours ago, brent said: Because it makes no sense where it is. If it's making a profit, it makes perfect cents (pun intended). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Moved and removed are two totally different things. As long as its in the park I still think it could turn a profit no matter where it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I agree as to it’s ability to make money anyplace. It just seems like making “Action Zone” more about extreme experiences would make sense and it could live there, or as others have stated, Xbase and flesh that area out more as a mini land with space and flight themed rides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheBlazes Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I think a big part of Slingshot's ridership comes from its visibility. Where it is located is probably one of the more heavily traveled paths of the park and really contributes to the impulse buy of riding it, where so many people can see it in action. When I come to King's Island, I am not seeking out the Slingshot, or thinking about it, but when I walk buy it, I think "Oh that looks pretty fun." While I agree about not personally liking where it is located, it just would not have the same visibility in X-Base currently, and therefore less ridership because of less people being lured in with that impulse buy to do it. Depending on what goes in to Firehawk's old spot and what they do with the rest of that area, that could certainly change, and in that case could end up being the perfect spot for a Slingshot relocation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 On 1/16/2019 at 1:51 PM, SonofBaconator said: My pitch for overhauling Oktoberfest to its former glory while adding a new twist to the once beloved section. Expand Oktoberfest to include Tower Gardens to add more space Remove Hank's Burrito Shack and replace it with something more "German" Have the area sell exclusively German food like giant pretzels, sausage, etc. Bring back the classic Spinning Keggers Bring back the old clock outside of the Festhaus Add German theming around the area like flags, possible FCC soccer banners because of their German roots Move Slingshot to X-Base to allow more room for another flat Remove the ladder game and shorten the Adventure Express que to allow for more room Oktoberfest has been arguably the most neglected of the original 5 sections that debuted when the park opened in 1972 so bringing the area back to its former glory would be a welcomed return- especially if its done for the park's 50th anniversary. In addition to this, I would take a page out of Verbolten's book retheme Adventure Express to the Black Forest to remain consistent with the German theme. I don't know how easy this would be, especially with the animated statues at the end of the ride but it would be an interesting change. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 On 1/16/2019 at 1:51 PM, SonofBaconator said: My pitch for overhauling Oktoberfest to its former glory while adding a new twist to the once beloved section. Expand Oktoberfest to include Tower Gardens to add more space Remove Hank's Burrito Shack and replace it with something more "German" Have the area sell exclusively German food like giant pretzels, sausage, etc. Bring back the classic Spinning Keggers Bring back the old clock outside of the Festhaus Add German theming around the area like flags, possible FCC soccer banners because of their German roots Move Slingshot to X-Base to allow more room for another flat Remove the ladder game and shorten the Adventure Express que to allow for more room Oktoberfest has been arguably the most neglected of the original 5 sections that debuted when the park opened in 1972 so bringing the area back to its former glory would be a welcomed return- especially if its done for the park's 50th anniversary. This is exactly what I have been saying for several years (not to burst your own bubble). WE NEED TO RESTORE OKTOBERFEST TO ITS FORMER GLORY!!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoan Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 5 hours ago, SonofBaconator said: In addition to this, I would take a page out of Verbolten's book retheme Adventure Express to the Black Forest to remain consistent with the German theme. I don't know how easy this would be, especially with the animated statues at the end of the ride but it would be an interesting change. YOU HAVE ENTERED THE FORBIDDEN BIERGARTEN, NOW, YOU, WILL, DRINK!!! 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 If you rethemed AE....what would we replace the pumping arms dudes with up the last hill? I mean they are classic and would take something amazing to replace them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 On 1/18/2019 at 4:22 PM, Maverick44 said: Remove Hank's and bring in Schmidt's from Columbus (Yum!). And give it an all you can eat german buffet and include it on the dining plan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: And give it an all you can eat german buffet and include it on the dining plan. And you can't forget the crème puffs! omg I want one right now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheBlazes Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Maverick44 said: If you rethemed AE....what would we replace the pumping arms dudes with up the last hill? I mean they are classic and would take something amazing to replace them. You could wrap what is already there in some fur, give them some horns and call them Alps? https://wikivisually.com/wiki/Alp_(folklore) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 7 hours ago, SonofBaconator said: I don't know how easy this would be, especially with the animated statues at the end of the ride but it would be an interesting change. They could be German figures raising and lowering beer steins. Lol with song playing as you go up the hill: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 54 minutes ago, MonteCristo said: You could wrap what is already there in some fur, give them some horns and call them Alps? https://wikivisually.com/wiki/Alp_(folklore) I could get on board with that. Those are really cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsMills79 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Maverick44 said: If you rethemed AE....what would we replace the pumping arms dudes with up the last hill? I mean they are classic and would take something amazing to replace them. Perhaps replace the tunnel figures with traditional Oktoberfest costumed people hoisting the traditional beer steins and have Oompa (sp) band music playing in the background. Pic source: Lake Highlands Exchange Club Dallas, TX 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I like that as well! That would be hilarious to be honest lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Weeks apart double post. I saw on the KI blog someone said there was still a footer for the skyride still in Oktoberfest? Does anyone have a pick or know where I can see this when I get in the spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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