TTD-120-420 Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Beastie also had "Beast tracks" to the entrance. They were purple. 4 Quote
MDMC01 Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 As for TopGun1993's new picture, I'm going to guess it's part of White Water Canyon's line. 1 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 As for TopGun1993's new picture, I'm going to guess it's part of White Water Canyon's line. That was my first thought, but the more I look at it, the more I don't recognize it. Could it be part of the old Trail of Terror Haunt? 1 Quote
MDMC01 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 I just thought of a different idea... maybe it's an old picture of the train's bridge during construction 1 Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 Photo #24 - Answer - Hiking Trail located behind Kenton Coves Keelboat Canal in Rivertown Photo #25 - Coney Mall 34 Quote
Tanna Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Beastie also had "Beast tracks" to the entrance. They were purple. I was actually looking for those last Halloween, until I saw the enormous line. The ride was running so slow, last Halloween was the first Halloween I didn't ride The Beast.TOPGUN, Your pictures shows the fabulous Giant Slide! That ride was so great to get you parents on. 3 Quote
McSalsa Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Photo #24 - Answer - Hiking Trail located behind Kenton Coves Keelboat Canal in Rivertown Photo #25 - Coney Mall Wow...I was never alive back then, but this picture gives a great idea of how Kings Island (in the Coney Mall section at least) looked back in the early 80's (1981-1984 since The Bat is visible in the background). I have to ask though- what ride was this taken from? Looks like King Cobra, which would make this a 1984 picture because The Bat and King Cobra only co-existed for a year, and even then The Bat was SBNO... Also is it just me, or did The Beast look a lot bigger and thus more fearsome before Vortex was built? 8 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Also is it just me, or did The Beast look a lot bigger and thus more fearsome before Vortex was built? I'm guessing that it looks bigger because the surrounding trees would have grown in the 30 years since the photo was taken, leaving less of The Beast visible above the trees now than was visible in 1984. 8 Quote
McSalsa Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Also is it just me, or did The Beast look a lot bigger and thus more fearsome before Vortex was built? I'm guessing that it looks bigger because the surrounding trees would have grown in the 30 years since the photo was taken, leaving less of The Beast visible above the trees now than was visible in 1984. Plus Vortex being nearly 150-feet high and directly in front probably "hurts" too. Hmm...actually here are some comparison pictures: 1980's: 2000's (Modern) Actually, comparing Beast to the trees, while they may have grown, they seem to be about the same size vs. The Beast's first chain lift...yeah, IMO, it's Vortex being a huge ride that makes Beast look small in comparison... 13 Quote
sikkinixx99 Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 I think also the top picture is not zoomed in like the bottom that can make a big difference. But I do agree with you. 2 Quote
Adventuro Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 I'm glad the woods remain in tact. 10 Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 I'm glad the woods remain in tact. They should be named The Diplomatic Forest. And I agree. See Grizzly at Kings Dominion. All too well. 5 Quote
Captain Nemo Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Photo #23 - Take a guess (Answer will be posted next photo) Here's a closer look 17 Quote
JTW Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 This hiking trail intrigues me. I never knew this existed. 9 Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Nowadays, guests would complain if it wasn't on Fast Lane. 10 Quote
beastfan11 Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 I'm assuming that remnants of this attraction no longer exist? Quote
KIfan73 Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 This is a family photo from (I think it was called) Shawnee Landing(?) Was the hiking trail in this area? 11 Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Posted January 25, 2014 (I'll look for more trail photos) Photo #25 - Front gate entrance (I think it looks better with no trees) 28 Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 And with that color Eiffel Tower. 8 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 I like the trees for shade.what I don't like is the fences, etc.. 5 Quote
Adventuro Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 I like the trees..maybe not as big as they've gotten. Quote
jandyb79 Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 I keep coming back to look at that Coney Mall shot with The Bat in the background, original Dodgem building and a the few remaining finely trimmed ginko trees. That's a fantastic shot and I really dig the angle! Definitely one I've never seen before 7 Quote
BlondyRidesOn Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 The floral landscaping in the park was great back then. I especially love the bushes along the Royal Fountains in that one picture. 11 Quote
homestar92 Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 I think the park looks better in the old pictures too. All the people are dressed in modest apparel. 7 Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Posted January 26, 2014 Photo #26 - Water Works 1989 22 Quote
coasterfanatic83 Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 That lazy river actually looks... well... lazy! 6 Quote
TTD-120-420 Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 I remember my mom trying to get me on the speed slides for the first time. I was probably 5 years old. The tallest one was only around 70 feet, but to me as a 5 year old it could have been Mount Everest. We got to the top and I cried my eyes out. Two minutes later, I was right back in line. 8 Quote
jandyb79 Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 The Nestea Plunge was quite the thrill slide for its day! I'll never forget the first time I rode that slide. My friends and I stood some 70 ft or so in the air while all of our girlfriends waited for us to come down - no going back! 4 Quote
silver2005 Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 I have to admit, going to Water Works prior to the Boomerang Bay change made me a big fan of the Beach Boys (especially that awesome sax solo in the middle of Kokomo). I miss how simple it used to be in the path layout as well as more natural shading. I hate walking on all that hot concrete making my way out to the wave pools. 8 Quote
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