Beastie also had "Beast tracks" to the entrance.

They were purple.

As for TopGun1993's new picture, I'm going to guess it's part of White Water Canyon's line.

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?

I just thought of a different idea... maybe it's an old picture of the train's bridge during construction

Photo #24 - Answer - Hiking Trail located behind Kenton Coves Keelboat Canal in Rivertown

Photo #25 - Coney Mall

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.

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?

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.

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...

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.

I'm glad the woods remain in tact.

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.

Photo #23 - Take a guess (Answer will be posted next photo)

Here's a closer look

This hiking trail intrigues me. I never knew this existed.

Nowadays, guests would complain if it wasn't on Fast Lane.

I'm assuming that remnants of this attraction no longer exist?

This is a family photo from (I think it was called) Shawnee Landing(?)

Was the hiking trail in this area?

(I'll look for more trail photos)

Photo #25 - Front gate entrance (I think it looks better with no trees)

And with that color Eiffel Tower.

I like the trees for shade.what I don't like is the fences, etc..

Oh how I miss Sky Ride.

I like the trees..maybe not as big as they've gotten.

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

The floral landscaping in the park was great back then. I especially love the bushes along the Royal Fountains in that one picture.

I think the park looks better in the old pictures too.

All the people are dressed in modest apparel.

Photo #26 - Water Works 1989

That lazy river actually looks... well... lazy!

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.

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!

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.