Face/Off (Invertigo) had a camera?

Say what you will, Son of Beast was probably my favorite ride at KI. ( before the removal of the loop that is) I know few people agree.

The camera on Face/Off was between the vertical loop and the second lift.

Say what you will, Son of Beast was probably my favorite ride at KI. ( before the removal of the loop that is) I know few people agree.

I agree with you brother.

Face/Off (Invertigo) had a camera?

Yes. Many of KI's coasters did at one time, including Adventure Express.

Face/Off (Invertigo) had a camera?

Yes. Many of KI's coasters did at one time, including Adventure Express.

I don't remember AE having one, where was it located?

Wow! The Effiel Tower in that picture looks stunning.

I have one question. Was the sky ride the original from Coney Island, or was it a new set? The sky ride at Coney had three main towers, while the Kings Island one had four.

Face/Off (Invertigo) had a camera?

Indeed, and I think I've heard that Woodstock Express' photo booth was formerly FACE/OFF's

A former sculptor for Kings Island sent me these images of some of the work he did for both Kings Island and Kings Dominion. Enjoy

My very first roller coaster, Beastie. 1995. I'm in the front right in the Pepsi shirt.

Four Friends Watching 8/04/12 by KIC-Vortex_BFF, on Flickr

This was taken when I visited KI with three other friends on August 4, 2012. We were watching the now deceased Thunder Alley. The then SBNO Son of Beast wasn't in the picture, but it was still there (demolition didn't start until about a month later, if I remember correctly).

How dare you bring bags into the park?! Don't you know if it can't fit in your pocket you shouldn't bring it in?!

(Just so you know, I'm be facetious)

Another rare Face/Off on ride photo. I believe this was 1999, maybe 2000. I look so young, lol.

Somewhere, I have an Adventure Express ORP. I'm hoping to find it and my FOF ORP from 1996.

How dare you bring bags into the park?! Don't you know if it can't fit in your pocket you shouldn't bring it in?!

(Just so you know, I'm be facetious)

Is it okay if I take old bags to parks?

I have, you know -- but, they weren't loose articles.

I loved these handcars as a kid. I believe they were where Snoopy's Junction is now. Anybody remember what they were called?

Baba Looey's Buggies

Baba Looey's Buggies

Thanks. I went a good 20 years without going into Planet Snoopy/Nickelodeon Universe/Hanna Barbara Land. I just did a search for them and had no idea those things were around as recently as they were.

How dare you bring bags into the park?! Don't you know if it can't fit in your pocket you shouldn't bring it in?!

(Just so you know, I'm be facetious)

Is it okay if I take old bags to parks?

I have, you know -- but, they weren't loose articles.

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-stinky, who's too much a gentleman to reply to those comments in public.

Apparently, I was very excited to see Snagglepuss. I think I frightened that blond child with my enthusiasm.

2 questions regarding that 70's photo that jandyb79 posted-

1. What was in that big bubble between the Eiffel Tower and Racer?

2. How long did they keep that canvas cover around the mini-carousels in HB land?

The big bubble is the original Kings Island Theater. It was air supported, and eventually was removed after it collapsed. Large fans produced the air that supported the structure.

Here is an interesting piece form my collection. This is a KI "Apple Award" as I have been told. Kings Island employees had great incentive to do a great job and for every good recommendation they received on their name, awards were given as recognition for their service. Believe it or not, a car was the top prize for the employee with the most positive marks on their name. This award is comprised of a marble/resin plaque with an engraved mural of the park and the 1981 feature attractions. Enjoy

These were a little beat up, but they scanned. This was either the opening year, but no later than the 1973 season. The first picture is my sister, Lambsy and me. There is even a classic tram in the background. The second photo shows that even back in the 70's, I took my driving VERY seriously.

TheBEASTunchained, thanks for creating this thread. Having all these ancient photos in one place is very nice. I'm not old enough for these pics to bring back memories, but it sure is nice to imagine the park back then. It really does seem like a better place then than it is now.

What year did the trams go away? I hadn't thought about it before, but I don't think their lanes haven't been changed or removed, have they? Because I still feel odd walking that area, looking to make sure one isn't coming.

I believe the trams were removed after the 2002 season.

The tram circle remains.