dtk1378 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Here is a side by side with then vs. now (well, as close to now as I could find). Honestly, I prefer now, at least for that section of the park. And since I know someone will ask, source URL for the "now" picture: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/images/uploads/image/db10120803.jpg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 2015 at Kings Island will make history with the epic return of Shake, Rattle, and Roll, I'm so excited! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I always thought SR&R should have music played with it. Especially due to this. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I think I've mentioned that before on a different topic, and they should play that when you are waiting in line, or better yet, it should be played when you are on the ride. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 ^That and a variety of similar songs. Heck, all the Coney flats would be great with added music, though then there might be a problem with all that music clashing. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I like the WindSeeker music because it's always different and sometimes they play Ric Flairs Theme Song, even though sometimes it's cold to go on the WindSeeker at night, I recommend it because it plays music, and the lights on the ride are absolutely fantastic. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Sigh...now I wish Hard Rock Park would have worked out. A music centered theme park (done right) would be amazing. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Dollywood? (as opposed to Opryland USA) Terp, who likes to ask questions. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum91 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 In your link above it is interesting to see where Swan Lake used to be and thinking about the DB splashdown, where it is at now. Such cool pics! Here is a side by side with then vs. now (well, as close to now as I could find). Honestly, I prefer now, at least for that section of the park. I threw together this GIF real quick, showing the area opening day 1972 versus opening day 2009. I'm actually super impressed by this... it lines up really well and you can even identify several of the same trees. There's also a couple buildings that have remained - Rivertown Junction Dining Hall, ICEE Mix-It Up, and the Kings Island and Miami Valley Railroad station. 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 That's incredible. Thank you! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Dollywood? (as opposed to Oprylamd USA) Terp, who likes to ask questions. True as the park does center on one Dolly Parton. It also just so happens that Dollywood is my favorite park I've been to, one aspect which made it that way to me being its shows, but it does have other focuses as well. I think Dollywood scratches the surface in calling it a 'music theme park'. I would still like to see park with the concepts that HRP had done right at some point. Like have a coaster with a soundtrack which accentuates all of its maneuvers (not random music, a piece specifically composed for it), have themes based off all the different genres, etc. Heck, you could do a lot within each genre alone. I just hope that HRP's failure hasn't killed the concept (if the time comes that new parks are built again of course). And now, back to your previously discussed Kings Island 2015 topic. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtk1378 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 In your link above it is interesting to see where Swan Lake used to be and thinking about the DB splashdown, where it is at now. Such cool pics! Here is a side by side with then vs. now (well, as close to now as I could find). Honestly, I prefer now, at least for that section of the park. I threw together this GIF real quick, showing the area opening day 1972 versus opening day 2009. I'm actually super impressed by this... it lines up really well and you can even identify several of the same trees. There's also a couple buildings that have remained - Rivertown Junction Dining Hall, ICEE Mix-It Up, and the Kings Island and Miami Valley Railroad station. Very nice, now I feel inadequate for my side by side compared to your's lol. More like that would be much appreciated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny1388 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Impressive GIF. I wonder if there's any stills out there that could be used similarly to demonstrate how different Coney Mall is...I mean when I see pics from opening day and the mall stopping roughly half the length of The Racer tracks and think about how far beyond that it extends now. It's somewhat mind boggling how much the park has grown over the years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticsTimber Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hola, amigos. It may seem like a ways away but it's closer than you think it is! We are down to 51 days until Opening Day! This is my own photo just made some edits. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 It would be interesting to see if gif form the original, then a 90s, then today. Well done though. Thank you for making it. Even if it does make me sad about the removal of green things. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticsTimber Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 ^ Ask and you shall receive!! Edit: Let's try this again... https://vimeo.com/120691124 No, not 50 Shades of Grey, but 50 Shades of Days until Kings Island's Opening Day on April 18th!! See what I did there... Edit 2: Apparently I can't type anymore lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Wow, thanks! I was just thinking "it would be cool if there was an Action Zone time-lapse" after seeing that Rivertown gif, and then I scrolled down and there it is! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticsTimber Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hello, one and all! If you're sick and tired of thinking about what color that stupid dress is, here's a good thing to think about... We are now in the 40's!! 49 days until Opening Day at Kings Island!! Another edit I made. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacc1993 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 That Rivertown one is fantastic. I wish we had more pics period of the park from the early years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 That Rivertown time lapse just made me think of something- When did LaRosa's and Potato Works first grace Rivertown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Unusual lights around the Banshee site right now...........? (Image captured from Kings Island's Banshee Cam) Definitely not the normal lights turned on around Banshee....? The lights have moved around the site for the last 10 minutes or so, almost as if some type of cold, late night site evaluation is underway..... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topthrilldrag123 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 ^^ I'm not seeing anything unusual right now around the site, don't know what it could be other than an evaluation^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtk1378 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 It's the spirit of Son of Beast. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 From Kings Island's Twitter account: "@KingsIslandPR: Construction of the Coca-Cola Marketplace is underway. Guests will find healthy food options here." https://twitter.com/kingsislandpr/status/572451664910786563 Interesting. I wonder what the healthy options will be and if they'll be included in the dining plans at all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Where is that at in the park being built? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Around the Coney Mall sign between Racer and Adventure Express. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtk1378 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 From Kings Island's Twitter account: "@KingsIslandPR: Construction of the Coca-Cola Marketplace is underway. Guests will find healthy food options here." https://twitter.com/kingsislandpr/status/572451664910786563 Interesting. I wonder what the healthy options will be and if they'll be included in the dining plans at all. I really hope so, that is the one thing I found lacking with the Dining Plan was that there was hardly any healthy food options, if any (can't think of any off the top of my head). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 From what I remember of the list, the healthiest option was a grilled chicken sandwich and fries at one location. Edit: yeah, it's at the Planet Snoopy Grill. I'm not saying it's particularly healthy, but my assessment having never tried many of the options, it's among the least unhealthy. Depending upon how they're made, the stuff at Hank's may be better for you. Also, not directly related but I noticed when I looked it up: they have added two gluten free options at Coney Potato Works to the list on the website. They said earlier it would be included but this is the first I saw it in official print. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 One time in RiverTown I bought chili-fries at Potato Works, and they were really good, I highly reccommend it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Yeah, I'm more excited about the fries part of the gluten free options at Potato Works, personally. Since I didn't have the dining plan last year, I didn't eat a whole lot of things in the park, but I did get some Rivertown Potato Works fries with cheese and bacon, and they were really good. I usually am more interested in the quality of french fries than entrees when I choose where to eat, so I'm hoping the ones at Coney Potato Works are as good. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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