KIfan73 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 If you have Twitter, and don't follow "Kings Island History", you should....these are fascinating pictures of (IMHO) one of the best things at Kings Island...these pics only reinforce that notion for me... White Water Canyon included two 60-foot tunnels that traveled under Kings Island and Miami Valley Railroad. pic.twitter.com/AWuSuHgFSD — Kings Island History (@KIHistory) August 1, 2018 White Water Canyon's trough was lined with 5,000 tons of limestone rock, the largest weighing 8,000 pounds. pic.twitter.com/H85UkBPiEU — Kings Island History (@KIHistory) August 1, 2018 White Water Canyon was the third Kings Island ride with a turntable loading platform. The first two are now defunct. pic.twitter.com/ufwuz1R4Cm — Kings Island History (@KIHistory) August 1, 2018 White Water Canyon opened with 26 fiberglass boats, each weighing 1,000 pounds. pic.twitter.com/oXASyHGgVO — Kings Island History (@KIHistory) August 1, 2018 White Water Canyon was custom-designed to fit Kings Island's unique wooded layout. pic.twitter.com/NVrR9oeO7B — Kings Island History (@KIHistory) August 1, 2018 The ride's construction required 1,680 feet of concrete trough to be constructed. The project cost $4 million pic.twitter.com/yEfykzihhn — Kings Island History (@KIHistory) August 1, 2018 White Water Canyon opened in 1985 and was manufactured by Intamin, who also built Eiffel Tower and Viking Fury. pic.twitter.com/SBHi4Id6H7 — Kings Island History (@KIHistory) August 1, 2018 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whengodsaysgo Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I know that WWC (has) and Enchanted Voyage (had) revolving loading docks. The third is escaping me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvingKI Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Awesome pics! Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I love stuff like this, especially the pumps and pipes. I notice that there are 4 but have only seen 3 running at a time. Was it designed this way so the ride could still operate if one was down for maintenance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 35 minutes ago, whengodsaysgo said: I know that WWC (has) and Enchanted Voyage (had) revolving loading docks. The third is escaping me. Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whengodsaysgo Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 That’s right! Gosh it’s been so long. Also, does Phantom/Scooby/Boo Blasters count? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrfyter Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 That’s right! Gosh it’s been so long. Also, does Phantom/Scooby/Boo Blasters count? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I dont think so. Boo blasters is on a track and doesn’t have any water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvingKI Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Wth?? I've been going to Ki every year since I was 5... I've never ever heard of Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal. I just looked it up... I'm blown away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I'm sorry you missed out. It was pretty darn cool while it lasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 30 minutes ago, whengodsaysgo said: That’s right! Gosh it’s been so long. Also, does Phantom/Scooby/Boo Blasters count? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Boo Blasters has the same rotating loading platform as the original Enchanted Voyage the opened in '72 with the park. It's listed as "defunct" above, as that actual attraction is no more, but the building, loading platform, and other parts remain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvingKI Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Growing up, I only got to go once a year.. looks like it closed when I was 16. I must of just spent my day each year on the other rides.. idk. I do know it was sad after the day was over and had to wait a whole year to go again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 It wasn’t until I was a tween that I realized one could actually go to a park more than once a year. Kind of like finding out about Santa, Easter Bunny and The Tooth Fairy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Love these photos! I wish there were an Images of America book on Kings Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whengodsaysgo Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 3 hours ago, KIfan73 said: Boo Blasters has the same rotating loading platform as the original Enchanted Voyage the opened in '72 with the park. It's listed as "defunct" above, as that actual attraction is no more, but the building, loading platform, and other parts remain. I didn't realize they had saved that loading platform! I wonder what that area would look like from above? Back then and now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterMatt Productions Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 So cool! Still a fun ride every now and then when you wanna beat the heat if there's a short line!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 8 hours ago, KIfan73 said: If you have Twitter, and don't follow "Kings Island History", you should....these are fascinating pictures of (IMHO) one of the best things at Kings Island...these pics only reinforce that notion for me... Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 One of the things that hooked me on Kings Island many years ago were how they blended rides into the natural terrain of the park. Beast, AE, WWC, Viking Fury, KCKC, Congo Falls (to an extent), etc. That is why I am so impressed and happy with Mystic Timbers. The effort put in to get that ride to feel like it is a part of the landscape was just phenomenal. An awesome nod to the history of Kings Island (not to mention the fantastic way that it also interacts with WWC, the train, etc.). I would guess the park needs the thrilling, reach-to-the-sky coasters and attractions, but I really feel like the real genius of Kings Island is when they can make something feel like it has always been in the spot that it was installed in. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrfyter Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 One of the things that hooked me on Kings Island many years ago were how they blended rides into the natural terrain of the park. Beast, AE, WWC, Viking Fury, KCKC, Congo Falls (to an extent), etc. That is why I am so impressed and happy with Mystic Timbers. The effort put in to get that ride to feel like it is a part of the landscape was just phenomenal. An awesome nod to the history of Kings Island (not to mention the fantastic way that it also interacts with WWC, the train, etc.). I would guess the park needs the thrilling, reach-to-the-sky coasters and attractions, but I really feel like the real genius of Kings Island is when they can make something feel like it has always been in the spot that it was installed in. Agree wholly! Shape the rides to the terrain, not the other way around.It gives everything a more natural feel. Some rides at KI are better at this than others. In some cases, some now defunct rides were awful at this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsUp Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 24 minutes ago, KIfan73 said: I would guess the park needs the thrilling, reach-to-the-sky coasters and attractions, but I really feel like the real genius of Kings Island is when they can make something feel like it has always been in the spot that it was installed in. Totally agree-The whole area around MT is awesome now. My dream is of a reach to the sky coaster that also uses the terrain/woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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