BoddaH1994 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 14 minutes ago, fyrfyter said: Which picture shows the pedestals being painted? They look like rusted crap to me. I ASSUME they are being staged for painting. In 2003 they were disassembled like this and painted in the picnic grove. I suppose you’re right - we don’t know for sure. However the fountain has had pedestals since ‘72 so if they want to have some semblance of restoration to the 70’s then I’d think this would be part of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I love all the TLC Cedar Fair is putting into the park...with that said, this news both scares & excites me! I can think of things that I would love changed...but fear that they will remove things I love. (I'll keep my fingers crossed.) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Geeze.... I love those pavers. It almost looks like cobblestone to me. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I'll probably be that one guy, but I am more excited for the IS renovations than the Tiques. Just because of it being a "magestic" part of the park. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 25 minutes ago, sixohdieselrage said: I'll probably be that one guy, but I am more excited for the IS renovations than the Tiques. Just because of it being a "magestic" part of the park. You’re far from the only one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Good to know @BoddaH1994 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I give Cedar Fair a lot of credit for looking for ways to improve the park. The great thing about this renovation is how unexpected it was. Hopefully the park brings back some of the original type shops. It would be great if they had more retro merchandise like CP does. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansheelover Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I am also more excited about the rehab of IS then cars. I actually keep forgetting about the cars. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 With Firehawk being removed and the speculated giga it's quite easy for the cars to be overlooked. I think we hit a jackpot with this year's additions. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 This is great news. Can't wait to see the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Fan75 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 After watching the renovation video again, I don’t think they would have shown the pedestals taken apart if they weren’t planning on putting them back. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 17 hours ago, Gabe said: For starters, looks like the fencing around the fountain is being replaced with a masonry wall, which would fit in with the claim that guests will be able to get closer to the fountain than before. Of course, how long before someone(s), decide to jump what looks to be a low fence and into the fountains? Who was to stop someone from going into the fountain before this? All there was is a small concrete wall with a small rail...... but, I see your point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 26 minutes ago, Klabergian Empire said: Who was to stop someone from going into the fountain before this? All there was is a small concrete wall with a small rail...... but, I see your point. This video was published in 2009. Doesn't matter if there's a fence or not, people will still do it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 They should also put the antenna back on the Tower to make it look taller and more style-ish. Like this: Link: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwijrfCe-_TfAhVxtIMKHZG0BnkQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cincinnativiews.net%2Fkings_island.htm&psig=AOvVaw38lNbFN-D2RrerG1W-JXbl&ust=1547819519093806 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 56 minutes ago, SonofBaconator said: This video was published in 2009. Doesn't matter if there's a fence or not, people will still do it. Exactly. I don't understand why you would want to jump into a fountain that has geese droppings in it (literally; I can't tell you the last time I didn't see a goose in the fountain). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombraiderTy Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 16 hours ago, Shaggy said: The "Pedestals" you see today were altered for either the 2nd or 3rd season of operation. Originally, the water bowls sat on top of the simple round cylindrical "tubes." Later, for decoration (and added support) the bowls were given 8 support arms each. In the pictures above you can see how the original pedestal "tubes" still exist and the original bowls with the later-added arms sit over top of them. I've never noticed the lack of support arms in early photos; thanks for pointing that out! Here's pictures from 1972, 1973, and 1974. It appears they were added for the 1974 season. 1972 (eBay user MomThrewItAway) 1973 (flickr user tshiverd) 1974 (QueenCityDisco.com) 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fye Coasters Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, TombraiderTy said: I've never noticed the lack of support arms in early photos; thanks for pointing that out! Here's pictures from 1972, 1973, and 1974. It appears they were added for the 1974 season. 1972 (eBay user MomThrewItAway) 1973 (flickr user tshiverd) 1974 (QueenCityDisco.com) thats so cool! Learn something new every day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 They really need to finish getting rid of the rest of the black top in the park. That stuff is horrible to walk on in the summer time 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsMills79 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Weird to see no Int'l Restaurant in the 1972 pic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Man, those are some cool pictures. I’ll echo what others have said about the “sidewalk” in the first picture. It would be stellar is those made a return. That looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 I'm not anti- american, but it is absolutely ANNOYING when I try to take a somewhat decent photo of IS with the tower and those flag poles in the way. Just keep them outside the park in front of the main gate. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoolCrzy Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, Klabergian Empire said: I'm not anti- american, but it is absolutely ANNOYING when I try to take a somewhat decent photo of IS with the tower and those flag poles in the way. Just keep them outside the park in front of the main gate. Couldn't disagree more. An american Flag, and/or Ohio flag add to tje enjoyment . I have needed to come up with creative framing, at times, but it always works out. Patriotism, from a corporation, is not bad. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsUp Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Hope they don't get rid of all the trees. Trees add shade and ambiance that takes decades to get back. Hopefully they work them into the new layout. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIghostguy Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 33 minutes ago, FoolCrzy said: Couldn't disagree more. An american Flag, and/or Ohio flag add to tje enjoyment . I have needed to come up with creative framing, at times, but it always works out. Patriotism, from a corporation, is not bad. Patriotism isn't bad, but those flags could be relocated somewhere else. They disrupt the clean visual sight line of the fountain and tower. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I hope the fountains look the same with the blue and white. Takes me back to my childhood and I love it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Hopefully the front gate is also modernized as part of this update as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 18 hours ago, KingsMills79 said: Weird to see no Int'l Restaurant in the 1972 pic. That is because the International Restaurant was not built on the main gate until I believe 1973. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 On January 17, 2019 at 7:59 AM, SonofBaconator said: This video was published in 2009. Doesn't matter if there's a fence or not, people will still do it. Knowing what some of the towns around here are known for, I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. Heck, years back, when I moved back from Columbus, the first thing I saw was a man driving his car down the sidewalk, over grass and driveways, as if he didn't know he wasn't on the road... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Just noticed on the first two pictures that the building facades appear much more intricate than now. I suppose as a kid, I might not have noticed back then. I hope they bring back the facades. They look more natural to me. Kind of a mini-Epcot. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 This is completely amazing! Wow just wow! This 2019 season is going to be great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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