BoddaH1994 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 So here’s what’s weird: Quote Kings Island’s Monster model debuted at Coney Island during the 1968 season and made the move to Kings Island for the park’s inaugural 1972 season. https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2020/april/the-aviation-pioneer-that-invented-kings-islands-monster And the Tweet: https://twitter.com/chadshowalter/status/1516803964469137408?s=21&t=3n1tzEHecLU5BaylHaNnSA So which is it? 1968 or 1969? Both the Tweet and the Blog are from the same author… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Its like an automobile - purchased a 1969 model in 1968 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super7 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I am shocked that this great ride is still there. Kings Dominion, Carowinds and Canadas Wonderland all removed theirs under KECO or Paramount Cedar Fair though has kept them at several parks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 51 minutes ago, super7 said: I am shocked that this great ride is still there. Kings Dominion, Carowinds and Canadas Wonderland all removed theirs under KECO or Paramount Cedar Fair though has kept them at several parks. My understanding is that removal of Monster was imminent a few years ago. In fact, I understand they had penciled in plans of making that area an outdoor seating area for Subway upon the next big breakdown. Fortunately, when another park closed theirs they were able to cannibalize the parts and keep the ride alive. Then again, maybe they couldn’t find a drive belt for a 1969 Eyelry Monster, only to find out that they, in fact, had the ‘68 model which was easier to get parts for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Holiday World had an Eyerly Spider ride, located in the present location of the Star Spangled Carousel. It was removed due to the age of the ride and lack of available parts. I am thrilled the ride is still at the park. The one thing that Monster has detrimental to it potentially staying beyond replacement parts, is capacity is not high, as they can only load two of the rides six arms at a time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoan Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 On 4/24/2022 at 9:20 PM, BoddaH1994 said: My understanding is that removal of Monster was imminent a few years ago. In fact, I understand they had penciled in plans of making that area an outdoor seating area for Subway upon the next big breakdown. Fortunately, when another park closed theirs they were able to cannibalize the parts and keep the ride alive. Then again, maybe they couldn’t find a drive belt for a 1969 Eyelry Monster, only to find out that they, in fact, had the ‘68 model which was easier to get parts for. ugh, could you imagine getting rid of anything for Subway seating? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlentless Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 I would much rather see another flat if Monster had to be removed than a seating area. Are flats a maintenance nightmare? It seems like we lost alot over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 10 hours ago, Stoan said: ugh, could you imagine getting rid of anything for Subway seating? I’d be okay with getting rid of subway for more seating… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombraiderTy Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Monster opened at Coney Island in 1968, as noted in this May 19, 1968 article from The Cincinnati Enquirer. Monster reference is halfway down the left column. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 5 hours ago, TombraiderTy said: Monster opened at Coney Island in 1968, as noted in this May 19, 1968 article from The Cincinnati Enquirer. Monster reference is halfway down the left column. This is great! Glad someone decided to do the research! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkyFoxx Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Monster is absolutely one of my most favorite flat rides. I’m always a little nervous with each new season that there will be sad news of its departure. And I realize that day is inevitable. But I always try to grab a ride on it when I can and enjoy it while we still have it. It’s such a fascinating ride to watch operate too. So many crazy moving parts. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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