Kings Island 8 mm film from around 1979-1981 area

[jensenracing77]

I just found this footage from when my sister and I were young. I thought it was 1981 but now I think it may have been 1979 or 80

 

 

 

[BlondyRidesOn]

Really cool video! This looks like 1981. In The Racer POV, you can see The Bat to the left.

[jensenracing77]

Great point! I did not notice that till you said it. 

 

[BeeastFarmer]

Thank you for sharing!  This makes me appreciate not only the old times at KI when I was a kid, but the effort KI has put into bringing the "magic" back.  I think that is why so many people are loyal to KI--they have a childhood tie in.  I often think to myself that today's kids, in 20-30 years, will think back to Winterfest, normal operating days, Carnivale etc as "classic KI" and those memories will be cemented in their minds.

[TombraiderTy]

Thanks for sharing! I especially love the footage inside Enchanted Voyage.

If you wanted confirmation it's from 1981 and not later, the Firestone International Airshow's last year was 1981 - with the presence of The Bat (opened in 1981), that limits the video to that year.

[jensenracing77]

My kids I have no doubt will have the great memories I have from when I was young. My oldest was on The Vortex at 5 years old. We had to put extra socks in her shoes to get the extra 1/4 inch height. After we done it I felt bad, She could not hold her head up from the g force in the double loop. We got off and I thought she was going to hate it but she wanted to ride again. I am willing to bet she was one of the very youngest to ride it. 

All that said, I desperately want to see the dark ride totally revamped even if it is Peanuts based. Nothing beats the old Hanna Barbera but I also understand they have to cater to what is relevant for todays kids.  I have fond memories of both Enchanted Voyage and also the Smurfs. My kids and I have no affection for the dark ride now. It is so nothing to us that I can't even remember its name.

[Oldschool75]

That film should have been cleaned before scanning. If you still have the original let me know I can get it cleaned and rescanned for you. 

[jensenracing77]

7 hours ago, Oldschool75 said:

That film should have been cleaned before scanning. If you still have the original let me know I can get it cleaned and rescanned for you. 

How much does that cost to do? I am not sure where on the film it is. I have 2 hours worth 8 mm film 

 

[Oldschool75]

On 11/9/2022 at 9:31 PM, jensenracing77 said:

How much does that cost to do? I am not sure where on the film it is. I have 2 hours worth 8 mm film 

 

I wouldn't charge anything to clean and rescan it as long as I can add a copy to the archives. 

[jensenracing77]

On 12/8/2022 at 11:09 PM, Oldschool75 said:

I wouldn't charge anything to clean and rescan it as long as I can add a copy to the archives. 

Sorry for taking so long to get back here. Sadly, I have no idea where in the 8 mm film this is located. We have 2 hours worth of film. Not sure you want to do 2 hours worth for this.