BoddaH1994 Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 It's time to 'get on your feet and dance' again as the Nickelodeon Celebration Parade makes its return the the midways of Paramount's Kings Island! With an new soundtrack, an all new dance, but the same wild atmosphere, the 3rd annual Nick Parade is sure to be another smash hit for both kids and adults alike! Click here to see photos from the 2006 Nickelodeon Celebration Parade!! Regards, Ryan PKICentral.com - Where everyday is a celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cewldre Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 I dont think I liked the new "kicking it all over town" dance, but the parade was pretty sweet none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Hopefully, the parade will continue next year and for year`s to come under the stewardship of the new owners. It seems to be immensely popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 ^The Parade was great today. They put a lot of hard work into it and it shows. Even though I never watch any of those shows I imensely enjoyed it and the atmosphere it brought. After seeing the parade multiple stimes last year and seeing it today on top of viewing School Of Rock twice today with BOddah and zoso I must tell you all what a fantastic job the entertainment department at PKI does. THe entertainment is definently right on par with Disney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 ^The Parade was great today. They put a lot of hard work into it and it shows. Even though I never watch any of those shows I imensely enjoyed it and the atmosphere it brought. After seeing the parade multiple stimes last year and seeing it today on top of viewing School Of Rock twice today with BOddah and zoso I must tell you all what a fantastic job the entertainment department at PKI does. THe entertainment is definently right on par with Disney. Okay....since you said at first you never watch any of the shows (prior to this time), I just gotta ask: Do you watch the shows at Disney? Which ones? Where? School of Rock is good, yes. The Nick parade is impressive for a seasonal park, yes. The performers put their heart and soul into their work? Indeed! But on a par with Disney? With Disney levels of props, staffing, original music and scores, care and preparation? Do you really have a Disney show knowledge base to compare the Paramount entertainment to? Have you seen, say, Phantasmic? The Disney Electric Parade? Not picking on you (I hope I wouldn't do that), but I am just curious. Just as I was shocked the other day when a poster suggested anything Cedar Fair did would be better than Paramount show-wise. Then again, it's opinion. But I really am interested. And I must ask, have you seen the shows at Seaworld in Orlando? Ever seen a Broadway show? An off-Broadway show? Or the Christmas show at Dollywood? Or even a show at Six Flags Over Texas, Fiesta Texas or Six Flags Great Adventure (the latter ONLY after 2004)? If you don't normally watch shows, and think that Paramount's entertainment is on a par with Disney, it isn't very much different than someone who doesn't ride coasters but rode Space Mountain once to think it is on a par with Voyage. Or with The Beast. Etc., etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Attack! Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Yeah I really don't care for the new dance, I am not a guy for spinning. Not to bash the parade but I was hoping for some new floats but I really like the parade and they did another great job with it this year. Also I noticed Timmy's Sky Tours closed for the parade. Why. We get to close some of our games so a ball or somthing doesn't fly out of the game and mess with the parade but why a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 This is on the PKI websight ? http://www1.paramountparks.com/kingsisland...cfm?item_id=394 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erosarrow05 Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Give it a rest already I knew some how that this thread would turn into a "well - its good - but not THAT good thread - after all, its JUST paramount" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburn07 Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Well, no one can expect a seasonal park to have the props (floats) like Disney does. They obviously have more money to work with. That being said, FOR A SEASONAL PARK, the parade is the best i've seen. But I do think that School of Rock is right up there with most shows that Disney or Universal put up. BTW, hows the new S.O.R compared to last years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 This is on the PKI websight ? http://www1.paramountparks.com/kingsisland...cfm?item_id=394 All parks do cross references. No those pics are not from PKI they look to be from PGA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erosarrow05 Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Interpreter When you say "original score" - i think you mean custom arrangement. Hardly any of the Disney show music is 'original'. I would venture to say a vast majority of it is popular themes they quote in the show. So you would have to agree that the music for the Nick Parade, the Winterfest parade and the winterfest shows all had custom arrangements, like Disney has.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 The parade last year was really cool - and I am definately going to see this years parade next time I am up. You say its a new soundtrack? Thats cool - but last year's was great too. I used to listen to it over the winter when I needed some cheering up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 ^The Parade was great today. They put a lot of hard work into it and it shows. Even though I never watch any of those shows I imensely enjoyed it and the atmosphere it brought. After seeing the parade multiple stimes last year and seeing it today on top of viewing School Of Rock twice today with BOddah and zoso I must tell you all what a fantastic job the entertainment department at PKI does. THe entertainment is definently right on par with Disney. Okay....since you said at first you never watch any of the shows (prior to this time), I just gotta ask: Do you watch the shows at Disney? Which ones? Where? School of Rock is good, yes. The Nick parade is impressive for a seasonal park, yes. The performers put their heart and soul into their work? Indeed! But on a par with Disney? With Disney levels of props, staffing, original music and scores, care and preparation? Do you really have a Disney show knowledge base to compare the Paramount entertainment to? Have you seen, say, Phantasmic? The Disney Electric Parade? Not picking on you (I hope I wouldn't do that), but I am just curious. Just as I was shocked the other day when a poster suggested anything Cedar Fair did would be better than Paramount show-wise. Then again, it's opinion. But I really am interested. And I must ask, have you seen the shows at Seaworld in Orlando? Ever seen a Broadway show? An off-Broadway show? Or the Christmas show at Dollywood? Or even a show at Six Flags Over Texas, Fiesta Texas or Six Flags Great Adventure (the latter ONLY after 2004)? If you don't normally watch shows, and think that Paramount's entertainment is on a par with Disney, it isn't very much different than someone who doesn't ride coasters but rode Space Mountain once to think it is on a par with Voyage. Or with The Beast. Etc., etc. Nah interpreter your not picking on me, but when did i say i hardly watched any shows? What I meant was that prior to School Of Rock and the nick parade I never bothered tos ee the shows except once or twice. I have gone to Disney the past two summers in a row, seen their electrical parade, and phantasmic, the indiana jones stunt show etc. I've been to a boradway play, I've seen the rocketees and I still agree that School Of Rock and the Nick parade are right up there. Speaking as a musician I know the amount of work it takes for the people in shcool of rock to get everything jsut right and how to interact with the crowd plus the performers with you and tey do such a good job. One thing I'll give you though interpreter is that the INdiana JOnes Stunt show comepletely blows away the Tomb Raider stutn show PKI used to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Nice photos, Ryan. Looks like another successful year for the Nick Parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing it soon. I have yet to see it yet, and as this may be the last chance I get, I've got to see it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Rider Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I love the parade. When was the last time you saw a parade like this at Cedar Point? I think though the shows have been lacking at KI, the parade really helps to fill the void cause, people practically have to watch it no matter what. And what family doesnt like a good parade with happy people in bright colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Yes agreed about the shows. Hopefully that's one change Cedar Fair will put in place in 2007 more live shows. I'm not much of a shower goer myself, but I always went and saw each show at least once per season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I just want to know where I can get a pair of those awesome orange shorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Attack! Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 ^hah good luck you might be able to find some just in a local shop, but I bet that Cintas makes them like all uniforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Resurrecting a very old thread! Someone was able to find the soundtrack from this parade and put it on YouTube! I was really little when they did this and very sensitive to loud noises at the time so there was no way I would've enjoyed this, but man looking at videos of it, it looked like a ton of fun. At least now we have the Carnivale parade and this past year the 50th parade. Honestly, the kickin it all over town would've been a perfect song to use this season for Nickelodeon references like in Fun, Fireworks, and 50 and/or the 50th parade if they would've been able to get the right licensing for it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterteam Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I saw this thread at the home page and thought “oh my god are they bringing it back???” Nice job finding the music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 @Hawaiian Coasters 325: Thanks for sharing! I remember seeing this parade go by while working in Food Service (It's Fried/Midway Treats and Eats to be exact)! That was a long time ago... EDIT: Also, Fun Fact, the individual who made the last post before the thread was recently revived is one of my best friends! EDIT2: Superchick was on the soundtrack!?!?! That's awesome!!! EDIT 3: Also Jump5!!! This is an awesome mix! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 It would be cool to see a Peanuts Parade someday 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeredithGrey Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 @Hawaiian Coasters 325 Thank you so much for posting this!!! I was in this parade- & I was so happy when I saw this post. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoriell Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 I've always been weirdly nostalgic for this parade, music still gets stuck in my head to this day lol. Thanks for posting! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 That parade was a huge deal. I worked at KI in 2005 and there were always huge crowds along the parade route. It was a lot of fun. Also I think 16+ years might be a record for thread bumping 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeredithGrey Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 @Oldiesmann 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewMcPuke Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I'm having a hard time processing that 2005 will soon be 20 years ago. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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