King Maple The Tree King Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I fear K.I is becoming more like Cedar Point already; note the lack of trees around the new construction! Picture taken April 23rd, 2007: Taken the next weekend on April 29th, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Looks more like modern day Dorney Park to me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclaimer Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 um, yeah. I'm going to have to disagree, King Maple. Take a close look at those pictures. The second one is taken noticeably to the right. The tree in the very left of the most recent picture can be seen in last weekend's as well..just without leaves, in the middle of the picture from the 23rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Maybe you had to be there and have a moment of artistic spark (flint cause sparks, no?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Those trees are still there. First photo seems to have been taken from well down Racer's exit ramps, while the second was from The Racer Forwards unload platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I fear K.I is becoming more like Cedar Point already; note the lack of trees around the new construction! Picture taken April 23rd, 2007: Taken the next weekend on April 29th, 2007 Nothing wrong with looking more like Cedar Point, imo Cedar Point is much nicer looking as far as landscape and cleanliness goes than KI in the last decade, could we get a big lake to add to it I'm sure CF will do a much better job with landscaping then Paramounts, bring KI back to the beautiful park it used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Maple The Tree King Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 I wasn't saying the trees were removed, I was remarking at how the recent construction of both Paramount and Cedar Fair has left the expanded areas without and new trees or landscaping, just weeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I can enjoy Cedar Point with the best of them. That being said, there were many things that Paramount Parks did far better than Cedar Point has in my lifetime. Restroom cleanliness, season pass processing, tolls collection, guest relations, and yes, even landscaping come immediately to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I can enjoy Cedar Point with the best of them. That being said, there were many things that Paramount Parks did far better than Cedar Point has in my lifetime. Restroom cleanliness, season pass processing, tolls collection, guest relations, and yes, even landscaping come immediately to mind. JMO but I thought the park was much prettier in the 80's, but I can't lay all the blame on Paramount's I don't think the Linder group did wonders for it either. I will say the one thing I liked about Paramount's was the Gold Pass, much better benefits than CP's Cool Joe Club, I'm not sure whether that was at KI before Paramount's (as my 1st season pass was in the mid 90's) but I'm guessing not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 There is no question that Kings Island had better landscaping pre-Lindner. Then again, Cedar Point used to have beautiful gardens, too. The entire business has changed markedly. Elitches used to be known for its gardens in its old location, as was Coney Island. Part of it is just a change in the times. Most people no longer go to theme parks for a flower show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Speaking of flower shows at theme parks, I have heard that Cypress Gardens does up a dandy garden expo! I can believe it too! The one thing that they deffinately specialize in is their landscaping. The shrubs in the shapes of animals are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 There is no question that Kings Island had better landscaping pre-Lindner. Then again, Cedar Point used to have beautiful gardens, too. The entire business has changed markedly. Elitches used to be known for its gardens in its old location, as was Coney Island. Part of it is just a change in the times. Most people no longer go to theme parks for a flower show. I'm not old enough to remember Old Coney, but from the pictures and video's i've seen they buried them all. My first time going to Cedar Point was in 97, almost went there once as a kid in the mid 80's I regret that we canceled that trip, as much as I like it now, I would have loved to experienced the old park, much like I did with KI in the early 80's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Nothing wrong with looking more like Cedar Point, imo Cedar Point is much nicer looking as far as landscape and cleanliness goes than KI in the last decade, could we get a big lake to add to it I'm sure CF will do a much better job with landscaping then Paramounts, bring KI back to the beautiful park it used to be. Yeah, thanks for knocking Park Services and Landscaping and assuming we don't try our hardest to make the park look nice. Not to mention you just put the guys who re-decorated the water park (which looked like crap even BEFORE Paramount bought the parks), added the scenery on Tomb Raider and Flight of Fear and a few others, and decorated pretty much the entire park for FearFest to shame. But, then again, it's obvious that you don't come for the cleanliness of the park; you come for the Big Freakin' Massive Coasters of Awesomely Huge Bigness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 There is no question that Kings Island had better landscaping pre-Lindner. Then again, Cedar Point used to have beautiful gardens, too. The entire business has changed markedly. Elitches used to be known for its gardens in its old location, as was Coney Island. Part of it is just a change in the times. Most people no longer go to theme parks for a flower show. Cough, Cough... Busch Gardens Africa, Busch Gardens Europa, Dollywood.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 *cough*any Disney theme park you can think of along with Islands of Adventure and any theme park in Europe*cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclaimer Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Gilroy Gardens comes to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Nothing wrong with looking more like Cedar Point, imo Cedar Point is much nicer looking as far as landscape and cleanliness goes than KI in the last decade, could we get a big lake to add to it I'm sure CF will do a much better job with landscaping then Paramounts, bring KI back to the beautiful park it used to be. Yeah, thanks for knocking Park Services and Landscaping and assuming we don't try our hardest to make the park look nice. Not to mention you just put the guys who re-decorated the water park (which looked like crap even BEFORE Paramount bought the parks), added the scenery on Tomb Raider and Flight of Fear and a few others, and decorated pretty much the entire park for FearFest to shame. But, then again, it's obvious that you don't come for the cleanliness of the park; you come for the Big Freakin' Massive Coasters of Awesomely Huge Bigness. Yes I love big coasters, but there is much more than that, one of my biggest complaints that I give of all parks is the lack non wild rides such as the antique cars and nice train rides in such I like a good variety so no I don't come just for the big coasters, example a is my recent thread on how I miss the old log flume rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 The best flower shows I have seen have been at Cypress Gardens and BGA. I think KD and Carowinds do much better than KI when it comes to the flowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I wasn't saying the trees were removed, I was remarking at how the recent construction of both Paramount and Cedar Fair has left the expanded areas without and new trees or landscaping, just weeds. I am not sure what your point is. In both of your picture that you claim to be just weeds; what do you want there? I see some access roads. I can see some smaller plots of land. But I don't see an area that could actually sustain a good amount of tree growth. CF is in the amusment park business. They are not in the landscape business. Even though it is great to have trees to shade us from the blazing sun, we pay money to enter the park to be thrilled by the rides they have built. Please take a look at two other examples: White Water Landing's opening year: http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?i=2960 And again in 2003: http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?i=181 You can clearly see that CF does try and use trees for other things than just being cut down for more rides. I am all for landscaping. When I go to a park like BGE, I notice the landscaping they have. But rest assured, I will not drive over 500 miles to BGE, or 350 miles to KI just to look at their trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 C'mon now, don't dis the greenery of Ohio... even if they are the most bland trees in the nation. Were not near any lake, or ocean so we don't have any lush looking trees, And trees in Dollywood differ from KI. It is the area we live in. I went to Dollywood last month and spent an hour looking at the plants. Dollywood has a green thumb for plants! Kings Island has trees surrounding the park, there is not much in the park itself, but it is the atmosphere that makes up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 now in the landscaping defense... take the trees on International Street, for instance. It doesn't look as good as it did in the 80's because these trees are some 25 years older. After some years they tend to look "overgrown" and maybe they are. Some day they'll become too large and will need to be removed and smaller/younger trees will be planted. Home landscaping is the same. That job you pay thousands for in year 1 tend to look shabby come year #5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I think landscaping may be the wrong word. Maybe decor, i'm not sure. It's more than just flowers and trees to me it's how you decorate the park. Fountains, bridges, entrances to different areas, fences, gates, lakes, rivers, streams all of these things, that I think have declined since the 80's, and oh yeah I'm not a big fan of hollywood so i'm sick of movie poster decor. I miss the old amusement park/non advertising of a product feel that was here before paramount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 If it makes you feel any better, the movie posters are gone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I thought I seen one of the KIC members on one of the new posters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 You did. But that's not a MOVIE poster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Yep, those aren`t movie posters. They are posters promoting events and attractions within the park (including the three point challenge). And yes, one of the faces on the FearFest poster is from someone on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tycoonrebel7188 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 So when does everybody think we will start to see the redone Firehawk trains at the ride site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 If it makes you feel any better, the movie posters are gone... Yupee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesv7 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 There is still 2 movie posters at the front gate. Hopefully they will put one up of Firehawk there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Nothing wrong with improvement. Tear all the trees down! TAER TEHM DOWN! Yeah there is quite a bit of parallax between those two pictures lol. Both were taken by leet photographorz though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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