Rides come and go. Kings Island is a different place now than what it was even five years ago. Things change, and there is nothing we can do about it. If things didn`t change, look where we would be now. There would be no internet, or computers. Simple things like communication are now instantaneous, whereas before, you often would have to wait for letters to arrive via snail mail.

Photo #99 - Adventure Village 1996

here's a question- wonder if any of the thousands of trees cleared for SOB got reused in it's construction.

I always like seeing The Eiffel Tower's shadow.

Paul,

That shot of the Eiffel Tower is so amazing for so many reasons!

You have a remarkable eye for angles and catching intriguing action.

Thanks again for sharing!

Oh that reminds me of one time I went to Math and Science Day with my middle school ( we had to build roller coasters models and discuss the mechanics of them) and when we were there, there were some schools that had to find the height of the Eiffel Tower by measuring it's shadow. *shudders*

I do have to say. I love the pics from the '90s. So many memories that come flying back when I see those pics

Photo #100

Oh that reminds me of one time I went to Math and Science Day with my middle school ( we had to build roller coasters models and discuss the mechanics of them) and when we were there, there were some schools that had to find the height of the Eiffel Tower by measuring it's shadow. *shudders*

I wonder if there's an app for that now?

Photo #100

so thats what all those random poles were used for.... hmm interesting.

I wish they had kept the giant billboard at FIight Deck/ Top Gun.

I know a lot of people would rather have the red color for Flight Deck but it doesn't look right in my opinion...

I know a lot of people would rather have the red color for Flight Deck but it doesn't look right in my opinion...

rust-yellow doesn't work either.

Oh boy a 3 in 1 day!

Photo #101 - Oktoberfest in it's prime

That just depresses me. What a cool area of the park. They could do so much with it. Why such neglect?

Oh. And thank you, sir. This photos are wonderful.

Paul, as it has happend at certain times during this thread I have had nothing "interesting" to say about the last few photos...but I am still enjoying them.

Thanks!

That just depresses me. What a cool area of the park. They could do so much with it. Why such neglect?

Oh. And thank you, sir. This photos are wonderful.

I have to agree. there is only one ride in that photo that is still in operation today and a couple of them weren't even replaced with something new.

Paul, as it has happend at certain times during this thread I have had nothing "interesting" to say about the last few photos...but I am still enjoying them.

Thanks!

Same here. I often don't have anything worth saying about specific photos, but rest assured that I am enjoying each and every one. Thank you for posting them!

Paul, as it has happend at certain times during this thread I have had nothing "interesting" to say about the last few photos...but I am still enjoying them.

Thanks!

Same here. I often don't have anything worth saying about specific photos, but rest assured that I am enjoying each and every one. Thank you for posting them!

Me 3. Really enjoying the pictures!

Looks like we missed the Friday photo.

Photo #93

I still have the same news paper article some where, I do remember Top Gun being that packed and also waiting full queue!

Photo #99 - Adventure Village 1996

Wow ki one year before I started working there! Viking Fury and Skylab was the first two rides I operated, sadly Skylab went down that year then I went to Outer Limits since they had to cut our crew in half.

Photo #102

Photo #103

Having worked at Sky Tours in 2005, that sign brings back a lot of memories. It still amazes me that people are willing to wait 45 minutes for that ride.

That's because the little ones love it so much. That makes it worth it. Not all of life needs be spent in the Fast Lane.

Having worked at Sky Tours in 2005, that sign brings back a lot of memories. It still amazes me that people are willing to wait 45 minutes for that ride.

I worked Maintenance on Skytours during the 02 and 03 seasons than I put new graphics on the copters while working with Creative Environs spring of 06.

Photo #104

looks like that was from some kind of security camera maybe?

I absolutely love this thread. So many amazing pics!