Here's a photo for reference.

From the KIC archive.

Oh my Sunshine Turnpike how I miss thee!

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Sunshine Turnpike. Ah, the memories.

IMO, Planet Snoopy is fine, but nothing can compare to Hanna-Barbera. Nickelodeon was also better than Peanuts.

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Oh how I did love Hanna-Barbera Land.

Only got to go once when I was a young'en. I was to little to ride any of the "big stuff", well over 36" anyway. I still think of that day, quite often nowadays.

It really was one of my "Best Days ever"

The wood carving shop also used to be by that log flume as well if I remember correctly.  Rivertown in general was much more lush in greenery.  Very shady.  

 

Also, KCKC. 

What was KCKC like? Also, is it true that you could see the old photo booth when exiting Crypt? Can you still see it from Rivertown?

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What was KCKC like? Also, is it true that you could see the old photo booth when exiting Crypt? Can you still see it from Rivertown?

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It just went up a hill and around some curves around the trees before coming down the chute. The boat would bang around a little bit but is was a nice scenic ride and the drop was fun.

It was also a bit taller than RFYLCB.  

I wonder why they took it out. Based on old park maps, it doesn't look like anything currently resides there, but those can be misleading.

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What was KCKC like? Also, is it true that you could see the old photo booth when exiting Crypt? Can you still see it from Rivertown?

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Here's a picture of KCKC.

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That looks like the exact same ride as WWL at Cedar Point.

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I wonder why they took it out. Based on old park maps, it doesn't look like anything currently resides there, but those can be misleading.

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The old Crypt building is now in its spot. It was removed in 2001 to make way for TR:TR in 2002.

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Huh. I never knew it was around for nearly that long.

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KCKC (Kenton Cove Keelboat Canal) operated from 1973-2001

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Is that the railroad next to it? Never realized how close it was to the water. Pretty cool.

And was a fantastic ride.

KCKC was much better than RFYLCB. In my opinion, anyway.

Maybe, but RFYLCB fits in perfectly, with the Peanuts theme fitting in with PS, and the wilderness theme fitting in with Rivertown.

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Look at all of the trees.  All of the trees... and the water... oh my... Look at the trees.... I forgot about that....  

 

Also RFYLCB was originally just the Log Flume at Coney Island right?  So when it was at KI originally it was just themed to go with River Town, like sending logs down the river... Then from what I remember it was always apart of River Town (and the older part of the park) till it was rethemed to the Wild Thornberries ride...  Right?

Correct, RFYLCB had another name (Kings Mills Run?) before becoming Wild Thornberries River Adventure in 2001. It became RFYLCB in 2010.

 

EDIT: Also, I'm starting to lean towards #TeamGiga if that lime green track is heading our way (I really hope it is!). However, I'd welcome an RMC or Lightning Racer-esque (at least in terms of smoothness) GCI.

I am honestly okay with any manufacturer. My personal want would be a giga or a mack launch, but am currently thinking its gonna be a GCI or RMC. I am also confident that it is going to be a great ride that many people are going to enjoy.

Hope they save family rides

Hope they save family rides

Correct, RFYLCB had another name (Kings Mills Run?) before becoming Wild Thornberries River Adventure in 2001. It became RFYLCB in 2010.

EDIT: Also, I'm starting to lean towards #TeamGiga if that lime green track is heading our way (I really hope it is!). However, I'd welcome and RMC or Lightning Racer-esque (at least in terms of smoothness) GCI.

It was called the Kings Mill Log Flume

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Seeing that photo of the old flume reminds me of sitting outside the old exit of The Beast when I was too little to ride it waiting on my mom and brother. At least, my memory seems to remember them being close together...

KCKC and The Beast were that close. KCKC was my favorite water ride they've had, although WWC is a good one as well. Much better than the one that formerly resided at Geauga Lake. It was just a concrete chute while WWC is very well placed.

It makes me quite sad to see old pictures of KCKC, and knowing a vacant building (and a huge lack of trees) currently occupy that spot. 

I have to agree.  I think Kings Island has done a good job with the park over the years, overall, but it's tough to look at some of those older pics!

Those pictures make me miss old Rivertown. What happened? Sheesh.

This site is full of dumb ****s..I hope the burn The Beast to the ****ing ground, talk about force less, enjoy ur bland ass kiddie park.

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