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27 Apr 2021
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26 Jan 2024
On this date in #kingsisland history, (Jan 26th, 2009) the final piece of DB track was mounted into place. Learn the history and see the #KICentral galleries from construction to today here: kicentral.com/rides/diamondb…
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10 May 2023
Son Of Beast opened in 2000 and closed in 2009. A length of 7,032 ft, a height of 218 ft. The first seven years, it was also the only looping wooden roller coaster in the world. Read more and see more pics on #KICentral here: kicentral.com/parkhistory/pa…
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20 Nov 2022
Any King’s Island peeps remember these? @#kingsisland
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9 Nov 2022
The Coney Mall section of the park is today anchored by WindSeeker, but Zodiac once towered nearby. The double-armed Ferris Wheel was created by Austrian company Waagner-Biro, who also created Eiffel Tower. (📷: jade_41171, 1978)
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3 Nov 2022
Do you recognize this blur of a ride? Flying Dutchman, oft nicknamed "Flying Shoes", spun Kings Island visitors from 1973 through 1990. Want to ride it again? The attraction is now in operation at Kentucky Kingdom (📷: matthunterross, 1983)
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28 Oct 2022
The Firestone International Airshow wowed Kings Island visitors through the 1970s. Do you remember watching this unique show? (📷: Roller Coaster Philosophy, 1978)
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Kings Island History retweeted
25 Oct 2022
#OTD in 1975, Evel Knievel, the death-defying daredevil, made the most successful motorcycle jump of his legendary career at Kings Island. BLOG: bit.ly/3zcl2mq #KingsIsland
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22 Oct 2022
Today it's Woodstock Express, but from 1980 through 2005 it was The Beastie. At one point, Kings Island's junior wooden roller coaster was referred to as The Beast's "little brother". (📷: Bob Joiner)
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Kings Island History retweeted
27 Sep 2022
On this date in @KingsIslandPR history, Vortex was announced it would be closing. It closed one month later on Oct. 27, 2019. See construction photos, bio, and more on #KICentral here: kicentral.com/parkhistory/pa…
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25 Sep 2022
King Cobra operated from 1984 through 2001. Much of its land is now occupied by Delirium (2003) and Banshee (2014) (📸: Casabrian, 2001)
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17 Sep 2022
The Outer Limits: Flight of Fear opened in 1996 and was built by Premier Rides, a US-based company that would manufacture Italian Job: Stunt Track (now known as Backlot Stunt Coaster) 9 years later. (📸: Coasterbob62, 1996)
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Kings Island History retweeted
16 Sep 2022
Vortex was the last coaster to close at #kingsisland. It opened on April 11, 1987 and closed on October 27, 2019. At a cost of $4 million, this ride gave 46,030,684 rides. Learn more about Vortex here: kicentral.com/parkhistory/pa…
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9 Sep 2022
Vortex opened in 1987 as the world's tallest continuous circuit roller coaster. This construction photo showcases the ride's last two inversions, part of a twisted element known as a "batwing". (📸: pkiridesmaint / @KICentral)
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1 Sep 2022
Before opening in 1987, Vortex's lead car was displayed at 1986's Winterfest. A similar display was presented three years earlier for King Cobra. Both roller coasters have since been removed from Kings Island. (📸: Brian Neal / KIExtreme, 1986)
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24 Aug 2022
Remember Rivertown before Diamondback and The Beast? This 1973 shot showcases Rivertown Pizza (center) and Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal (top right), both of which opened in 1973. (📸: @KICentral user Sergeant Pepper)
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16 Aug 2022
This miniature roller coaster, today known as Great Pumpkin Coaster, has been thrilling some of Kings Island's smallest riders since it opened in 1992. The ride stands a modest 8 feet tall and is 199 feet long. (📸: Joe Barnett / KIExtreme, 1993)
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4 Aug 2022
When Invertigo opened in 1999, it was known as FACE/OFF and had a bright yellow and red paint job. It was renamed in 2008 and repainted in 2012. (📸: Casabrian, 2001)
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27 Jul 2022
Phantom Theater was filled with a cast of ghoulish characters - which was your favorite? (📸: Rick Davis, 2002)
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Kings Island History retweeted
1 Jul 2022
11 Signs You Grew Up Going to #KingsIsland
Details: cpfoodblog.com/11-signs-you-…
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19 Jul 2022
Tomb Raider: The Ride opened in 2002 and last operated in 2007. It was rebranded as The Crypt in 2008, which it operated as through its closure in 2011.
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