Fun PKI trivia... take a stab
1. How many blocks comprise the Beast?
2. What is the name of the fictional military base where "Flight of Fear" resides?
3. What is the signifigance of the trees on Coney Mall?
4. How deep are the International Street Fountains?
5. What popular late 1970's song was consistantly played each Saturday night in the Beast's Que lines until QTV was added?
6. Which of these current PKI rides did not originally come from Cincinnati's Coney Island: Flying Eagles, Scrambler or Carousel?
7. What was the official name of the canoe attraction that resided where the Beast's station now exists?
8. What did the Brady Bunch actors nickname King's Island when they filmed their episode there?
9. Long before becoming "The Paramount Story" the secluded area next to the Eiffel Tower was added as a tranquil area away from the rides. However when the park originally opened, a major attraction resided there. What was it called and what was it's special feature?
10. How many flags are on Coney Mall?
11. What is the tongue-in-cheek name of the high striker game situated next to Drop Zone?
12. When strange occurrances happen at PKI, employees blame them on a ghost. The "ghost" legend has existed since the 1980's. What is the ghost's name and what is it's significance?
13. What was Wings Diner in Rivertown called Pre-Paramount?
14. What is the official color name of the paint on the Eiffel Tower?
15. When did Beastie get named Beastie. And why?
16. In the early 1980's a show at the (then) American Heritage Music Hall was so popular that a cast album was recorded and sold. What was the show called?
17. What is the official name of the train station in Rivertown? No, I don't mean the King's Mill and Miami Valley Railroad....
18. What is the special significance of the numbers on the "Doom Buggie" cars in Phantom Theatre?
19. In preperation for Outer Limits, a major change was made to a nearby attraction in the park. Later, that change was deemed an "oops" by the park and was never necessary. What was it?
20. What 1960's sitcom star was so impressed with King's Island that they became the park's early 1980's commercial spokeperson?
Take your guesses, or post your answers. I'll reveal them all.... tomorrow ;-)
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Shaggy
A.K.A. John K.
Shaggy said:
I read the terms of use and did not see any rules about trivia type posts. if I get closed... sorry.... I was thinking of some fun PKI stuff today and thought I would see how well folks here at the buzz know PKI. Here goes:
1. How many blocks comprise the Beast? I'd say about 3
2. What is the name of the fictional military base where "Flight of Fear" resides? "United States" something
3. What is the signifigance of the trees on Coney Mall? Shrub trees
4. How deep are the International Street Fountains? 2-3 feet
5. What popular late 1970's song was consistantly played each Saturday night in the Beast's Que lines until QTV was added? I am deaf, so I don't know about this one.
6. Which of these current PKI rides did not originally come from Cincinnati's Coney Island: Flying Eagles, Scrambler or Carousel? Must be Scrambler
7. What was the official name of the canoe attraction that resided where the Beast's station now exists? Shawn Landing?
8. What did the Brady Bunch actors nickname King's Island when they filmed their episode there? The Cincinnati Kids
9. Long before becoming "The Paramount Story" the secluded area next to the Eiffel Tower was added as a tranquil area away from the rides. However when the park originally opened, a major attraction resided there. What was it called and what was it's special feature? Kings Island Theater, it is a theater about Kings Island.
10. How many flags are on Coney Mall? Six
11. What is the tongue-in-cheek name of the high striker game situated next to Drop Zone? I dunno
12. When strange occurrances happen at PKI, employees blame them on a ghost. The "ghost" legend has existed since the 1980's. What is the ghost's name and what is it's significance? I dunno
13. What was Wings Diner in Rivertown called Pre-Paramount? Again I dunno
14. What is the official color name of the paint on the Eiffel Tower? Powder blue
15. When did Beastie get named Beastie. And why? 1980, because of the Beast
16. In the early 1980's a show at the (then) American Heritage Music Hall was so popular that a cast album was recorded and sold. What was the show called? I dunno
17. What is the official name of the train station in Rivertown? No, I don't mean the King's Mill and Miami Valley Railroad.... Again I dunno
18. What is the special significance of the numbers on the "Doom Buggie" cars in Phantom Theatre? Aggh, I don't know about this one
19. In preperation for Outer Limits, a major change was made to a nearby attraction in the park. Later, that change was deemed an "oops" by the park and was never necessary. What was it? Drop Zone in Coney Mall
20. What 1960's sitcom star was so impressed with King's Island that they became the park's early 1980's commercial spokeperson? No clue
Take your guesses, or post your answers. I'll reveal them all.... tomorrow ;-)
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Shaggy
A.K.A. John K.
2. What is the name of the fictional military base where "Flight of Fear" resides? Fort Cooper
6. Which of these current PKI rides did not originally come from Cincinnati's Coney Island: Flying Eagles, Scrambler or Carousel? Flying Eagles
14. What is the official color name of the paint on the Eiffel Tower? Eiffel Tower Green
17. What is the official name of the train station in Rivertown? Losantisville Station
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Welcome back riders, hope you've enjoyed your ride, push down and then pull up on your lap bars and exit to your right, walk down the exit ramp and enjoy the rest of your day here at Paramount's Kings Island.
Looks like most of the questions were either too tough, or many need to bone up on the PKI trivia ;-) J/K Here are the answers:
1. How many blocks comprise the Beast?
Six Blocks make up the Beast. They are the dispatch to the top of lift #1, top of lift #1 to 1/3 the way up lift #2, 1/3 the way up lift #2 to top of lift #2, top of lift #2 to the end of brake #3, brake #3 to the sidetrack and 2/3 of the way into the station to 1/3 of the way up lift #1. Block 6 overlaps block 5 and block 1.
2. What is the name of the fictional military base where "Flight of Fear" resides?
It is called "Fort Cooper" named after Paramount Park's President Jane Cooper.
3. What is the signifigance of the trees on Coney Mall?
They are the original Ginko trees taken from Cincinnati's Coney Island midway.
4. How deep are the International Street Fountains?
The International Street Fountains are a mere 2 feet deep.
5. What popular late 1970's song was consistantly played each Saturday night in the Beast's Que lines until QTV was added?
The song was "S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y Night!" By the Bay City Rollers.
6. Which of these current PKI rides did not originally come from Cincinnati's Coney Island: Flying Eagles, Scrambler or Carousel?
Trick Question. Although Cincinnati's Coney Island did have a scrambler, flying eagles and the Carousel that were transferred to KI, only the Carousel is original. How so? The Scrambler and Flying Eagles have been replaced and refurbished over the years.
7. What was the official name of the canoe attraction that resided where the Beast's station now exists?
The attraction was called "Shawnee Landing." If you don't recall the attraction, it was where Marsha and Jan found the lost architectural plans in the infamous Brady Bunch episode filmed at the park.
8. What did the Brady Bunch actors nickname King's Island when they filmed their episode there?
The "Bunch" referred to King's Island as "The Fishbowl." The actors have stated over the years that while at the park they felt people watching their every move. While staying at the King's Island Inn, the actors could not even use their batrooms because of the fans "peeping" into their windows.
9. Long before becoming "The Paramount Story" the secluded area next to the Eiffel Tower was added as a tranquil area away from the rides. However when the park originally opened, a major attraction resided there. What was it called and what was it's special feature?
Prior to becoming "The Paramount Story" the area was called "Tower Gardens." But prior to the gardens being built, the spot was home to the "Kings Island Theatre" a large air filled, baloon building. It's special feature? It was home to an elaborate Sid and Marty Kroft Marionette/Puppet show.
10. How many flags are on Coney Mall?
Six Flags fly over Coney Mall. ;-)
11. What is the tongue-in-cheek name of the high striker game situated next to Drop Zone?
It's called Power Tower ala CP's S&S tower attraction.
12. When strange occurrances happen at PKI, employees blame them on a ghost. The "ghost" legend has existed since the 1980's. What is the ghost's name and what is it's significance?
In the early 1980's a boy was showing off for friends during a grad night outing. The young man entered an off limits area of the Eiffel Tower 50 foot platform where he fell to his death. The legend of his ghost still roaming the park exists to this day. The ghost's name? Tower Johnnie.
13. What was Wings Diner in Rivertown called Pre-Paramount?
It was called the "Columbia Palace."
14. What is the official color name of the paint on the Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower at PKI was originally painted by Sherwin Williams. The paint manufacturer used the park, as well as it's main icon "America's Eiffel Tower", in a lot of their advertising. The official color name is.... "Eiffel Tower."
15. When did Beastie get named Beastie. And why?
In 1980 the Beast's helix was enclosed a year after the ride debuted. Since many young children were unable to ride Beast, but very curious, the park decided to do something about it. So they added a tunnel to the first drop on their "Scooby Doo" coaster to make it a sort of "junior Beast." The park then decided that "Beastie" would be an appropriate new name.
16. In the early 1980's a show at the (then) American Heritage Music Hall was so popular that a cast album was recorded and sold. What was the show called?
The show was called "Celebration." It featured a live orchestra, a cast of nearly 30 and elaborate automated scenery. Firestone sponsored the show which drew capacity crowds. The park ran the show for a few seasons and even had the cast record it on a LP sold in park.
17. What is the official name of the train station in Rivertown? No, I don't mean the King's Mill and Miami Valley Railroad....
The train station is called "Losantville."
18. What is the special significance of the numbers on the "Doom Buggie" cars in Phantom Theatre?
The significance is, that number 13 is missing. EEEEERIE ;-)
19. In preperation for Outer Limits, a major change was made to a nearby attraction in the park. Later, that change was deemed an "oops" by the park and was never necessary. What was it?
The final bunny hops were taken out of Racer just a season or two prior in preparation for a midway expansion. When the OL:FOF was built and plans finalized, it was obvious that the midway was not going to require that much space. The removal of the hops was unecessary.
20. What 1960's sitcom star was so impressed with King's Island that they became the park's early 1980's commercial spokeperson?
Dick Van Dyke was the park's spokesperson in the late 1970's and very early 1980's. His actual quote was "Believe me, I know talented performers when I see them. And King's Island has them."
Oiy Vey!
Hope you enjoyed. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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*** This post was edited by coastersrz on 11/22/2001. ***
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"It looks like they just decided to hang up wheat all over the park" - my friend Steve, describing the FearFest decorating at Kings Island.
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I`ve ridden Son of Beast 67 times!
I thought the "ghost" was named Tower Tommy. That accident happend on a grad night if I am not mistaken, and I have also heard the kid that died was from the town I live in. As far as the kid falling off the tower, I have also heard he was crushed by the elevator weight.
Have you heard this also Shaggy?
-Sean (you know how rumors go) F.
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*** This post was edited by rollergator on 11/23/2001. ***
What do the marketing team, and the fence outside of Flight of Fear have in common?
-Sean (not trying to be rude) F.
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All at once the ghosts come back reeling you in now.
Sean F. said:
Here is one more.....although some people might not get it.
What do the marketing team, and the fence outside of Flight of Fear have in common?
-Sean (not trying to be rude) F.
Both will be used to block people off from a murderous rampage when TR:TR finally opens?
Whatever it is I hope it's not too mean. Jennifer and Jeff are the greatest, but do have a good sense of humor.
*** This post was edited by Koaster King on 11/24/2001. ***
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