> we just needed to see it again. [113] In 1992, the building was transformed once more into Phantom Theater, replacing the ride's waterways with an Omnimover-style system of transport. The Rugrats Runaway Reptar inverted roller coaster was introduced the same year. [20] To keep momentum going, Kings Island spent years researching and designing a mammoth roller coaster, The Beast, which opened in 1979 as the tallest, fastest, and longest wooden roller coaster in the world. Formerly known as. On July 24, 1976, a lion mauled a 20-year-old park employee to death. Rides within Oktoberfest include a mine train roller coaster called Adventure Express, which opened in 1991, and a swinging pirate ship ride called Viking Fury, which opened in 1982. [32] In 1999, a two-year expansion initiative began with the area's renaming to Action Zone and the addition of two new attractions Drop Zone: Stunt Tower and Face/Off. On February 1, 1996, a 20-year-old male construction worker working on the roof of the. 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A flat ride featuring 32, two-person swings that slowly rotate and ascends the 301-foot (92m) tower until reaching the top where speeds increase up to 30mph (48km/h). 0:00. [74] Brokered by Intamin and manufactured by Waagner-Biro, the three-minute ride featured twelve gondolas on each of the two wheels, which were mounted to a long, hydraulic arm. [8] Originally called Coney Island, the area was renamed Old Coney in 1980 and Coney Mall in 1986. On June 2, 2014, smoke from an overheated electrical motor filled the attraction building. The ride was later repaired and put back in operation about a week later. [15] The Brady Bunch was produced by Paramount Television, a large Taft Broadcasting shareholder. On July 2, 2000, a 44-year-old woman riding. Kings Island partnered with Arrow Development, an amusement ride company well known for its work at Disneyland and Disney World,[21] to develop a unique roller coaster concept. On July 5, 2022, a 6-year-old girl was pulled by lifeguards from the Coconut Cove pool where she was drowning. [79][103] The area's architecture and cultural themes represent Italy, Spain, Germany and Switzerland. On July 17, 1999, two cars of a seven-car train derailed, stranding 18 people. On July 12, 2007, a 4-year-old boy drowned in a two-foot deep area of the wave pool. It can be inferred that the lax hiring practices led to the workers safety being compromised and that is why there was an increase in sexual assault cases. [38], After receiving interest from a variety of potential suitors,[38] CBS announced the sale of Paramount Parks to Cedar Fair on June 30, 2006, for approximately $1.24 billion. KINGS ISLAND, Ohio -- A high school senior was decapitated in moving elevator machinery at the Eiffel Tower attraction at Kings Island Amusement Park after possibly falling from the 300-foot tower . One of Kings Island's popular older coasters is down for repairs, after a wheel came loose. A lawsuit filed four years later on December 5, 2018, resulted in a $2.75 million settlement with the ride's manufacturer. [23] Three parks Kings Island, Kings Dominion and Carowinds were involved in the sale. I have lived near Kings Island since it opened in 1972 and worked there as a teenager. [100], Numerous employees have come out since working at Cedar Point to discuss what happened to them, why they did or did not report their sexual assault after it happened, and why they believe this happened to them. The man was arrested by police, and the boy was rushed to a nearby hospital to treat life-threatening injuries. EB 210 JWO PENNSYLVANIA. The following is a list of former employees at Kings Island that later became well known in another industry:[173][174][175], Dogstreet Cemetery is located at the north end of the Kings Island parking lot and is maintained by Deerfield Township. It reopened 1 day later on August 2 with limited operations. On August 20, 2003, the stagecoach lost control and crashed into a nearby fence, leaving one horse dead and another needing stitches. One of the area's flagship attractions was a junior wooden roller coaster named Scooby Doo, which like The Racer was designed by John C. Allen but intended for younger riders. Steel roller coaster for all ages. In 2016, a 6-year-old boy became injured when he fractured his eye socket while riding. It was ruled as an altercation between two family groups. Kings Island is divided into several themed sections and operates seasonally from early spring through the fall, partially reopening for Winterfest during the holiday season. Isabel Carella, of . A high school senior was decapitated in moving elevator [22], Kings Island also went through a series of ownership changes over the next decade. [62] Other notable rides include Delirium, which opened in 2003 as the largest Giant Frisbee ride in the world, and Banshee, the world's longest inverted roller coaster which opened in 2014 at the former location of Son of Beast. On July 29, 2022, a train derailed while Guests were riding it. [106] Also located here is the Kings Island Theater and a variety of restaurants and souvenir shops. [133] In August 2016, Kings Island revealed plans to build Mystic Timbers, a 109-foot-tall (33m) wooden roller coaster that opened in 2017. This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every such event, but only those that had a significant impact on the parks or park operations, or are otherwise significantly newsworthy. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays All were safely removed from the ride by firefighters. The incident took place around 3 p.m. On July 19, 1990, an 18-year-old park employee was severely injured and placed in intensive care after getting struck by the wheel housing of a passing car. Kings Island is a 364-acre (147 ha) amusement park located 24 miles (39 km) northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio, United States. 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