Day of fun at Kings Island ended in 27 deaths. His brother attempted to help but was pulled underwater several times. Seven riders suffered minor injuries, three of which were evaluated at a nearby hospital. It became the first wooden hypercoaster - a height class of 200 feet . [27][28], In 1992, Paramount Communications Inc. (formerly Gulf+Western) purchased KECO along with Kings Island from American Financial in a deal worth $400 million. Payne? Council member Tony Bradburn argued that it was necessary for the city to help pay for infrastructure improvements, as well as cover police and fire expenses. Moreover, guests are encouraged to access online a guide to thrill level of rides with a rating of one being the lowest and five the highest to further their safe enjoyment of park rides. Adventure Express will receive theming enhancements, and food venues will be renovated and renamed. [92] Still, Sandusky Police Department Prosecutor, Kevin Baxter, has stated that the trend of rising sexual assault cases in Cedar Park is alarming and needs to be monitored. On May 8, 1982, eight people were injured when two boats jammed up, resulting in a collision with other boats moving down the ride. The ride, an Intamin Pilot ride allowed guests to flip or rotate their individual cockpits. If there are issues uncovered in the background check that could jeopardize the health and safety of our associates or guests, we take appropriate action up to and including termination of the associate". The cars on an engine were badly damaged after its roof collapsed while going through a tunnel. Good lord, today was not a good day for Kings Island. They usually fall into one of the following categories: (*) means the ride or attraction is no longer operating. On July 11, 1940, a 9-year-old boy who was riding on the Ferris wheel fractured his skull after sticking his head out of an 8-inch opening at the top of the door which was bolted on the outside of a carriage he was sitting in. The attraction reopened the next day after being fully inspected by park officials. On June 21, 1978, a cable malfunctioned on the ride leaving 26 passengers stranded 40 feet (12m) in the air. [20], On the heels of early success came turbulent times beginning in the 1980s. Rivertown is an area within the park that features a western theme depicting a town with ranch-style buildings, old wooden signs, and one of the park's most iconic attractions, the Kings Island & Miami Valley Railroad. On August 1, 2004, a park spokesperson claimed that two teenage boys suffered pain and discomfort after riding Sling Shot and were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Includes a covered bridge, a pond, a faux gas station, and several billboards that reference past Kings Island attractions. In this video, you will see exact locations in the Kings Island park where all the deaths and accidents have happened. One of the park's most well-known attractions, The Racer, is often credited with reviving worldwide interest in roller coasters during the 1970s. [79][103] To save on the cost of construction, the second story of each building was designed on a three-quarters scale, borrowing from a practice used by Disney throughout its theme parks.[104]. [40] Part of the agreement allowed Kings Island to continue using Nickelodeon themes and characters for four years and other Paramount-related branding for ten years, with the option to extend the license on both. Thanks to daVideo Camera Glasses which this video was recorded with. [82][83] In the 1980s, flat rides Skylab (1986-1997) and Zephyr were added, along with a looping roller coaster named Vortex (1987-2019), which was the first in the world to feature six inversions. It features haunted houses, mazes, live shows, and most of the park's regular season attractions. In Kings Mills, Ohio, the Paramount's Kings Island amusement park closed two rides similar to the ones involved in the fatal accidents at two other Paramount parks, a spokesman said. [99], Cedar Point has always had their own police department, but because of the rise in reports of sexual assault the amusement park's main company, Cedar Fair, has agreed to team up with the Sandusky Police Department and there is no longer a Cedar Point police department. Like the last thread, here we go again with people posting bad information (i.e. The name was only designated by a sign and not labeled on the annual park map. [6] He decided it was time to relocate the park to stay competitive. [29] They bought out the remaining 80% stake in Canada's Wonderland in 1993, raising the number of parks to five. [10] Designed by legendary designer John C. Allen, who was convinced to come out of retirement, The Racer was the first of its kind in 35 years and played an integral part of the roller coaster renaissance of the 1970s. It was ruled as a "freak occurrence.". On September 2, 2011, Kings Island announced a $10-million expansion of the water park for the 2012 season, as well as a plan to rename it Soak City. A third man, who was hospitalized, had gone into the water first and the two men were trying to come to his aid. For millions of visitors over the five decades since Kings Island opened the amusement park has been synonymous with fun not injury or death. The Bat opened to the public in 1981 as the first modern-day, suspended roller coaster featuring an overhead track with train cars that swung freely from side to side, meant to simulate the feeling of flight. It was later renamed Wild Animal Safari in 1977. [37][38] CBS CEO Leslie Moonves said that despite the health and profitability of its Paramount Parks business, it was "one that just doesn't fit our core strategy". [94] A total number of 15 cases have been dropped by female workers for unknown reasons and only one conviction has occurred; all were coworkers of the accusers. Kings Island is a 364-acre (147 ha) amusement park located 24 miles (39 km) northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio, United States. A Hyper Coaster model from B&M that features a 300-foot drop (91m), 5,321 feet (1,622m) of track, and a maximum speed of 91mph (146km/h). On May 30, 1996, a portion of the ride's exterior was slightly damaged after a ride operator accidentally forgot to close the safety gate nearby the passenger loading area during the time when it was in operation. On September 22, 2018, police were forced to close the ValleySCARE event early after a large number of fights broke out. All were treated for minor injuries. > we just needed to see it again. In a series of emails between the Police Chief for Sandusky PD, Jared Oliver, and the Police Chief for Cedar Point, Ron Gilson, it was shown that Gilson would not be speaking on anything unless it was directed by Cedar Point. 0:00. A park spokesperson claimed that the accident occurred due to a brake malfunction on one of the trains as it rear-ended into another. If his legacy could be rewritten, his successful, record-breaking jump at Ohio's Kings Island amusement park in October 1975over 14 Greyhound buses and 133 feetwould have been a more . The ranger had a history of violating park rules. [99] Cedar Point did not take this opportunity and has since made no comments about why. Ratings assigned per Kings Island's own system, where "1" is least intensity and "5" is most. 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[46], In late 2009, the Mason City Council added a measure on its 2010 ballot that would mandate a 3-percent ticket tax and a 5-percent parking tax at both Kings Island and The Beach Waterpark. The child brought his head into contact with the framework of the wheel which then caused him to severely injure himself when his head became stuck after coming too close. Three of the fourteen passengers were treated at a nearby hospital for minor injuries. It was grad night and he was climbing the interior of the tower when he was struck by the elevator counterweight and landed on top of the elevator. Negligence on the part of the park, either by a ride operator or maintenance staff. The child was visiting the park during the week of Thanksgiving. [74] The ride was housed within Action Theater located near The Racer's turnaround,[74] and it was later updated with different shows based on James Bond, SpongeBob, and other themes before its closure in 2013. There was no active shooter when they arrived. Illustrator from area has works on magazine covers, Ohio State Fair accident: Other serious events at fairs or on rides in Ohio. The victim suffered nerve, knee and back injuries. [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. 1972 - Kings Island, owned by Taft Broadcasting, officially opened on April 29, 1972 after two years of construction. The father of an 11-year-old boy who died following an accident on a popular boat ride at an Iowa amusement park said that his son and other family members were trapped by the ride's . Police from multiple surrounding communities assisted with the park's evacuation. No riders were injured, but six were taken to a local hospital for evaluation. Views: 196016. On August 24, 2019, a 14-year-old boy nearly drowned in the wave pool. On August 11, 2018, a tire from the drive system, located near the brake run, became detached and landed near the queue. The safety mechanism in turn engaged, stopping the ride. This is especially true for Ohios Butler and southern Warren counties, two of the most populous and fastest growing areas in the state. [108][109], For 2023, Kings Island plans to replace Oktoberfest with Adventure Port, a newly-themed area expanded to add two new family rides, Sol Spin and Cargo Loco. Details. 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. Recent tragedies include the girl who had her feet cut off when a cable snapped on the Drop Zone ride and people who were injured when the Son of Beast had a malfunction. [91] Ultimately this plan places a lot of responsibility on individuals to report their uneasy feelings after the situation has happened which can be extremely difficult for victims to do. October 25, 1975: A nationally televised event featured. [24] Three years later in 1987, Kings Island was sold individually to American Financial Corporation, led by Carl Lindner. On June 1, 2001, the train became stuck in the cobra roll, and riders evacuated using the emergency staircase. For more than five decades, Kings Island has been the premier entertainment destination in the Midwest for literally millions of families seeking the best in rides, live entertainment, food and Cincinnati events, all in a magical amusement park setting. Hardly a day goes by that you don't hear about a tractor-trailer involved in a highway accident. [6], Construction began on June 15, 1970. On June 5, 2011, a car returning to the station collided with a stationary car. There were also, I believe, two workers killed by lions in the monorail safari area. Four riders received minor injuries while trying to escape and were taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution. A launched roller coaster based on a chase sequence in the 2003 film. Twenty riders suffered minor injuries. He was pulled in front of the moving forklift by a rope he was holding, which was attached to a suspended steel column. For your protection, each ride is rated for its special features, such as high speeds, steep drops, sharp turns, or other dynamic forces, said officials. On July 17, 1999, two cars of a seven-car train derailed, stranding 18 people. Visitor safety has always been the top priority, said Kings Island officials. There were no injuries and the ride continued to safely operate throughout that same day. Seven of the 16 passengers involved were taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries. On September 2, 2001, the wire rope used to haul trains up the lift of, On July 6, 2009, a teenager complained of feeling faint after riding. It's been just about a year since it was closed. There were no injuries, but witnesses claimed that the guest jumped from one of the lifts to the turnaround, which may have caused the pulleys to jump its main cable. [60] Located next to the habitat attraction, it was titled after a film of the same name and was the first ride to be added to the park with a Paramount theme. A limited number of wrist bands are sold each day. On August 5, 2010, a chlorine leak at Soak City sent 26 people to the hospital. A circular flat ride on which vehicles attached to a central console bounce up and down. Kings Island was conceived as early as 1964 when Coney Island, a popular amusement park 10 miles (16km) east of downtown Cincinnati on the banks of the Ohio River, suffered from a major flood that submerged the area in over 14 feet (4.3m) of water. Nearby is an outdoor bar that serves alcoholic beverages, with a portion of its seating area located above water bordering Oktoberfest lake. The event originally debuted as FearFest in 2000, and the name was later changed to Halloween Haunt in 2007. But like most other amusement parks across the nation that have been in operation for decades, Kings Island has seen both happen on very rare occasions. On June 16, 1994, a 14-year-old boy drowned in the wave pool. An approximately one-third scale replica of the. On July 15, 1993, a 34-year-old mentally disabled woman suffered severe head and internal injuries after falling 15 to 20 feet (4.6 to 6.1m) from the spinning gondola ride to the ground. 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[134][135] The new ride added 3,265 feet (995m) of track bringing the park's wooden coaster total to 18,804 feet (5,731m), making it the most of any amusement park in the world. State investigators discovered a design flaw in the restraints that allowed limp patrons to slip out of their harness and slide to the unoccupied, adjacent seat. On December 30, 2012, a stagecoach tipped and fell to its side after its left rear wheel fell off. Lifeguards and, On August 12, 1976, the wheel assembly guide from a roller coaster train on, On August 22, 1999, a 12-year-old boy fell from the, On September 7, 1998, a 25-year-old Spanish-speaking man was struck by the dangling leg of a 28-year-old woman riding. [32][58][114] It was themed as a behind-the-scenes tour of a haunted theater. [58] The Crypt closed permanently in 2011. The ride closed temporarily pending an inspection. [128][129][130] Other rides added over the years include a river rafting ride called White Water Canyon, which opened in 1985, and a heavily themed, indoor flat ride called Tomb Raider: The Ride (later renamed The Crypt), which opened in place of Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal in 2002. She did not suffer any serious injuries and was also treated at the scene. All were safely removed from the ride by firefighters. Visitors claim seats flew off the Orion at Kings Island, park said it was water weights. Under Cedar Fair's ownership, the park listened to guest feedback and brought Winterfest back in 2017. The rotation was immediately halted, and several of the passenger cars were severely damaged. Former employee Erin McKay says that she was assaulted and raped in 2017 in the Cedar Park employee dorms but feared reporting it because she was 17 years old and not legally allowed to be inside of the Cedar Point employee dormitory. In 1991, two people sustained injuries as they were trapped upside down in their boat after it hydroplaned and overturned in the water. The incident took place around 3 p.m. Approximately 2 weeks later, an external electrical panel overheated and began smoking, but did not cause any injuries. You can also google the names of the v. [47] The proposed tax hike was the center of debate for several months, as Kings Island actively encouraged the public to write, email, and call Mason City Council representatives to express opposition. At least two were wounded from gunfire, and three others were reportedly hospitalized for other injuries. On June 28, 1994, an 11-year-old girl was injured while attempting to exit the ride. There were no injuries. Cincinnati's Coney Island closed "forever" on September 6, and many of its rides and attractions were immediately relocated to the new park. [79], Zodiac, described as a "spinning, climbing double ferris wheel",[75] debuted in 1975 as one of only two of its kind in the United States. 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