![]() ![]() The current show is called “Gravity, A Cirque Experience”. The name changed to Paramount Theater in 1992 and that lasted until 2007 when it changed to its’ current name. Now we’ll head back towards the gate to our next theatre called the King’s Island Theater which originally opened in 1976 as the American Heritage Music Hall. I believe it is from the Katy Lou organ which is a WurliTzer 153 band organ. Sadly, the band organ was not working the two days I was there but they were playing a CD of band organ music. Here is my off ride video of this gorgeous carousel. There are also four PTC Signature horses on the platform according to the National Carousel Association. There are three rows with 28 jumpers, 20 standers, 2 chariots, and one 1926 WurliTzer 157 band organ. It originally opened at Cincinnati’s Coney Island in 1926 and was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Co (PTC) and has a serial number 79. This is the Grand Carousel which is actually older than the park itself. On the other side of the Eiffel Tower is a classic and a staple of every amusement and theme park. A show called “JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Challenge” is showing there and is an action packed stunt show featuring dogs with their trainers performing incredible stunts set to up beat music. Just to the south of the Eiffel Tower is a large amphitheater called the International Showplace which opened in 1977. There are several shows there every day so check the show schedule to see what will be there. You may also see a stage near the base of the tower at the end of the Royal Fountain which is called the International Street Bandstand which originally opened in 1972 as the Royal Fountain Bandstand. Here’s my video and photos of the Eiffel Tower. DO NOT throw things from the top because you can be arrested for doing just that. ![]() ![]() You can take the elevator up to the observation platform near the top to get some breathtaking views of the park. It stands 314 feet (96 m) tall, was designed by Intamin, and built by Southern Ohio Fabricators and opened with the park in 1972. The first attraction on our journey is the Eiffel Tower which is a 1/3 replica of the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris. This area has three rides and two theaters. This basically is where the park gates are so you’ll find a lot of gift shops, and park services here. There are seven distinct areas at King’s Island which are International Street, Planet Snoopy, Rivertown, Coney Mall, X-Base, Action Zone, and Oktoberfest. There also are recycling bins and trash cans throughout the park so please recycle and deposit your trash in the appropriate bins. Contact the park to find our if they have kennels available or not. Pets are not allowed in the park with the exception of guide dogs and service animals. Smoking is not allowed in the parks with the exception of designated smoking areas and I do believe this also includes vaping as well. That brought with it, movie and TV rights, until 2006, when Cedar Fair, parent company that owns other parks like Cedar Point and Knott’s Berry Farm, bought the parks in 2006.īefore we get into the parks, there are a few things you need to know. Since then, Taft Broadcasting sold their KECO (King’s Entertainment Co) to Paramount in 1992 and King’s Island, as well as their sister parks King’s Dominion, Carowinds, and Canada’s Wonderland, ran under the Paramount brand. Taft closed Coney Island on Septemand moved many of the parks rides to the new property including the parks Grand Carousel. Taft wound up buying the park in 1969 and immediately began construction of King’s Island. Taft Broadcasting, then owners of the park, was actually in negotiations with the owners of Cincinnati’s Coney Island on the banks of the Ohio River in 1968. This park is 364 acres (147 ha) in size and opened on Apbut its history goes back even further than that. This is a wonderful park with an excellent line up of rides for the thrill seekers, families, and little ones. ![]()
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