Along with extensive interviews with officials who built and ran the park over the years, there were hundreds of other sources that helped tell the park’s story. Here’s the complete list.

Books

Caudill, Sally Sherman, and Sherri Reed Federle. Mason, Ohio: A Photographic History. Print Management, LLC, 2014.

Jacques, Charles J. Cincinnati's Coney Island. Amusement Park Journal, 2002.

Interviews

Bastrup, Richard. Personal interview. September 30, 2020.

Belhumeur, Richard. Personal interview. November 5, 2020.

Bonifield, Paul. Personal interview. November 5, 2020.

Cobb, David. Personal interview. October 26, 2020.

Cooper, Jane. Personal interview. April 8, 2019.

Crane, Gregory. Personal interview. December 11, 2020.

Dangler, Edmond. Personal interview. October 1, 2020.

Dauterman, Andy. Personal interview. September 22, 2020.

Davis, Walter. Personal interview. January 8, 2019.

Decker, Robert. Personal interview. December 9, 2020.

Denehy, Perry. Personal interview. July 29, 2019.

Esparza, Anthony. Personal interview. September 26, 2019.

Fisher, Tim. Personal interview. January 3, 2020.

Flatt, Russell. Personal interview. February 5, 2020.

Focke, David. Personal interview. January 9, 2020.

Foley, Michael. Personal interview. November 13, 2020.

Fussner, Richard. Personal interview. October 23, 2019.

Gaffney, Jamie. Personal interview. December 9, 2019.

Gramke, Jeff. Personal interview. October 17, 2019.

Helbig, Don. Personal interview. January 13, 2020.

House, Adam. Personal interview. April 18, 2017.

James, Keith. Personal interview. November 3, 2020.

Kempton, Thomas. Personal interview. January 27, 2020.

Kinzel, Richard. Personal interview. July 10, 2019.

Koontz, Michael. Personal interview. March 13, 2019. Second interview session October 13, 2019. Third interview session November 23, 2020.

McClure, Jason. Personal interview. December 21, 2020.

Meadows, Michael. Personal interview. January 16, 2020.

Mechem, Charles. Personal interview. January 23, 2019.

Ossim, William. Personal interview. October 16, 2019.

Price, William. Personal interview. January 11, 2019.

Ross, Craig. Personal interview. April 22, 2019.

Rouse, Jack. Personal interview. November 10, 2020.

Scheid, Greg. Personal interview. February 9, 2019.

Schoelwer, Mark. Personal interview. September 29, 2020.

Schwab, Nelson. Personal interview. March 18, 2019.

Speigel, Dennis. Personal interview. December 27, 2019.

Steele, Amy. Personal interview. May 1, 2017.

Taft, Dudley. Personal interview. April 25, 2019.

Wachs, Gary. Personal interview. January 29, 2019.

Whitehead, Reginald. Personal interview. December 20, 2019.

Zimmerman, Richard. Personal interview. April 7, 2020.

Magazines and Newsletters

Baldwin, Tim. “Problem Child.” RollerCoaster!, Winter 2001.

_____. “The Racer: Historical Reflections on 40 Years.” RollerCoaster!, Summer 2012.

Brewton, Joel. “Banshee Howls at Kings Island.” RollerCoaster!, Winter 2015.

Davidson, Mark. “It’s a Girl.” A.C.E. News, June 2014.

_____. “Mystic Timbers: Once More Into the Woods, Into the Night…” A.C.E. News, April 2017.

Flaherty, Sean. “The Beast Gets Thrown for a Loop!” RollerCoaster!, Winter 2001.

Holmes, Scott and Carol Holmes. “25 Years of The Beast.” RollerCoaster!, Fall 2004.

Irvine, Anne. “Mystic Timbers: Kings Island Turns to Wood Once Again.” RollerCoaster!, Winter 2018.

Knippenberg, Jim. “Boomerang Bay is a Splash Hit.” Weekend, May 28, 2004.

_____. “Nickelodeon Splat City.” Weekend, April 14, 1995.

_____. “Nickelodeon Universe.” Weekend, April 14, 2006.

_____. “One for the Road.” Weekend, April 8, 1994.

_____. “TOMB RAIDER: The Ride Will Rob Your Breath.” Weekend, April 5, 2002.

_____. “WinterFest WonderLand.” Weekend, November 25, 2005.

Lang, Tony. “The Evelest Millionaire Ever.” The Enquirer Magazine, December 7, 1975.

Leslie, Connie. “Thrill Boss.” The Enquirer Magazine, September 11, 1977.

Neus, Elizabeth. “Kings Island Turns 15.” Tristate Magazine, May 18, 1986.

Oberlag, Lee. “The Pride of Kings Island.” The Enquirer Magazine, June 16, 1974.

Rosen, Steven. “Genesis of a Roller Coaster.” Tristate Magazine, April 19, 1987.

Ruben, Paul L. “THE ITALIAN JOB: Stunt Track Premiers at Paramount Canada’s Wonderland (and Paramount’s Kings Island).” RollerCoaster!, Winter 2006.

Scott, Marlon. “Kings Island’s Diamondback: Massive B&M Hypercoaster Changes Face of Ohio Resort.” RollerCoaster!, Winter 2010.

Newspaper Articles

Agin, Mike. “‘The Bat’ Called Tame Compared to ‘The Beast.’” Cincinnati Post, April 22, 1981.

_____. “The Bat Will Soar No More.” Cincinnati Post, November 9, 1984.

_____. “King for a Day.” Cincinnati Post, August 26, 1986.

_____. “Kings Island Adding $4 Million Coaster.” Cincinnati Post, May 30, 1986.

_____. “Kings Island Hopes Riders Will Go Batty.” Cincinnati Post, April 2, 1981.

_____. “Kings Island May Cage ‘Bat.’” Cincinnati Post, March 16, 1984.

_____. “Kings Island Not Just a Fun Place.” Cincinnati Post, October 12, 1981.

_____. “A Stand Out.” Cincinnati Post, December 19, 1983.

_____. “‘Yule’ Love This Festival.” Cincinnati Post, October 12, 1982.

Aldridge, Kevin. “Coaster Cleared to Reopen.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 26, 2000.

_____. “Coaster Fans Ready for ‘Son of Beast.’” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 12, 1999.

_____. “Coaster Firm Says It’s Not at Fault.” Cincinnati Enquirer, December 15, 2000.

_____. “Kings Island Puts $35M Into Thrills.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 4, 1998.

_____. “Mason Annexes All of Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 15, 1999.

_____. “Park Cited for Not Protecting Workers Against Falls.” Cincinnati Enquirer, February 5, 2000.

_____. “Son of Beast Could Be Late.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 1, 2000.

_____. “Son of Beast Takes a Breather.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 2, 2000.

_____. “‘Son of Beast’ to Open April 28.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 21, 2000.

_____. “Storm Delays Coaster Rollout.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 25, 2000.

_____. Thrill Rides Coming for Kids.” Cincinnati Enquirer, February 16, 2001.

_____. “Thrill-Seekers Award Son Thumbs-Up.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 29, 2000.

Andrews, Cindi. “Kings Island Knows Where Scooby-Doo Is.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 25, 2002.

Andriacco, Dan. “Kings Island Drags Taft Earnings Down.” Cincinnati Post, July 22, 1980.

_____. “Knievel Jump Publicity Made up for Kings Island’s Loss.” Cincinnati Post, December 18, 1975.

_____. “Taft Broadcasting Discovers Island of Profit in Amusements.” Cincinnati Post, July 24, 1979.

_____. “Taft Broadcasting Has Record Quarter.” Cincinnati Post, July 26, 1978.

_____. “Taft Rebounds with Record Earnings.” Cincinnati Post, July 29, 1981.

_____. “Taft Rolls up Record High Profits in First Quarter, Shareholders Told.” Cincinnati Post, July 13, 1977.

Andry, Al. “Kings Island Backing Out.” Cincinnati Post 20 February 1997: 2.

The Associated Press. “Cedar Fair Taps Next CEO.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 21, 2011.

_____. “‘Peanuts’ Gang on Way to Kings I.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 4, 2009.

_____. “Viacom Officially Splits from CBS Corp.” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 4, 2006.

_____. “Viacom Provides Details on Split.” Cincinnati Enquirer, October 6, 2005.

_____. “Viacom Weighs Division Into 2 Separate Units.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 17, 2005.

Berlier, Nancy. “The Bat’s Wings Clipped.” Cincinnati Post, November 6, 1984.

Bradley, Eric. “Kings Island Pulls Celeb Skeleton Show.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 25, 2009.

_____. “Son of Beast Closed for Season.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 19, 2010.

_____. “WindSeeker: Swinging in Circles, 300 Ft. up.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 25, 2010.

Bricking, Tanya. “County Approves Mason’s Annex of Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 24, 1996.

Brinkmoeller, Tom. “Higher Than High and Faster Than Fast.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 12, 1979.

_____. “Two Sleeping Beasts Awake for the Season.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 10, 1980.

Brown, Jessica. “Coaster Will Lose Its Loop.” Cincinnati Enquirer, December 14, 2006.

_____. “Fans Wonder: Will Son of Beast Return?” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 17, 2006.

_____. “Firehawk Flies.” Cincinnati Enquirer, February 5, 2007.

_____. “Theme Park up for Sale, but Little Change Expected.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 14, 2006.

_____. “Winterfest Cancelled; Attendance Blamed.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 25, 2006.

_____. “Woman Sues Over Kings Island Jolt.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 25, 2006.

Bolton, Douglas. “Ex-Owner Reunited with Theme Park.” Cincinnati Post, August 1, 1992.

_____. “From Paramount: A New Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, March 13, 1993.

_____. “Paramount Purchases Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, July 31, 1992.

Byczkowski, John J. “Paramount Takes Over Park.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 1, 1992.

The Cincinnati Enquirer. “Kings Island Bans Beer Sales Inside Park.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 30, 1993.

_____. “Kings Island’s Park Plan Is All Wet.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 9, 1988.

Coates, Judy, et al. “Kings Island Paint Job Was Big Splash.” Cincinnati Post, March 31, 1972.

_____. “Kings Ready for Crowning.” Cincinnati Post, March 29, 1972.

_____. “Ride It Wild, or Tame.” Cincinnati Post, March 30, 1972.

Conlan, Maureen. “Kings Island Adding Suspended Coaster.” Cincinnati Post, November 11, 1992.

Cornell, Si. “Ready for the Jump.” Cincinnati Post, October 17, 1975.

DeBrosse, Jim. “‘Horses’ Has Hurdles.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 27, 1987.

Dow, Dustin. “Knievel’s Jump Good to Last Drop.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 25, 2008.

Enquirer Lebanon Bureau. “No Lion!” Cincinnati Enquirer, December 15, 1973.

_____. “Safari Will Add Bengal Tigers, Baboons.” Cincinnati Enquirer, February 6, 1976.

Enquirer Middletown Bureau. “Ribbon-Cutting Opens Kings Island Drive.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 3, 1971.

Faherty, John. “A Brady Reunion at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 20, 2013.

_____. “King of Thrills.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 22, 2012.

Fish-Oda, Linda. “0-54 in 4 Sec.” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 13, 1996.

Findsen, Owen. “Change Is in the Air at Kings Island This Year.” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 13, 1986.

_____. “Tristate Boasts Coaster to Coaster Thrills This Year.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 17, 1987.

_____. Fischer, Ben. “Racer Takes Place in Coaster History.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 18, 2007.

Florez, Roz. “Flight of The Bat.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 23, 1981.

_____. “Strictly for Kicks.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 22, 1982.

Funk, Tim. “Park Patrons to Shoot the Rapids.” Cincinnati Post, August 14, 1984.

Gentry, Gina. “Kings Island’s Demon to Ride Out of Here Soon.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 20, 1987.

Gibeau, Richard, and Rick Kennedy. “Carl Lindner Plans to Buy Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, August 19, 1987.

Gibeau, Richard. “Kings Island New Jewel in Lindner Crown.” Cincinnati Post, August 20, 1987.

Grace, Gary. “Kings Island Recaptures Escaped Lion.” Cincinnati Post, June 28, 1974.

Hayes, Tom. “Weather’s Effects on Business Zero to Total Freeze.” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 19, 1977.

Hehman, Maureen Colnan. “A Day at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, April 1, 1985.

Hillenmeyer, Kathleen. “Gooing, Gooing...Splat.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 16, 1995.

_____. “Kings Island: Wasteland to Fantasy Land.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 18, 1997.

_____. “WaterWorks Is Overflowing.” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 10, 1997.

Hogan, Martin. “Almost Christmas Time in the City.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 18, 1984.

_____. “Winter Wonders.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 21, 1985.

_____. “You Can Do It All and Still Keep Your Cool--at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 12, 1986.

Horn, Dan. “7th-Generation Wallenda Performs Today.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 15, 2009.

_____. ‘Wallenda Walks Wire at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 16, 2009.

Hunter, Ginny. “Park Asks to Be Annexed.” Cincinnati Post, July 13, 1995.

Johnston, John. “Park’s New Haunt.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 11, 1992.

Juracek, Jane. “Taft Stockholders Were Kings at Their Island.” Cincinnati Post, July 11, 1973.

Kelley Eileen, et. al. “Riders Injured on Son of Beast.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 10, 2006.

Kennedy, Rick. “Fun, Profit Still Themes for Amusement Parks.” Cincinnati Post, April 24, 1984.

_____. “Kings Island, Parks Sell for $167.5 Million.” Cincinnati Post, December 21, 1983.

_____. “Kings Theme: Bigger Crowds.” Cincinnati Post, December 10, 1984.

_____. “Riding High.” Cincinnati Post, April 3, 1986.

Key, Jennie. “Brennaman to Help Open Kings Island WinterFest.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 22, 2018.

_____ and Sarah Brookbank. “Kings Island Is Saying Goodbye to Firehawk.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 28, 2018.

Knippenberg, Jim. “20 New Reasons to Visit Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 10, 1992.

_____. “24 Delivery Trucks. 220+ Feet. Can He Do It?” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 24, 2008.

_____. “Adventure Express Adds Twist to Coaster Thrills.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 12, 1991.

_____. “Amazon Falls Makes Big Splash.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 9, 1988.

_____. “‘Brady Bunch’ Hits Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 21, 1973.

_____. “Coaster’s a Winner.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 17, 1987.

_____. “Face/Off Takes Off to Rave Reviews.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 15, 1999.

_____. “Holiday Season Hits the Ice This Weekend.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 22, 1991.

_____. “Holiday Season Turns on Saturday.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 16, 1990.

_____. “How Holiday Magic Happens.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 20, 2005.

_____. “Italian Job Well Done.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 20, 2005.

_____. “It’s a Wild Show.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 21, 1974.

_____. “Kings Island ‘96 Ready to Roll.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 12, 1996.

_____. “Kings Island Back to Pre-Paramount Roots.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 19, 2008.

_____. “Kings Island Expanding Water Park.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 16, 1996.

_____. “Kings Island FearFest Not for ‘Halloweenies.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 6, 2000.

_____. “Kings Island Holds Opening in Rain.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 30, 1972.

_____. “Kings Island Opens Season with New Coaster, Owner.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 4, 1993.

_____.“Kings Island Opens Winterfest.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 17, 1989.

_____. “Kings Island Ready to Roll This Weekend.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 20, 2007.

_____. “Kings Island to Add ‘Top Gun’ Coaster.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 11, 1992.

_____. “Kings Island Water Park Swamped; Opening Day Delayed.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 5, 1989.

_____. “Kings Island’s Flight of Fear Lives up to Its Name.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 18, 1996.

_____. “Kings Island’s in Royal Readiness.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 3, 1988.

_____. “New Ride Will Splash Down at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 15, 1987.

_____. “Paramount Parks Push Outer Limits.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 18, 1995.

_____. “Plenty-for-Everyone Fun.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 14, 1972.

_____. “Ride on the Wild Side.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 13, 1990.

_____. “Thunder-ation, What a Ride This Is.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 10, 1994.

_____. “Top Gun Ride Flies High at Debut.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 9, 1993.

_____. “What’s New at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 6, 2001.

_____. “Winterfest Returning for Holidays.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 25, 2005.

Lane, Peggy. “Kings Island Opens Its Merriment.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 28, 1972.

_____. “Smurfs Can Now Call Kings Island Home.” Cincinnati Enquirer, October 26, 1983.

_____. “Winterfest: Kings Island Celebrates.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 22, 1983.

Larkin, Patrick. “Viacom: Parks Good Fit.” Cincinnati Post, February 17, 1994.

Liebau, Ron. “Backward Thrills.” Cincinnati Post, May 27, 1982.

_____. “Wings Clipped on Kings Island Bat.” Cincinnati Post, June 3, 1982.

Lyman, David. “Winterfest Sets In.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 21, 1987.

MacDonald, Sue. “Stand-Up Thriller.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 22, 1984.

McElfresh, Tom. “Kings Island Performers Record-Breakers.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 18, 1976.

McKibben, Paul. “What’s Next for Kings Island’s Son of Beast?” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 24, 2011.

McKibben, Paul and Rachel Richardson. “Kings Island at 40.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 27, 2012.

McKinney, Jeff. “Park Has Big Profit Potential.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 25, 1993.

McLaughlin, Sheila. “Deerfield Properties Ask to Be in Mason.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 8, 1995.

_____. “Kings Island Sues Over Coaster.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 23, 2000.

_____. “Son of Beast, Minus Loop, Back in Action.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 5, 2007.

McNair, James. “Kings Island Sold to Cedar Point’s Parent.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 23, 2006.

McNutt, Randy. “New K.I. Ride May Result in ‘Delirium.’” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 27, 2002.

Miles, Stephanie. “Planet Snoopy to Debut.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 16, 2010.

Miller, Martha and Kevin O’Hanlon. “3 Killed, 1 Hurt at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 10, 1991.

Miller, Nick and Dan Horn. “Kings Island Fined $23,500 by OSHA.” Cincinnati Post, July 17, 1991.

_____ and David Holthaus. “3 Die at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, June 10, 1991.

Molski, Henry. “Kings Island Bringing Back Flying Eagles?” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 2, 2014.

Moores, Lew. “Kings Island’s New Cobra Is One Beast of a Ride.” Cincinnati Post, April 21, 1984.

_____. “Riding High--with Fingers Crossed.” Cincinnati Post, April 10, 1987.

Morse, Janice. “Kings Island Loses $20 M Case.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 26, 2008.

_____. “Kings Island Settles Son of Beast Suit.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 22, 2011.

_____. “Waiting for Son of Beast’s Return? Sorry, We Have Bad News for You.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 28, 2012.

Motsinger, Carol. “Adventure of Mystic Proportions Is Here.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 14, 2017.

_____. “Kings Island Now Has Ranch Cotton Candy. Really.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 13, 2018.

_____. “Kings Island Track Record Great on Roller Coasters.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 9, 2017.

_____. “Mecca of Wooden Coasters Adds One.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 30, 2016.

_____. “What’s New This Year at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 19, 2019.

_____ and Mallorie Sullivan. “Kings Island Winterfest Returning After 12 Years.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 19, 2016.

Nager, Larry. “Riders Get a Splash Out of Amazon Falls.” Cincinnati Post, April 9, 1988.

Neus, Elizabeth. “New Coaster for Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 31, 1986.

The New York Times. “Two Entertainment Giants Merge.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 13, 1993.

Newberry, Jon. “Beast of a Deal.” Cincinnati Post, May 23, 2006.

_____. “CBS to Sell Kings Island, Other Parks.” Cincinnati Post, January 28, 2006.

“1200-acre Amusement Park Planned 20 Miles North of City.” Cincinnati Post, March 29, 1969.

_____. “Additions Make Kings Island Funland.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 24, 1981.

_____. “Amusement Park Begins Construction.” Cincinnati Post, June 15, 1970.

_____. “The Bat Flies Again at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, September 8, 1981.

_____. “‘Bat’ Flying Again at Amusement Park.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 9, 1981.

_____. “Bicentennial Wedding.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 22, 1976.

_____. “Breakdowns Ground ‘The Bat.’” Cincinnati Post, August 21, 1981.

_____. “Cagey Cat Roams Wild at Lion Country Safari.” Cincinnati Post, June 27, 1974.

_____. “Carroll Girl Wins Prize in Taft Test.” Cincinnati Post, August 26, 1970.

_____. “Children’s Area Gets New Look at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, February 9, 1982.

_____. “Coasting.” Cincinnati Post, February 23, 1983.

_____. “Coney’s Major Attractions Going up at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, October 19, 1971.

_____. “Escape to Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, April 3, 1972.

_____. “Expanded Kings Island Readies for Previews.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 4, 1973.

_____. “Family Leisure to Buy Park.” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 16, 1975.

_____. “Fans Try to Tame the Beast at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 14, 1979.

_____. “Fewer Spend More at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, December 6, 1977.

_____. “Huge Fun Park Planned.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 29, 1969.

_____. “Kings Island Adds $3 Million in New Park Attractions.” Cincinnati Enquirer, October 3, 1976.

_____. “Kings Island Adds Theater, Animals.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 7, 1976.

_____. “Kings Island Anticipates More Than 70,000 to Watch Evel.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 5, 1975.

_____. “Kings Island Attendance Up.” Cincinnati Post, November 22, 1974.

_____. “Kings Island Attendance Up.” Cincinnati Enquirer, February 6, 1980.

_____. “Kings Island ‘Bat’ Flying High Again.” Cincinnati Post, July 28, 1981.

_____. “Kings Island Crowds Top 3 Million.” Cincinnati Post, October 6, 1987.

_____. “Kings Island Enjoys Strong Year at Gate.” Cincinnati Post, October 11, 1984.

_____. “Kings Island Marks Milestone.” Cincinnati Post, July 16, 1990.

_____. “Kings Island Opens This Holiday Week End.” Cincinnati Post, May 25, 1972.

_____. “Kings Island Plans $4 Million Raft Ride.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 14, 1984.

_____. “Kings Island Plans Four New Live Shows.” Cincinnati Post, March 31, 1978.

_____. “Kings Island Plans New Coaster.” Cincinnati Post, October 30, 1980.

_____. “Kings Island Previews Set.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 1, 1971.

_____. “Kings Island Readies Its Beast and Others.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 28, 1979.

_____. “Kings Island Ready to Open.” Cincinnati Post, May 25, 1973.

_____. “Kings Island Sets Records.” Cincinnati Post, November 10, 1978.

_____. “Kings Island Skyride Headed for Junk Heap.” Cincinnati Enquirer, February 19, 1980.

_____. “Kings Island Theater Victim of Snow.” Cincinnati Enquirer, December 2, 1972.

_____. “Knievel Jump ‘Wide World’ Record Show.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 28, 1975.

_____ “Ky. to Get Frontier Park.” Cincinnati Post, September 9, 1968.

_____. “Last 2 Baboons Captured.” Cincinnati Post, May 8, 1976.

_____. “New Attractions Boost Gate at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, October 17, 1990.

_____. “New Coney to Feature Four Major Themes.” Cincinnati Post, December 5, 1969.

_____. “Paramount Parks Picks Chief.” Cincinnati Post, March 23, 1994.

_____. “Park Operator Moving Offices.” Cincinnati Post, February 19, 1986.

_____. “Park Ride to Fly Again.” Cincinnati Post, July 23, 1983.

_____. “‘Partridge Family’ to Use Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 29, 1972.

_____. “‘Partridge’ Fun.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 9, 1972.

_____. “Richmond Park Is ‘Go.’” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 21, 1972.

_____. “Roar at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 15, 1972.

_____. “Rollercoaster, Shows Added to Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 10, 1977.

_____. “Royal Time at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, December 18, 1984.

_____. “Sale of Kings Island Is Complete, Taft Says.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 10, 1984.

_____. “Taft B’Casting Expects Sharp Earnings Decline.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 9, 1975.

_____. “Taft Broadcasting Co. Reports Record First Quarter Earnings.” Cincinnati Post, July 13, 1976.

_____. “Taft Firm in Deal to Buy Coney Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 22, 1969.

_____. “Taft Firm Earnings Up.” Cincinnati Post, July 15, 1969.

_____. “Taft’s Kings Island Zeroes in on Late-April, 1972, Opening.” Cincinnati Enquirer, December 8, 1971.

_____. “Three Million Visitors...What a Line!” Cincinnati Post, July 27, 1973.

_____. “Workers Prepare Kings Island Rink.” Cincinnati Enquirer, October 25, 1982.

_____. “Zebras to Join Preserve.” Cincinnati Post, September 22, 1973.

Norman, Bob. “Show Goes on at Winterfest, but Future Unsure.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 7, 1992.

Orzano, Michele. “Bat Ride Won’t Fly--Again This Year.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 16, 1984.

_____. “Official Hopes New Coaster Will Keep People Smiling.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 19, 1984.

Osterhaus, Carolyn. “Coney Finale.” Cincinnati Post, September 7, 1971.

Paeth, Greg. “Kings Island Will Close Animal Park.” Cincinnati Post, November 4, 1993.

Palmer, George. “Coaster Designer Proud of Ride.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 2, 1972.

Paschal, Jan. “Lindner’s Kingdom Rides Higher.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 20, 1987.

Paul, Smita Maden. “Animal Habitat to Close.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 4, 1993.

Peale, Cliff. “Tourism Takes Local Economy for a Ride.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 26, 2000.

Perry, Dale. “Making Waves.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 7, 1985.

Perry, Dick. “Billy’s Jokes Enliven ‘Olympics.’” Cincinnati Post, October 17, 1977.

Perry, Wayne. “‘Outer Limits’ a Whole New Coaster Experience.” Cincinnati Post, June 18, 1996.

Petrie, Laurie. “Waddling Penguin Tale One for Birds.” Cincinnati Post, September 21, 1978.

Post Staff Report. “Cincinnati Firm Chosen to Operate California Park.” Cincinnati Post, April 25, 1985.

_____. “Kings Island Builds Runaway Train Ride.” Cincinnati Post, September 19, 1990.

_____. “Kings Island Rolls Out New Thrills for ‘86.” Cincinnati Post, March 8, 1986.

_____. “Kings Island’s New Splash.” Cincinnati Post, September 8, 1988.

_____. “New Coaster Should Pull ‘Em In.” Cincinnati Post, July 22, 1986.

_____. “New Ride a Free-Fall Scream.” Cincinnati Post, June 1, 1995.

_____. “OSHA Checks Son of Beast.” Cincinnati Post, January 14, 2000.

_____. “Woman Chosen to Lead Parks for Paramount.” Cincinnati Post, May 9, 1995.

Radel, Cliff. “Rockin’ the Countryside.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 30, 1982.

Rankin, Bob. “Four ‘Great Escape’ Baboons Still Loose.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 6, 1976.

Redding, Barbara. “Man, 91, Wins Right to Trial.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 22, 1978.

Reinert, Melissa. “Kings Island to Bring Back Antique Cars in April.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 17, 2018.

Richardson, Rachel. “Jurassic Park: Dinosaurs Coming to Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 19, 2011.

_____. “KI to Make Splash, Double Water Park.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 3, 2011.

_____. “Kings Island Adds to Halloween Activities.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 8, 2014.

_____. “Kings Island Unveils Banshee, World Record-Breaking Coaster.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 10, 2013.

_____. “Riders: Banshee Is a Screaming Success.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 18, 2014.

_____. “What’s New at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 17, 2015.

Rohrer, Jim. “Arena for Evel’s Cycle Jump Going up ‘by the Numbers.’” Cincinnati Enquirer, October 5, 1975.

_____. “Daredevil Knievel Gives Evel Eye to 13.5 Big Buses.” Cincinnati Enquirer, October 26, 1975.

_____. “Kings Island Halts Flight of Bat Ride.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 21, 1981.

_____. “Kings Island Is Cautious, Closes ‘The Bat’ for Repairs.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 28, 1981.

_____. “Kings Island Expands for 1975 Season.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 15, 1975.

_____. “Kings Island’s Bat Grounded.” Cincinnati Post, April 23, 1983.

_____. “Mechanical Woes Ground Kings Island’s Bat.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 4, 1982.

_____. “Park Awoke Warren Co.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 5, 1992.

Salvato, Al. “State: Kings Island Ride Faulty.” Cincinnati Post, July 26, 1991.

Sasaki, Laralyn. “Lights of the Yule Season Fade Away.” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 4, 1988.

Schaefer, Walt. “Water Works Will Make Splashes.” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 19, 1989.

Schoenfield, Amy. “‘Bradys’ Revisit Episode at Park.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 1, 2008.

Shebar, Alex. “New Coaster Fast and Tall, with Bite.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 7, 2008.

Siebert, Mark and Kevin O’Hanlon. “Officials Probing Fatalities.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 11, 1991.

Siebert, Mark. “OSHA Fines Kings Island $23,500.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 18, 1991.

_____. “State Clears Kings Island in One Death.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 26, 1991.

Sluzewski, Jim. “No 55 Limit on This Route.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 11, 1978.

Smith, Carrie Blackmore. “‘Chopped’ Star Now Top Chef at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 29, 2018.

_____. “Tropical Plunge.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 20, 2015.

Solvig, Erica. “Engines Rev, Tires Peel.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 13, 2004.

_____. “Flying Eagles Will Soar No Longer.” Cincinnati Enquirer, October 12, 2004.

_____. “Kings Island: Now Playing…” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 11, 2004.

_____. “Kings Island Opens Gump Restaurant.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 13, 2003.

_____. “Park to Introduce Food Fit for a Kings Island Fan.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 2, 2003.

_____. “SpongeBob Ride Opens in May.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 14, 2003.

_____. “Water Park’s Theme: Australia.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 23, 2003.

_____ and Dan Klepal. “Winds Whack Warren Co.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 28, 2003.

Special Advertising Section. “Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, May 26, 1972.

Steigerwald, Shauna. “Giant Dino Now at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 11, 2013.

_____. “Meet the Man Behind Mystic Timbers.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 9, 2017.

_____. “Time-Tested Fun.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 26, 2013.

_____. “What the Smurfs Left Behind: The Truth about Blue Ice Cream.” Cincinnati Enquirer, August 12, 2016.

Stein, Jerry. “$3.8 Million Beast, Shows and More at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, April 21, 1979.

_____. “It’s the Kids’ Turn.” Cincinnati Post, April 22, 1982.

_____. “Kings Island, Americana Begin Season Previews.” Cincinnati Post, April 11, 1980.

_____. “Kings Island Is Beefing up Its Entertainment.” Cincinnati Post, March 19, 1983.

_____. “Kings Island: Sprucing up with Penguins and Paint.” Cincinnati Post, April 29, 1978.

_____. “New Theater Is Ready at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, April 24, 1976.

Stevens, Dale. “Evel Knievel Makes His 14-Bus Jump but It’s a Bad Day at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, October 27, 1975.

_____. “Evel Knievel Says He’ll Get Half-mil to Jump Here.” Cincinnati Post, October 14, 1975.

_____. “Kings Island Plans Another New Roller Coaster.” Cincinnati Post, April 14, 1979.

_____. “The Many Conquests of Evel Knievel.” Cincinnati Post, October 25, 1975.

Styles, William. “Rogers Resigns as Taft Broadcasting Co. President.” Cincinnati Post, January 26, 1976.

Varias, Chris. “WinterFest Returns to Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 24, 2017.

Ward, Leah Beth. “AFC, Kings Island Link up Again.” Cincinnati Enquirer, February 16, 1994.

Weikel, Frank. “Bookie May Turn into ‘Welsh Rarebit.’” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 17, 1972.

Weiskittel, Ralph. “Taft Optimistic, Shareholders Told.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 10, 1974.

West, Tommy. “But Finality Was the Difference.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 6, 1971.

Wright, Irene. “Flight Commander Back on Track.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 24, 1992.

_____. “Groundbreaking Date Slated for New Park.” Cincinnati Enquirer, January 29, 1970.

_____. “Ground Broken for ‘New Coney.’” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 16, 1970.

Wee, Gillian May-Lian. “Walking in Empty Wonderland.” Charlotte Observer, December 15, 2005.

Wetzel, Janet. “Kings Island Park Clips Wings of Its Erratic ‘Bat’ Coaster Ride.” Cincinnati Enquirer, November 7, 1984.

Whitaker, Carrie. “Brain Injury Blamed on Ride.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 24, 2009.

_____. “Dinosaur Catches Fire at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 25, 2011.

_____. “Park Can’t Get Coaster on Track.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 24, 2009.

_____. “‘Son of Beast’ Clears Inspection.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 30, 2009.

_____. “A View to a Thrill.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 18, 2009.

Wilkinson, Howard. “Record-Setter Hushes Kings Island Crowd.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 5, 2008.

Winston, Earnest. “Kings Island Still a Thrill in 30th Year.” Cincinnati Enquirer, April 5, 2002.

_____. “New Adventure Ride Hints at Thrills.” Cincinnati Enquirer, March 2, 2002.

_____.“‘Tomb’ to Open in 2002.” Cincinnati Enquirer, July 3, 2001.

Wood, Mary. “Partridge Family Begins Stand at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, August 9, 1972.

Yeager, Connie. “Adventure Ride Good Compromise for Tag-Along Adults.” Cincinnati Post, April 13, 1991.

_____. “Big Splash--Down Under.” Cincinnati Post, May 27, 2004.

_____. “Christmas in July?” Cincinnati Post, July 25, 2005.

_____. “Christmas Spirit Comes to Kings Island, Zoo.” Cincinnati Post, November 3, 1987.

_____. “Coaster Lovers Confirm: Son of Beast Packs Thrills.” Cincinnati Post, April 29, 2000.

_____. “Couples Take the Plunge on New Ride.” Cincinnati Post, May 21, 1999.

_____. “FearFest.” Cincinnati Post, September 29, 2006.

_____. “Fright Nights.” Cincinnati Post, October 4, 2001.

_____. “‘Fun By Day, Fright By Night.’” Cincinnati Post, October 2, 2003.

_____. “Fun Season Begins.” Cincinnati Post, April 19, 2007.

_____. “Homes Needed for Exotic Animals.” Cincinnati Post, November 5, 1993.

_____. “‘Hooray for Hollywood’ at Kings Island This Summer.” Cincinnati Post, March 11, 2004.

_____. “It’s Slime Time.” Cincinnati Post, April 13, 1995.

_____. “Kings Island Adds Ride Featuring Scooby-Doo.” Cincinnati Post, July 24, 2002.

_____. “Kings Island Lighting up for Winterfest.” Cincinnati Post, November 17, 1986.

_____. “Kings Island Plans New Rides.” Cincinnati Post, November 2, 1991.

_____. “Kings Island Plans Simulation Race Ride.” Cincinnati Post, September 8, 1993.

_____. “Kings Island Puts Families First in Line.” Cincinnati Post, April 17, 1998.

_____. “Kings Island Raids Hit Film for Ride.” Cincinnati Post, July 3, 2001.

_____. “Kings Island Revs up to Open.” Cincinnati Post, April 7, 2005.

_____. “Kings Island Set to Catch a Wave.” Cincinnati Post, April 21, 1989.

_____. “Kings Island to Debut New Roller Coaster.” Cincinnati Post, February 5, 2007.

_____. “Kings Island to Serve up an Eerier Form of Thrills.” Cincinnati Post, September 6, 2000.

_____. “Kings Island Will Build New Coaster.” Cincinnati Post, August 18, 1995.

_____. “Kings Island’s Double-Whammy.” Cincinnati Post, April 8, 2004.

_____. “Kings Island’s New Resort to Have ‘Aussie’ Theme.” Cincinnati Post, September 23, 2003.

_____. “Kings Island’s New ‘Woodie’ to Be World’s Tallest, Fastest.” Cincinnati Post, May 12, 1999.

_____. “The Lasers of Christmas at Kings Island Winterfest.” Cincinnati Post, November 15, 1990.

_____. “Let the Fright Begin!” Cincinnati Post, September 30, 2004.

_____. “Let the Fright Season Begin!” Cincinnati Post, September 28, 2007.

_____. “Let the Scares Begin.” Cincinnati Post, September 28, 2000.

_____. “New Family Ride.” Cincinnati Post, May 19, 2005.

_____. “New for Kids at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, April 13, 2006.

_____. “New Kids’ Area Coming in ‘06 to Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, September 22, 2005.

_____. “New Phantom Theater Ride Frightful Fun.” Cincinnati Post, April 11, 1992.

_____. “New Rides Fit for Kings.” Cincinnati Post, April 10, 2003.

_____. “Riding Face/Off.” Cincinnati Post, April 15, 1999.

_____. “‘Stunt Track’ Joins 2005 Lineup at Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, August 13, 2004.

_____. “TOMB RAIDER.” Cincinnati Post, April 4, 2002.

_____. “‘Top Gun’ Soaring for Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, April 9, 1993.

_____. “The Ultimate Guide to Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, May 26, 1988.

_____. “Ups and Downs of the Vortex.” Cincinnati Post, March 30, 1987.

_____. “Very Scary Places.” Cincinnati Post, September 29, 2005.

_____. “Where the Scares Are.” Cincinnati Post, October 3, 2002.

_____. “Winterfest ‘92 to Be Last.” Cincinnati Post, November 21, 1992.

_____. “Winterfest a Sure Sign of the Season.” Cincinnati Post, November 1, 1988.

_____. ‘Winterfest Returns to Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, November 24, 2005.

Yost, Phil. “Super Coaster Coming to Kings Island.” Cincinnati Post, July 11, 1978.

Websites

Bells, Karen. “Remember This: For 20 Years, Timberwolf Amphitheater Provided the Soundtrack to Our Summers.” WCPO. E.W. Scripps Company, April 9, 2018. https://www.wcpo.com/news/insider/remember-this-for-20-years-timberwolf-amphitheater-provided-the-soundtrack-to-our-summers.

Mullins, Tyler. “History of the Haunt.” KI Central. October 3, 2011. https://kicentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/24647-history-of-the-haunt/.

Miscellaneous

Dunn, William. “Death Investigation at Kings Island.” Warren County Sheriff’s Office: 13 May 1983.

Ertel, Lynn. “Investigation of the Death of John McCann at Kings Island.” Warren County Sheriff’s Office: 24 July 1976.

Kings Island 1972 Guidebook.