Kings Island History: The Enchanted Voyage

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5 жыл бұрын

DISCLAIMER: I made this when I was pretty young, so I’m sure there may be some small incorrect tidbits or facts here and there
A huge thanks to John Keeter and Theme Park University for information and research on these rides. Also, a quick edit: Guliver was more like 15ft, not 30 as stated in the video.
Also here are the credits for the videos seen and heard:
- "Boo Blasters on Boo Hill at Kings Island" by Kings Island - • Boo Blasters on Boo Hi...
- "Walking Around Paramount's Kings Island In January (2003)" by Sean Flaharty - • Walking Around Paramou...
- "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969 Instrumental Theme Song Cover)" by TheAnarchistMuffin - • Scooby-Doo, Where Are ...
- "Kings island 1972" by Bryan Humpert - • Kings island 1972
- "Vintage 1980 Enchanted Voyage Full Ride Home Video" by VideofromGeorge - • Vintage 1980 Enchanted...
- "Enchanted Voyage at Kings Island Snail greeting" by cmsda1 - • Enchanted Voyage at Ki...
- "Kings Island 1988" by Yoda1268 - • Kings Island 1988
- "Adventure Express at Kings Island" by Kings Island - • Video
- "Kings Island's 20th Anniversary Special - 1992 (Full version at 60fps)" by Sean Flaharty - • Video
- "Kings Island Phantom Theater unedited" by CoasterBob62 - • Kings Island Phantom T...

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@santafe37s 4 жыл бұрын

Always loved original Enchanted Voyage! We were there back around 1973. The good old days! And train ride was another favorite of mine.

@leonardHughes-iq3wv Жыл бұрын

Same with my family I was only 8 years old than as I was born in 1965.my brother was only about one as he was born august 1972.

@aquamarine2044 2 жыл бұрын

The Enchanted Voyage was my favorite ride! I went on that ride twice. And the train ride too! I miss King's Island the way it used to be.

@TR5___ 2 жыл бұрын

I remember Kings Island. I was seven years old when I went. It was my first going on a roller coaster & I definitely remember going on the Enchanted Voyage ride. The Enchanted Voyage is not only my favorite ride but it also very memorable as well. Seeing all my favorite Hanna-Barbera characters really stood out to me. It really made me feel like I was a part of that world. This one of the reasons why I love Hanna-Barbera so much. That ride never got old nor stale. The second time I went was the Winter Fest event that's when I went on the Smurfs ride. It was very enjoyable as well. Kings Island such as Enchanted Voyage, Smurfs ride & Hanna-Barbera land really inspired me become an artist.

@SeanFlaharty 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, Kyle! I remember riding Enchanted Voyage as well as the Smurf version.

@garyhutton5947 4 жыл бұрын

We were at Kings Island today and I was sharing memories with my kids about all of this . Thanks for the video some awesome!

@Andresladee 5 жыл бұрын

I soooooooooo miss the Enchanted Voyage!

@mimiv548 2 жыл бұрын

My best friend and I loved this when we were little...best animated ride ever!

@rosesinsept7357 3 жыл бұрын

Enchanted Voyage was my favorite ride ,thanks for sharing

@jimewen19681 5 жыл бұрын

Very good video! I miss the original Enchanted Voyage! Perhaps maybe the next overhaul of this ride will go back to a ride thru boat ride and have The Peanuts theming? ? It wouldn't hurt to do the retro theming even though they don't own the rights to Hanna Barbera, they do own the rights exclusively to the Peanut Gang! It sure would be a great new family treat for sure! Thanks Kyle for sharing such a great video! I almost cried hearing that awesome old tune of "My Friends in my TV! The Snail lives on today still at Jungle Jims Supermarket in Fairfield Ohio! As do the old Wild Animal Habitat Monorail ride and many other great former Kings Island characters that resided in Hanna Barbera Land! Such great memories! !

@ul7185 3 жыл бұрын

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@RobMathMiller 4 жыл бұрын

I so miss the original Enchanted Voyage!

@saraenneking4652 2 жыл бұрын

That was my favorite ride as a kid

@elteescat 3 жыл бұрын

I miss the Smurfs Enchanted Voyage!

@weewhorobin8202 11 ай бұрын

Phantom theater was one of my favorites!

@HasserVision 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I sure remember most of those versions of the ride up until the mid-1990's when I moved away from the area. So much fun! I was so afraid of the teeth on that clown in Fantastic Voyage when I was a kid. Wow... what a flashback! :D

@theresebrandser Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! Such great memories! :))

@mikemanners1069 3 жыл бұрын

The Enchanted Voyage NEVER got stale to me. The Smurfs was a step down from the original ride and failed to capture the magic and wonder of the original.

@Andresladee 5 жыл бұрын

Why won't Kings Island put in more family friendly rides? Those of us who were toddlers when Kings Island opened, are now entering our 50's and have grandchildren. We do love our roller coasters but oh how we long for more of these kind of flat rides that are easier on our aging bodies. Is there any way to get the owners to do more of these type of rides?

@SeanFlaharty 5 жыл бұрын

The park has a very large collection of family rides, including the new-for-2019 Antique Auto ride. I don't ever see a time when family rides cease to be at Kings Island. Yes, they do have some great thrillers and I do understand your point. A dark/boat ride can be a high maintenance attraction, as with other rides .But a big reason for a interactive dark ride being introduced in the same area as those older classic dark rides was teenagers (and some adults) weren't exactly paying attention to the ride scenes and having make out sessions while riding, which the park didn't care for. By making the ride interactive, it keeps the attention on the ride and surrounding scenes. I do love a great dark ride, especially if it does something unique.

@ronmartin2277 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered this. I will be watching all these videos an subscribing! Keep it up!

@johnpatterson4272 Жыл бұрын

Obviously the 'Enchanted Voyage' was modeled-on 'It's a Small World' at Disney, yet no wonder the attraction was limp in its delivery. Given the time Hanna-Barbera was still riding high on their Saturday morning cartoon faire of Scooby-Doo, SuperFriends, Yogi Bear and even the Flintstones, those were golden years for the animation company. I worked at CWL in 1984 when the Smurfs and their permanently staining blue ice cream made their appearance. The idea never really clicked with the public as the Smurfs were viewed by parents as shallow and not entertaining enough on the same scale as what Hanna-Barbera offered over the previous 20 years. The 'Phantom Theatre' was an absolute improvement, but 'Boo Blasters' took the Ride back to its limp-wristed origins.

@scottandrewhutchins Жыл бұрын

Imagine how this ride would look now that the Banana Splits were killers in a horror movie

@rickschill9008 2 жыл бұрын

Great memories! The Enchanted Voyage was on the level of a Disney dark ride. The earworm of a soundtrack and the animatronics were very advance for 1972. I only rode the Smurfs reskin once and that was the last time I been in that building.

@ytdave354 3 жыл бұрын

I vaguely remember the Smurf ride but I grew up on Phantom Theater

@rossh688 Жыл бұрын

Similar to the still operating Monster Mansion at Six Flags Over Georgia. I highly recommend riding it.

@nathanhoskins8512 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos are you planning on making more

@MrSTONEking Жыл бұрын

The song for Enchanted Voyage is titled "Happy Friends". Also, The Jetson's were not part of the ride, and the only Flintstone was Fred hiding with a sign reading 'Beware' in the spooky scene's opening.

@reannaromero1911 2 жыл бұрын

I grow up going to kings island at least once a year and I live in Michigan lmao

@pernelldh 3 жыл бұрын

Wish to change the attraction to Peanuts theme.

@SpacePirateK 3 жыл бұрын

This ride gave me nightmares as a small kid. I hate smurfs with a savage passion because of it. Phantom Theatre however was one of my all time favorite rides at the park.

@Jacen13 3 жыл бұрын

I mis the Smurf ride & blue Smurf ice cream! 😕

@JamesZ1025 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always said if I hit the lottery I will pay to bring back the enchanted voyage😊

@johnnyv1938 4 жыл бұрын

I rode smurfs and the enchanted voyage. I thought it was turned in to days of thunder?

@elteescat 3 жыл бұрын

Nah, Enchanted Voyage was in Hannah Barbera Land. Days of Thunder was over by the Vortex.

@DuecePiece 3 жыл бұрын

The Days of Thunder building still exists on that side of the park and houses one of the haunt mazes, but I will always remember it for what it once was!

@colormebaddfann5923 4 жыл бұрын

This guy has the most Cincinnati accent I’ve ever heard

@thomaskylecreative 4 жыл бұрын

ColorMeBaddFann I have no idea what that means but I’ll take it

@MattyIcecubes 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, no he doesn't. A Cincinnati accent is kinda twangy. Not a true southern accent but pretty close. It's a mix of country and city that you won't hear anywhere else in the world.

@MrDan11422 2 жыл бұрын

There was a off ride that was about driving. I remember it getting off this ride.

@Aaron.Weiler 2 жыл бұрын

Loved that ride! Several years ago I found the Enchanted Voyage's "Friends In My TV" soundtrack on KZfaq, but can't find the custom mix of show themes they played while waiting in line. I need to look for that again. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gd6Zdpdnvtu1g30.html