ryran75

So glad that I found this site! I will have to dig up my parents photos of Hanna Barbera Land at Kings Island from the 70's. There are some classic photos!! What I remember 'most' was the outdoor boat ride that took you through scenes from popular HB cartoons (although there was no particular cohesiveness or theme) and the indoor dark ride (later the Smurf Ride, etc., etc.) that at the time was shaped like a gigantic TV set and featured late 70's cartoons. I also miss the "Saltwater Circus" show horribly. It was a great addition. I also remember fondly the telephone stations (some shaped like castle towers) that you could pick up and hear HB characters voices on. Those later were found at Sandusky Mall in the mid 80's to mid 90's for no apparent reason! I fully realize that today's youth (and most of society) doesn't find HB to be relevant, but damn it...I could use my Hong Kong Phooey, Captain Caveman, Snagglepuss, and Jabberjaw fix!! Nowadays, I only see these characters on TV's "Boomerang". Otherwise, they are completely non existant in all forms of media. As a longtime former Cedar Point employee, while I enjoy Camp Snoopy and have always been a fan of Peanuts- the actual theming and attraction layout was never fully realized to appropriately represent the comic strip, Broadway musical, and animated TV specials. All rides are honestly uninspired carnival style rip-offs. There was no thought process or creativity put into the design. Such a shame. Shame on you, Cedar Fair and Schulz family! I will take my memories of HB anyday!