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1975: Daredevil stuntman Evel Knievel set a new world's record by jumping over 14 Greyhound buses.

1974: Lion Country Safari (renamed to Wild Animal Habitat) was added as the sixth themed area.

1973: " The Brady Bunch" and " Partridge Family" each shot episodes at the park.

1972: Preview weekends began in the spring with the grand opening on May 27.

Over the years PKI has achieved many memorable milestones:

The daily parade has become a nightly fireworks spectacle.

Used to watch the Firestone International Air Show but now you take a Flight Team Aerial Helicopter Tour.

The indoor ride Enchanted Voyage has become Phantom Theater.

The Swiss Sky Ride has become Xtreme Skyflyer.

Kafe Kilimanjaro became Stunt Crew Grill.

Salt Water Circus's live dolphin show became WaterWorks theme area.

Rides and attractions were also updated over the years… 1986 began a tiered price schedule with a $14.95 general admission price and $7.45 for children ages 3-6. At the opening in 1972 the fee was $6 (children under 3 free). Ticket prices at PKI have greatly changed over the years. Al Collins was the primary designer and was my boss at the time we spent two years designing it." Gramke mused, "The Beast is the biggest (highlight) for me, to be involved in what is still one of the best coasters. Jeff Gramke, chief engineer for the park, listed highlights from the park's history during its 30 year anniversary: Evel Knievel, the Partridge Family, the Brady Bunch, Dick Van Dyke, the roller coaster Bat, and designing the world record Beast. Few people recollect memories from this earliest openings of a legendary park but one common memory was marching bands on International Street when they hosted a daily parade. Originally the park opened with five themed areas: Coney Island, Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera, Rivertown, Oktoberfest, and International Street. Opened on Apwith three roller coasters at the time: Scooby Doo (renamed to Beastie) and Racer, both wooden, and Bavarian Beetle, steel. Paramount's Kings Island (PKI) is a top rated amusement park located near Cincinnati, Ohio in King Mills, Ohio.