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They are probably still doing construction. They are independent contractors, not employees of the park and they'll want to get the work done so they can get paid.
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15 hours ago, SonofBaconator said:
Ohio minimum wage is also $8.55 an hour and I know for a fact CP interns get payed way over that so I feel like it balances out.
Additionally, I think its subjective to where someone works. I worked in hospitality and loved it so I didn't mind working insane hours, however she might have not liked her job and felt like she was owed more.
I don't think it has anything to do with liking your job. It's being compensated fairly for your time.
The pay rate is irrelevant. I was making $13 an hour in Park Services, I knew the rules, I made the decision to work over 40 hours.
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57 minutes ago, flightoffear1996 said:
I don't believe over time is owed if the employment is seasonal.
It's not. However, if this girl wins it is going to open the door to lots of lawsuits.
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She's going to lose or Cedar Fair is going to go bankrupt paying all of the employees in the past who worked over 40 hours a week overtime.
I regularly worked over 40 hours in both of my stents at the park.
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37 minutes ago, Bdd127 said:
Ah off season maintenance. That must be such a cool job. I wish I knew how to get in as a coaster mechanic.
https://jobs.cedarfair.com/job-detail/10644225/ride-mechanic-cincinnati-oh/
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56 minutes ago, hotrodyoda said:
It's still there, the sun is just directly behind the structure and flooding the lens with light.
It has reappeared! Rebirth! He is Risen!
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This morning when I drove by, the lift is about 1/3 removed and there is a section of track cut out in the middle of the turnaround.
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49 minutes ago, flightoffear1996 said:
Just curious as to how the track has more stress on it. The track would receive the same stress on it I would think unless the trains weighed more.
The trains likely weigh more, a lot of the supports are cantilevered and the cars swing back and forth. That being said, the supports are of a different construction so it's not a one to one. I also don't know the construction of the track it self is the same.
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3 hours ago, DJSkyFoxx said:
Anyone ever wonder what goes through the minds of the crew that tears down these historical structures? Like, I understand there are probably some who have zero feelings or thoughts about it since it’s just another job/pay check, but I can’t imagine there not being a single person feeling sad about tearing down so many memories. And very likely I’d imagine there has to be at least one member on the crew with their own memories of the ride.
That always crosses my mind any time these types of demolitions occur.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAs a former Vortex crew member it made me really upset when I heard they were tearing it down. The people I worked with on that crew were texting eachother and upset, so I can confirm there are a lot of people who care.
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7 hours ago, hotrodyoda said:
I've always been under the belief that the spine is bolted, but the rails are welded.
It would take a very good welder and a ton of time to weld the tracks together, also the connection is probably a little too rigid at that point.
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9 hours ago, KIghostguy said:
The decision to remove Firehawk was made mid-summer 2018. Planning for Orion began in June of 2018 and the Firehawk site was selected not long after.
I believe this to be highly unlikely, given previous comments on coaster building cycles.
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Yesterday, I could see flashing lights where the helix for Vortex is. You could see it in the Diamondback Cam.
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10 minutes ago, Maverick44 said:
I know but they won't test until sometime in March.
I bet they'll be doing pull through next month.
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31 minutes ago, Maverick44 said:
Why are we desperate about having the track work done before the end of the month? So we can watch a boring web cam until the middle of March? lol Just asking for a friend.
On a side note we could check for themeing once track work is done.
You want track work done so they can start testing, which would be more exciting than watching them put 3 pieces of track in a day.
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1 hour ago, Maestro said:
Paramount went through a kick in the mid-late 90's where they wanted a set of closed brakes between trains whenever possible. OLFoF used to skim through the mid-course brakes. As did Vortex. In my personal experience, both were much better prior to the change (especially Vortex).
Both rides had limited runs in their original form after they received new control systems (or reprograms), but they didn't last long,
I'm fairly certain that Cedar Fair had a similar thing early in their operations at KI, along with removing trains on rides in the rain.
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40 minutes ago, BoddaH1994 said:
Allow me to pose the questions:
How will this affect attendance at KI?
Will it be more, less, or unchanged?
If there was a drop, would Orion and Grand Carnivale offset that?
Why?
I have thoughts on the matter. I will share after I hear some of yours.
The only time I think it'll hurt attendance is Friday night Haunt, people won't see as much perceived value, especially when other Halloween events are open late. The park really emptied out after 10 PM on Midnight Closes, seemed as though most people assumed they still closed at 10.
Park attendance will be up, due to Orion.
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All hail King Don!
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They are lifting up one of the other pieces now!
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Definitely apply first. The job fair is a great place to interview, because they are doing so many interviews that day, they aren't as intense as a non-job fair interview.
If anyone wants some pointers, feel free to PM me, and I'll try to get back to you.
Keep in mind, you may get turned down for your first choice, but I would have a back up ready, just in case.
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Just now, Ben43065 said:
I think you’re referring to @Captain Nemo ?
Nope @sixohdieselrage
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Hounddogs in Columbus is really good.
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4 hours ago, silver2005 said:
If the rate they're going continues and the weather keeps going like it is, I'm guessing they'll be finished with track work by mid-February. The only elements left are a camel back hill, the helix, and the curve up to the brakes.
I wouldn't be surprised if they were finished by the end of the month.
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I'm thinking the rain is actually just washing it off, you can see droplets of water running down the camera.
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9 minutes ago, CoastersRZ said:
Keep in mind, that day of game, the tickets are $2 more.
Yes, you can eat up in that restaurant. My wife and I have been meaning to eat up there before a game sometime. We always remember that when we are on our way out.
The food is pretty good, but I typically go up there on $1 beer night as they serve you beers, don't have to get up, short walk to the bathroom, plus the view is good.
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Orion Construction Photos
in Kings Island
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You'd be right. Certain portions of this might still be under the contracted parts, others would be part of Kings Island teams. I'm guessing groups like Landscaping, the Sign Shop, Maintenance aren't covered under the employee restrictions. Those are probably limited to the seasonal associates.