markhudson17 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 we're almost airborne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Wonder what the heck they're doing with the restroom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhudson17 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 final piece is up, up, and away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorDiablo Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 WindSeeker...I would like you to meet the horizon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaptorGuy Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I wonder how often they will have to close it due to high winds? Oh wait, that's a different park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 As I`ve said before, that addition they are putting onto the restroom likely is the electrical room for WindSeeker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 A-ha! Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 The eighth and final piece of the WindSeeker tower has arrived on site just a few moments ago, according to the webcam. I wonder if they will put it in place today. Another question I have, is if the workers that are working inside of the tower are climbing up all those stairs inside the tower, or if they are attached a man basket to the crane to get the workers up and down. If they aren`t, those workers are getting quite a workout climbing up all those stairs! Well your first question has been answered haha I've not seen them being lifted up but that could be what's being done. However, I feel like they are just walking up inside the tower. Edit: The last piece is attached as the crane is no longer connected to the piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtimeluvr Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 It looks like the top cone is on a flatbed getting ready to fly. Or is that an elevator car they dropped on the pad? Could it be the top cone has a door for someone to go out on an observation deck as talked about in this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsmerdel06 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 It looks like the inner portion of the top cone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m2raptor Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I don't know if this was mentioned already but I am wondering if they had to put up the aircraft warning lights even though it was not completely finished yet. If I remember correctly I read that there is an airport near Kings Island so I am sure they would already know of this being built. I am kinda surprised they kept adding pieces on so close to dark for this reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandyb79 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I happen to be driving by the park with my fiance today and we shot this raw footage, from the drop off area, of the last tower piece being assembled. For your viewing pleasure: http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/jandyb79/?action=view¤t=d90a0e1b.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWC2003Amy Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 From what i can tell in the video on the site there appears there is a maintenance door at the bottom you can clearly see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 On Kings Island's facebook there are a few AMAZING photos of WindSeeker taken from construction workers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Pictures do NOT do justice as to how high that truly is! But I LOVE those pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium13 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I was just coming here to post those! They are absolutely amazing! I really like the one looking out to the park with the Eiffel Tower and Drop Tower in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtimeluvr Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I believe that in the last picture you can see the beginnings of the Dino trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIanatic1975 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Wow, WindSeeker's going to look awesome when it's finished, if it already doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Cannot believe the Tower is now pretty much complete. Opening day cannot come any faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PizzaBaby027 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 So lookin at those pixs it really seems as if they will be taking out the FX entrance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I've been starting to wonder about that myself. Kings Island has said several times that Action Theatre will remain open this year, despite the addition of WindSeeker. However, they're still yet to pour the concrete that would extend the midway to it's entrance. And by judging from this picture: It looks like WindSeeker basically blocks it's original entrance all together. I wonder if they'll have to redo the entrance to get it to work? We'll just have to wait and see. The new pics make me want to ride it even more! Can't wait till Opening Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 They said on Facebook that the exit will be the new entrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsmerdel06 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Does anyone know if the ride car going to be already built and lifted onto the tower by the crane or will it be built around the base of it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsmerdel06 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 will they close up the hole that the action theatre's entrance caused on The Racer? If they leave it it would look horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 CedarPointer do you have a quote from when they said that? Was it the park or someone from the GP? Just wondering, would like to see it. Grsmerdel06 I haven't seen any information about either of your questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Does anyone know if the ride car going to be already built and lifted onto the tower by the crane or will it be built around the base of it??? Good question. I have been wondering that myself. I was hoping it would show up in the cam soon to give us that answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWildman424 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I assume the ride car will be built around the base of the tower. It will probably need to be disassembled every winter for off season maintenance. I doubt they would bring a crane in to lift it on and off the top of the ride every year. That would be a large design flaw IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 CedarPointer do you have a quote from when they said that? Was it the park or someone from the GP? Just wondering, would like to see it. Kings Island Ride Operations The WindSeeker entrance is on the left and the queue wraps around the backside of the ride. Action Theater will enter and exit in the old exit pathway. The old Action Theater entrance will be blocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Awesome thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Has anyone seen a rendering for what the WindSeeker Plaza area will look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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