DiamondBack27 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Probaly not true, but One of The Vortex ride oP's told me that WindSeeker will be demolished at all Cedar Fair parks. Becuase they will not work. But then again Ride op's can lie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondBack27 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 They told me on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Was he a dippin dots vender too? I would think that the WindSeekers will stay in operation, in a SOBNO state at the present moment, until futher notice. Safety is #1, but with safety you must also make a profit, should it stay or should it go now? I wish for it to stay, but I would be alright for it to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 How many times have it been said that seasonal employees, especially ride ops, are not in the decision making process nor are they informed of plans such as it is being rumored here. Something like this would only be made at the very top of Cedar Fair and the park's GM/VP and through consultations with the ride manufacturer. Future plans, rides being torn down and future expansion are only made by top management and all seasonal employees and full time employees that are not in the upper levels of the chain's management team are not part of the decision making plans. Unless you hear of any plans like this or other plans are only released by the park's public relation department, it is not true. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Um, no. I doubt they'd remove popular rides because of easily fixable issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 It is like someone trading in their car because of a minor mechanical problem. Look how they tried to fix SOB several times before finally making the decision to tear it down. The people that work on the rides are young and i am sure they talk among themselves about problems each ride might have. I am sure they might even talk to their school friends about things they might "hear" about rides. Next thing it goes around with a different story from what might had been first said. But you do not tear something down because of some unknown issue. Like all things mechanical, some things do and will wear out due to usage and break down through its life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hook. Line. Sinker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Everyone knows that the problem with the WindSeekers is the seventh fetzer valve bypass line. They've been sticking. Probably the humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joncars05 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I would think that the WindSeekers will stay in operation, in a SOBNO state at the present moment, until futher notice. I see what you did there!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondBack27 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Ok thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 If a reasonable solution cannot be achieved in drastically reducing the recovery time, all WS will probably be removed. That said, I highly doubt a decision has been made either way. There has not been enough time to make the necessary changes to investigate if a change could be done or if it works. Also, another topic was unnecessary. http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/26454-WindSeeker-ride-malfunction-strands-knotts-visitors/page__pid__489242__st__120#entry489242 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I'm not saying this is correct, but park employees tend to hear a lot of factual information. I had heard about WindSeeker well before it was announced, knew about The Crypt's closing, and the new Haunts in 2009 before they were announced. It only takes one person to overhear a conversation and it spreads like wildfire. With that said, I don't think this is true, but I wouldn't discount it just because they are some "16 year old ride operator." You never know who they know or are related to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 If they do tear down the Wind Seekers I bet whoever desgined/built them will have a lawsuit on their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Maybe he heard it from the Dippin' Dots guy!! Or the Flight Deck Man!!! I guess we enjoyed WindSeeker while it lasted 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 It is one thing to see site prep for a ride, or the future of a ride like the Crypt that goes idle and trucks or ride pieces being taken out to guess that something is going on. Or if a ride op happens to be in the office or conference room with the GM/VP as a very important meeting or conference call is being discusses about WS and its future due to the recent mechanical issues. It is one thing to be told it will not operate until further notice and another thing to be told it is being removed due to its current problem. Ride ops, ride supervisors, and other seasonal workers are not in the food chain as to details of a ride's future plans. They are only told what they need to know regarding the ride's daily operation and not if it is being removed. These same ride operators were not told about the plan to dismantle SOB until it was announced. But it is not hard to guess the future of a ride that has gone idle for several years. I have been in the ops building several times and if my manager has very important work going on or if his PC monitor has data not meant for my eyes, he will close it and not discuss anything that I might hear that I do not need to know. The ride ops for WS have been told just it is not being operating until further notice and told what has been released to the general public. They have been told to not say anything else that has not been released and to not even speculate with guests as to its future. I doubt that the ride manager has confided with his supervisors as to its future and the op manager will not reveal anything like this to people not authorized to know. So until anything is announced, it is pure speculation on any employee's part and a rumor that is just that, a rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Sometimes more can be learned by observing what is not being said, who is not talking and what is not happening that otherwise would. Terp, the ever careful one. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Haven't heard anything from Funtime yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondBack27 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'm just saying what I heard believe it or don't, but its no reason to say I'm just telling rumors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'm not saying this is correct, but park employees tend to hear a lot of factual information. I'm not saying you are wrong, but I have heard so many things from park employees over the years, it makes ScreamScape & Wiki reliable resources combined. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondBack27 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 It probably is wrong. I wasn't talking about you anyways Lol, because I've got told many things I was just wondering if other people have got told this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 what is happening currently with the WindSeekers... not much has been happening or being said publically... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 ...and that speaks volumes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Magic 8 ball says: Doubt it. Now there is some factual information! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 ...and that speaks volumes. Are you saying that the silence is deafening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I rode WindSeeker to get an overhead view of Dinasours Alive once and it was moving way to fast;so either slow it down nice and easy for the view or go ahead and kill two birds with one stone. Im Jr for Birdy and i approve this message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Slow it down? It doesn't have much going for it except for the speed... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 If im looking for speed,im looking to go 300 foot and drop,not spin around. I would rather ride the ride for a good view myself but what do i know? The older kids we bring to KI didnt care a bit when i said its shut down,they said its kinda boring anyways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I know if I want a good view of the park, I go to the Eiffel Tower. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Everyone knows that the problem with the WindSeekers is the seventh fetzer valve bypass line. They've been sticking. Probably the humidity. Oh, come on... everybody knows its all ball bearings these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 The problem with all the Wind Seekers is they are using cheap sprockets that were not made to the correct specs. If they had used sprockets from Spacely Sprockets, they would not have the problem. Spacely's best employee, George Jetson would had made sure it would had been made to the correct specifications. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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