Orion Construction Photos

[PatchesC 637]

4 minutes ago, AdventureExpress35 said:

Yes

 

never, ever bring a bag to an amusement park. That is what cargo shorts were invented for in 1967.

Have you not seen what women's supposed "cargo shorts" look like lately? I'm still trying to replace my park pairs that actually fit a pass in them and zip.

[Gplez90 5011]

1 hour ago, flightoffear1996 said:

I never worry about lose articles. Apple Watch for the win. 
 

As a seasoned amusement park visitor 25 plus visits every year of my 32 year life I have learned travel light. 

Light jogging pants with 3 zip up pockets for the win!! Phone, slim wallet, and keys stay with me at all times! 

[Maverick44 7629]

Cargo shorts all day at parks. Gotta have zipper pocket. Sunglasses and phone and key go inside. I buy cheap sunglasses for parks just in case I squish them.

[SnakePlissken 324]

Does anybody know if keyfobs are waterproof?

[BoddaH1994 14597]

10 hours ago, flightoffear1996 said:

I never worry about lose articles. Apple Watch for the win. 
 

As a seasoned amusement park visitor 25 plus visits every year of my 32 year life I have learned travel light. 

Once the park WiFi is perfect, I’ll go full Apple Watch. I can’t justify the cost of a cellular plan right now.  I used just the watch to swim at Great Wolf a couple of times and loved the convenience!

[thatguyfromohio 1382]

Once the park WiFi is perfect, I’ll go full Apple Watch. I can’t justify the cost of a cellular plan right now.  I used just the watch to swim at Great Wolf a couple of times and loved the convenience!

It’s only $10 with my plan, but tbh I never use the cellular with my watch, I just keep my phone in a cargo pocket and keep it shut all day and use my watch. I’m at an amusement park to enjoy myself, so zoning out from the world is the best way.


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[tks944 25]

14 hours ago, SnakePlissken said:

Does anybody know if keyfobs are waterproof?

About all kyfobs are water resistant. Meaning they can get rained on/ be in a wet pocket  but not submerged.

[jimlaheyscar 112]

I use a magnetic key holder and put my key under my car while at parks. Take a cellphone and small tube of sunscreen and I'm good. 

[flightoffear1996 4035]

18 minutes ago, jimlaheyscar said:

I use a magnetic key holder and put my key under my car while at parks. Take a cellphone and small tube of sunscreen and I'm good. 

We are actually lucky enough to have the outside number pad on our car so we don't even have to bring our keys in 

[King Ding Dong 9870]

15 hours ago, SnakePlissken said:

Does anybody know if keyfobs are waterproof?

48 minutes ago, tks944 said:

About all kyfobs are water resistant. Meaning they can get rained on/ be in a wet pocket  but not submerged.

True they are water resistant when new.  However, like a coaster that is 10 years old, usage and stresses may degrade performance over time.  Plastic warps, seals become brittle etc., so the 10 year old fob you have been carrying around in your pocket daily may not be as water resistant as it once was.   

[Enchanted Voyage Lover 1152]

I suggest cargo shorts as well. Also my quick fix is I pack a zip lock sandwich bag in my pocket for water rides, it does the trick cheap and easy.

[foze.bear 58]

1 hour ago, Enchanted Voyage Lover said:

I suggest cargo shorts as well. Also my quick fix is I pack a zip lock sandwich bag in my pocket for water rides, it does the trick cheap and easy.

My kids and I always pack Ziplocs for phones!  We keep a box in the car, and carry about 3 each in the park.  People in line for WW Canyon always see us wrap our phones and mention how smart that is, and we typically share the extras.

[AdventureExpress35 505]

19 hours ago, Gplez90 said:

Light jogging pants with 3 zip up pockets for the win!! Phone, slim wallet, and keys stay with me at all times! 

Women’s clothing is a mystery that scientists agree will never be solved

[chad_1138 747]

My wife and I wear small running belts that hold our phones, keys, etc...  Nice and thin, fit right under our shirts.  Never any issues.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dimok-Running-Belt-Waist-Pack/dp/B01M17PHO4/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_pm?ac_md=2-0-VW5kZXIgJDEw-ac_d_pm&cv_ct_cx=running+belt&keywords=running+belt&pd_rd_i=B01M17PHO4&pd_rd_r=4c09d20f-c517-4ccb-934d-ad1ebd1948ca&pd_rd_w=vwrgm&pd_rd_wg=XS1xM&pf_rd_p=516e6e17-ed95-417b-b7a4-ad2c7b9cbae3&pf_rd_r=R7T2GWYSSD80HHSV1BMB&psc=1&qid=1581008653&sr=1-1-22d05c05-1231-4126-b7c4-3e7a9c0027d0

[flightoffear1996 4035]

6 minutes ago, chad_1138 said:

My wife and I wear small running belts that hold our phones, keys, etc...  Nice and thin, fit right under our shirts.  Never any issues.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dimok-Running-Belt-Waist-Pack/dp/B01M17PHO4/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_pm?ac_md=2-0-VW5kZXIgJDEw-ac_d_pm&cv_ct_cx=running+belt&keywords=running+belt&pd_rd_i=B01M17PHO4&pd_rd_r=4c09d20f-c517-4ccb-934d-ad1ebd1948ca&pd_rd_w=vwrgm&pd_rd_wg=XS1xM&pf_rd_p=516e6e17-ed95-417b-b7a4-ad2c7b9cbae3&pf_rd_r=R7T2GWYSSD80HHSV1BMB&psc=1&qid=1581008653&sr=1-1-22d05c05-1231-4126-b7c4-3e7a9c0027d0

I have seen those in one of the park stores. 

[lifetimecoaster 717]

 Along with the cargo shorts, I also will usually carry a ziplock for the phone and car keys to go in when I ride WWC. 

[arrold 129]

What's the big crane next to the airtime hill doing? Trim brake installation maybe?

[Hawaiian Coasters 325 5471]

WindSeeker seems to be off the ground.

[SpectralBeacon 376]

It looks like we have a train on the track! 

[DejaVu2001 24]

Definitely. What amazes me though with how much everyone has been watching the webcams, how on earth did those cars get loaded onto the storage track without anyone catching it?

[STLcoasters33 112]

Looks like they’re now under the shed! Will one train be exposed to the elements once all three are on the track, or is there enough space between the transfer shed and the station to keep them all covered?

[Kodistict 2161]

1 hour ago, arrold said:

What's the big crane next to the airtime hill doing? Trim brake installation maybe?

Looks like it is holding a basket with people in it to check the trims or do work on them.

[GigaG 55]

45 minutes ago, STLcoasters33 said:

Looks like they’re now under the shed! Will one train be exposed to the elements once all three are on the track, or is there enough space between the transfer shed and the station to keep them all covered?

B&Ms usually have enough storage space to put all trains in storage.

[Beast Night Rider 357]

The Orion cam is gone! I only see the DB and Mystic Timbers cam....anyone else?

[ry.bread 26]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YMaD3GlX4g

Kings Island's official timelapse of Orion

[THE_BEASTmaster 1898]

The Orion cam is gone! I only see the DB and Mystic Timbers cam....anyone else?

 According to Don Helbig the webcam will be down through the end of March. You can find his PSA here: https://KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/35959-psa-orion-live-stream/

 

 

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[Kodistict 2161]

I know this video is a few days old, but in this video, Orion looks massive. 

Credit to Roller Coaster Expedition.

[Beast Night Rider 357]

9 minutes ago, THE_BEASTmaster said:

 

According to Don Helbig the webcam will down through the end of March. You can find his PSA here: https://KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/35959-psa-orion-live-stream/

 

 

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Thanks, I missed this announcement somehow.

[Waltny 1344]

10 hours ago, arrold said:

What's the big crane next to the airtime hill doing? Trim brake installation maybe?

The basket appeared to be up near the apex when I was by about 4 this afternoon. Took a few pictures, Ill look a little closer and see if its worth sharing as now we are back to no eye in the sky.