That arm will not come loose.

Something tells me that they can not say that to an insurance company.

You always prepare for something like that with a backup.

It wont happen it does. That ride in China where the car came off and went flying......

Also, do you think this ride will be the full 3 minutes.

I have watched the CW version testing and it was a 2 min video and I do agree it might be a little more in time but not much.

This will have a very long slow line since it is single threaded. So 3 min ride, 1 minute load, 1 min unload...... not sure aboui that.

Just curious, what is the backup for if the connection at top does come loose?

Is there a cable attached to the arm as well?

Thought some of you may be interested to know that, while at the Point the past 2 days, WindSeeker is coming to life. Rotating and traveling half-way up the tower. Curiously, no sign of lights yet, however. That said, it is coming to life.

Yet I have heard they are having electrical issues and doing a re-wiring.

Well looking at some pics online it was noted it will be a giftshop......

I really think this will be a huge hit, hopefully profitable enough to finance an inverted B&M and a twisty GCI or GG woodie (and a re-profiled and rideable SOB (with the loop(dreaming, I know))).

Let's hope. You gotta admit having a tent for the front entrance isn't exactly a vote of confidence for a long run. Maybe it's there just to provide a big "reveal" on opening day.

According to picture 3 on the link provided, it is a gift shop. Still shows signs of here today, gone next year.

And hope it can stand some windy days or there will be merchandise all over the place.

So from all the pics I still do not see a trail. Will it be paved/easy access? What about strollers/wheelcharis?

Part of Coney, the entrance plaza to DA has a tent up! Wonder if this is for final construction or will be "permanent"

My guess is this is the ticket selling area.

It is all the way up but does not appear to be rotating.

Maybe just testing up and down procedure now.

Well watching the Fox19 time lapse cam this morning and notice a crane on site and doing something about 1/3 the way up on the tower.

Could support the theory of technical issues or not. So are they waiting on State Inspection before they can test it?

yeah they had their tower built before KI even started theirs.

I thought back then that maybe CW was going to be the first to open.

After seeing the CW WindSeeker in test mode, they are way ahead of others.

I still expect them to be first but maybe not due to CP/Ohio is the homestead.

Well was thinking about KI today and wondered if they were open tonight.

Wow they are now open on Friday's 10 - 10.

Checked the site web cams and it is dead there.

Wish I could be there and get a ride fest going.

Well maybe take a 1/2 day next week.

So it appears that WindSeeker has sat non-running for a week or so now.

Do they first test it here and then call in the inspector or what?

I agree from this viewpoint it will be a bit until it is running.

I know that CP is moving along but will miss their opening as well.

Wonder if Canada's Wonderland will be first. They have been way ahead.

Would/Could they be the first park?

Now they have Diamondback Cam, Front Gate Cam and new the Fox 19 Cam on the web cam page.

So guess we only get to see a long distance shot of WindSeeker now.

Now the main "WindSeeker1" cam is down as well. If I try to view the image directly (which is what I usually do since the actual image is much larger than the size they display it at on their webpage), I just get a "404 not found" error :|

The Fox19 camera is still up though.

How are you viewing it directly not via the KI website?

It looks like the remaining seats are being installed now...

http://www.visitkingsisland.com/public/fun/webcams/index.cfm

yep all installed and would guess that starting tomorrow they begin testing and certification.

Will probably make it for next weekend barring any unknown issues.

Yep, as expected it is not ready. Not a big deal but it is as many of us had expected.

I am sure bad/rainy weather did not help at all.

WS 2 is back up, but still facing the ET. I wonder if they are going to "fire" it up today or tomorrow. I guess I'll wait and see.

**EDIT**

WS 2 is now fixed and pointing at WS again.

Also, I know these things get hit by lightning all the time. I just posted the video because it was caught on video.

Well it is back down again as there is no image being displayed.

Maybe setting it for the future and trying to find best position

No the gap is for vehicles to get in and out.....

The hanging of the last few seats wont take long.

Well see news that Cedar Point is wanting to have a fund raiser for first rides on WindSeeker May 13.

So will KI do anything like this as well? Have seen no announcements and they have done it for several

other new rides. So does this fuel the conspiracy theory that they will not be ready Saturday?

Just got an email/newsletter and on the page it has this:

April 30

OPENING DAY 2011

Be among the first to ride WindSeeker!

*Please note: Kings Island will be closed to the public on May 1, 2011. Reopening May 6th.

So lets hope they get it done

Yes this is #1 of 4. They will be the test rabbit for issues and all.

I am sure they have lots to test and it will take time. They probably

have best case to worst case scenarios to test and also train workers.

So be patient.

I was just assuming they were trying to get it done by Saturday.

I am sure it can be inspected quickly, but remember it is the first of its type.

So sure testing will not be one rotation. And if not behind, then why run 24/7.

It will be open when ready and fully tested.

yeah I am assuming the electrical wiring had hit a snag, thus they are behind and doubt you see it open Saturday.

Still need to approve and cycle test a bunch.

Ok, so all those who are knowing.....what is going on?

Obviously they have issues are awaiting parts that are not there.

Lots of people on site but no real major action.

So no clues....?

Well you figure they left that gap for a reason.

Whatever that truck had today was put up or something fixed.

So wonder what is up with that.

But yeah, I can not see it open on Saturday.

I imagine it needs quite a few cycle times and water dummy tests?

Sorry folks.