sixpack Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 I was just wandering is Drop Zone has opened up yet?
geekman Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 Not yet but last night on the news they said that it would be reopening here in a few days.
PKIVortex Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 That's good news. I surely hope it does, I know some people really miss drop zone. One of my friends wanted to try it the night they shut it down after the SFKK accident, but she didn't get the chance.
Nickelodeon Nicktoon guy Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 i love DROP ZONE. I wish it was open. it should be.
Delirium33 Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 If I remember correctly, Drop Zone has been closed for over a MONTH now, and news reports said over a week ago that the ride would open within days. I know that drop zone has been waiting for a new part, but and as far as I know the ride has been completely dead for a long time. My question is has anyone seen testing or work being done to the ride lately? Or does anyone know if the new part has arrived yet? It just seems odd to me that we keep hearing that the ride is going to open soon, but it hasn't showed any signs of life in weeks. I don't want to start any rumors though...
ohiomom28 Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 If I remember correctly, Drop Zone has been closed for over a MONTH now, and news reports said over a week ago that the ride would open within days. I know that drop zone has been waiting for a new part, but and as far as I know the ride has been completely dead for a long time. My question is has anyone seen testing or work being done to the ride lately? Or does anyone know if the new part has arrived yet? It just seems odd to me that we keep hearing that the ride is going to open soon, but it hasn't showed any signs of life in weeks. I don't want to start any rumors though... I was there Friday and Sunday and saw no movement at all over there. The cables are still missing too. Doesn't look like it's going to be anytime soon....
Firehawk Freak Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 will it be by wednesday because thats when im going if it gets openplease post it
PKIDelirium Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 If I remember correctly, Drop Zone has been closed for over a MONTH now, and news reports said over a week ago that the ride would open within days. I know that drop zone has been waiting for a new part, but and as far as I know the ride has been completely dead for a long time. My question is has anyone seen testing or work being done to the ride lately? Or does anyone know if the new part has arrived yet? It just seems odd to me that we keep hearing that the ride is going to open soon, but it hasn't showed any signs of life in weeks. I don't want to start any rumors though... I was there Friday and Sunday and saw no movement at all over there. The cables are still missing too. Doesn't look like it's going to be anytime soon.... If the cables were missing the catchcar wouldn't be sitting at the TOP of the tower...
PKIVortex Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 I was just going to say that PKIDelirium. How do people think the catch car is sitting up there? LOL The Cables are there it's just hard to see them when the catch car is at the top of the tower. LOL. Boddah said in another thread that it should be open by Friday, so does he know something we don't?
derek9312 Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 will it be by wednesday because thats when im going if it gets openplease post it Me too im going on Wednesday also and want it open Boddah said in another thread that it should be open by Friday, so does he know something we don't? Boddah could know something we dont because remember he did get an email from Don Helbig saying SoB had reopened when it did back on Thursday and it also said that DZ wont be long so maybe he has an exact date but was asked not to tell us until it does open.
Delirium33 Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 will it be by wednesday because thats when im going if it gets openplease post it Me too im going on Wednesday also and want it open Same here I'll be at the water park mostly on Wednesday, but if DZ opens, I might have to head over to there.
PKIVortex Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 According to the webcam, it appears the catch car is still at the top. Now my question is, since a new part was recommended by the manufacturer, does that mean the state has to re-certify the ride, before they reopen it?
teenageninja Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 Check the webcam again Vortex, I just saw it halfway up the ride, it appears it is open or is opening soon. No, I don't think it needs to be recertified, unless Ohio made a rule on Drop Towers.
PKIVortex Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 I first checked around 11:30ish and the catch car was at the top. I just checked again and your right it's not up there now. So I guess we'll find out soon.
welchce Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 I'll place my bets on today. Well I'm going today so if it does open I'll make sure to mention it in my trip report.
Dvo Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 just looked at the web cam and it looks like they're lifting the gondola
DeLorean Rider Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 I'll place my bets on today. Knowing your source I would agree.
PKIVortex Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 http://www.centralmediaserver.com/wcpo/webcams/56-09-01.jpg
KDK Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 from Dayton Daily News' web site: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Staff Report The popular heart-in-your-throat Kings Island ride Drop Zone re-opened early Tuesday afternoon. The ride was shut down in June as a precaution after an accident on a similar ride, the Superman Tower of Power at Six Flags Kingdom in Louisville. A 13-year-old girl's feet were severed when a cable broke loose.
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 I think 10 minutes. Atleast, it used to be.
BoddaH1994 Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 Drop Zone reopened today, July 24th 2007 at 1:30pm.
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