KIfan1980 Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Can I just say that I think the new Pavers look awesome! I'm also impressed with the magnitude of that foundation - can you imagine the effort it would take if they ever had to remove that pile cap. 45' wide, 6' thick, and significant amounts of rebar. If my math is correct, I think that would be enough concrete to build a sidewalk almost two miles long. Quote
acbjones1983 Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Perhaps that's why Flight Commander's pad has never been removed. I would think it would have to be similar in strength. Quote
Outdoor Man Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 staying at GWL tonight and drove past the ki parking lot on my way back from a walmart run. there were a pair of semi's in the parking lot surrounded by vehicles that appeared to have some large, cylinder-shaped objects on the flatbed. It was near dusk- so i couldn't see real well... but WindSeeker pieces may have begun to arrive. Quote
coaster_junky Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 ^if you could, and have time, would you be willing to take a couple pictures? if yes, could you also take a couple pictures of Son of Beast as well, to put the tarp rumor up as truth, or fiction? Quote
Oldiesmann Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 I love their jab at The Beach (currently picture 4): "Real dirt. Real sand. Real fun." (The Beach's motto "Real sand. Real surf. Real fun.") Quote
Outdoor Man Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 i didn't get to go by the parking lot today; we live in the opposite direction. Son of Beast was right outside our balcony and though I wasn't looking specifically for a tarp- i didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Sounds like there is no cover-up. Terp, who just HAD to Quote
frisbeefan Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Here is an article with some pictures of Coney Mall's rehab found here. Pictures are located on the left. Quote
KILateNighter Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Here's a link to all them pictures and better and cleaner view of the pavers http://projects.oxfo...2011WindSeeker/ Look at the 18th photo and see what was accidentally mixed in! Quote
tycoonrebel7188 Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 I was at the park today for a rehire interview and drove right by the tents. These tents were for an Auto Display/Show. There were a lot of Dodge vehicles and a driving course made of cones in the Boomerang Bay lot. Nothing to do with WindSeeker in the parking lot yet. Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 So the objective is to Dodge the Cones? Terp, who sometimes just can't help himself...and probably should have engaged in an evasive maneuver....oh, wait... Quote
tycoonrebel7188 Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Very clever Terpy! I for one appreciate your humor. Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Very clever Terpy! I for one appreciate your humor. Yep, you never know what he is going to write. Always on the edge of my seat waiting to see what ole Terpy thought of next. Thanks for keeping it lively Terp! Quote
Creed Bratton Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Here's a link to all them pictures and better and cleaner view of the pavers http://projects.oxfo...2011WindSeeker/ Look at the 18th photo and see what was accidentally mixed in! Too funny! Quote
Creed Bratton Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Here's a link to all them pictures and better and cleaner view of the pavers http://projects.oxfo...2011WindSeeker/ Look at the 18th photo and see what was accidentally mixed in! Too funny! Quote
Beast1979 Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Every picture that's released makes me more and more anxious for opening day. At first I was pretty "meh" about WindSeeker, but the ride has really grown on me, and I'm now to the point where I'm itching to try it out. Not to mention the makeover of Coney Mall is making me excited, considering how great of a job they did with Rivertown in 2009 and Planet Snoopy 2010. Is it April yet? Quote
beastfan11 Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Every picture that's released makes me more and more anxious for opening day. At first I was pretty "meh" about WindSeeker, but the ride has really grown on me, and I'm now to the point where I'm itching to try it out. Not to mention the makeover of Coney Mall is making me excited, considering how great of a job they did with Rivertown in 2009 and Planet Snoopy 2010. Is it April yet? My thoughts excatly. I've always loved that section of the park. It's about time it received some TLC! Off Topic: Awesome Signature Beast1979! Quote
Outdoor Man Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 holy crap. WindSeeker gets WAY up there. according to picture 18 we'll be able to see the skyline of Cedar Point from up there!!!!!!!!! is it just me (or maybe this has already been talked about)- but does it look like they've removed a lot of the trees through Coney Mall? Quote
Jasper Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I cannot wait until the vertical construction starts, can you say first ride on opening day? Quote
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted January 11, 2011 Author Posted January 11, 2011 YAY we are also getting TTD, MF, laser show, Power Tower, and Mantis Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 YAY we are also getting TTD, MF, laser show, Power Tower, and Mantis And Mr. Kinzel will be living in the parking lot. No wonder he is worried about Toosday. (in binary? 011111) Quote
lopan Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 dayton daily news has a bunch of pics of coney mall being worked on http://projects.daytondailynews.com/cache/galleries/Entertainment/General%20Entertainment/2011WindSeeker/ Quote
Beast1979 Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 My thoughts excatly. I've always loved that section of the park. It's about time it received some TLC! Off Topic: Awesome Signature Beast1979! Yep, I love how they've done Rivertown, then Planet Snoopy, and now Coney Mall, it's almost like they're systematically rejuvenating the park! Thanks, I just got that CD yesterday holy crap. WindSeeker gets WAY up there. according to picture 18 we'll be able to see the skyline of Cedar Point from up there!!!!!!!!! is it just me (or maybe this has already been talked about)- but does it look like they've removed a lot of the trees through Coney Mall? I do remember one grass island had it's trees removed in 2010, and they may have removed more for construction. I think they'll plant new ones for 2011 if they were removed. And Mr. Kinzel will be living in the parking lot. No wonder he is worried about Toosday. (in binary? 011111) Did I miss something? What happens on Toosday? Quote
XGatorHead 8904 Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 And Mr. Kinzel will be living in the parking lot. No wonder he is worried about Toosday. (in binary? 011111) Did I miss something? What happens on Toosday? Just this little event: http://www.KICentral...showtopic=23087 Quote
CoastersRZ Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 And it looks like Kinzel had reason to be concerned about today: http://www.cleveland...t_structur.html More information here: http://www.sanduskyregister.com/news/2011/jan/11/cedar-fair-opts-new-ceo Quote
Jasper Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 And it looks like Kinzel had reason to be concerned about today: http://www.cleveland...t_structur.html More information here: http://www.sanduskyregister.com/news/2011/jan/11/cedar-fair-opts-new-ceo So reading that second article is Kinzel out as the Chairman? Quote
thekidd33 Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 ^No. The resolutions are non-binding meaning, as was alluded too in some the articles Terpy posted in the past few days, the board does not have to adhere to them. They could simply maintain the status quo if they desired. It will be interesting to watch this all unfold in the coming days/weeks/months. Quote
Dieseltech20 Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 A new video of the Coney/WindSeeker work has been posted by KI. Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Kings Island Hopes Towering Swing Ride Will Draw The Crowds: ..."It's intense," agrees Jordan Hill, 16, of Georgetown who is registered with Kings Island fan Web site KICentral.com, "and while it may not be another coaster like the general public would love to receive, it is going to have a lasting impact on not only the park's skyline, but also the ride selection that the park offers. I'm personally ready to see it run."... http://www.kentucky.com/2011/01/23/1607471/kings-island-hopes-a-towering.html Quote
CoastersRZ Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Very nice article, with a very nice quote and mention by a KICentral member! Congrats for being in the article Jordan! So I wonder if the ride will simply get standard uplighting like Drop Tower has, or if there will be additional lights added to the ride. Only time will tell I suppose! Quote
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