IndyGuy4KI Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Is there any way KI Central members can go on these construction tours? No one is on a tour, watch the webcam at http://www.visitking...bcams/index.cfm A KIC admin did get invited to KI the other day to take some pictures. See pictures here. http://www.KICentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=333 EDIT: Welcome to KIC! Quote
Ohiocoasterman Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Great to see the webcam is back up and it also looks like they fixed it to where it will update past the 2:56pm time. Quote
DropZone99 Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Has it been mentioned if Action Theater will be open in 2011? From the webcam view it seems like it may be blocked. Anyone else find it somewhat amusing how Drop Zone was going to originally be built close to where WindSeeker is? When watching the webcam it almost looks like Drop Zone is being built! Posted via iPhone. Quote
CoastersRZ Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 I believe that it has been stated in the past that the Action Theater will be open in 2011. Has anyone confirmed whether or not those alleged pieces of WindSeeker spotted on 275 today were in fact for WindSeeker? **EDIT** This just posted to the WindSeeker page on Ki`s website here: http://www.visitkingsisland.com/public/park/rides/thrill_rides/WindSeeker.cfm The first pieces for the WindSeeker tower are expected to hit the docks in Norfolk, Va. on February 21. They should arrive at the park by the end of next week. Vertical construction of Kings Island's newest thrill ride is expected to begin by the middle of March. Quote
KIanatic1975 Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 This is the first time I've seen the webcam at night. It always stopped at 14:53 for me. Quote
CoasterGeek101 Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Is there any way KI Central members can go on these construction tours? No one is on a tour, watch the webcam at http://www.visitking...bcams/index.cfm A KIC admin did get invited to KI the other day to take some pictures. See pictures here. http://www.KICentral...s.php?album=333 EDIT: Welcome to KIC! Ok, thank you! Quote
Dieseltech20 Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 KI posted a pic of Racer on Facebook today and it appears to be getting a paint job as well. Quote
Beast1979 Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 What a beautiful day! It's supposed to be nice this weekend. Hmmm...I wonder if we get enough "likes" our GM would let us open the park this weekend. Who's with me? Looks pretty similar to me to be honest. Quote
tyler1012000 Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Hi Everybody, I read the forums regularly, but rarely post. However, today around 11:30 AM while I was driving back to work on I 70 E newar Pataskala I noticed something you all miight be interested in. Travelling West on 70 were four semis that looked to be carrying WindSeeker Tower Pieces. I was only able to get a quick pic of the last semi but I posted it for speculation. Have a great day. http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i347/tyler1012000/Wind.jpg Quote
Shaggy Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Hi Everybody, I read the forums regularly, but rarely post. However, today around 11:30 AM while I was driving back to work on I 70 E newar Pataskala I noticed something you all miight be interested in. Travelling West on 70 were four semis that looked to be carrying WindSeeker Tower Pieces. I was only able to get a quick pic of the last semi but I posted it for speculation. Have a great day. http://i1089.photobu...012000/Wind.jpg West on I-70? That's odd. WindSeeker is being shipped via cargo boat to Norfolk VA. From there, it's being trucked north. If the pieces you saw were for KI, it seems more likely to me they would have just travelled via I-64. I could be wrong, but those pieces you saw may be headed to Cedar Point. Quote
tyler1012000 Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 It very well could've been going to Cedar Point. I just thought it was cool that I saw them, so thought I would post. Initially, I thought of King's Island, but it is very possible that they're going to Cedar Point. Quote
acbjones1983 Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 I'd bet that they are for Kings Island. If you look up directions (on google maps) from Norfolk to Kings Island one of the routes goes through Pataskala via I-70 West. None of the prospective routes to Cedar Point go through that area. Just my two cents. If those trucks are headed to KI, they should be pulling in shortly. Quote
Guest TombraiderTy Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Hi Everybody, I read the forums regularly, but rarely post. However, today around 11:30 AM while I was driving back to work on I 70 E newar Pataskala I noticed something you all miight be interested in. Travelling West on 70 were four semis that looked to be carrying WindSeeker Tower Pieces. I was only able to get a quick pic of the last semi but I posted it for speculation. Have a great day. http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i347/tyler1012000/Wind.jpg No matter which park that's for, it's still interesting. Thanks for sharing Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Hi Everybody, I read the forums regularly, but rarely post. However, today around 11:30 AM while I was driving back to work on I 70 E newar Pataskala I noticed something you all miight be interested in. Travelling West on 70 were four semis that looked to be carrying WindSeeker Tower Pieces. I was only able to get a quick pic of the last semi but I posted it for speculation. Have a great day. http://i1089.photobu...012000/Wind.jpg No matter which park that's for, it's still interesting. Thanks for sharing I agree, appreciate the post! Quote
Dieseltech20 Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Also keep in mind how large these ride pieces are. Since they are oversize that have to get permits from the states they are driving through. Those permits tell the driver the ONLY way he/she may travel with his/her oversize load. Sometimes those routes are not the smartest, lol. Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 I am pretty sure that you can not drive a tandem trailer in IL. Meaning you can not piggy back 2 trailers behind each other behind your truck. Which is legal in IN. I have heard of people coming to Indy having to bypass IL and cut through KY instead. This may have changed over the last few years, but my point is as others have stated certain loads may have to take unique routes to get to their destination. Quote
Creed Bratton Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 I know someone showed pieces in Wilmington at a stop. Wilmington is north of KI, so maybe they were headed to CP. Quote
Jasper Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 http://www.screamscape.com/html/kings_island.htm Just posted by Screamscape. Quote
Browntggrr Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 http://www.screamsca...ings_island.htm Just posted by Screamscape. How ironic! Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 The next concrete pour is happening now! The sun is in a really bad spot right now to see what is going on in the cam. http://www.visitking...bcams/index.cfm Looks like a crane is getting into position as well. EDIT: Nope, I think he is delivering the concrete. Sorry! Quote
Creed Bratton Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Wilmington is south of I-70 and Columbus. Thank you, I'm quite aware of that, I'm originally from Columbus so I know 70 and Columbus well. My original comment was that Wilmington was north of KI, therefor maybe the parts were going to Cedar Point. In saying that I had a friend let me know that pieces were in Wilmington I was stepping aside from the comments about I-70 and speculating where the parts were going due to their appearance in Wilmington. Quote
Creed Bratton Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 From the parks twitter www.twitter.com/kingsislandpr Looks like the 4 new pieces have arrived at the park. Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 From the parks twitter www.twitter.com/kingsislandpr Looks like the 4 new pieces have arrived at the park. This is starting to get exciting. Can't wait to see them start putting these pieces together. Quote
acbjones1983 Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 I just got an email from KI saying that the last 3 pieces are en route and will be delivered this week. Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 I just got an email from KI saying that the last 3 pieces are en route and will be delivered this week. Since KI posted pictures of them arriving today, they must of had an easy route. Quote
acbjones1983 Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 The email said that 5 pieces had arrived thus far, and that the final 3 pieces would be arriving later in the week. Quote
Creed Bratton Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 WindSeeker Tower Being Lifted off truck Another picture from www.twitter.com/kingsislandpr These are massive! I'm stoked! Quote
Creed Bratton Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 I just looked at the ride rendering, apparently that piece is next to last piece to the top. Quote
KIBOB Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 I find it kind of funny how the pieces are being delicately placed in the open parking lot, only to be lifted back onto a truck and driven into the park a few days later. I really never understood the point of doing this, publicity? Overall, it is pretty cool to see pieces in the parking lot, and I'm sure someone on here knows the answer on why they go through the trouble of keeping the pieces temporarilly in the parking lot. Quote
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