TombRaiderFTW Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 In case anyone was interested, here's a video I took of KI's WindSeeker testing last night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCwiZp1l-9U Quote
standbyme Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 ^That's nicely filmed...thanks for sharing! Quote
jcgoble3 Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 Reviving the discussion about playlists, Cedar Point posted on Facebook yesterday that "WindSeeker has a playlist of 18 different songs including theme songs from E.T., Harry Potter and Star Trek". That's nice in that you won't hear the same songs over and over every time you ride it. I hope we get just as much variety at KI. Quote
TombRaiderFTW Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 Thanks, standbyme! My arms got tired, so sorry for what shakes there are. Also, I'm about 50% sure I saw Ed Dangler from Cedar Point's maintenance department around the ride. I'd be more sure, except I've only seen Ed approximately once in my life. Quote
markr Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 Saw WS testing Thursday night and was absolutely blown away by the ride, the lighting and the great music. Let's just hope people don't complain about the music being too loud. ( LOL.) Quote
Dieseltech20 Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 Nice video, thanks for sharing. It's even more impressive in person Cannot wait for it to open. Was on the last train for DB last night and WS looked amazing all lit up. It must have every color possible on it at some point. Quote
CincyElite22 Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 Here is a photo from the Fox 19 Skycam 1 hour time lapse from last night. So anxious for this to be done testing!!! Quote
TheSonofBeast Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 i wonder why they wont just announce the day its going to open now? i mean they havent had any official updates anywhere in weeks... its june 20th and its honestly more than rediculous that we have heard nothing. as much as WindSeeker looks awesome and whatnot how will that matter if the general public is just ****ed that they cant ride it. they havent handled this situation well at all... Quote
jdawg1998 Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 i wonder why they wont just announce the day its going to open now? Because they did that already (April 30) and it was wrong. They probably won't want to risk that again. Quote
TheSonofBeast Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 so the best option is to blame it on the weather for two months? Quote
jdawg1998 Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 They haven't been blaming it on the weather for two months. They're testing the ride now, all they have to say is "once testing is done, the ride will open." Quote
Fire-Beast-OF FEAR Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 It would be nice if they at least give us a good estimate. Quote
mikejenkins1 Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 What is up with Diamondback and Dinosaur cams? Been down for days. Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 Y'all need to deal more with insurers and regulators. The ride will open when it can do so safely and is permitted to open. Not before. And so it goes. Quote
weberc3 Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 http://www.wlwt.com/...896/detail.html this was posted on channel 5's website today this means it's opening in 9 minutes! (possibly) Quote
Bennett Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 It's on like Donkey Kong starting 9:30am tomorrow! Quote
MarketingExpress Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 KI's Facebook page just posted that it will be open Tueday including ERT Quote
mikejenkins1 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 KI's Facebook page just posted that it will be open Tueday including ERT So has anyone been there? How are the crowds? Hard to tell from the Fox19 WindSeeker Camera. Quote
kingsrattler Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 KI's Facebook page just posted that it will be open Tueday including ERT So has anyone been there? How are the crowds? Hard to tell from the Fox19 WindSeeker Camera. Someone posted on another forum post that lines for WindSeeker are 30-45 minutes. Quote
CedarPointer Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 WindSeeker is awesome! And "Cars may swing when entering and exiting" is the understatement of the century. Quote
mikejenkins1 Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 WindSeeker is awesome! And "Cars may swing when entering and exiting" is the understatement of the century. Funny! Well storms here for now and a long time. End of day for rides at KI I feel. Quote
CoasterGeek101 Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 Ha, Nice CedarPointer. I get it. This is indeed a great ride! EVERYONE should ride it. The wait isn't that bad. Maybe 20-30 minutes. Quote
silver2005 Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 May I ask why are there half a dozen WindSeeker topics? Its kind of hard to keep track of any discussion when there are so many branches from the main topic. Quote
RingMaster Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 May I ask why are there half a dozen WindSeeker topics? Its kind of hard to keep track of any discussion when there are so many branches from the main topic. Kind of like the many arms & seats branching from the main ride carriage? Quote
Snowman Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 May I ask why are there half a dozen WindSeeker topics? Its kind of hard to keep track of any discussion when there are so many branches from the main topic. I was tempted to start a topic called "Why are there so many WindSeeker topics" Quote
mikejenkins1 Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 Ok, just got back from KI today. Yeah it rained early today but since early afternoon great weather. So we arrive at 8 pm to ride WindSeeker. Oh yeah, its CLOSED (all day). Huh, come on, why do we continue to have new rides (yes I know a prototype) closed. I really want to ride it but this is getting to be a joke. Crowds light and perfect weather. So what are the excuses nowadays? Seriously, they need to have the home page with a link (like CP did with Top Thrill Dragser) and say if the ride is open or not. It just seems like there is way too many days it is down. I am beginning to loose any appeal to ride this but really want to do so. post edit: Well from what I am reading, downtime for this ride is getting to be quite common :-( Quote
Pillsberry123 Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 The fact that Cedar Point's WindSeeker is open and ours isn't has nothing to do with Cedar Fair liking Cedar Point more. The fact that Cedar Point's is open and our isn't wasn't "chosen" by someone. It just happened that way. and the fact that Cedar Point's WindSeeker is open and our isn't has absolutely nothing to do with Dick Kinzel. Absolutely nothing. Especially now. Because Cedar Fair never shows favoritism for Cedar Point (and Knott's), right? Cedar Point hasn't gotten a new coaster since 2007. Kings Island has gotten 2 since. Kings Dominion, Canada's Wonderland, World's of Fun, Valleyfair, Carowinds... all gotten new roller coasters since 2007. What has Cedar Point gotten? Cedar Point has a water ride and a new flat. Where's the favoritism here? Kings Island's WindSeeker was scheduled to open before Cedar Point's. You can't honestly believe that Cedar Fair held back the opening of King's Island's WindSeeker just so Cedar Point's could open first... EDIT: If anything, Cedar Fair has spent more time and money on Kings Island than any other park in the chain. A complete rehab of not one, not two, but three sections of the park (and counting), a new B&M hyper, a Dinosaur park with promises of additions in the coming years, and now a new announcement in August... Cedar Point has a new water ride. Again, where's the favoritism? Quote
bkroz Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 The fact that Cedar Point's WindSeeker is open and ours isn't has nothing to do with Cedar Fair liking Cedar Point more. The fact that Cedar Point's is open and our isn't wasn't "chosen" by someone. It just happened that way. and the fact that Cedar Point's WindSeeker is open and our isn't has absolutely nothing to do with Dick Kinzel. Absolutely nothing. Especially now. Because Cedar Fair never shows favoritism for Cedar Point (and Knott's), right? ... EDIT: If anything, Cedar Fair has spent more time and money on Kings Island than any other park in the chain. A complete rehab of not one, not two, but three sections of the park (and counting), a new B&M hyper, a Dinosaur park with promises of additions in the coming years, and now a new announcement in August... Cedar Point has a new water ride. Again, where's the favoritism? I totally agree with the fact that Cedar Point hasn't always been favorite... But remember that Cedar Fair only recently came into ownership of the five Paramount Parks, and each has had its fair share of 'beefing up' to meet the standards that Cedar Fair has established. That is, Cedar Fair has put a lot of money into giving each park a signature steel coaster, repaving, redistributing Geauga Lake's rides, and revamping the children's areas. And since Kings Island is the flagship of the new parks, and arguably the second-in-command in the chain nationwide, it makes sense that of all the acquired parks, it has gotten the most financial investment. But it's been four seasons, and it appears that the Paramount Parks have now all been "caught up," and the playing field is now even enough that a more normal system of investment can be established. That being said, there's a new CEO in town, so what was once normal and expected may not be entirely representative of the future. Quote
Sonor_Drummer Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 How many more places around Kings Island and Cedar Point can there be to put new rides in without the removal of something existing? You know spaces are getting cramped these days. Quote
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