SOB_TOM Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Those spools you see are electrical wire. On any large project, large spools are brought in so the builders don't have to splice the wire to make a run longer, minimizing the chance the wire will short out. I have seen several projects that had 6-10 left over spools that eventually get used throughout the course of the next couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 With WindSeeker added to the skyline, I like how all the aircraft warning lights blink at different intervals over Kings Island at night; adds kind of a sparkle to the sleeping giant (even the 'Imposter', that radio or cell tower to the south of the park that gets in on the act... still, pretty cool). If you mean this, it's a radio tower: Lots more info at http://www.necrat.us/wlw.html if interested. Oh, no. But I've always loved seeing the lights of the ol' Blaw-Knox Blaster, letting me know that I was just a few miles from my beloved hometown! (My dad moved us to suburban Detroit (yes, there is a SUB-urban Detroit XD) for a few years when I was a kid, and all of the special road trips down to see the relatives included a day at KI!) We'd stay at my uncle's house, which was on E. Circle, which meant this beauty was right past his back yard. The first time I realized how monstrously huge it was, I was like this: Anyway, back before all the sprawl and development, you could see the WLW tower, the VOA towers, and off in the distance, the sparkling little green jewel that was (and is) the Eiffel Tower from I-75. It was like a grand gateway to home. The "Imposter" I'm referring to is a gray cell tower that is to the direct south-west of the park, and it's about 250' tall with a white flashing beacon on top. It kind of blends in visually with the colorful attractions of BB, and almost looks like a 'Parachute' ride tower (like the ones in classic 'boardwalk' pictures). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 This is a totally random question, but have you guys seen any commercials yet for opening day? I haven't seen any commercials at all. I still have "The Fun and Only" song stuck in my head from last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium13 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I heard a radio commercial this morning with the Fun and Only song. That'll be stuck in my head the rest of the day now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I too heard a radio commercial this morning for KI. Those reels are now gone too. I`m still kind of surprised that they haven`t started to attach the seats yet. Time is quickly running out! The park opens in less than two weeks! And they`ll still have to complete all the testing and get the ride certified by the state before it can open to the public... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Kings Island posted the following messages and photos this afternoon: Coney Mall will have a fresh new look when the park opens for the 2011 season April 30. Construction of the entrance area for Dinosaurs Alive! at Kings Island is underway Coney Mall is looking spectacular. Bright new paint scheme, new pavers, hopefully some new lighting, a brand new ride... It's a good year! Now let's just see if the Tower Gardens are reinvigorated... But this is a great leap in a good direction, regardless!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 The images did not load. Where were these images posted? I can`t seem to find them on the park`s blog, twitter, FB page OR WindSeeker page on the KI website. The arms should begin going up by mid-week, with the seats by the end of the week, per the WindSeeker page update from today on KI`s site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I remember the days when I knew exactly which site to go to for the latest updates of the park. (I guess I am old!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortexfan Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 The images did not load. Where were these images posted? I can`t seem to find them on the park`s blog, twitter, FB page OR WindSeeker page on the KI website. http://twitpic.com/4mhp1c/full http://twitpic.com/4mhnxy They are on the park's twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Part of that is because the park has so many pages available (twitter, FB, the park blog, the WindSeeker webpage), that they often will post something at one, but not all of those places. Then its like trying to find a needle in a haystack. I think the above images might have originally been posted to Twitter, and since removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortexfan Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Those images definitely haven't been removed from the park's twitter. They are currently the second and third update from the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhudson17 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I noticed today that when I was on our school computer's using IE, the pictures loaded up just fine. As soon as I pulled out my laptop with Google Chrome, the images disappeared. It might just be the browser you're using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Those images definitely haven't been removed from the park's twitter. They are currently the second and third update from the top. For you, maybe. For me, the top item on their Twitter feed is "Rehersals [sic] for the new American Country show in the Festhaus are underway." posted 14 hours ago. This type of nonsense is part of why I don't have a Twitter account yet. (Quick link for others that are interested: http://twitter.com/kingsislandpr) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortexfan Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 This is what KI's twitter looks like for me: That's weird that some of the updates aren't showing up, I've never heard of that happening before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I am getting more nervous by the day. I am really looking forward to riding WindSeeker on opening day but by the looks of things, it may not happen after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkjkj Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 They could get the chairs on by wednesday for all we know, and begin testing by thursday, and build the line as they are running the tests each day, and have the whole ride done and ready to go by opening day. I remember watching a roller coaster show about the building of Kingda Ka and their crews stayed there 24 hours to get the testing done, I am sure the same could be done for WindSeeker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 But would they? Kingda Ka is alot bigger scale of a project than Wind Seeker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 if they have a contracted deadline, then i'd say yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 The weather doesnt look like it will be kind to them this week though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 http://www.visitkingsisland.com/public/park/rides/thrill_rides/WindSeeker.cfm Construction of the new 301-foot tall WindSeeker ride continues at Kings Island. Workmen will begin installing the arms for the swings by mid week, followed by the seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Sounds pretty straight forward to me. Arms go on Wednesday or Thursday, followed by the seats Friday or Saturday, and the next week is spent testing while the queue and landscaping are completed. It can be done, don't worry guys. I trust these people know what they're doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 They can also afford to not finish some small things (landscaping, signage besides safety signage, loose article bins, etc.) until after opening day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 The testing can get done rather quickly, all things considered. It just really depends on when the ride is complete and ready to cycle. If it's ready early next week, it's definitely plausible for it to open on time. Also, equally plausible to not open on time. Only time shall tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkjkj Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 It can't take that long to put up some queue line rails, a sign, some landscaping. I don't see why that would take more than 2 or 3 days at the most. I trust that it will be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Must remember y'all, tis a prototype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Not to mention that the weather can have an impact on how quickly things get done. Also, don`t forget, that they have to have the ride inspected by the state, in order to take on riders. Not to mention, that the ride will likely need to complete a number of required test cycles before ready to take breathing test riders. All of those things take time. And if they have an unforeseen hiccup, then there isn`t much time left over to remedy that situation. Yes, the contractors may face stiff penalties if they don`t complete the project on time. Most of those penalties could involve monetary reprecussions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Also, don`t forget, that they have to have the ride inspected by the state, in order to take on riders. The Ohio Department of Agriculture can have a ride inspector on site within 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Right, but it is still all part of the process. Its not like the state inspector can just pop in for for fifteen minutes and certify the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 after just waking up from a long night- I can say, now THAT was a storm! (at least where I was)- question, do you suspect that WS has been baptized into being stuck by lightning yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 ♪♪Working in the rain la da da da Working in the rain♪♪ Sorry just trying to be funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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