westcoaster Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Disney KI , Universal KI, nah just Kings Island, a local owner with lots of money would be cool again!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 The last local owner with lots of money did great disservice to the park , and kept much of its land when he sold out to Paramount. Local he was, benevolent to park lovers he was not. KI was not on a good path when fortunately Paramount insisted that KI be part of the KECO package it was acquiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 So, that owner owned just Kings Island? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yes. Originally, KECO owned KI, but when Lindner acquired KECO, he kept KECO around to manage KI. The last season, he announced that he would be selling KECO, and not KI, and that KI would no longer be managed by KECO. But then of course Paramount bought the parks including KI. Had CBS lasted longer owning the Paramount Parks, they could have given Lindner`s care of the park (or lack thereof) a run for its money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yes. Originally, KECO owned KI, but when Lindner acquired KECO, he kept KECO around to manage KI. The last season, he announced that he would be selling KECO, and not KI, and that KI would no longer be managed by KECO. But then of course Paramount bought the parks including KI. Had CBS lasted longer owning the Paramount Parks, they could have given Lindner`s care of the park (or lack thereof) a run for its money. A notable difference being that Lindner desired to stay in power. He apparently thought he was doing fine. At least CBS was negligent on all fronts and attempted to get rid of all of the parks out of disinterest. Haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgtoad67 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Saw testing today! It wasn't at the top of the tower which was weird, but at about halfway up it was spinning and at full speed. The seats were fully extended out. Also, all test dummies had been removed from the seats. Just thought I'd share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 ^ Wow! Thats great news! Sounds like they will have it up and running within the next 2 weeks. When I was there Saturday, I saw one thing that hasn't been done yet that is quite important. The awnings (or whatever they are called) to cover the queue are still not yet in place. Does anyone know how long those take to put up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I imagine that can't take long. They seem pretty simple so I'd say easily in a day's work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Cedar Point's WindSeeker is now open! I'd expect KI's to be open in time for July 4th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Today It was going slowly up and down the tower, but not real noticeable spinning from what I saw. When I was in line for The Beast and watching the fireworks from the station it did not appear that WindSeeker's tower was lit up like it normally is, my eyes could have also been deceiving me. I do have one question though, how come only some of the dummies have legs? Are the doing this to see how close the legs will come to a certain point or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I didn't realize any of the dummies had legs...haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonor_Drummer Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Cedar Point's WindSeeker is now open! I'd expect KI's to be open in time for July 4th! I hope so!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Cedar Point's WindSeeker is now open! I'd expect KI's to be open in time for July 4th! I've been watching Cedar Point's webcam for a little bit... I haven't seen it move. May of been like Canada's Wonderland... only open for an hour or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Cedar Point's WindSeeker is now open! I'd expect KI's to be open in time for July 4th! I've been watching Cedar Point's webcam for a little bit... I haven't seen it move. May of been like Canada's Wonderland... only open for an hour or so. Yeah, I agree, I haven't seen any movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiocoasterman Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 It has not opened yet at Cedar Point last night though they had employee ride night on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 KingsIslandPR: PHOTO: WindSeeker will open once the testing and commissioning of the ride has been completed. http://twitpic.com/5bmbzt Kings Island tweeted this. Seems like it's closer than you guys think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I just hope with it opening late its not the new ride for 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Fox19 just confirmed KI said it will open in days not weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 While this delay is obviously not typical, it does happen, and barring any major problems that postpone the opening for weeks, I think that things are going okay. It was a prototype, and that alone says something. Don't forget that Mach Tower at Busch Gardens has also been postponed. And honestly, it seems there are more cases of rides opening late than there are rides opening on time in the last decade or so. In this industry especially, I think, we're talking about the most strict safety standards imaginable. And they're stricter today than they have been at any point in history (just as next year, they'll be stricter than they were this year)! The experience looks to be a very well-rounded one, and if our WindSeeker looks and sounds as nice as Cedar Point's, this will indeed be an attraction worth waiting for - the cherry on top of a very thoughtfully-done season at Kings Island! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Fox19 just confirmed KI said it will open in days not weeks. For those looking for the exact article: The park cannot promise an exact date but emphasized it will be in the next few days. Crews are now running water dummies on the ride to represent different weights of visitors. http://www.fox19.com/story/14906315/kings-islands-WindSeeker-debut-delayed-due-to-weather Later in the article.... Getting it right is what thrill seekers are hoping for. Kings Island will be the first park in the U.S. with a working WindSeeker. Has Cedar Point's really opened or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Jackson CPs nor KIs windseker hanst opend yet to the GP!! it was Employee rides night last night at CP and they got to ride it. My friend who works on Dragster was texting me last night saying the ride is pretty sweet at night with the music going! yes WindSeeker will have a soundtrack!! Lights music oh this going to be one Epic thrill ride! Update CPS WindSeeker is now OPEN!!!!! Via CPS FB Page!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Cedar Point posted on Facebook that their WindSeeker is now open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PizzaBaby027 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 The reason behind why it just goes up and then down with no spinning is because they are putting cables and wires up, doing what they are doing is the most efficient and effective way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Source? Fact? Opinion? Guess? GYK, who opines a lot 'round these parts, but tries to remember to present it as such... EDIT: I'd wager that you've got the right idea. But the presentation hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Source? Cedar Points FB page!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Source? Cedar Points FB page!!! I was asking what "PizzaBaby027"s source is. I see that Cedar Point's is open, and am happy that I'm visiting that park on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PizzaBaby027 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I believe I was talking to Don Helbig, or a feller named Tony in administration...someone in that area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I believe I was talking to Don Helbig, or a feller named Tony in administration...someone in that area! Sometimes it's hard to remember. But yes, that's the basic gist of it. Just, you know, mention where you heard something or begin a sentence with "I think" or "I bet." Or don't. I suppose it doesn't matter. But woohoo for Cedar Point! And just like that, the expected-front-runner is coming in third. (And if Kings Island's tower somehow ends up being the forth to open, I may truly cry). Hope none of ya'll were bettin' men! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 looks like I wil be making a random trip to Cedar Point sometime this week!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 ^Next Thursday (6/23) is PP ride night on TTD, I hope i can check out WindSeeker then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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