IndyGuy4KI Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 While watching the WS cam, I have not seen Vortex or Racer testing for start of season. Not saying it has not happened, but when do they fire up the rides and start testing them? With 25 days left I would assume this has begun? How much testing do they go through? 10, 20, 30 successful cycles before they give it the all good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIanatic1975 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Last year we went a week before opening day to process our passes and they were testing the rides, but I don't know when they started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGeek101 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 When I went to visit the park, the Kings Island Representative that was giving me the construction tour said my the end of this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Well I have ride training on the 16th. So I'd imagine sometime before then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGeek101 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Ride traning? Are you a ride op? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 Well I have ride training on the 16th. So I'd imagine sometime before then. Do you know what ride you will be on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benflick Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I have ride training on the 16th as well. Aren't the webcam pictures taken every 15 minutes? If so, it would be kind of rare to see the train at that given time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 The webcams refresh every minute, not every thirty seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 And the number of cycles required during testing varies according to the rides' manufacturers, state requirements, insurance company requirements, etc. Often, such information is considered proprietary (polite speech for none of your business unless you have a need to know)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 It would not surprise me if ride testing coincides with ride training- it would seem the most cost effective way to do it. But, I have never worked at a park before, so I could just be talking out my butt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I'd say thats when it does start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I'd say thats when it does start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Unless you are talking Shockwave at Kings Dominion. Ran Sunday...wasn't done testing Saturday... Terp...who knows this...somehow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Did they let you in both days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Let's just say Kings Dominion is a fine and wonderful park that knows the meaning of customer service. Thank you, Joe! And thanks, Doris! I am assured I will have no such problems from here on out this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Well I have ride training on the 16th. So I'd imagine sometime before then. Do you know what ride you will be on? I'm on Flight of Fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Let's just say Kings Dominion is a fine and wonderful park that knows the meaning of customer service. Thank you, Joe! And thanks, Doris! I am assured I will have no such problems from here on out this year. So you had problems with your pass again this year? I`m actually a little concerned about using my KI Platinum pass, because they had problems with it when I renewed it back in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Kings Dominion made it all good. I could not have asked for a better resolution. In fact, I asked for nothing at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 That is good! But you did have problems with your pass scanning? I wonder what their technical issues are? (Gee, as if I don`t solve enough IT issues with my expanded work duties, lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I know I was not the only person with a KI Platinum Pass that did not present properly at the gate. KD worked valiantly to correct this issue, and they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Well, as long as they made their customers happy, that is the important issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 The employees involved in resolving this at KD were professional, polite, caring and dedicated to customer satisfaction. I was indeed very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 ^As someone who has a long history with Admissions (although at KI not KD), I say that's very good to hear! I'm glad it worked out much better for you than the Carowinds Debacle of 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I've got a ton of good things to say about the employees at KD too. We did online renew of 4 KI platinum passes. Entered the gate with our printout and had no difficulty at processing. The plan is for a Carowinds Platinum next year. Variety is the spice of life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 So you still need to go through processing again if you renewed online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Theoretically, no. Then again, I had renewed online...and the Platinum Pass was not honored...but KD graciously and expeditiously resolved the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Man Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 When Kings Island's season pass processing starts,I'm going to go there one evening to have my Kings Dominion pass scanned to see if it works at KI.Hopefully there won't be any issues with it,but one can't be too sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'll be sure to print off proof from Paypal before I go the first time so they can't claim that I didn't renew if I do run into problems. I just have a gold pass so hopefully I won't have any trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of beast214 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 i just had to say this: lets see if we see SOB testing this year. They havnt said if closed for season yet and i hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 It's not on the map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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