Oldschool75 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Just wondering, I know Disney World has underground tunnels, but does KI have anything underground, say for weather emergencies? If not, I think it would be a wise investment for some kind of protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalefan Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 The only thing underground that i know of for storms at KI is at BLSC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 The Basement of Action Theater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketingExpress Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 The only thing underground that i know of for storms at KI is at BLSC. Unless there was another one built since 2005, BLSC's storm shelter is not underground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Around the time the film "Red Dawn" came out, Cold War hysteria was at an all time high. Kings Island built a series of underground "weather" shelters in the 80's and reallocated them for storage purposes conveniently around the time that the Berlin Wall fell. In the mid 90's they used to give tours of them. As a PR stunt, Patrick Swayze came in and gave a speech on the day the tours opened to the public. I'm surprised no one has shared pictures on here before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m@ilman Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 The most famous picture is of him with a tour group (i believe?) in the shelter underneath the ticket/season pass sales building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I'm a firm believer in irony. Not that I'm superstitious; but if a tornado ever came at the park, I'd probably steer clear of rides with names like "Vortex," "Zephyr," or "Monster." Just sayin' lol...But for real, I'd like to check out where these 'duck-n-cover' shelters are located... this is the first I ever heard of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 What about WindSeeker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I said "irony," ..not cliché. ... jk good catch, Terpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Well since the WindSeeker doesn't seek or even run in wind.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I concede! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 The likelyhood of this is less than the likelyhood of me finding a unicorn in my backyard, making rainbows shoot out of its mouth by just neighing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 The likelihood of what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 The likelihood of what? As my teacher said, look at the main print before you say something! The likelihood of underground storm shelters..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 My teacher always told me to be specific as possible so situations like these don't arise... Those who cast stones...or something of that bit... And why would that have such a low probability of happening? KI could very well, and I believe they do have underground places that could, if need be, be used as shelters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 One just does not know, therefore the unicorn analagy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAHill Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Around the time the film "Red Dawn" came out, Cold War hysteria was at an all time high. AVENGE ME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick00 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Cedar Point has recently been named 'StromReady' and they actually have storm shelter signs on certain buildings now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 The likelihood of what? As my teacher said, look at the main print before you say something! The likelihood of underground storm shelters..... I'd say the likelihood of Patrick Swayze touring underground storm shelters is more likely than Boomerang Bay or Son of Beast ever coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Cedar Point has recently been named 'StromReady' and they actually have storm shelter signs on certain buildings now. By who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Cedar Point has recently been named 'StromReady' and they actually have storm shelter signs on certain buildings now. By who? StormReady is a program of the National Weather Service. See http://www.stormready.noaa.gov/ for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Cedar Point has recently been named 'StromReady' and they actually have storm shelter signs on certain buildings now. By who? http://www.wkyc.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=243462SANDUSKY -- Cedar Point has been deemed "StormReady" by the National Weather Service, and is the first amusement park in the state the earn the credential. The NWS StormReady program aims to help local communities, government, University and commercial sites prepare for severe weather by strengthening safety programs. Communication, education and awareness are the hallmarks of a StormReady site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Given the area, I'd very much expect Kings Island to attain this designation soon. Best day ever should include preparing for the unexpected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHODEY2007 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 There is a very large basement under the season pass processing building which could be used for shelter if need be but I worked in many severe storms and it was never used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 BB1, I want to see those rainbows because KI is full of what are called tornado locations. Every person who works at the park is instructed on where to take the people on the ride and in the queue in the event of a tornado. Some are above ground (Festhaus is considered a Tornado Location,) however there are some underground. For example, the turntable of WWC has a trap door that can be opened, and when this is opened, it has enough room for about 200 people (estimation on my part, IDK the actual count.) Also, the tornado location for dark ride (Boo Blasters) is the center room, which is a maintenance room that is technically underground. There is a tornado shelter under the stage near the fountains. And of course, the one in the Tech Service storage area underneath Action Theater, which is built into the side of a hill. Where is my unicorn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 ^You only know this because you went on the Swayze Tours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 We can go with that, sure.... Yeah.... A tour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I feel better now that Stormready is a real thing by a real agency. Not just a made up thing by CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 BB1, I want to see those rainbows because KI is full of what are called tornado locations. Every person who works at the park is instructed on where to take the people on the ride and in the queue in the event of a tornado. Some are above ground (Festhaus is considered a Tornado Location,) however there are some underground. For example, the turntable of WWC has a trap door that can be opened, and when this is opened, it has enough room for about 200 people (estimation on my part, IDK the actual count.) Also, the tornado location for dark ride (Boo Blasters) is the center room, which is a maintenance room that is technically underground. There is a tornado shelter under the stage near the fountains. And of course, the one in the Tech Service storage area underneath Action Theater, which is built into the side of a hill. Where is my unicorn? Here http://www.everquestdragon.com/everquestdragon/main/category/Spread-the-Rainbow.aspx also if you go to the north regions of the ocean theres sea unicorns called Narlwhals and they spout the water out of their "blow holes" and it can produce a rainbow by difraction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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