CoastersRZ Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I echo Ronny`s sentiments. Thanks for sharing those pictures! I always love seeing construction pictures of the park, especially ones like that which show the history of the park and how things have changed over the years. The Ferris Wheel in that pictures is an Eli Bridge model. I know all about those types of rides! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Yep. You can go round and round about those. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Yes , I can go round and round about those. They are such classic rides. But capacity monsters they are not. They are horrendous for being slow loaders. On a good Saturday at Coney, it can take upwards of ten minutes to load the twelve seat Ferris Wheel. If you figure about 3 people per seat (that is high as there will be quite a few couples), then thats only 36 people per ride. Multiply that by six cycles an hour, and you get an approximate hourly capacity of about 216 per hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Another reason they are slowly disappearing: they require a talented, thinking ride op. Camden's left after the 11 season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastrider97 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Is Dollywood's an Eli Bridge? If so, that was the longest wait in the park when I went! I can definitely believe the capacity nightmare part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Yes, it is. It's bigger than Coney of Ohio's, but not as fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioChris Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Glad you guys like the pics! I really wish my dad had taken more when we went when I was a kid, but he was a rider through and through and since his cameras were the bigger SLR cameras, he wouldn't trust leaving them when riding, so he rarely took them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocolts Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thunder Alley is no longer offered as a reward on FUN Perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 ^Isn't that because it closed after Labor Day weekend? I could very well be wrong but I think I recall someone saying that on here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thunder Alley is no longer offered as a reward on FUN Perks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thunder Alley is no longer offered as a reward on FUN Perks. But the VIP fireworks viewing is still there, and we know that there are no fireworks during Haunt. So logic dictates that Thunder Alley was not removed simply because the season for that attraction is over, because if that was the case, the fireworks viewing would be gone as well. Thus, I suspect that we may indeed have seen the last of Thunder Alley. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thunder Alley is no longer offered as a reward on FUN Perks. But the VIP fireworks viewing is still there, and we know that there are no fireworks during Haunt. So logic dictates that Thunder Alley was not removed simply because the season for that attraction is over, because if that was the case, the fireworks viewing would be gone as well. Thus, I suspect that we may indeed have seen the last of Thunder Alley. Thats a good point. If that is the case (which I hope it is), then next year Action Zone will literally have nothing. But, we might have a sweet surprise the following year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Invertigo. Amazon Falls. Flight Deck. Delirium. Drop Tower. That's quite a bit more than nothing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Amazon Falls has been removed. Congo Falls... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 See, it didn't Boomerang... Now, Mile High Falls.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Invertigo. Amazon Falls. Flight Deck. Delirium. Drop Tower. That's quite a bit more than nothing. Hopefully even more next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Invertigo. Amazon Falls. Flight Deck. Delirium. Drop Tower. That's quite a bit more than nothing. I was exagerating. I am well aware that those attractions are there. Great rides, just not my cup of tea.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 There are also quite a few park benches, any one of which is better than Ninja at Six Flags Over Georgia, and an extreme upcharge attraction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 There are also quite a few park benches, any one of which is better than Ninja at Six Flags Over Georgia, and an extreme upcharge attraction. Even the benches in the designated smoking area by Skyflyer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 There are also quite a few park benches, any one of which is better than Ninja at Six Flags Over Georgia, and an extreme upcharge attraction. Even the benches in the designated smoking area by Skyflyer? At Kings Island, everywhere is a smoking area. But they all aren't designated. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Wonder if this has anything to do with the rumors of KI getting two new flat rides for 2013? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Wonder if this has anything to do with the rumors of KI getting two new flat rides for 2013? 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveWorldEmperor Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I noticed at the park Saturday that Thunder Alley's cars are all parked out by Firehawk and the maintenance area, not in their usual spot in the station or around the ride. This could be because they're removing the ride. Or preparing for maintenance. But at least to my knowledge this seems a little unusual. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Thunder Alley was not open to my knownledge after Labor Day. I know that was a first, I would say it's GONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Kinda funny on the last day I got two fun perks for Thuder Alley after I bought something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 There are also quite a few park benches, any one of which is better than Ninja at Six Flags Over Georgia, and an extreme upcharge attraction. Even the benches in the designated smoking area by Skyflyer? At Kings Island, everywhere is a smoking area. But they all aren't designated. Yes. I noticed this during Haunt. Sorry, even if it's a cigar, which dictates not smashing it into a tray to put it out, but to let the fire go out naturally, you stay in the Smokee Smokee area until the cigar is not longer Smokee Smokee. At the bumper cars, I pulled out my cigarettes, offered one to my cousin, and then said, "Oh, I forgot, we'll get kicked out for smoking in line." The fume factory was right in front of me. "Oh rilly?" "Rilly." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocolts Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Don was on Fox 19 last Friday morning, talking about the last weekend of Haunt, Ed Alonzo returning next year, and a new show. Since the Thunder Alley cars are now back by Firehawk, I'm thinking TA will be on its way outta hear next year. So, I thought it would make perfect sense to see a Luminosity type show (As mentioned before) in Thunder Alleys spot next year. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 A new show? Hmmmm, sounds illuminating. Bring out my old photoshop. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Is the whole stretch of park around Luminosity LED lit with that bling cement? I've seen pictures of their Ferris Wheel with intricate lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkimike Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 http://www.visitkingsisland.com/events/things-to-do/special-events/Entertainment-Auditions-2-6-12-46 Luminosity? It does mention "acrobatIcs for an exciting new production." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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