HarvestmanMan Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hello there! I apparently registered on here a few years ago but never posted. I was watching Taft's 1972 Kings Island construction video and noticed that they specified "two high-speed elevators" for the Tower. I'm assuming that this was never actually carried out? Also, when did the lower observation deck close, and was it a direct result of the legendary fatality involving the elevator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesharrison Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 There are definitely two elevators...and at that time they probably were "high speed". Still are in some cases. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 There are indeed two elevators in the Eiffel Tower. The second one (left door as viewed from the queue), which goes to the 265' platform, is not used except on busy days such as Saturdays when the right elevator and 275' platform are not able to handle the crowds. I have also seen it in use once during a steady rain, as the 265' platform has a ceiling (the floor of the 275' platform immediately above) and thereby has protection from the rain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 The 50 foot platform has not been reopened, to my knowledge, since the tragedy. The reason it is not open to guests has very little to do with the fatality. More to do with ADA, staffing, etc. Also, it currently houses electrical equiptment for things such as lighting etc. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 The current elevators are not the originals. I can assure you that in 1972, they were high speed elevators. They went much, much faster than they typically do today. I have always been told the lowest observation deck closed due to guest misbehavior. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvestmanMan Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 There are definitely two elevators...and at that time they probably were "high speed". Still are in some cases. Good to know, thank you. I'm not sure if I've ever seen both in use at the same time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoeter Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I heard the elevators were last updated around 2005? Originally they were Montgomery elevators and I'm pretty sure they still are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hmm...now that I got my girlfriend registered on here maybe she will have more answers than I do on this matter 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hmm...now that I got my girlfriend registered on here maybe she will have more answers than I do on this matter What's her username? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 In due time :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I will look for InDueTime! 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 The 50 foot platform has not been reopened, to my knowledge, since the tragedy. The reason it is not open to guests has very little to do with the fatality. More to do with ADA, staffing, etc. Also, it currently houses electrical equiptment for things such as lighting etc. I know it was not the tragedy that happens, cause I used to walk up to the 50 foot platform when I was a younger, from the late 80s to the early 90's. I'm sure ADA had a lot to do with it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 50 feet is five stories. Nowadays, many Americans couldn't safely climb five stories of stairs. It's not 1972 anymore. See also Demon aka Screamin' Demon or the old giant slide. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastForever Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Lazy bums... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Yet people still climb 6 stories of stairs to ride Mondo Monsoon. (ProSlide Tornado) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 The people who couldn't without being winded often self-select themselves out of waterparks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvestmanMan Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 I have a lot of respect for whatever unlucky employee has to climb the spiral staircase up to that one section of track on Diamondback... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I have a lot of respect for whatever unlucky employee has to climb the spiral staircase up to that one section of track on Diamondback... It's not fun, as we generally had to run up the staircase. Talk about being dizzy! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Lol, yup, block checks Same on raptor, it suuucks, mantis wasn't too bad as it's actually pretty low Another + of Arrow, the computer's block check can all be controlled by the control panel, the only enables outside of that are the dispatch enable, lift enable/reset, and transfer panel. None of this running around block check nonsense Intamin block checks however though, eeeaasssyyy, computer practically does everything. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Wasn't for block checks, but to let guests know that we'd get them moving shortly or evacuating. Thankfully our block checks were all computer programmed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I remember when I was a litter getter starting back in 1972, the employee that had the area beneath the tower had to climb up to the 50 ft level to clean it. I loved going up to the top level to enjoy the view, but you had a workout climbing the stairs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Personally, I think the 50 foot level could be enclosed and turned into a sit down restaurant with elevator access from either or both elevators. The views of the park would be incredible. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Currently neither elevator can access the 50ft, many modifications would be necessary Also lucky bugger...block checks were all manual for many rides at cp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Currently neither elevator can access the 50ft, many modifications would be necessary Also lucky bugger...block checks were all manual for many rides at cp Agreed....but placing a restaurant there could be done with the modifications as you stated....There wouldn't be room for a kitchen, so that would have to be at ground level with cart delivery to the platform (via the modified elevator system), and because there would be a view with limited seating, it could be by reservation only. The cuisine could be fine dining with a wine list, French cuisine perhaps. With a little imagination the park could have a real money generator. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benred23 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Currently neither elevator can access the 50ft, many modifications would be necessary Also lucky bugger...block checks were all manual for many rides at cp Agreed....but placing a restaurant there could be done with the modifications as you stated....There wouldn't be room for a kitchen, so that would have to be at ground level with cart delivery to the platform (via the modified elevator system), and because there would be a view with limited seating, it could be by reservation only. The cuisine could be fine dining with a wine list, French cuisine perhaps. With a little imagination the park could have a real money generator. If memory serves me, when The international restaurant was in full operation, wasn't it a Fancy shmancy sit down, reservation type atmosphere? That would tell me that it's been done before and it didn't work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Do they really invite random people to come up to the International restaurant to watch the fireworks and eat pizza? My wife to this day wonders how we have yet to be asked? I could care some but I am curious? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayblazer Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Yeah I have never heard that but I'm at the park on average twice a week and have never been ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Yeah for the park to invest that much into the tower and get everything setup and ready for operations meanwhile cutting operations of the tower down by having another stop on the way. It's a cool idea but I don't ever see it happening again. Now that maint has practically taken over that deck I doubt it will ever be used again.. Also potential off season tour location boddah? That would he cool to go up there too :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Do they really invite random people to come up to the International restaurant to watch the fireworks and eat pizza? My wife to this day wonders how we have yet to be asked? I could care some but I am curious? The June KIC event included that, sans pizza. And KIC has some pretty random people. And some random pretty people, for that matter. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Aww thanks terp hahaha It was fun and nice being up there for lunch and fireworks. Def crossed it off of my list of to do items in the park. Now just many, many more 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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