jdf21972 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Maybe it's scared of the new ride Falcon's Fury. Check out the POV just done today. Sent from my iPhone using Taptalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Why was the POV sped up? That's weird. Look at the cars 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcwizard13 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 ^ I know. At first I was wondering what that awesome speed car ride in the backlot was before realizing it all was sped up. My guess is they currently have it going up the tower slow for testing purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Or that the average viewers attention span is short and won't stick to the end in which they want guests to see and get excited. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbellx29 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 This past weekend when you were on Diamondback you could see the crews replacing railroad track. Must be at least on bad spot in the track that has kept the train parked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyuluvme Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 We went on the Sunday of opening weekend and it was aggravating seeing a lot of rides not working properly or not even running at all. This seems to happen each year at the beginning of the season. It makes no sense when they have plenty of time to get the rides ready before opening weekend. At one point in the late afternoon, we went to Delirium, waited in line and it temporarily closed. So we walked to The Beast, and then it ended up closing. Grrrr! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 The off season for some reason gets thought of as an empty quiet period at seasonal parks, when in fact, it's such a busy time and sadly such a small window to get so much done. Think each track is walked numerous times, inspected, repairs done to the track, supports, etc. The trains completely disassembeled to the smallest bolt, new parts put in place. Test runs and maint. runs on every ride, state inspections, new construction, changes to rides and retrofits, upgrades, etc. All of this mainly happening in the winter, which mind you this was a pretty bad one. There's alot going on, and this is just rides. This doesn't involve the shops, games, food areas, etc. It's busier than you think. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantisMan Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Completely agree. It amazes me they get as much done as they do in the short time frame of the off season. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I am impressed with how much they have done. The winter was brutal. I truly cannot believe they were able to not only get an entire roller coaster built, repainted Bat, rethemed an area which looks amazing in my opinions. I really did not expect the park to open until this weekend due to what the construction crews fought against. Well done construction and maintenance crews. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adventuro Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I can't get the link to load, but Greg Scheid has tweeted that the train will be back open this weekend! Good news 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Here is the tweet. Happy to report that the KI and Miami Valley railroad will be operating this weekend after a slight delay. https://twitter.com/KIGMGREG/status/461553224961376258 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 This is about Drop Tower? Not the MVRR. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterMyths79 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Information Booth 1 is broken down. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Life is but a game, but what game is it? RCT3 of course! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleShawn Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 "I'm not paying that much to go on Sling Shot" 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 "Drop Tower makes me feel sick just looking at it" -Guest 2305 Action Zone 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrill Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I not going on Drop Tower, while it's raining. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 "I'm not paying that much to go on Sling Shot" You could set the price at $0.01 and I still wouldn't pay to ride it. jcgoble3, who'd rather watch paint dry 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Am I the only one underwhelmed by that Falcons Fury POV? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themuska11 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Am I the only one underwhelmed by that Falcons Fury POV? It makes some crazy noises. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 It's an Intamin what do you expect? Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Is it too much to expect it to operate reliably and consistently? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gplez90 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Especially after paying so many millions for it? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 See also Cedar Point... Holiday World NJFTP Knott's Berry Farm Kings Dominion Just to name a few. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Is it too much to expect it to operate reliably and consistently? Especially after paying so many millions for it? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk See also Cedar Point... Holiday World NJFTP Knott's Berry Farm Kings Dominion Just to name a few. Kings Island can be added due to Drop Tower. For an Intamin? Yes. Banshee biggest problem on opening day was protein. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXDrummerKiDXx Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 "I'm not paying that much to go on Sling Shot"You could set the price at $0.01 and I still wouldn't pay to ride it.jcgoble3, who'd rather watch paint dry Really? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Banshee biggest problem on opening day was protein. Plus whatever was going on on the brake run right after noon. [image removed to save bandwidth] Really? Har har har har har... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightBeast Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Went last night, 5/3 6:30 - !0 - Drop Tower was down the whole time, and WindSeeker only went up during the fireworks display. Nothing gives me more of a rush than Drop Tower. I hope they get it working soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBInternational Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Went last night, 5/3 6:30 - !0 - Drop Tower was down the whole time, and WindSeeker only went up during the fireworks display. Nothing gives me more of a rush than Drop Tower. I hope they get it working soon. Yeah, it was sad. They didn't even have Drop Tower's lights on. ~Coolio schoolio~ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien6221 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 What is the boxy looking thingy by Drop Tower now? May not be anything, but may be something perhaps? (Well i know its SOMETHING, dont even terpy )Taken from https://www.visitkingsisland.com/online-fun/webcams 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.