MDMC01 Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 Thanks for the forecast, DubVLegend! Looks to be a fantastic week in general weather-wise! 8 more days ya'll! 3
Outdoor Man Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 This has probably been discussed, but I've never been accused of reading all posts in a particular thread. The fact that the web-cams have been "off" for a while now... anyone suspect that they are concealing some change happening prior to opening day? I've suspected the demise of the Tomb Raider building was happening- but that's probably a long shot. 3
rcwizard13 Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 I doubt they're hiding anything at this point. Just taking their time getting the new site ready and the cameras back up. I think I saw Don say somewhere that they were also evaluating new positions for them. 5
Outdoor Man Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 Probably not; but the webcams are just a line of code/plugin on a site page. Don wouldn't likely mention anything they were doing anyway, unless it was to specifically cause a "buzz." 3
flightoffear1996 Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Dwight_Schrute said: This has probably been discussed, but I've never been accused of reading all posts in a particular thread. The fact that the web-cams have been "off" for a while now... anyone suspect that they are concealing some change happening prior to opening day? I've suspected the demise of the Tomb Raider building was happening- but that's probably a long shot. One would only hope they would get rid of that building. 4
DubVLegend Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 This has probably been discussed, but I've never been accused of reading all posts in a particular thread. The fact that the web-cams have been "off" for a while now... anyone suspect that they are concealing some change happening prior to opening day? I've suspected the demise of the Tomb Raider building was happening- but that's probably a long shot. Maybe it's to conceal the decorating and other preparations for the 45th anniversary to give everyone a nice surprise opening day.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
SonofBaconator Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 The POV is up! Sorta. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155876501728368&id=155893938367 8
JCoaster25 Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 I may or may not have shared that video on my feed thinking it was the whole POV without actually watching the thing first lol. I'm too excited for this ride. XD 7
AdventureExpress35 Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 Pov teaser? You're better than that, KI! Don't make me wait til media day! 3
CoasterOhio Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 I actually looked at some evidence here.. This POV is actually that of the first test run they ever did with the ride. How do I know this? It is a cloudy day when the video was taking place. During the drop, I also noticed two people standing in the same place as this video. 8
HTCO Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 The Kings Island snapchat has been updated with video of Don talking about MT multiple times. Views of the station, mid course tunnel, and white water with water can be seen! As well as a little bit of the shed from far away. Looks like things are starting to wrap up!! 13
Shawn Meyer Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 What exactly does that red sign say in the queue? I couldn't make it out? 1
CocaColaParking Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 35 minutes ago, Shawn Meyer said: What exactly does that red sign say in the queue? I couldn't make it out? They're really pushing the "no pictures or videos" for mystic timbers, especially considering that MT interacts with the two other rides, it could be dangerous to drop things on other riders of the other rides. 3
SpectralBeacon Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 "The taking of pictures and video while riding is strictly prohibited at Kings Island. Guests taking pictures or video while riding this attraction may be asked to leave the park with no refund and given a Misdemeanor under O.H.C. 1711.551. Thank you!" While i'm not sure if that exact wording has been used elsewhere in the park (im aware of no pictures or video on ride signs) this one seems to be much more serious. (Which is a good thing considering how often you hear guests being told on The Racer to put cameras and phones away) 3
CoasterOhio Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 Yes, It has been used elsewhere. Ride Operators speak up if they see something you're not aloud to be doing... 1711.551 states that "that riders must obey all warnings and directions regarding this ride and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to injury to themselves or others." As stated in the Laws and Rules Governing Amusement Rides in OhioWhile it is not illegal per-say to film on roller coasters or other amusement rides in the park, The park states that it does not want guests to be filming on rides (No matter what it is...) Unless it's the Eiffel Tower or the KI&MV Railroad. So basically it is a law. I think it's become a more serious problem, due to the fact that guest do not realize how slippery their phone or recording device is when you're plummeting down a 215ft drop at 80mph. Or even on simpler rides, Beast is bumpy, phone can fall out of their hands and so on... I can go on and on with every single ride as to how your device can slip out of your hand. (Mystic Timbers, because of the air time hills that are sudden and everywhere, Unexpecting hill can lead to a phone being dropped into WWC.) Please! If you've never been to KI and you want to share memories, Do it on a pathway, not on a ride. 5
Logan Goddard Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 Not to mention that King's Island has done some 360 pov's so you can actually just pull up a video and rotate it to where you want to show people. If I do keep my phone on my person it is always in pockets with either zippers or multiple buttons, I have seen enough horror stories from El Toro. As for MT, the pov tease that we saw made me even more excited, possibly the smoothest wood coaster I have ever seen, plus it looks like the forces are gonna be great. 2
Outdoor Man Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 On 4/7/2017 at 11:16 AM, CoasterOhio said: Dwight_Schrute Acknowledged. But by the time the webcams come back on, theoretically people will have already roamed the park and witnessed/posted first hand. I'm not claiming to know something more than just a suspicion. I'm probably wrong. But... 1
Outdoor Man Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 and I stand corrected. Just viewed the "pov"... and TR:TR is still there. Sort of. 2
RyanInc Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 Hello, this is my first post here but i would like to inform those that are interested that i was reading the guide for disabilities on Kings Island website and there is information under https://www.visitkingsisland.com/images/uploads/file/17 Feb 7 826am KI17-091 guest assist guide.pdfer about the ride info. One thing that caught my eye, was the interesting fact that there will be strobe lighting?! also if you or someone needs wheelchair assistance there will be a lift available like when you would use Banshees lift. you may click the link provided to read more just thought that was interesting! 3
Magenta Lizard Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 I believe the strobe lighting may refer to the flashes they use for taking on-ride photos. 8
silver2005 Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 ^^The strobe lighting might be the on-ride photo. Maybe a hint of shed details as well? Yay simul-posting. Welcome to KIC, RyanInc! 2
Melody Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 Good catch just read it as well and it does confirm seatbelts also 2
CocaColaParking Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 13 minutes ago, RyanInc said: Hello, this is my first post here but i would like to inform those that are interested that i was reading the guide for disabilities on Kings Island website and there is information under https://www.visitkingsisland.com/images/uploads/file/17 Feb 7 826am KI17-091 guest assist guide.pdfer about the ride info. One thing that caught my eye, was the interesting fact that there will be strobe lighting?! also if you or someone needs wheelchair assistance there will be a lift available like when you would use Banshees lift. you may click the link provided to read more just thought that was interesting! Anywhere that has an onride photo has strobe lighting 3
DiamondBanshee Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 I believe most rides contain the strobe light warning because of, as Magenta Lizard stated, the on-ride photos. Though there may be lighting effects in the shed, this doesn't hint much towards it imo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5
upstop Posted April 9, 2017 Posted April 9, 2017 The Eiffel Tower is listed as having strobe lights at night. Where? Why? Just curious. 2
CedarPointer Posted April 9, 2017 Posted April 9, 2017 21 minutes ago, upstop said: The Eiffel Tower is listed as having strobe lights at night. Where? Why? Just curious. It had them during the Starlight Spectacular era on the back, not sure if they're still there or not. 3
shadow9542 Posted April 9, 2017 Posted April 9, 2017 3 hours ago, CedarPointer said: It had them during the Starlight Spectacular era on the back, not sure if they're still there or not. I hope they are still there, they were always a good addition to the light package. 2
QuantumMechanicsInMotion Posted April 9, 2017 Posted April 9, 2017 Hmm. Interesting, well.....the mid-course tunnel mystically seems to be complete, it looks rather interesting to say the least. The mid-course tunnel can be seen in the link provided below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BSowcJxDNcY/?tagged=whatsintheshed 4
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