IndyGuy4KI Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 As we come close to another exciting season at Kings Island for 2017, we are also celebrating Kings Island's 45th anniversary season. Kings Island Central had a chance to talk with Don Helbig about the construction of Mystic Timbers. Here is what he had to say about the process of building Mystic Timbers this past off-season. What has been the biggest challenge with building Mystic Timbers? The ride is being built in the middle of the park and interacting with a couple of existing rides with White Water Canyon and the train. When a ride is being built in an expanded area such as Banshee was, there is more back road access to get trucks and machinery in the construction location. How has the public responded to the announcement of Mystic Timbers? We’ve had a great response to the ride. With each construction image we post on our social media channels, the anticipation and excitement continues to grow. What is left to finish before we see trains testing? There’s still areas of the track where steel needs to be placed, the station and queue area needs to be completed, and there’s electrical work to do before trains will be placed on the track and we begin the initial series of test cycles. How has the mild winter helped or hurt the construction of Mystic Timbers? The mild winter has helped. There haven’t been any delays due to snow, ice and extreme cold conditions. What was the inspiration for the themeing of Mystic Timbers (besides Rivertown?) Once the name was selected, the backstory and ideas for theming began to develop. For guests that have not ridden a coaster designed by Great Coasters International, what can they expect from the ride experience on Mystic Timbers? Mystic Timbers is a modern day wooden roller coaster, a ride that will be both thrilling and fun for our guests. It will be non-stop action from the time you plummet down the lift hill through the end of the ride with lots of twists, turns and an abundance of airtime. Everyone wants to know: #WhatsInTheShed. What are some of your favorite guesses from fans, and has anyone come close to figuring out the mystery? A wide net has been cast with the guesses we’ve seen. The variety of guesses would be my favorite. People haven’t zeroed in on one particular idea. What types of testing must Mystic Timbers be ran through before it can be certified by the state? (Examples: test runs, track checks, electrical testing, brake tests.). The ride will go through a series of operational, mechanical and electrical tests before it’s certified to operate by the state. Every ride in the park will go through the same process before the park opens for the 2017 season on April 15. One of the things we're most excited for in 2017 is Mystic Timbers' interactions with White Water Canyon and the KI & Miami Valley Railroad. What interactions with the rides do you think guests will enjoy the most? The number of times the ride crosses over water is something riders on Mystic Timbers will enjoy. The ride experience on White Water Canyon and the train will be a lot different with it now being a different setting you’re traveling through. Many KICentral members are taking part in the First Riders Auction to be among the first to experience what's in the shed. How is the Andy & Jordan Dalton Foundation using the funds raised for the event? The Andy and Jordan Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-changing experiences to seriously ill and physically challenged children and their families in the Cincinnati area. The funds raised from this event will help provide those life-changing experiences for a number of families. It’s a great cause and gives being one of the first riders a whole new meaning. 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I'm really interested to see how much the ride affects the surrounding setting of the train and WWC. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I can see it now- being distracted by Mystic Timbers flying overhead only to be taken by complete surprise by a strategic Captain Biscuit bombardment. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Great interview! That station reminds me of a cross between King Cobra/Adventure Express's station (as it's giving off that Jungle/Outpost vibe) and The Beast. 31 more days till we ride our very own GCI! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCJTheHurricane Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Its honestly so exciting to know that KI will have its very own GCI that I can go ride anytime. Only 20 minutes away from the park.. awww yeah! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieF Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I actually didn't know that it interacted with the train and WWC! I can't wait!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEASTmaster Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 ^When we say that Mystic Timbers will interact with the train and WWC, it means it'll fly over or next to the attractions. Hope that helps with the understanding, KatieF. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci_Gissel2018 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I'm really excited for this ride. That was very nice of Don to have this little Q&A with you. Hopefully we'll see some test run videos soon. We'll just still be curious about #whatsintheshed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic.Timber1 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Im so happy we are getting a GCI they are my favorite wooden coaster company currently my second favorite wooden coaster is Thunderhead at Dollywood (Beast is my favorite) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I like the "people haven't zeroed paticular idea" answer. Oh that clever PR guy. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 You mean Mary Fessler? Source: Picture I took from WCPO. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Huh. That poor guy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnaalexis Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I'm eager to see and ride these awesome trains I keep hearing about!!! Never had the chance to ride a GCI or in a Millennium Flyer train, they sound great, they look great, and I'm ready for the Operating Season to start! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnaalexis Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 25 minutes ago, freaks76 said: I like the "people haven't zeroed paticular idea" answer. Oh that clever PR guy. I know!!! I was reading and the finished and was like AHHHH darn it. lol 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thank you, Don! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 From the construction views, all that needs to be done is concrete work around the entrance to the ride. Everything else is looking fantastic! Any idea if Mystic Timbers will make you get a locker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I am lead to believe there are pavers around the entrance to MT. Yes...no bins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 No bins for MT. Pavers in front of the entrance for Mystic. I believe they're not getting rid of the rest of the black-asphalt around the park though.. It didn't look like it was gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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