MDMC01 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 So, I did ride WindSeeker yesterday afternoon and (IMO), it looks like a decent-sized chunk of land for the Antique Cars (and it looks like they are saving some greenery too). Also, when riding, be sure to look at the land beyond that plot all the way to where the dorms are going to be built (I think?)… that's a huge chunk of land for something big. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 3 hours ago, MDMC01 said: to where the dorms are going to be built (I think?)… that's a huge chunk of land for something big. It will be by Great Wolf Lodge. Is that where you're talking about? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 New construction photos. Looks like we might be ready for the path to be laid. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrfyter Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I doubt it. No concrete forms and no rebar. Makes me wonder if they are waiting until spring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 ^ I doubt it. There's still plenty of time to poor concrete before winter hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 They could still be trying to select a contractor, etc. If it is like the old Antique cars, all they will have is a load station which is nothing more than a covered porch. The old ones also had a bridge. Beyond that, the actual track is nothing more than a concrete slab on grade. Not much to any of the above buildings. Keep in mind that we are about six months out from opening day in 2019. Still lots of time to get stuff done. Now if they wait until the spring to start pouring stuff, we maybe talking about a May opening versus opening with the park. I doubt that they will do that though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrfyter Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 ^ I doubt it. There's still plenty of time to poor concrete before winter hits. This is Cincinnati- nothing is guaranteed as the weather goes. We dropped 50 degrees in a week. They wait too long and they will be waiting for spring and opening in May. With a month of concrete cure time, someone has to be doing the math.It’s not a purely simple project. The rail still has to be anchored to the concrete and they will need a garage and fueling area. Depending upon the fuel tank, above vs below ground, they are subject to all Ohio Fire Code/BUSTRs regulations. It’s not a coaster project, but it’s not something minor either. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 8 hours ago, JubJester said: It will be by Great Wolf Lodge. Is that where you're talking about? That is correct. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Besides being excited for the KMAA, looking at these pictures makes me wish I could salvage some of the pavers that are only 7 years old. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Is the ride going to go on both sides The Racer. I really can't wait to see what the area looks like when it starts to take shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 1 hour ago, flightoffear1996 said: Is the ride going to go on both sides The Racer. I really can't wait to see what the area looks like when it starts to take shape. No, it will stay on the South side of The Racer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I am sure the park will be holding onto the pavers that were removed. Both for when they are wrapping up the project in the spring to fill in any that were damaged, and to have stock to replace any that are damaged in future years down the road. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 And maybe if we're lucky, to replace the remaining areas of asphalt inside the park. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 22 hours ago, IndyGuy4KI said: No, it will stay on the South side of The Racer. Interesting. I guess it would work since I believe there will only be one station. Just doenst seem like a lot of land in the area. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I guess for now, let's admire how nice the fresh dirt looks. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 1Acre =43560Sq. feet, I vastly over estimated earlier in the post. It’s deinitely not 5 acres. In fact it looks like it’s a little more than an acre in size. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 It sure how they are going to put all that in such a small space but we shall see 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrfyter Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 1Acre =43560Sq. feet, I vastly over estimated earlier in the post. It’s deinitely not 5 acres. In fact it looks like it’s a little more than an acre in size. My guess is the track itself will be between 1300-2000’ in length. I used a 10’ wide track, even though that could be too wide.With terrain, this shouldn’t be a big deal, since I doubt the ride will be flat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 The park has said that the ride will be 1/4 mile in length. A quarter mile is 1,320 ft. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Anyone know what the longest antique car ride is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 They just released the track layout on social media! (Via Kings Island on Facebook) 12 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Pretty cool to see the layout. I like that TRA logo too. http://tra-design.net/team/robbie-zerhusen/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I am really concerned about the pacing after the MCBR. 5 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Cool temperatures make it hard to think about spring, but that’s exactly what construction crews at Kings Island are doing. Yesterday, demolition in the Coney Mall section of the park was completed and construction of next season’s new attraction, Kings Mills Antique Autos, is ready to begin. Park guests can check out the progress themselves during the final two weekends of Halloween Haunt. For those who want to see the full plans of the Auto's, here is a PDF of everything! https://kicentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/KMAA-Plans.pdf More construction photos from the demo that Chad sent me. KMAA Plans.pdf 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Should be a neat ride 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Cool to see the full plans as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 What's that building supposed to be between Killmart and the new 'Tiques? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, silver2005 said: What's that building supposed to be between Killmart and the new 'Tiques? I would assume that is the garage/ maintenance shop for the antique cars. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 @IndyGuy4KI , the link to the PDF isn't working for me. Is anyone else having the same issue? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fye Coasters Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Can't wait we are excited! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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