fryoj Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayzayd13 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 After riding Diamondback I can confirm that something is happening over in xbaseSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin22 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Zayzayd13 said: After riding Diamondback I can confirm that something is happening over in xbase Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think you’ve made my day, I’m super exited now!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIDB Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 International Street looks gorgeous! The fountain is stunning as well. The toll line was nothing but the line to get in the gate was 25min when we got in it at 5:10. Food lines are pretty minimal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayzayd13 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 There are no teasers, but there is a wooden fenceSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryoj Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Zayzayd13 said: There are no teasers, but there is a wooden fence Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pics of the non teasered wood fence posted on the giga thread in rumors for those who want to see what a non teasered wood fence looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocoasterfan Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 There are no teasers, but there is a wooden fenceSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What activity did you see from Diamondback? Can you elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayzayd13 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Lots of land clearing along blue racer in old DA area. I truly believe it’s coming Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Those who have asked about my aerial pictures of the park before Preview Night, during the off-season, here you go. I'll post them in the threads they belong in. They are my pictures btw. Reposting can be allowed with credit to me. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 What happened to the Royal Fountain? I hope the pillars will be put back. The front the park look so bad with out them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Vortex said: What happened to the Royal Fountain? I hope the pillars will be put back. The front the park look so bad with out them. This... Looks alot better IMO. But, you should hold any judgement till you see it in person. My pics. Repost ok with credit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Theater Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, Vortex said: What happened to the Royal Fountain? I hope the pillars will be put back. The front the park look so bad with out them. I agree. I’m not a fan of the pedestals being gone. It looks very empty. Change is good though, it can’t be the same forever 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Does not look good imo. I haven't been there yet, but it looks dull. Should have kept the pedestals! This is a major downgrade (for the fountains anyway). It doesn't have that "I'm at Kings Island" feeling anymore. Might change my mind, after I see what it looks like with the fireworks show, but I doubt it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Theater Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 What I also dislike is the visible silver pipes. It looks cheap and unnatural to the fountains. From the videos I seen they also look really weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIDB Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Ya know, the more we looked at it when leaving, the more I was kind of bummed about the fountains. We didn’t stay for fireworks and I’m sure they’ll be stunning with the light show, but I did really miss the look of the high shooting water. It just made it feel over the top when entering the park. I think the added pieces WITH at least one pedestal in the middle would have been the best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 I'll reserve actual judgement until my first visit. But I will miss the pedestals. I was also hoping for a return of the ornate light fixtures. In any event, I applaud the park for reinvesting into nostalgia. Many of the things I've hoped for have come to pass. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Sorry it just looks dull and boring with out the pedestals. Feels and looks like something is missing when you see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbias1 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Was at the park today and was underwhelmed by the fountains. Seems like a downgrade marketed to be an upgrade. The old fountains had much more of a "grand" look. These seem weak to me. On a positive note, I do like how they extended the platform out towards the fountains and I do like the new pavers and open look. Just wished they would've left the fountains alone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Thanks to Chad Showalter for letting me take some pics from the International Restaurant today! The concern with the fountain sprayers. It is my understanding they are not done with the fountains. I assume this means the fountain sequence saw today may not be complete. The Fireworks show right now is the same from last year and will remain until Memorial day weekend. That is when the fountains will be integrated fully. Pay close attention to the different colors of the umbrellas! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 From the pics not impressed overall. Didn’t “return to the way it looked..,” the trees moved are nice, but now there are just big light rigs in the middle of grass. Before the trees sort of hid the cheapness. If they were going to be fully seen they should’ve taken the opportunity to change to a more themed fixture. No lamp posts were added. No real additional landscaping. Still lots of flat grass around the now flat fountain. I think that’s what bothers me. Lots of “flat”. Same for the bandstand. Was a perfect chance to make the light rigs look less like a cheap temporary concert and more “architectural” I was really hoping they hit it out of the park with this since it’s s “once in a few decades project” but this doesn’t really impress me. Again, I was there to see in person tonight, but seems like a lot of missed opportunity. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 These are pictures are right before and during the fireworks Tonight there was no fountain show with the fireworks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 @IndyGuy4KI I dont think they had them going, due to how windy it was. They weren't high for the last couple hours, so I'm assuming it was due to the wind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Fan75 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 I am a little shocked that there are no longer lights in the fountain itself. The lights in the water made a much bigger impact. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, JubJester said: @IndyGuy4KI I dont think they had them going, due to how windy it was. They weren't high for the last couple hours, so I'm assuming it was due to the wind. You could be correct. All I know for certain in that the full IS Lights, fountain, and Fireworks show starts Memorial Day weekend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canobie#1 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Did they put new blacktop in around the Eiffel Tower? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, KI Fan75 said: I am a little shocked that there are no longer lights in the fountain itself. The lights in the water made a much bigger impact. Agree. Hopefully this is not a complete example of how this is going to look. I’m sure there is in-water lighting to be added. If it’s only external, it feels really flat. Maybe that’s why the light rigs are still up. Last year they were mostly taken down (with the exception of 1-2 or side) after winterfest. Maybe they left them up until the in- water lighting is installed. Last year they covered the footers with large urns which didn’t look bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, brent said: Hopefully this is not a complete example of how this is going to look. I’m sure there is in-water lighting to be added. With the water already in the pool, I am not sure how likely that will be. As a general statement, (not directed to you brent) I do think we also need to give the park a change to get everything perfected before getting upset. The park has made a lot of changes and needs time to get things the way they want them. It is unfair to pass judgment on preview night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ffej Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 4 hours ago, sixohdieselrage said: I know it's still early, but I hope the park straightens and anchors those umbrella tables so that they have symmetrical spacing on both sides. Otherwise, there are some great improvements, and by the time I'm able to visit in a couple weeks, I'm sure I'll get to see an even better version (especially once flowers / shrubs are planted). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 The park is closed during the week for almost another month. That is plenty of time for them to complete anything that is remaining to be tweaked. I agree that judgement should be reserved until that time. Also, thanks to everyone that shared pictures from tonight! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 To everybody freaking out about the fountains: Remember it was extremely windy, and it's only the first week. 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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