JonahWilliamson Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 If the webcams suddenly come back after the lift and drop is done. I will never believe the software update. If we miss the topping off im going to be heartbroke 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said: If the webcams suddenly come back after the lift and drop is done. I will never believe the software update. If we miss the topping off im going to be heartbroke Agreed. If that happens, I'd take every statement from KI PR with a grain of salt forever. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, LovinMeSomeBanshee said: Agreed. If that happens, I'd take every statement from KI PR with a grain of salt forever. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 55 minutes ago, LovinMeSomeBanshee said: Agreed. If that happens, I'd take every statement from KI PR with a grain of salt forever. You should always take any corporate statement with a grain of salt, not limited to just KI. A statement is likely true at that exact point in time, but they are under no obligation to issue corrections to that statement as situations change. Also a statement not a deposition. Remember after Dino closed the park said there were no future plans to use that area. However not sure how that squares with the often touted on this forum 5 year planning timeframe for a coaster. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I am also surprised Kings Island hasn't been more active on their social media with pictures of the construction progress. I gave the park the benefit of the doubt about the webcams being down, assuming it was out of their control (probably foolishly so). But if I were them, you best believe I would be active on social media sharing the progress. Have to admit I am a little disappointed with the effort it appears they are putting in from our perspective. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PilotDude Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, KI FANATIC 37 said: I am also surprised Kings Island hasn't been more active on their social media with pictures of the construction progress. I gave the park the benefit of the doubt about the webcams being down, assuming it was out of their control (probably foolishly so). But if I were them, you best believe I would be active on social media sharing the progress. Have to admit I am a little disappointed with the effort it appears they are putting in from our perspective. Its a "Giga" no need to create excitement. They gave us what we wanted why should they do anymore? /s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 We’re in the most exciting phase of construction, and the most anticipation in watching the lift hill go up. And we’re getting nothing. Just crickets from Kings Island’s PR team. What a disappointment and lost opportunity. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I've heard the cams are down do to PETA protests about them endangering the flies' habitat. Hopefully this isnt true. If it is, shame on you KI! 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PilotDude Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, sixohdieselrage said: I've heard the cams are down do to PETA protests about them endangering the flies' habitat. Hopefully this isnt true. If it is, shame on you KI! All flies matter! /s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, PilotDude said: Its a "Giga" no need to create excitement. They gave us what we wanted why should they do anymore? /s Im not throwing a fit over it, but I assumed they would be more present online. Even for their own sake, more publicity = hopefully more sales for them. And from a marketing standpoint, there is always more excitement to be built up. The whole point of Orion is to make money. I guarantee you next year Kings Island's commercials will feature Orion, and based off you statement, that wouldn't be necessary. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Night Rider Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 WEB CAM STILL DOWN!! Ughhhh. I was really hoping they would be working this morning, c’mon KI. Oh and good morning, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic1017 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I received this reply last night from Jim Flugel of Kings Island. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Voyage Lover Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mystic1017 said: I received this reply last night from Jim Flugel of Kings Island. Well...when I looked at the Weatherbug camera early this morning I saw all kinds of power going to it. Weird huh? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PilotDude Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mystic1017 said: I received this reply last night from Jim Flugel of Kings Island. Cool, so the lift will be done and construction moved out of frame by the time we get a camera back. KI hit a home run with this one! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, Enchanted Voyage Lover said: Well...when I looked at the Weatherbug camera early this morning I saw all kinds of power going to it. Weird huh? And it wouldnt explain last year. Cams were always on. And software updates wouldnt take this long, unless they are on a system from the 1800's. Cant KI just be honest with us? Something still smells funny... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky21 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Entitled KI enthusiast: We want a giga! KI: Orion coming 2020 Entitled KI enthusiast: it's not a real giga. KI: Starts construction Entitled KI enthusiast: yes omg let's name cranes. KI: shuts down webcams Entitled KI enthusiast: KI dropped the ball... SMH your really going to complain over a webcam? The park shut it down for 1 of these 3 reasons. 1. Tower lighting 2. System upgrades 3. Safety Get over it. 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, spooky21 said: The park shut it down for 1 of these 3 reasons. Source? 3 minutes ago, spooky21 said: SMH your really going to complain over a webcam? It's some users only way to enjoy/view the construction. 4 minutes ago, spooky21 said: Get over it. Exactly. We are allowed to politely voice our annoyances. Get over it. 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissfan4 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 So first the cams were down due to a software update, now it is because they have to shut the power down on the tower to install Christmas lights? That is BS, i don't understand why they wouldn't just tell the truth. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonahWilliamson Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 If they would literally tweet out, "hey its against our insurance, or hey its a safety concern to keep the cams on" I would be cool as a cucumber if they being honest. But " Hey we have to update our webcams and its a 93826492 Gig update and itll take till april isnt cool" 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PilotDude Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 26 minutes ago, sixohdieselrage said: Source? It's some users only way to enjoy/view the construction. Exactly. We are allowed to politely voice our annoyances. Get over it. Gotta be careful asking for a source, don't want to get in trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonahWilliamson Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 ALRIGHT. IM DONE. They took the weatherbug down. No lie. This one have a software update too KI? WHAT THE **** We are now blind 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsMills79 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 This is all very perplexing, Carowinds uses the Skytower for their Christmas tree lights and that is "exactly" where the Fury 325 cams were positioned, yet they were never out (not even once) during the entire build of 325. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishleehooker Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, KingsMills79 said: This is all very perplexing, Carowinds uses the Skytower for their Christmas tree lights and that is "exactly" where the Fury 325 cams were positioned, yet they were never out (not even once) during the entire build of 325. Perhaps the contractor or the builder hated it when they did Fury. I HATE when people are staring across my back when I work. Then you add in they are questioning why this why that. Hey Bob Ross....why ya putting that white in the cloud instead of that white? It takes you out of your zone a little. I don't really think that is why, but its certainly possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, Fishleehooker said: Perhaps the contractor or the builder hated it when they did Fury. I HATE when people are staring across my back when I work. Then you add in they are questioning why this why that. Hey Bob Ross....why ya putting that white in the cloud instead of that white? It takes you out of your zone a little. I don't really think that is why, but its certainly possible. Doubt it. Skyhigh coasters actually put out a picture of the base of the lift hill (below) then removed it after it was shared. . I asked them if they wanted it removed or if KI wanted it removed. No answer. Seems like KI doesnt want good pics out of Orion unless THEY do it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonahWilliamson Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Fishleehooker said: Perhaps the contractor or the builder hated it when they did Fury. I HATE when people are staring across my back when I work. Then you add in they are questioning why this why that. Hey Bob Ross....why ya putting that white in the cloud instead of that white? It takes you out of your zone a little. I don't really think that is why, but its certainly possible. We have different construction workers from Fury. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishleehooker Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 1 minute ago, JonahWilliamson said: We have different construction workers from Fury. Then that almost makes more sense though. This contractor might hate it. He or she might also hate the idea of a worker getting hurt on camera. I think its just bad timing and not some conspiracy though conspiracies are fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I think it’s now clear why these are down. After the weather bug (or whatever the camera name on I Street) was turned off, and what six just said, I don’t think Kings Island wants pictures of Orion at the moment. I don’t understand this strategy at all. @Fishleehooker if that was the case, I don’t think a camera would be directed toward construction on the first place. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishleehooker Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, sixohdieselrage said: Doubt it. Skyhigh coasters actually put out a picture of the base of the lift hill (below) then removed it after it was shared. . I asked them if they wanted it removed or if KI wanted it removed. No answer. Seems like KI doesnt want good pics out of Orion unless THEY do it. I doubt it too, thats why said it twice! But I do know that I hate when someone, even family, watches me too much while working. It feels weird for some reason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Voyage Lover Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 32 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said: They took the weatherbug down. No lie. This one have a software update too KI? WHAT THE **** We are now blind WX Bug still working on my desktop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Ohh I'm in a corner here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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