SonofBaconator Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 If its stretching to Soak City maybe its indeed a shuttle road for either employees or guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I highly doubt that these items are for anything significant. Given the current situation, I doubt that Cedar Fair is jumping on the capital expenditure projects. Keep in mind that most of the Cedar Fair parks did not get to debut their 2020 additions for this season. With the lack of income coming into Cedar Fair, they are not going to spend large amounts of capital for new projects in 2021. The earliest would be 2022, and even then, that maybe some what limited depending on how things shape up in 2021. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I think at the very best these markers could be for a new entrance or a resurfaced parking lot which would honestly be amazing! I would be inclined to think these markers would be for work on electrical or water lines, but there are distinct colors for those utilities. Since most of the markers are temporary, I could also see them being used as early land surveying for a project way down the line. I know Kings Island is not going to add anything major for the next few years, but maybe the park is just getting measurements and soil samples for future years when they start planning a new attraction. The area in question, especially near Congo Falls and Invertigo has long been rumored to be the site of a future rollercoaster, so this makes sense. However, we likely won’t see anything major here for AT LEAST 3-4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 hours ago, CoastersRZ said: I highly doubt that these items are for anything significant. Given the current situation, I doubt that Cedar Fair is jumping on the capital expenditure projects. Keep in mind that most of the Cedar Fair parks did not get to debut their 2020 additions for this season. With the lack of income coming into Cedar Fair, they are not going to spend large amounts of capital for new projects in 2021. The earliest would be 2022, and even then, that maybe some what limited depending on how things shape up in 2021. Canada’s Wonderland added back to back coasters after their attendance dipped due to the Coronavirus of 2002-04. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, gforce1994 said: Canada’s Wonderland added back to back coasters after their attendance dipped due to the Coronavirus of 2002-04. Wait.......what? They got Silver Streak and Timewarp which were pretty cheap additions. Also that was when Paramount was in charge. I hope we'd never get something like Timewarp to boost attendance.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, SonofBaconator said: Wait.......what? They got Silver Streak and Timewarp which were pretty cheap additions. Also that was when Paramount was in charge. I hope we'd never get something like Timewarp to boost attendance.. Time Warp and Backlot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Just now, gforce1994 said: Time Warp and Backlot Eh, Backlot went to two other Cedar Fair parks so I'd say that was more planned out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, SonofBaconator said: Eh, Backlot went to two other Cedar Fair parks so I'd say that was more planned out True, but Time Warp was not planned. It was added very late in the off season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, gforce1994 said: True, but Time Warp was not planned. It was added very late in the off season. I'm sorry, I just don't see KI immediately doing anything like that. I used to have a thought that we could get something like a modified/ higher capacity Sky Rocket II model as filler until Vortex gets properly replaced. However, I think with where KI is now as a park, they're more interested in saving money for higher quality rides. If we were still under Paramount management, we'd have low budget clones galore. I'm quite happy waiting if it means something of a higher quality will come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Here's an overhead concept I made of a front gate entry plaza upgrade + a repaved parking lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSourNinja Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 There is nothing better than construction speculation! No matter the kind.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 26 minutes ago, MrSourNinja said: There is nothing better than construction speculation! No matter the kind.. Absolutely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Coaster Nation posted a video on these markings. I don't really know what the writings on them or the writings spray painted to the ground mean. If anyone here knows, I'd love to know. Video: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 They aren’t marking sewer lines/ runoff. This is a marking for a runoff drain along my jogging path. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocoasterfan Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 @gforce1994 don’t you contribute articles to coaster nation? Do you run that site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 6 hours ago, gforce1994 said: They aren’t marking sewer lines/ runoff. This is a marking for a runoff drain along my jogging path. Then what do those markings in the video mean? If anyone here is in construction and knows what they mean, please feel free to let me know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 10 hours ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Then what do those markings in the video mean? If anyone here is in construction and knows what they mean, please feel free to let me know. Usually they are coded and numbered. For instance, if I was spraying up a road highlighting the sewer lines, I may make markings that say “sewer 1’ off”. The fact that we are getting markers for underground utilities and excavation is interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster sally Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Am I the only one that thinks people are reading to much into this and trying to get a certain site traffic? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 I think you are pretty spot on. Keep in mind that the park recently put in fresh new concrete for the walkway to the front gate. Not to say that they can`t rip it out, but generally they wouldn`t have done that if they knew they were going to be renovating the front gate area. I still maintain that this has NOTHING to do with anything that will be coming to KI, especially for next year. Like I have previously stated, I would doubt that Cedar Fair adds anything to any of their parks for next season, other than attractions that have already been announced/were postponed from 2020. Cedar Fair even stated in their conference call that they are looking to control cash burn, which includes capital expenditures. I still think that this is much ado about nothing. Likely utility markings/maintenance related for existing utilities. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 *Kings Island does any type of construction* Coaster Nation: 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectralBeacon Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Little map update, this is where i saw the markers while out at work. Pretty sure its no big deal, a shuttle route of sorts would be the most major thing i would expect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 minute ago, SpectralBeacon said: Little map update, this is where i saw the markers while out at work. Pretty sure its no big deal, a shuttle route of sorts would be the most major thing i would expect. This is really making me feel like it is just going to be simple utility upgrades. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectralBeacon Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Just now, FUN&ONLY! said: This is really making me feel like it is just going to be simple utility upgrades. There was a large truck parked down one team near the right most circle that night too with what looked like some wire tubes or something so that sounds about right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Looks like to me they are burying the electric lines. That would make sense imo because that would give them more opportunities for the future if they build out in the front of the park, they wouldn't have issues with electric lines above ground. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 UNDERGROUND POWER LINES! NEW FOR 2021 AT Kings Island! ***Get your 2021 Gold Pass for as low as $118.00 or pay only 6 payments of $16.00 plus initial payment of $22.00! Hurry this offer ends soon! You don’t want to miss it! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Burying the power lines makes a ton of sense. They had buried the ones back by Orion last year I believe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Looks like to me they are burying the electric lines. That would make sense imo because that would give them more opportunities for the future if they build out in the front of the park, they wouldn't have issues with electric lines above ground. That wouldn’t require the excavation of a portion of the preferred lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Here’s an info piece for those interested in the markers: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/decoding-the-city-the-road-graffiti-placed-by-utility-workers-42822014/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Turns out they are temporary survey markings since they are pink. However, there are white markings in the video by Coaster Nation which according to the article mean proposed excavation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Same sort of markers we saw back in 2016. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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