FUN&ONLY! Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2021/august/eiffel-tower-closing-after-this-weekend-to-prepare-for-kings-islands-50th-anniversary-celebration-in-2022 The Eiffel Tower is being repainted ahead of next year for Kings Island’s 50th anniversary! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I would love it if the lower deck of the Eiffel Tower would reopen but I know there's a lot of electrical equipment up there for the lights so I don't think that's possible 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Made this its own topic and added a pic in the original post. Does this mean we will still see Haunt Eyes and Christmas lights? @DonHelbig 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I want to see half of the park blanketed in tarps again. Its kind of a unique event seeing the tower painted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowball Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 When is the last time the tower was painted? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 7:47 PM, Snowball said: When is the last time the tower was painted? Expand A little over 6,350 days ago is when the last repainting project for the Eiffel Tower began. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 7:38 PM, IndyGuy4KI said: Made this its own topic and added a pic in the original post. Does this mean we will still see Haunt Eyes and Christmas lights? @DonHelbig Expand I am really glad the Eiffel Tower is being repainted, and I really hope we still see it decorated for Halloween Haunt and especially Winterfest. If I had to guess, the usual lighting will go away once the repainting begins, so it will be interesting to see it dark at night. I don’t know how long the repainting will take, but since they are starting on it so soon, maybe it will be done in time for Winterfest? I don’t know if Kings Island will be able to decorate it for Halloween Haunt, but I am still really glad it is being repainted. I don’t mind missing out on decorations when Kings Island is using that time to improve the park. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Why paint it now and have a fresh paint job be exposed immediately to winter conditions? Why not do it in March-April, along with the (hopefully) fully repaved parking lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatchesC Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Did the new pavers last year go under the Eiffel Tower as well? I can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 9:12 PM, PatchesC said: Did the new pavers last year go under the Eiffel Tower as well? I can't remember. Expand Nope, still blacktop there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 8:58 PM, Gabe said: Why paint it now and have a fresh paint job be exposed immediately to winter conditions? Why not do it in March-April, along with the (hopefully) fully repaved parking lot? Expand Kings Island has to get it repainted now, so the paint crews can focus on The Racer in March and April (I hope that is the case). 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatchesC Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 9:31 PM, IndyGuy4KI said: Nope, still blacktop there. Expand Maybe they'll plan to redo that area as well for a better flow to it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Well this was a hard secret to keep, but glad it's now out lol @Dj325 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 8:00 PM, DonHelbig said: A little over 6,350 days ago is when the last repainting project for the Eiffel Tower began. Just hoping we return to this color. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Horizons Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Honestly I’d love for the tower to get a different color all together . I think straight white would be really cool but if I had to guess they will just paint it blue like it always has been. Seems to iconic to change Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 12:03 AM, Oldschool75 said: Just hoping we return to this color. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Expand Any idea why they changed it? Or was it just because it fades to the current color so quickly? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondyRidesOn Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 12:03 AM, Oldschool75 said: Just hoping we return to this color. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Expand Looking at this screenshot from the video provided in the blog post by the park, the frames around the elevator doors are painted very similar to the Parisian Patina color. But, as BoddaH mentioned above, it could be that that is the Tower's usual color but it has gotten sun faded over time. This makes me even more excited for the 2022 season and what else the park may have in store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 The tower was last repainted in the offseason of 2004 through 2005 I believe. I remember going on a construction tour of Backlot Stunt Coaster and they were in the process of painting the tower. I do believe that the original color was a bit darker than it is now (and then what it was last repainted). Originally, the tower was sponsored by Sherwin Williams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ellis Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Repainting seems about right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIghostguy Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Great news! I have been so happy with the amount of things that have been repainted over the past few years, and the things that continue to be repainted. A lot of this is thanks to Tim Fisher, Cedar Fair's COO, who has really been pushing "plant integrity"--repainting everything, relandscaping everything, just really making sure all the parks look as nice as possible. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 2:17 AM, KIghostguy said: Great news! I have been so happy with the amount of things that have been repainted over the past few years, and the things that continue to be repainted. A lot of this is thanks to Tim Fisher, Cedar Fair's COO, who has really been pushing "plant integrity"--repainting everything, relandscaping everything, just really making sure all the parks look as nice as possible. Expand The recent repainting of the buildings in Coney Mall, the buildings on International Street, and Rivertown Pizza look really nice. I am glad the Eiffel Tower is also going to be repainted soon. I hope that Kings Island continues repainting buildings and attractions like some of the buildings in Rivertown and Diamondback. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Any chance the tall antenna will be making a comeback in the future? What was the reason behind taking it down? 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 12:42 AM, BoddaH1994 said: Any idea why they changed it? Or was it just because it fades to the current color so quickly? Expand The current color is a blue, this is the original Eiffel Tower Green that SW developed and later changed to Parisian Patina. If I remember the paint was changed to blue during the Paramount years. Here is a photo where it all began, April 1972. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 All this talk about painting the Eiffel Tower has given me a fever, and the only prescription is more paint! Hopefully they really explore the space! (Paint The Racer, Beast, and paint other things in need around the park.) 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I hope the antenna comes back as well, and hope they plant more trees for shade. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 8:58 PM, Gabe said: Why paint it now and have a fresh paint job be exposed immediately to winter conditions? Why not do it in March-April, along with the (hopefully) fully repaved parking lot? Expand It's all about weather & height. Good, warm weather now vs. questionable cool/ cold & windy weather in the offseason. It should be at least 50 degrees when painting- and that is for normal household paint (the paint used on outdoor fixtures like this may need different temperature requirements). Combine that with winds a couple hundred feet the ground can make for some sketchy work (no way I would ever want to even try it & kudos to those that do!). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 2:58 AM, SonofBaconator said: Any chance the tall antenna will be making a comeback in the future? What was the reason behind taking it down? Expand It reached its End of Service Life. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 2:58 AM, SonofBaconator said: Any chance the tall antenna will be making a comeback in the future? What was the reason behind taking it down? Expand Paramount chopped it off in 1999 so that this would be the tallest ride in the park by 1 foot (Eiffel Tower w/chopped antenna is 314ft, this is 315): 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 1:27 AM, CoastersRZ said: The tower was last repainted in the offseason of 2004 through 2005 I believe. I remember going on a construction tour of Backlot Stunt Coaster and they were in the process of painting the tower. I do believe that the original color was a bit darker than it is now (and then what it was last repainted). Originally, the tower was sponsored by Sherwin Williams. Expand Yeah, I was on that tour too. They also replaced the elevator cabins, leading to a delayed opening in 2005. I remember riding IJST during the soft opening and watching them testing the new elevators. I’d like to see a return to the original green, a general overhaul and enhancement, and a new top antenna to restore the appearance. On 8/13/2021 at 2:58 AM, SonofBaconator said: Any chance the tall antenna will be making a comeback in the future? What was the reason behind taking it down? Expand Paramount wanted Drop Zone to claim the title of tallest structure in the park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 My dream would be a new restaurant on the 50 foot deck (would need a bunch of updates to the structure to allow it to be ADA accessable, like adding a small elevator/lift to one of the corners etc) and completely enclosing/air conditioning south plat (265') and having a spiral staircase connecting both platforms. However, this is just me dreaming and nothing more. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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