ragerunner Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 I don't see were this was posted yet, if it is sorry for the double post. PKI has new construction pics up on their website. (Feb. 2) http://www2.paramountparks.com/KingsIsland...cfm?item_id=289 Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Still no signs of any rides going up. Quote
RollerNut Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Wow, they have really tore things up. Quote
King Bowser Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 goodbye Jetsons Jet Orbiters--I cant wait to see this when its finished. Quote
MrPKI Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 I find it interesting that they're keeping the Quick Draw's Railway entrance plaza thing. Does anyone know if that will just be an entrance to one of the new rides? You can tell they're making progress though; that circular ride platform thing looks new. Quote
ragerunner Posted February 2, 2006 Author Posted February 2, 2006 I would say the Quick draw's railway will become the Dora train ride. I would think they will redo the entrance, keep the same concrete layout for the track and add the show pics. (I hope they add a new train(s) to increase the capacity, those Quick draw trains have seen better days.) Quote
King Bowser Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Or it could be for the Blues clues ride but your prob right its most likely for Dora's Train. that circular ride platform thing looks new. Hmmm...Could this be Phantom Flyers? Quote
ragerunner Posted February 2, 2006 Author Posted February 2, 2006 That was my thought also. That new circular concrete pad looks to be about the right size for a Kite Flyer. Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Or it could be for the Blues clues ride but your prob right its most likely for Dora's Train. that circular ride platform thing looks new. Hmmm...Could this be Phantom Flyers? Yeah, but what's the big thing behind it? Quote
teenageninja Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 I believe that building behind the circular platform was there before, don't quote me, but I'm pretty sure it was there before. Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Hmm... you could be right... what ride stood there before? I'm having trouble calibrating myself. lol Quote
RingMaster Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Yeah, it's really hard picturing that area as it originally was, now that it's completely empty. Remember when it was a bunch of trees, shade, and tons of kiddy rides? Now it's just......one tree, and the rest is dirt. ....And let's all assume that they'll keep their promise on giving us more shaded areas for Universe. I don't think any of us would want it to resemble Action Zone, now would we? Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 ....And let's all assume that they'll keep their promise on giving us more shaded areas for Universe. I don't think any of us would want it to resemble Action Zone, now would we? No, we wouldn't but I think AZ is good how it is. How many backlots have trees and shaded areas? Quote
RingMaster Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 ....And let's all assume that they'll keep their promise on giving us more shaded areas for Universe. I don't think any of us would want it to resemble Action Zone, now would we? No, we wouldn't but I think AZ is good how it is. How many backlots have trees and shaded areas? ....Well, how many Paramount Parks have backlots? Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 ....And let's all assume that they'll keep their promise on giving us more shaded areas for Universe. I don't think any of us would want it to resemble Action Zone, now would we? No, we wouldn't but I think AZ is good how it is. How many backlots have trees and shaded areas? ....Well, how many Paramount Parks have backlots? LoL... the parks don't have backlots, but movie studios do. In fact, Paramount Pictures has a backlot which they offer tours of. I think that was kind of the look they were going for. Regardless, being so open makes it feel a little more 'alive' than a quiet area with lots of trees. Quote
PKIVortex Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Are they going to get all of the work done in just over 2 month's? It seems as if they have alot of work to complete before April 14th. But of course if you think about it they have even less then then April 14th to get this completed by. We shall see. But it's looking good though. Good job PKI for keeping us updated. Now if only they would update the new for 2006 page on pki.com. Quote
ragerunner Posted February 2, 2006 Author Posted February 2, 2006 The site work (infrastructure) is going to be the biggest part of this project. Since it doesn't appear they have a lot of foundation work that needs to be done, no major building projects. Once the infrastructure gets done it more of assembly (rides), set decerating (theming) and building facades. This can go fairly quickly since alot of this is done off site some place else and ready to go. Quote
RingMaster Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 Are they going to get all of the work done in just over 2 month's? It seems as if they have alot of work to complete before April 14th. But of course if you think about it they have even less then then April 14th to get this completed by. We shall see. But it's looking good though. Good job PKI for keeping us updated. Now if only they would update the new for 2006 page on pki.com. Actually, if you've been keeping up with our next door neighbors at the Great Wolf site, they are coming along FAST. In fact, they've only been working for three and a half months, and one of the wings is near completion. Also, IJ:ST didn't begin receiving track pieces until mid-February, I think. They had the parking garage up and footers in for the track at around this time, so don't underestimate the power of PKI. They are some quick little devils. Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 Yeah, it always seems like they're not going to finish, but they always do... it's like magic! lol Don't forget about how much of a mess I-Street was during the 2nd IJ tour, and it was all cleaned up perfectly by opening day. Quote
crazypkikid2005 Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 I would say the Quick draw's railway will become the Dora train ride You are correct my fine sir the outside will just be rethemed as well as the inside obviously Quote
RingMaster Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 Yeah, it always seems like they're not going to finish, but they always do... it's like magic! lol Don't forget about how much of a mess I-Street was during the 2nd IJ tour, and it was all cleaned up perfectly by opening day. Are you sure it was I Street and not Coney Mall? I remember the Associate Training in March and Coney Mall North (or South, IDK, it was by Dodegms down to Vortex) was covered in dirt and grime. Amazing how quickly they cleaned up the area by the time Sneak Preview Day rolled around. Now about the other three rides... ...are the Dora and Blue rides also Zamperla rides? And what about the "underwater SpongeBob world?" I had heard that the Crash Course Boating School concept had been canned in place of a BIGGER, BETTER attraction. A sort-of dark ride/coaster combo for Nick Universe. But I think it's just a rumor. So I'm lost on the whole thing. Quote
tubaman Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 Yeah, it always seems like they're not going to finish, but they always do... it's like magic! lol Don't forget about how much of a mess I-Street was during the 2nd IJ tour, and it was all cleaned up perfectly by opening day. Of course it's magic! They just throw some dirt around and pour some concrete to make you think they're doing something. On they night before opening day, the Construction Fairy comes in and finishes everything. The workers have the best job because they get to play around in a great theme park all day with nobody else their. What do you think I want to do when I grow up? Anyways...in all seriousness, good job PKI. Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 Yeah, it always seems like they're not going to finish, but they always do... it's like magic! lol Don't forget about how much of a mess I-Street was during the 2nd IJ tour, and it was all cleaned up perfectly by opening day. Are you sure it was I Street and not Coney Mall? I remember the Associate Training in March and Coney Mall North (or South, IDK, it was by Dodegms down to Vortex) was covered in dirt and grime. Amazing how quickly they cleaned up the area by the time Sneak Preview Day rolled around. Now about the other three rides... ...are the Dora and Blue rides also Zamperla rides? And what about the "underwater SpongeBob world?" I had heard that the Crash Course Boating School concept had been canned in place of a BIGGER, BETTER attraction. A sort-of dark ride/coaster combo for Nick Universe. But I think it's just a rumor. So I'm lost on the whole thing. I was talking about the mud that was packed tightly in the crescent around the clock mainly, but I'm sure Coney was a mess too. All 3 rides listed on PKIC's main page are the new rides being added to NU. Any other "new" attraction is probably a retheme. Regardless, all 3 of them are in fact Zamperla. Quote
CoastersRZ Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 A couple of comments. First, and this comes from my education in architecture. RingMaster, you refered to footers. Whell that is technically not the correct term, it is slang. The correct term is footings. [End of architectural rant.] The building behind the new slab where the handcars used to be is not a new building. That building is a cooling tower for the HVAC building and the rest of the park. The HVAC building is located in the immediate area of the cooling tower. Quote
King Bowser Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 So is Atom Ants Airways gonna be rethemed? I see it in one of those NU Construction pics. Quote
RingMaster Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 So is Atom Ants Airways gonna be rethemed? I see it in one of those NU Construction pics. Most likely it will be. I think it'll be re-themed to the Rugrats, like Tommy's Take-off, or something like that. Quote
RevengeofTheSmurfs Posted February 3, 2006 Posted February 3, 2006 ^ More so you've got the right idea.Cant wait til the area starts coming to together..are they takin out Chick-Fil-a? Quote
Delirium_Guy Posted February 4, 2006 Posted February 4, 2006 ^ More so you've got the right idea.Cant wait til the area starts coming to together..are they takin out Chick-Fil-a? Chick-Fil-A is GONE, at least thats what I'm told. They always take out the good stuff. Shocking. Quote
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