BoddaH1994 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Today Maureen, along with her new partner in crime Jennifer, were so kind as to give the staff of PKIC the opportunity to see some of the latest progress on the New for 2006 Nickelodeon Universe! Some things include: A nearly complete Danny Phantom's Flyers A nearly-complete Plankton's Plunge The MUCH BIGGER THAN EXPECTED Avatar! Building and concession construction. Several offseason rehab photos from around the park. As stated above, the Flyers and Plunge look like they are nearly complete. Avatar is vertical but has yet to see its skater car. Overall, the area is looking beautiful. Click here to see the new NU construction photos! A very special thank you goes out to Maureen and Jennifer for spending the afternoon with us. You guys will always have a place at our table. Regards, Ryan PKICentral.com - "You see?? This is where all of the rumors get started!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thanks indeed! April 14 is coming. I, for one, will be there! And I can't wait to see the usual magic of turning a construction site into a place that looks as if it is a permanent part of the park that has been there forever. Amazing how they do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleHenry Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I fail to see any pics of Danny... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Does PKIC have or will soon have a video of the construction tour? Wouldnt you guys like to see that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 UncleHenry, there are several images in there of the Phantom Flyers. One I took is currently on the last page, and then there are several that Ryan took on pages two and three. Yes, a big thanks to Maureen and Jennifer! Another wonderful construction tour! As far as the ACE walkback goes. The gates to the park will open at 10am with the parking lot opening around 9:30. ACE members should meet between 9:30 and 9:45 over by the Season Pass processing building. The ACErs will then be escorted in through the side entrance. The park will have signs for the ACE walkback. Bring your ACE cards, they will be checking them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 In the words of the immortal me.... ...oh, SNAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 A few extra notes since they're on my mind: First of all, the ACE walkback will in fact be conducted at the old season pass entrance to the left of the main gate. There will be a sign there for its meeting place, so if you're a member, make sure you bring your card. Also, the spotlights will remain on the tower but will only be used for special occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 That may work fine for ACE members in the early season, but if the parking lot normally doesn't open til 9:30 and the walkback leaves at 9:45, on many times members will still be trying to get in the toll plazas at the time the walkback leaves. Hopefully, on busy summer weekends, the parking lot will open earlier than 9:30. If not, PKI may be responsible for traffic jams on I-71 backing up to downtown Cinci in one direction and 1/3 of the way to Columbus in the other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 She did mention that they had a reasonable amount of flexability about opening the gates early on particularly busy days. I'm sure the same goes for the lot. It's all up to security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Any sign of the Ally Cat 500 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchick095 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thanx 4 the pics!! im excited for the 14! i had a ?? tho...when can we get our passes processed? do we have to wait until the 14 or do we wait? i kno in the past we cud go early...jus didnt wanna look dumb n go down ther 4 nuthin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleHenry Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thanx 4 the pics!! im excited for the 14! i had a ?? tho...when can we get our passes processed? do we have to wait until the 14 or do we wait? i kno in the past we cud go early...jus didnt wanna look dumb n go down ther 4 nuthin! What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I think the question was "Will there be any early processing of season passes before opening day?" I think the answer is no, but does anyone know for sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchick095 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 sry if i confused u ther....i jus got off of work...but i was askin do you have to wait unitl opening day to get your season passes processed b/c i thought in the past you could go there during the week and get them done? i could be wrong, so i was asking do i wait until opening day to get it processed or can i go earlier? i hope i kinda cleared up wut i was tryin 2 ask!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Yep, I thought that was what you were trying to ask. I THINK the answer is that there is no early season pass processing this year at Paramount's Kings Island. Anyone know any different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Voyager Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 This'll stop the nay sayers of NU. That avatar is huge, A carnival ride it is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Really? Ever seen the coaster at the South Carolina State Fair? Or how about the wood coaster at the Pacific National Exposition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleHenry Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 sry if i confused u ther....i jus got off of work...but i was askin do you have to wait unitl opening day to get your season passes processed b/c i thought in the past you could go there during the week and get them done? i could be wrong, so i was asking do i wait until opening day to get it processed or can i go earlier? i hope i kinda cleared up wut i was tryin 2 ask!! ther? jus? unitl? What language is this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 One that does not require question marks at the end of a question, Uncle Henry? Pot. Kettle. (Now, where is that nice, helpful guy who used to throw dictionaries?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 (Now, where is that nice, helpful guy who used to throw dictionaries?) Read my sig Yes Avatar is bigger than what it even looks like in the photos and looks like a ride everyone will enjoy. Make sure you cheak that ride out on what date??? April 14! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Ok, one question. That building over by Runaway Reptar and what appears to be Timmy's Airtours covered up in a tarp.....what exactly is that going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Some sort of a shop. She didn`t specifically mention what it would be. But judged by its design, some sort of food stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Is the green covered path way still there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 The building looked like the restrooms, but I am not for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium_Guy Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 This'll stop the nay sayers of NU. That avatar is huge, A carnival ride it is not. No it won't. You people are making Avatar out to be some EXTRAORDINARY new type of ride. Its a Disko....with a bunny hop. Really, not that special. Also, for those on that tour, can you confirm what my friend from food service told me yesteryday? Is it true that they removed the tunnel from Beastie....er.....Fairly Odd Coaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 TombRaiderTy, if you are referring to this building over by Reptar and Plankton Plunge, it doesn`t look like a restroom to me but some sort of food stand. Now, there is a restroom close to this building, seen here. No, we really didn`t get close to The Beastie, er Fairly Odd Coaster. The closest we got was when we were over by Avatar, and saw that the trains had been covered up with covers, to protect their new paint job. The only change that was visible in fact was the new coat of paint on the cars (from Winter Soar). The ride and queue houe remain the same color. As of Winter Soar, the tunnel was still standing. I think that Avatar will prove to be a popular ride among the public. Just like SDGC was popular (if you ever rode that ride, you know that it was not a very fun or smooth ride, not to mention the terrible capacity). Avatar will have a better capacity, and has a visual appeal to it due to its size, and the large Avatar character that will be mounted to the ride vehicle. It will kind of be like Delirium, with lots of people just watching it. I am looking forward to trying out Avatar. You don`t need to have a little kid accompany you on Avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 This'll stop the nay sayers of NU. That avatar is huge, A carnival ride it is not. No it won't. You people are making Avatar out to be some EXTRAORDINARY new type of ride. Its a Disko....with a bunny hop. Really, not that special. Also, for those on that tour, can you confirm what my friend from food service told me yesteryday? Is it true that they removed the tunnel from Beastie....er.....Fairly Odd Coaster? I can not confirm nor deny that. Simply because I didn't notice. However, it seems as though construction on FOC was minimal with the exception of painting the trains, so I doubt it's true. Also, for those of you who STILL want to rag on Avatar, don't forget that PGA is getting basically the SAME ride with the SAME dimensions... and that's their new attraction. We're getting the Avatar, plus two more new attractions and a totally renovated kids area. Once again, this one's for the kids, so just let it go. (Although I must say that Avatar seems a lot more tempting than I had imagined it. What's a "kiddy" ride to us is a major attraction out in California.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium13 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 NU is looking great. It's looking very colorful and Avatar and the Phantom Flyers things looks really fun. All the peoplethat complain about the rides being carnival rides should think back to when we found out the park was getting rid of the Flying Eagles, that type of ride can be found at a carnival. And like BoddaH said, it's for the kids. But once again the whole area is looking great. I can't wait for the 14th and nice job on the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Great update guys cant wait till the 14th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) Thank you for the pictures this made my day. Does anyone know what color The Beastie (aka The Scooby Doo) will be? Edited March 23, 2006 by Vortex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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