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Kings Island names new Walk of Fame inductees
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – Former Kings Island employees Lewis Johnson and Rob Pottorf will be inducted as the newest members into the Kings Island Walk of Fame.
The 2010 Walk of Fame class will be inducted Saturday, September 4 during a 9:45am ceremony on International Street.
Johnson was employed as a seasonal associate and supervisor in the rides department from 1981 to 1987, including the Beast and Racer crews. An All-American track star at the University of Cincinnati, he broke into broadcasting as a “runner” for ABC Sports and ESPN before earning a series of coveted assignments for NBC. Johnson has worked six Olympics for NBC, including the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. He previously served as a sideline reporter on NBC’s coverage of Notre Dame football and the NBA including two All-Star games and NBA finals.
Pottorf worked at Kings Island as an entertainer from 1980 to 1985, performing in a variety of live stage shows. He remained involved with the park for an additional 11 years as Sr. Composer for Paramount Parks. Now a composer for film and television music, Pottorf has worked on several projects for 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney, Paramount, Turner Network, CBS, HGTV, CourtTV, Nickelodeon and others.
The class of 2010 was selected by the Kings Island Walk of Fame Selection Committee, raising the number of inductees to seven. Gary Wachs and Rich Walburg were inducted in 2009 while Carmen Electra, Dennis Speigel and Janeen Coyle were inducted in the inaugural Walk of Fame class in 2008.
Kings Island is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.” In addition to Kings Island, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract.
Posted on September 3rd, 2010 by PKIDelirium - Comments
WindSeeker to debut at Kings Island in 2011
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – If you think riding Drop Tower at Kings Island is a thrill (and it is – riders enjoy a breathtaking view of the region as they ascend toward the sky, then take a 26-story freefall at 64 mph), wait until next year!
Kings Island will continue to change the landscape for thrill seekers in 2011 with WindSeeker, a 301-foot-tall tower that will spin riders 30 stories above the park. Seated in two-person swings that will allow their feet to dangle, riders will slowly begin rotating in a circular motion as the swings ascend the tower. At the top, the swings will reach speeds up to 30 mph, flaring out 45 degrees from the tower. WindSeeker will accommodate 64 riders (32 swings) per ride cycle.
“The addition of WindSeeker reflects our commitment to providing our guests with world-class thrills, fun and fantastic family entertainment,” Kings Island vice-president and general manager Greg Scheid said. “Soaring 300 feet above Kings Island will provide an exciting ride experience for our guests.”
WindSeeker will be located in the Coney Mall section of the park near the Vortex ride exit. Ride renderings and animation video are available at www.visitkingsisland.com.
The $5 million ride is manufactured by Mondial, a 23-year-old Dutch-based company. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall to ride and will be secured with individual over-the-head lap bars with interlocking seat belts.
WindSeeker will make its debut when Kings Island opens for the 2011 season in the spring.
Kings Island is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.” In addition to Kings Island, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract.
Posted on August 24th, 2010 by PKIDelirium - Comments
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