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Yet another "Hey, can I copy your homework? I'll change it up a little so they don't know!" approach for a Harry Potter land; a large gift shop with food and one ride. At least this time there's a legit show to see, I guess. Can anyone explain why they're still going full-bore into Potter? I enjoyed the HP books and movies but Fantastic Beasts has been, largely, a failure of the brand, not to mention JK Rowling's ongoing public image issues. It seems a bit strange to me that they're so fixated on this one IP when they have such a diverse portfolio to pull from for the parks. Do we really need a Potter variant in every park? I'm sure the ride will be fun but good gracious, variety is the spice of life.

RMC restraints are notoriously difficult to raise in the station. Just how intense would the airtime have to be for it to happen mid-ride?

Yo, Great Adventure! It's too bad...social media, Reddit, etc are cesspools and like you said it's so much more work to sift through the bullshit to actually get reputable information. On forums you know who's who and the best people to get info from about certain things. Those people exist to a point on social media pages, but good luck finding them amongst the hundreds of spam and nonsense messages that the good posts are buried in. The good news is there is still a good amount of posting here regarding new announcements and things of that sort, but unfortunately the day to day updates and discussions have gone by the wayside. Same is true for most online forums.

Kings Dominion has officially announced Rapterra, a launched B&M wing coaster for 2025! https://www.kingsdominion.com/blog/media-center/conquer-the-skies-when-rapterra-launches-into-kings-dominion Kings Dominion, central Virginia’s beloved amusement park, is thrilled to announce the arrival of Rapterra as part of the park’s 50th anniversary season in 2025. Standing at 145 feet tall and stretching 3,086 ft long, this incredible new attraction is the world's tallest and longest launched wing coaster, and promises an unforgettable experience filled with heights, speed and exhilarating maneuvers for all park-goers. Rapterra, inspired by the powerful Jungle Hawk, offers riders the sensation of flight. The adventure begins with a powerful launch, accelerating passengers to 65 miles per hour in just four seconds before ascending to its zenith over the Jungle X-Pedition midway. The ride then plummets into a dive loop, and navigates a series of thrilling aerial maneuvers, including an S-turn, a wing slide, a flat spin, an airtime hill, and a 360-degree raptor roll. The 89-second ride totals three inversions before a smooth return to the station. “We are excited to unveil Rapterra, the must-do ride of 2025, at Kings Dominion,” said Bridgette Bywater, vice president and general manager of Kings Dominion. “This extraordinary addition promises new thrills for our guests, making it the perfect centerpiece for our 50th anniversary celebration and reaffirming why Kings Dominion is the ultimate destination for unforgettable memories and exhilarating excitement.” Manufactured by industry leader Bolliger and Mabillard, Rapterra's winged coaster design positions riders on either side of the track, offering an immersive, floorless experience that simulates flying. The basalt grey support columns and patina green track create loops, twists and rolls, ensuring a thrilling adventure from start to finish. Construction of Rapterra is already in progress, with completion expected this fall. The coaster will officially open in 2025, coinciding with Kings Dominion's milestone 50th anniversary celebration. More information on the 50th anniversary celebration will be shared at a later date. In addition, today marks the launch of the 2025 Gold Season Pass at Kings Dominion. Guests who purchase a 2025 Gold Pass will receive unlimited visits and free parking the remainder of the 2024 season, plus the entire 2025 season. That includes visits to the all-new Food and Wine Festival this summer, Halloween Haunt, WinterFest and more.

Yea it was paired with Holliday world and i will give me thoughts on that next. That's what I'm saying if I'm doing something in Louisville is worth a stop by. I want o do the giant drop slide but i just ran out of time.