Mork&Mindy

I am sad to report that Flight of Fear will be closing this weekend and will not reopen in 2010. This is to make way for the Dale Earnhardt Sr. Tribute Gallery and entrance to Intimidator 305. As in past years, the ride will not be operating during Halloween Haunt, so Saturday September 12 is your last opportunity to ride FoF. (KD is closed for private events September 13, 19, & 20) Mindy

My husband works for KD. I am sorry to disappoint everyone, but the coaster being built is not going to me a true Giga Coaster. Some of you may have seen a photo of a shipping document attached to some parts in the parking lot. I can confirm the Coaster is manufactured by Intamin. The Coaster's track was designed by the "Giga" division to save money and fit it into the foot print available at the park. The coaster will have some very unique properties never seen before. It will be similar to coasters at other parks including KI, Carowinds, Canada's Wonderland. Some other things I can confirm: The coaster will be between 230 feet and 240 feet high with the first drop of approximately 235 feet. Top speed 90 mph. Angle of Descent almost 90 degrees. If all goes well, the coaster's Opening day will be Saturday May 22, 2010. So mark you rcalendars. Stay tuned. KD will issue a former news release in the coming weeks. Also, there may be a contest to name the new coaster. Marketing is working on how that will be rolled out and all the details. The person or group who wins the naming contest will get the first ride when the coaster officially opens in May of 2010. Please don't ask for any additional information. This is all my DH authorized me to release. All the best, Mindy