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Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
CoasterAuditor replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I've been stressing all week whether I'm going to fit on the thing. Probably gonna shoot down after work friday and walk straight to the test seat and if I can't fit well at least Intimidator 305 will welcome me not the worst trade off! -
Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
CoasterAuditor replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^Interesting. Perhaps it was colder than I realized when I went in 2015. -
Yeah at this point with SFA I take every new addition SIX puts in with open arms. I mean we did get a Star Flyer and a Larson Super Loop at least. The one thing I would really like to see go in is an S&S Free Spin but of course I know it's probably more likely SFGAdv will add a 2nd S&S Free Spin before that /sarcasm.
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Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
CoasterAuditor replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Yeah I really want to get down to KD this weekend but those temps have 2015 passholder day ride closures written all over them. Weather is mean. -
Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
CoasterAuditor replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Well if they had the choice between I305 and B&M Intimidator I sure am glad they picked i305! -
I read those facebook comments (my poor brain). It's nuts how people think "I've seen it twice stuck so the multi-million dollar investment should be removed before it kills someone." It's so annoying to defend roller coasters and rides to dumb people. I know somebody terrified of Delirium at Kings Dominion because of the accident in Ohio.
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Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
CoasterAuditor replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Yes as somebody who lives in Stafford County right before Fredericksburg you want to not be on 95 as much as possible between the hours of 2pm-7pm between DC and Fredericksburg. It could take 2 hours just to go 30 miles. -
Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
CoasterAuditor replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^yeah that may be the only way I ride Volcano -
Few reasons as stated prior in the thread, but I'll highlight a few. -Constant cash flow throughout the year. This looks better on the books and to investors. Having cash coming in even during months the parks are closed. -Higher rate of sign ups. We keep seeing SF report growth in their membership sales. Personally the closest SF park to me is about 6-7 hours away. I still have a membership due to the low monthly cost. Psychologically it's easier for someone to part with $9/month then $200+ up front. (depending on park, used $200 as an example) -Higher retention rate. Memberships force people to go through a cancelation process. Compared to just NOT renewing it. I'm sure they have thousands of membership holders who may not even remember they have a membership. That's just a few examples, I'm sure there are tons more with the financial numbers to back it up. Interesting. That all makes sense to me being an accountant. I've even considered setting up Six Flags and Busch Gardens memberships because of how cheap they are. It's also a lot more likely to get people into the parks since they don't have to pay $70 or so once to get one person in.
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Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
CoasterAuditor replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I saw somebody on another forum say without ERT for Volcano they might not ride Volcano at all this season. It's a pretty tough sell to wait in an hour plus line for that ride for me as well. -
Dollywood Discussion Thread
CoasterAuditor replied to crispy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Based off the quick POV of one of those models I just watched it certainly looks like a fun coaster. -
Who can see this?
CoasterAuditor replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
All good. -
Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
CoasterAuditor replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I have not ridden Anaconda in years. Granted I don't remember ever disliking it as much as Hurler or Shockwave. I always find myself obsessing over what KD could build but hey at least we have I305, TT, Dominator, Volcano, and Flight of Fear till they build whatevers next. Then if you get bored of those 5 fantastic coasters just go to BG where you have AC, Griffon, Alpengeist, Verbolton, LNM, InvadR, and Tempesto! -
I find this statement very intriguing. I am a KD local who is very excited for Twisted Timbers to open, I am 6'3 315 pounds with a 45ish" waistline and I've been actively in the gym for the last year now and I've lost 45 pounds in the last year. I've ridden Dominator in this weight range in the past in the non-big boy seats (albeit it was tight and it was also a time I was not actively going to the gym). I've been more or less obsessing over RMC lapbars over the last month. Imagine I will find out in the next month hopefully after losing a few more lbs.
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Geauga Lake Discussion Thread
CoasterAuditor replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
If I lived up in the Cleveland area I would have a very simple solution to my Geauga Lake void and that would be "drive 1 hour west."