HighRoller Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Looks great...at least from the looks of things they didn't get all that much snow in the Doswell area. They got about 5 inches, but it melted quickly. We didn't get anything up here but just a scant 30 minutes away Woodbridge sure got hit. Maybe so, but it was gone by the time I got home from West Coast Bash... perfect weekend to be out of town!
ernierocker Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Really? How do you get that much snow there when here in Ohio, further north, we've at most gotten a quarter inch. That is just the way weather works. Now, we take a break from the Weather Channel to bring you this Kings Dominion Discussion Thread.
KDCOASTERFAN Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Really? How do you get that much snow there when here in Ohio, further north, we've at most gotten a quarter inch. That is just the way weather works. Now, we take a break from the Weather Channel to bring you this Kings Dominion Discussion Thread. Anyone got any new updates from the park?I hear that carowinds may have started installing the seating ring on theirs.
Dom497 Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Really? How do you get that much snow there when here in Ohio, further north, we've at most gotten a quarter inch. That is just the way weather works. Now, we take a break from the Weather Channel to bring you this Kings Dominion Discussion Thread. Anyone got any new updates from the park?I hear that carowinds may have started installing the seating ring on theirs. Judging from their webcams, you are correct. The seats themselves and the orange poles that hold them are not yet being installed but the red structure is. This picture isn't from Carowinds, its from Kings Island. I just uploaded it here to show you what I mean just in case you didn't understand.
KDCOASTERFAN Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 ^I saw the latest update on carowindsconnection & it looks like they've got the drive unit installed.
Intimidator305 Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 It's finally here (as I've been checking almost every day...)! http://www.kingsdominion.com/images/uploads/file/12kd_parkmap.pdf Changes this year: -Obviously Windseeker and Dinosaurs Alive. -Grizzly Arcade is now "Dinostore" that has dinosaur products including plush, toys, and apparel. -Old Dominion Dairy is now "Ritas" that has premium ice cream, floats, milkshakes, frozen custards, Italian water ice, and drinks. -Fast Lane booth where the "Happiness is Finding a Cure!" breast cancer support booth was late last summer. Fast Pass description says on the map that only 10 rides will have it, sooo? Any guesses of which 10? -Description of where to enter WaterWorks and "arrow"... must've been some confusion? -The background/theme of the park map brochure is blue/circles. In 2011 it was orange/squares and in 2010 it was gray/arrows. Overall, I like it! Good job KD!
BigDipper 80 Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 We used to have a Rita's not far from us in Cleveland, and their Italian ice is some of the best I've had. It's great how they rotated flavors and made the batches daily, and hopefully they will do the same at KD.
Intimidator305 Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 ^That's good to hear about Rita's. We don't have any where I live, so I was curious of how it was. It's in a good location too right next to the Eiffel Tower, so it should get lots of business. Just reviewing the new map yet again... and I noticed something suprising! NO MORE SPONGEBOB 3D FINALLY? Under Action Theater on the map, it says "(Coming Soon!)". 2013 or summer 2012, anyone?
megametal Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 ^ Thank god Spongebob is gone! It was there, what, like 10 years? I think it's about time to get rid of the simulator, myself. Put a nice flat ride or two there, or a small coaster. Simulators are passe and don't seem to draw crowds like they used to.
Intimidator305 Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 ^ It was there for 9 seasons as it came to the park in 2003 with Drop Tower. I personally would rather have a flat (S&S Swing) there, but I do not see them tearing down the theater in the near future. I definitely think the Action Theater will get lots of visitors again if they put in a good new 3D movie... visitors are just getting sick of watching Spongebob chase the stupid pickle for 9 seasons!
Coaster_Fanatic Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Aw... Spongebob was my favorite "ride" when I was little . I hope something non-snoopy ends up in the theater...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 We used to have a Rita's not far from us in Cleveland, and their Italian ice is some of the best I've had. It's great how they rotated flavors and made the batches daily, and hopefully they will do the same at KD. We had a Rita's here at the strip mall up the road from the house but like everything else in that mall it didn't last long. Looks like I'll have to check KD's facebook to see if the new map has been posted there as well.
cfc Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 There's a Rita's in Williamsburg; frankly, I'm not a fan, but there are those in town who love it.
Dom497 Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 The replacement for the Sponge bob movie will be a new Dinosaurs Alive film that MAY include the $5 fee.
Intimidator305 Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 ^ That is what I'm expecting as well, but I don't understand why they would put "(coming soon!)" though if it was that, you'd think they'd have that made and ready to go by opening day considering it's obviously already made, unless they are revamping the theater. Plus that "(coming soon!)" is going to be on maps all season long, so its going to confuse people if it opens up randomly during the season. IF they charge money for a movie (DA 3D), I don't see many people at all paying for it at all..... The theater would be even more empty. If they charge for it, they really should make it free with Dinosaurs Alive admission.
Coaster_Fanatic Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I don't think they would charge you to watch the movie in the theater. They already have 2 things this year for you to pay for (Dinosaurs Alive! and Fast Lane), plus Xtreme Skyflyer.
Geauga Dog Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 ^I expect them to charge for the movie. Kings Island did it and if the upcharge movie did decent business.
niiicolaaah Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I think they should either TAER IT DOWN or totally revamp the 3d in there... it is so cheesy and lame. Maybe it will be "Coming in 2013, a new haunt!"
XYZ Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I'm suprised Spongebob got kicked out as there is a huge family appeal to it. Though, dinosaurs are loved by many kids though I don't know if they'll be able to fill the theater with an admission fee.
KDCOASTERFAN Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I'm suprised Spongebob got kicked out as there is a huge family appeal to it. Though, dinosaurs are loved by many kids though I don't know if they'll be able to fill the theater with an admission fee. I doubt it,just because KI did it doesn't mean KD will follow suit.BTW the go karts will be there.
Intimidator305 Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I'm suprised Spongebob got kicked out as there is a huge family appeal to it. Spongebob 3D was there for 9 seasons, which was way more than enough... You can only watch a 3D movie so many times before it gets just plain old. Even if you only go to the park once a season, after seeing it 9 times you'd be over Spongebob chasing the stupid pickle. It has hardly had much of a line either the last few seasons. Finally, it doesn't even make sense for it to be in the park anymore, the Nickelodeon characters left after the 2009 season, this should have left then too. The Dinosaurs Alive 3D movie would be a very wise choice for the theater (to get the guests excited about dinosaurs, which means they would pay for Dinosaurs Alive!), IF it was FREE. I haven't heard of such a stupid idea as charging to go see a <10 minute 3D movie.
cfc Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I wish they get something rather than "Elvira Superstition" for Haunt, too.
KDCOASTERFAN Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I wish they get something rather than "Elvira Superstition" for Haunt, too. Speaking of haunt imagine how it's gonna be riding windseeker when the fog is on full blast.
Dom497 Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 ^What do you mean by "fog". Here at Canada's Wonderland, WindSeeker continued normal operations with the only difference for haunt being the floodlights being red. The lights on the carriage also continued normal programming/patterns.
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