Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread

[Coaster_Fanatic]

So... Has anyone heard a peep about what KD may be doing next year in terms of ride additions/removals?

 

The biggest rumor going around for KD's 2014 project is a WaterWorks expansion. I would like to see them transform it into a Soak City or Wildwater Kingdom

[BrianlovesKd]

Is anyone at SnoopyCon? If so give some updates!

[DJeXeL]

Rumor has it I:305 is having some lift cable problems. How long has it been down?

[Intimidator305]

^ Since Monday night.

 

I'm wishing it a speedy repair as I was planning on going to the park after my trip to DC this weekend next Monday evening... but if 305 is down that won't be happening.

[imawesome1124]

Any word on I305? Me and a group of friends are planning on going on Friday and if it's not going to be open I may not want to go.

[Jwalther420]

Don't know how legit this is but my coworker was there yesterday and overheard one of the ride managers saying it may be 1-2 weeks for I305 to be fixed.

[imawesome1124]

Oh well. My ticket's already been bought. There are some other good coasters though.

[20weaponx]

I was at the park today and intimidator was indeed still down and it looks like it will be down for a while. A couple of notes, got a walk on flight of fear after it had broken down and it seemed a lot faster than previous rides this year and it was the same with dominator. I was in the water park for most of my visit and it was nice to see both wave pools open which I haven't seen in a while. Crowds wernt too bad and it was a nice day outside.

[jray21]

That's too bad for the park, especially in the middle of summer.

[cfc]

My understanding that It'll be another week or so before I305 is running again.

[Intimidator305]

At least the park is alerting those who do check the website that the ride is down.

 

https://www.kingsdominion.com/things-to-do/thrill-rides

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Intimidator 305 is currently closed for maintenance. Please continue to check our website for updates.

[CPmillenia94]

we are visiting on Sunday the 28th. I have a couple questions: how crowded will it be? And Will intimidator be open?

[Wingless92]

That is terrible news. I have a trip planned for the week of August 4th. If I305 is still down I will cancel it, that was the whole reason for me traveling from Indy.

 

Hopefully it has a speedy recovery. I will be watching for updates.

[ernierocker]

we are visiting on Sunday the 28th. I have a couple questions: how crowded will it be? And Will intimidator be open?

 

Did you read what Chuck posted two posts above yours? It is estimated to be closed for another week.

[cfc]

^But don't take my word as gospel (this is just based on what I've seen posted elsewhere); the park has yet to announce when I305 will reopen.

[ViperLover]

It all depends what exactly needs to be fixed. If it needs a customized part, it could be down for a couple of months. A couple of years ago, Darien Lake shut down the Ride of Steel for the whole season because they were waiting for a part.

[imawesome1124]

It all depends what exactly needs to be fixed. If it needs a customized part, it could be down for a couple of months. A couple of years ago, Darien Lake shut down the Ride of Steel for the whole season because they were waiting for a part.

I heard it was a problem with the lift cable. Don't take my word for it either, it's just what I've heard.

[crazywolf88]

So the intamin cable strikes again...

[DJeXeL]

If it's the lift cable then it shouldn't be down longer than another week or so. There's other RUMORS that it's a gear box problem which could mean a custom part is needed which ultimately could very well keep it closed for the remainder of the season. Either way, it's a bad situation but the park did the right thing and posted it on their website.

Edited July 19, 2013 by DJeXeL

[scbt]

I'm going to be at the park Saturday the 27, Considering that i305 is down, is it still worth getting Fast Lane Plus just for Volcano?

[Intimidator305]

^ If you get there before opening you will be able to ride a few times before the line gets long... then from there go straight to Flight of Fear.

 

Also, the Volcano line can fool you nowadays because the queue isn't full inside the Volcano since they only allow about 3-4 train loads of people into the Volcano at a time now. This prevents all that claustrophobia and sweltering heat in that narrow walkway...

[scbt]

^Alright, thanks. Also, does anyone know if you buy the fast lane tickets in advance, can you upgrade them to fast lane plus at the park?

[dante1001]

I'm planning a visit on Monday Aug 5th (depending on I305 opening). How busy is this place on a summer week day? Is it recommended to get a fastpass? Thanks for any auggestions!

[Canobie Coaster]

Last year I went to Kings Dominion on a very hot (90-95 degree) and sunny Tuesday. I got on all the coasters without a problem. Backlot Stunt Coaster and Volcano had the two worst waits at 20-30 minutes, which is not bad at all. Intimidator and Flight of Fear had two to three train waits. Then the wooden coasters, Dominator, Avalanche, and Shockwave were all walk-ons.

[BDD27]

Does anybody have any advice for a trip here. I will be taking my first trip to the park this year probably during Columbus day weekend. I'm really looking forward to it. I just hope i305 is back up by then. But is there any like time saving tips or ride tips?