coasterfreak101 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Really makes me wish I got to experience Kings Dominion before it was generic-ed.
KDGY75 Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Â Check out King Kobra when it was featured on American Screams with Vincent Price from 1981. I watched this VHS tape over 100 times back in the 90's, so many memories!
palmerleeberry Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Wow, this brings back memories; King Kobra was the first coaster I have ever ridden in which I went upside down ( And yes I will admit it: I had my eyes closed during the inversions, but I was only eleven back then. And the year was 1979. Â "But you said that you first went to the park in 1978, and the King Kobra was there, so why didn't you ride it?" Â Because the King Kobra was not operating on that first day I visited Kings Dominion. I was crushed by not being able to ride it that season. I also remember when coming home from Kings Dominion and we were sleeping. One of my sisters woke up and said she had a nightmare about the King Kobra. The following year, I rode that ride twice in a row to make up for last year. Â kINGS dOMINION - BETCHA YOU CAN'T DO IT ALL!!!
CPSFMMCW Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 That's a cool video. LOVE the quality. I wish KD still had a coaster that went backwards. That's one of the main types of rides that's missing.
Intimidator305 Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Make sure to visit Kings Dominion during our inaugural Spring Bloom Festival, April 5 through May 18. Also serving as the official kick-off of our 40th Celebration, this event transforms International Street into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors with thousands of blooms. Taste our unique spring foods and beverages, enjoy toe-tapping entertainment and participate in our hands-on activities. Don’t miss it!  I'm excited to see how this goes and evolves over the next few seasons. I love that the park is doing things like this now!
CPSFMMCW Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 ^ Huh I haven't heard anything from KD about that on social media. not even facebook! I wonder why they didn't talk about that in the park email that they sent out today... But it sounds cool! Probably gonna be really pretty!
KDGY75 Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 1981 promo commercial featuring Galaxie, Monster, King Kobra, and more pastime attractions from the Golden Years. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be]
CPSFMMCW Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Everyone should check out this link to KD's facebook page. They have recently uploaded the current construction on the singing mushrooms. They're bigger than I expected! Â https://www.facebook.com/kingsdominionva
krakenmaniac Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 This is kind of off topic but on the KD website it doesn't show I305 as one of the included attractions for Fast-lane. And there wasn't Fast-lane Plus anywhere on the page. Does anyone know if I305 is still available with fast-lane?
CPSFMMCW Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 No idea. Thats weird that its not listed. Â In other news, KD has posted the list of the pins that they will be offering and when they will be released. Sounds like a cool way to trade and collect them.
boughtontroy Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Here's the construction photo of KD from Facebook Â
Lareson Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Be patient for FastLane. The 2014 prices haven't been updated yet across the chain, so it's probably still the 2013 listings with Intimidator 305 being down for a good chunk of the season last year. Wouldn't be surprised if FastLane+ is reinstated now that there will be 2 attractions for it again.
Rollercoaster Rider Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Since KD Added the Buy Now option, I have bought the tickets and the flight to the park and will be there. Hope ERT includes Karaoke But seriously, I love Karaoke.
KDGY75 Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 A look back decades ago, old timers of Kings Dominion may remember the Floral Clock which was displayed down Central Walkway of the Eiffel Tower before entering Candy Apple Grove. This iconic scenery was removed at the end of the 1992 season and missed by many. It's making a grand return this season for the 40th Anniversary Celebration! Construction photo credit, by Kings Dominion which was taken last week.
CPSFMMCW Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Does anyone know if there is a maximum number of people who can attend the birthday bash? Cuz if there is, then I should buy ticket to it now. Otherwise I was gonna wait.
Rollercoaster Rider Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Does anyone know if there is a maximum number of people who can attend the birthday bash? Cuz if there is, then I should buy ticket to it now. Otherwise I was gonna wait. Â Â Better late than never.
jray21 Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 I'm loving all the retro photos and videos, and you can't go wrong with Vincent Price!
KDGY75 Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Kings Dominion has released their 2014 map! Some changes to look forward to this season that has not already been announced by the look of the map. Triple Spin has been renamed to Bad Apple, and Trials End Grill has been renamed to the original Hungry Hippo which was in operation from 1975-1996. 40th Anniversary, HERE WE COME! https://www.kingsdominion.com/plan-a-visit/park-map
CPSFMMCW Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 I see what they did there. Made it look like one of the older maps back in the day. Yeah, I like the newerr versions of the maps, so I can't say that I like the map, but its cool with what they did.
cal1br3tto Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Bad Apple! Hungry Hippo! Now those are some cute names. I'm liking all these retro initiatives, from the big changes to the little details. It would be nice to see other parks in the chain take the same direction.
KDGY75 Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 I see what they did there. Made it look like one of the older maps back in the day. Yeah, I like the newerr versions of the maps, so I can't say that I like the map, but its cool with what they did. Â Not quite, the are not completely the same but does not resemble the old maps at all especially from the 70's, 80's, and 90's. 1992 1999
smallpox Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 i absolutely despise the over-exagerated drawings of recent KD maps -- that new one is a million times less annoying to me. a nice compromise between the older styles and new.
Lareson Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 I was wondering when the new map style was coming. It was rumored to happen last year, but still had the old design for 2013. Supposedly this is coming across the chain too. Â Also it's looking like the height requirements have been made more clearer and are being standardized in the chain and the food options being more clearer for gluten free and vegetarian. Also looks like the all-day meal deal will only work at a few locations. Â Happy that the maps are becoming more accurate and are not over exaggerated like some of them have became.
tarheel1231 Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 I find it weird that I-305 looks shorter than Anaconda.
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