FeelTheFORCE Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) The way their ride crews move, that doesn't surprise me. Otherwise, I'm calling BS. Nope, the crews were pretty efficient actually (why would I lie after having been to KD only once, what do I care about KD's reputation?). I like nice scenery and ambiance as much as the next person, but the novelty wears off quickly for me, and after a while I just want to ride rides. Having only 4 average to above average coasters (that offer similar experiences to coasters in other parks), and a few more OK rides (not including DarKastle) doesn't justify paying almost double the price of KD, in my opinion (even with DarKastle). I think BGW is a great park, and seriously hope 2012 puts it on the map a bit more, but until then I'd prefer KD every time. Edited May 19, 2011 by FeelTheFORCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 ^^^ That is not the only reason. The Williamsburg/Yorktown/Jamestown area and Virginia Beach area have become VERY popular tourist destinations over the past years, more than ever I would say... Plus, BGW is right outside some of the largest cities in Virginia (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, ect.) and KD is 20 miles north of Richmond and about 70 miles outside of the D.C. area. Everyone has a different opinion... and mine is KD > BGW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpmill1 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Oh I forgot Va discovered it has a beach! lol When we went to BG Sunday It reminded me a lot of what KD used to be!Look at what KD had before 1995 ,It wasn't off the charts,But it was all about family! All about stuff for family's to do together!My Mom does not like rides,But she enjoyed the shows and the safari,The train ride,Oh and good food! KD has not sniffed any of those things in years. I could get my Mom to BG,But she is done with KD:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Paramount bastardized the park! Prior to their annoying movie related bs, the place was amazing. A mix of this and that, and a way to get out of the real world for a day or so. Hopefully CF can get it back somewhere near its roots. They need to find some old pics and whatnot and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpmill1 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Go to each park with a kid that is 42" tall,And you will have more fun at BGW. Go with a kid 54" you will have more fun at KD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 We've got KD fanboys and BGW fanboys, both annoy each other. I admit I'm a little bit of a KD fanboy myself (not an extreme one) so I asked my dad. He said KD by far. But one of the reasons was because KD has less walking. Knowing him, that was probably the deciding factor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspandan Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 i305 definitely changes this conversation but since this is the KD thread, i'll go ahead and root for the home team. i vote KD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanHORSEman Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I like both parks pretty equally. I do think I305 is the best roller coaster I have ever ridden. But please don't burn me at the stake for not preferring one over the other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Paramount bastardized the park! Prior to their annoying movie related bs, the place was amazing. A mix of this and that, and a way to get out of the real world for a day or so. Hopefully CF can get it back somewhere near its roots. They need to find some old pics and whatnot and go from there. We should give it some time but at least CF has done more for the park in terms of big new rides than paramount would've....makes you wonder how Taft/KECO would've done during that same period? Maybe if they hadn't sold to paramount we might've gotten a decent invert instead of the one paramount put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I'd much rather Volcano than a regular old B&M Invert, especially considering that we have Alpengeist in the area anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 ^ I would also...Volcano is a far more unique experience than Alpengeist is, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Paramount bastardized the park! Prior to their annoying movie related bs, the place was amazing. A mix of this and that, and a way to get out of the real world for a day or so. Hopefully CF can get it back somewhere near its roots. They need to find some old pics and whatnot and go from there. We should give it some time but at least CF has done more for the park in terms of big new rides than paramount would've....makes you wonder how Taft/KECO would've done during that same period? Maybe if they hadn't sold to paramount we might've gotten a decent invert instead of the one paramount put in. Yeah, that is kinda what I was going for. Paramount just kinda started ripping the heart out of the place that was part of my childhood. It would be nice to see some of the "family friendly" atmosphere come back. Thrill rides are nice, but you really need some overall unity to the attractions you have. BTW, KD still beats out BG IMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugecoltsfan Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Who knows KD could have ended up having a Vekoma SLC. Volcano vs. , I think I would go with volcano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paiging_jen Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Sweet....a few more pages of KD vs BGW bickering is always fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I'd much rather Volcano than a regular old B&M Invert, especially considering that we have Alpengeist in the area anyway. And I thought I was the only one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fooz Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Sweet....a few more pages of KD vs BGW bickering is always fun! I'm calling BS, CP vs SFMM is by far the better bickering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Who knows KD could have ended up having a Vekoma SLC. Volcano vs. , I think I would go with volcano Actually I'd go with the SLC.Volcano gave me quite a headache on opening weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDrideop Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I've enjoyed reading the pages of back & forth yammering about which park is better. I live 40 minutes from both parks in either direction, so I get to enjoy the best of both. If I want to get together with friends, ride a few rides, eat some darn good food and just relax, I will hit up BG. If I want to just marathon coasters on a slow day, I will go to KD. It all depends on what mood I'm in, Its great and I love both parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspandan Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 there is a person who prefers an SLC to Volcano?? wow. it takes all kinds, i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 ^I guess some things are not meant to be understood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-BONDIcoasterkid Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 If my family has enough money, we are toing a BGW and KD double header.(we already have fun passes to BGW) We would go to BGW, leave go to Richmond and spend the night there, in the morning go over to Doswell and have fun at Kings Dominion. yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Having BGW literally walking distance from your house really spoils you. I've only gone to KD twice in my life (2003 and 2004). I've gone to BGW about 1000 times. If given the choice to spend the whole day, I'd visit KD in a heartbeat because I don't visit very often. If KD was my homepark my opinion would be different. Last time I went to the park, it was under Paramount control. The rides were great, but the theming/atmosphere felt ghetto and very carnival-like. Granted I could use Lake Charles and a nicer park with better atmosphere, but overall I had a great time and don't go to the park expecting Busch/Herschend-style theming. I'm pretty sure with the park rehab CF gave KD, the park isn't as ghetto this year and hopefully CF will invest a little more in making the midways/rides look nicer. On top of that, 305 alone looks like it's totally worth the occasional trip up to Doswell. BGW is an amazing looking park and we do have four (soon to be five again) top-notch coasters and a ton of shows, but there really isn't much to do outside the major rides. I could easily spend an hour in the park on a nice day and ride everything I wanna ride. All in all, you go to KD for rides/attractions. You go to BGW for shows and atmosphere. Both are great parks in their own right and I'd highly recommend visiting both regardless. Virginia's survived over 30 years with both parks in operation so I don't see what this debate is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspandan Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Virginia's survived over 30 years with both parks in operation so I don't see what this debate is all about. it's about bored people posting on the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 ^Pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 All in all, you go to KD for rides/attractions. You go to BGW for shows and atmosphere. Both are great parks in their own right and I'd highly recommend visiting both regardless. DING DING DING! We have a winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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