DJeXeL Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Something these people need to keep in mind is that the parks don't enjoy attractions being down any more than they do. I'm pretty sure whatever is wrong with I:305 is costing KD thousands of dollars to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmichellex Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Starting to panic a little... already got flights and everything for the end of Sept. Hoping i305 isn't done for the rest of the year... fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster_Fanatic Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I can't remember if this was mentioned before or not, but does anybody know why I-305's top speed of 94 MPH went down to 90 MPH since it's opening even without the trims? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallpox Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I can't remember if this was mentioned before or not, but does anybody know why I-305's top speed of 94 MPH went down to 90 MPH since it's opening even without the trims? Â it didn't. it's just listed that way on rcdb I think because the admins there were fed up with altering the field. for a while there was an asterisk on there with a snippy message. i'm sure it is still topping out at the same speed it was on opening day 2010 (which at the time was supposedly 94 mph, although I've always wondered how accurate those estimates are .... someone needs to sneak in a radar gun to some amusement parks! ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I was under the impression that I305 clocked in consistently around 96mph, but that might have just been some KDFansite crap. I would fully believe that it hits 96mph on a summer day, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooniefins Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 After riding both I305 and Millenium Force on back to back weekends this summer, I305 was noticeably faster than MF and I thought a much better coaster. Not only would it be costing KD and CF thousands in the repair, I'm curious how it is affecting the gate receipts, if any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmTree55 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 After riding both I305 and Millenium Force on back to back weekends this summer, I305 was noticeably faster than MF and I thought a much better coaster. Not only would it be costing KD and CF thousands in the repair, I'm curious how it is affecting the gate receipts, if any. Â I agree, i305 is a MUCH better coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I also prefer I305, but I think Millennium Force is a great ride, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDGY75 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Milli & Timmy are similar but no comparison. I love both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDGY75 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Mille & Timmy are similar but no comparison. I love both! Â What? Â "Mille" Millennium Force----"Timmy" Intimidator305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 ^Notice what words he has highlighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDGY75 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Mille & Timmy are similar but no comparison. I love both!  What?  "Mille" Millennium Force----"Timmy" Intimidator305  I know that. Look at the part I put in bold for emphasis  Oh, Like I said, I love both..BUT similar stating they are both Giga's. No comparison far as Mile is a much longer "relaxed/coasting" but awesome experience vs Timmy is quick and full of intensity, put "tears" in my eyes every time! lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Mille & Timmy are similar but no comparison. I love both!  What?  "Mille" Millennium Force----"Timmy" Intimidator305  I know that. Look at the part I put in bold for emphasis  Oh, Like I said, I love both..BUT similar stating they are both Giga's. No comparison far as Mile is a much longer "relaxed/coasting" but awesome experience vs Timmy is quick and full of intensity, put "tears" in my eyes every time! lol.  The nicknames are similar LAME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethespider Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Chances are, I'll be going to King's Dominion on the 15th of September (Sunday). Does anyone know what's going on with i305 and when it'll reopen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallpox Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Chances are, I'll be going to King's Dominion on the 15th of September (Sunday). Does anyone know what's going on with i305 and when it'll reopen? Â it's weird that people can't be bothered to read the last page worth of posts before asking a question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Chances are, I'll be going to King's Dominion on the 15th of September (Sunday). Does anyone know what's going on with i305 and when it'll reopen? Â it's weird that people can't be bothered to read the last page worth of posts before asking a question. Â No reason to be so rude, especially if you aren't going to use proper capitalization. Â And for the question, it has been posted that they hope to have it open by Labor Day Weekend. But no one knows for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Mille & Timmy are similar but no comparison. I love both!  What?  "Mille" Millennium Force----"Timmy" Intimidator305  I know that. Look at the part I put in bold for emphasis  Oh, Like I said, I love both..BUT similar stating they are both Giga's. No comparison far as Mile is a much longer "relaxed/coasting" but awesome experience vs Timmy is quick and full of intensity, put "tears" in my eyes every time! lol.  The nicknames are similar LAME.   Love the nicknames, or hate the nicknames....they are here to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDGY75 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 From our "KD Golden Year" FB page--Anaconda/drained Lake Charles from the off season of '95. During this time, it's pumped out for rehab. Â Travel back down memory lane of the Golden Years... https://www.facebook.com/pages/KD-Golden-Years/229513350522757 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerleeberry Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Wow, of all the 35 seasons I've been coming to Kings Dominion, I've never saw a picture like that before: what does Lake Charles look like after all that water has been drained? You can say how surprised I was to notice how shallow the bottom surface is once all that water has been pumped out. Without the lake, the Anaconda would look like any other roller coaster, but it needs the lake to make this coaster stand out from the other steel looping coasters. Â Thanks once again for providing a rare look at The Anaconda with its lake drained out, Â "35 YEARS OF VISITING kINGS dOMINION - AND COUNTING!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I would imagine back in the day when they did the water skiing show the lake had to have been deeper than that. I wonder if they filled it in some when they built Anaconda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDGY75 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks once again for providing a rare look at The Anaconda with its lake drained out, No problem! Â I would imagine back in the day when they did the water skiing show the lake had to have been deeper than that. I wonder if they filled it in some when they built Anaconda? That is true. Even at one point, there were divers along with the ski team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmichellex Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 From KD's Facebook page today:  We know many of you have inquired about the status of Intimidator 305 and appreciate your patience while the ride has been closed for maintenance. We are working with the ride’s manufacturer and anticipate that Intimidator 305 will reopen later this Fall. We will release additional information as it becomes available on our website at http://www.kingsdominion.com and on this Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/kingsdominionva?hc_location=stream  Pleeeeaaaase be open by Sept. 28th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike541x Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Wow I had no idea Lake Charles was that shallow. Thanks for sharing those! Â ^That's good to hear. I'm trying go to Kings Dominion sometime in October and get some night rides on i305. Hopefully everything goes to plan and opens up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 https://www.kingsdominion.com/haunt  Now that the Haunt website is officially live, we have confirmation of Zombie High and Miner's Revenge... along with a new show in the theater!  Edge of Darkness Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls step right up and take a seat for the greatest show unearthed. Rock music fills the air as we bring a decaying circus back to life. Get ready as we take you over the edge… the Edge of Darkness.  I like the way it sounds! I can't wait for Haunt XIII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDGY75 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) From our KD Golden Year page on FB, a POV glimpse of George Spegal from the '77 film "Rollercoaster". Check out Rebel Yell's station, there were no air gates and the loading/unloading platforms were on opposite sides. Edited August 28, 2013 by KDGY75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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