SFA Regular Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I really like I305's sketch of how they could do Alien Outpost. And for those who think it's expensive; it's not as expensive as building a new coaster. The park could easily afford it and get the money back very quickly. You all make it sound like loads of people aren't driving off I-95 to pay ticket prices to get in the park. Kings Dominion makes tones of money and gets it back when they add stuff. Thats why they are able to keep us entertained each and every year. If they weren't getting any money back then the park would not be getting new stuff. As for a new gray building, it would be better in the long run. The Alien Outpost maze could be much bigger and scarier if it had more room. With it using FoF's queue area, it limits how much they can do. They were limited on how many curves they could do because they still had to have enough room to lead you out the side of where you first walk in and around the perimeter of the queue, to continue on in the UFO. Altogether, the maze is not long enough, to consider closing down a major ride. Avalanche on the other hand is not a major ride that loads of people are standing in line for. Close that thing down and use that area to do a maze. Don't close a major ride that tones of people stand in line for, for such a short maze. I do agree with the other comment that was made. I305's line will be much longer during Haunt, when FoF closes for the maze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 ^ Please do not turn this into a "What KD should do" thread like you did with the SFA thread. Please keep discussion to what is going on at the park. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFA Regular Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 ^ Please do not turn this into a "What KD should do" thread like you did with the SFA thread. Please keep discussion to what is going on at the park. Thank you. Sorry about that. I went off into a tangent again. In other news, is there any word on what Kings Dominion will be doing for 2011 season. Any new attractions, to look forward to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajc47 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 ^ Exactly, and if someone thinks the food isn't that great at TGI Friday's, then how is that Cedar Point's fault? It should be a matter taken up with *gasp* TGI Fridays! Not Cedar Point. ^^ That's very true, never really thought of it that way. No one expects "5 star", just their money's worth. And I like Friday's, but I can get that five minutes down the road. No need for a 90-minute trip to CP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 ^ Exactly, and if someone thinks the food isn't that great at TGI Friday's, then how is that Cedar Point's fault? It should be a matter taken up with *gasp* TGI Fridays! Not Cedar Point. ^^ That's very true, never really thought of it that way. No one expects "5 star", just their money's worth. And I like Friday's, but I can get that five minutes down the road. No need for a 90-minute trip to CP. You're basically saying you'd go to Cedar Point JUST for the Fridays? It's not a requirement or something, it's there, and it has good food. I got some pretty good nachos in the park, and by your logic I could say that I won't drive 12 hours to Cedar Point because I can get nachos home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 The topic of this thread is Kings Dominion, not Cedar Point. Please stay on topic--everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) ^ Please do not turn this into a "What KD should do" thread like you did with the SFA thread. Please keep discussion to what is going on at the park. Thank you. Sorry about that. I went off into a tangent again. In other news, is there any word on what Kings Dominion will be doing for 2011 season. Any new attractions, to look forward to? Ok, WES JUST TOLD YOU not to turn this thread into a "what if?" topic. In case that didn't sink through your incredibly THICK skull that means "Quit with the pointless What If question....ALL OF THEM!!!" That means don't post things like: - What do you think/are there any rumors about what the park should get next year? - Do you think aliens will land at the park? - Have you heard if any rides are haunted by angry demons? - Had anyone ever ran across the park naked? - What do you think the park would look like if the holocaust hadn't happened? Seriously, dude, you are about to get banned from TPR with your incredibly stupid and terrible posts. Instead of asking dumb-ass questions and starting horrible topics of conversation, I think you should instead be asking the question: - How can I not be an annoying poster? This is TWO threads now we've had to warn you in. Next time you post something stupid there won't be a warning, just a much joyous banning of your account. --Robb "Sick of your posts." Alvey ps. and that goes for any who posts stupid crap in this thread. Edited July 31, 2010 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Idiot God Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 It may not be a big deal to us, but given that this is America, someone with a pre-existing condition would have kicked the bucket on I305 sooner or later, with their family inevitably suing Cedar Fair. They're just trying to keep the lawyers off them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Halloween is 3 months away from today! So let the Haunt speculation begin with KD's first hint... http://twitpic.com/2afe8g Uncle Bob is moving to the Grove for 2010 Haunt with a new layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDcoasterMAN Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 ^ I noticed a few weeks ago that KD took down the Maze of Madness tent... I've heard that they are moving it to a new location in the park. I believe this coincides with the rumor I heard at the begin of this year that Big Top Terror is leaving the old Laser Quest Building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I haven't experiences it in it's new form (new trims and new OTSRs) but I rode it 5 times on it's opening day and greyed out each time. Pretty much what it feels like is everything is a blur and you lose your vision and all you see is black. Than once you would feel yourself fly out of your seat from the airtime on the second hill, you all the sudden got your vision back. Even with the old restraints I didn't hit my head once and it ranks as my #1 steel coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenaapple1974 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Wow, and I thought I had coaster questions! How did your SFGAdv trip turn out? I will be riding i305 at the end of the month... I am actually a little nervous about the grey/black out. I don't like that feeling at all, although I have yet to experience it on a coaster. Was Batman the only coaster you had that kind of problems with? Update us on your ride when you get the chance! All the questions, I am curious how things turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 ^ I noticed a few weeks ago that KD took down the Maze of Madness tent... I've heard that they are moving it to a new location in the park. I believe this coincides with the rumor I heard at the begin of this year that Big Top Terror is leaving the old Laser Quest Building. That seems like a likely possibility, or the maze will go in the former KidZville Construction Company building (former Chairlift station). Or Big Top Terror will move to the former KidZville Construction Company building and Maze Of Madness will be located in the old Lazer Quest building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I rode i305 back in May when it was still version 1 (no trims & old OTSRs) & I did black out 2 of the 4x I rode it. The black out feeling for me was weird. I didn't remember my 1st two rides. I was just like a rag doll unable to control or show my emotions. I finally realized what was happening to me & that I was on a roller coaster on the final turn of the ride. I was able to avoid blacking out on rides 3 & 4 because I closed my eyes from the first drop to second hill & was fine. Is this ride intense (haven't experienced it with the trims yet)? Yes, is it fun? Absolutely! This coaster quickly became my #1 steel coaster. Even if your a little nervous do it. I recommend for your first ride that you hold on & close your eyes at least until the second hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Should be going sometime this week. I'll check to see if the Rebel Yell sign is really gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
let1gre Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Should be going sometime this week. I'll check to see if the Rebel Yell sign is really gone. I was there yesterday. The sign is still there as of July 31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Should be going sometime this week. I'll check to see if the Rebel Yell sign is really gone. I was there yesterday. The sign is still there as of July 31. Huh, well that was weird. Anyone have any idea why it would have been taken down just for a single day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Should be going sometime this week. I'll check to see if the Rebel Yell sign is really gone. I was there yesterday. The sign is still there as of July 31. Huh, well that was weird. Anyone have any idea why it would have been taken down just for a single day? More than likely it never was.I think the OP was just venting his frustrations with the park by making that claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 It could have been covered by a tree branch? Or Something I dunno, but yeah their claim isn't believable at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
let1gre Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 You guys are talking about the queue sign, right? I know that last year or the year before Grizzly's queue sign was taken down for a little while so essentially it was an "unmarked" coaster, but it got a new sign and/or put back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I know that last year or the year before Grizzly's queue sign was taken down for a little while so essentially it was an "unmarked" coaster, but it got a new sign and/or put back. Yeah, I guess they figured a queue line into the woods and gigantic rock grizzly bear statue was enough for people to figure it out that it was Grizzly for a while, then they got a new sign about midway through summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 When I went early July, the sign seemed to be in perfect shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfan93 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Anyone know what it will be like or guess what it will be like Thursday, August 5th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Anyone know what it will be like or guess what it will be like Thursday, August 5th? Well, I warn you, the weather's scheduled for thunderstorms. I went on a 105 degree Thursday in June, and I expected it to be light crowds, but man was it busy! I would have thought it was a weekday! But, the forecasted thunderstorms may turn people away! So who knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1shy Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I was at the park both yesterday and today... lines weren't bad yesterday. Intimidator 305 was running two trains and the wait for front row was 25 minutes for my friend and I. Volcano was probably the longest wait of the day with 40 minutes - running 2 trains as well. Grizzly was running one train all day and it was practically a walk on. Overall, crowds were light and lines weren't long at all. Today, Intimidator 305 was running one train... so I didn't even bother with the front row. I happened to jump in line after a rain delay, and fortunately waited 4-5 trains for the back row. I didn't bother with the rest of the park... since I got everything in the day before, and the crowds were a little larger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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