KDCOASTERFAN Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 No news on our 2012 attraction yet, even from the "inside" My boss spoke to Pat Jones the other day and said she was unsure as to what's coming in. I'm still banking on a Screamin' Swing right next to 3 Point Challenge! I'm still betting on a windseeker.
KingsDominionFanatic Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 No news on our 2012 attraction yet, even from the "inside" My boss spoke to Pat Jones the other day and said she was unsure as to what's coming in. I'm still banking on a Screamin' Swing right next to 3 Point Challenge! I'm still betting on a windseeker. I really really really don't want a WIndseeker.
megametal Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 I don't want Windseeker either. I think that'd fit better at Carowinds. KD should get a few smaller flats instead of one big one.
jarmor Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 haha it seems like everyone is playing "hot potato" with windseeker! I personally think KD needs it lol.
KDCOASTERFAN Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 I don't want Windseeker either. I think that'd fit better at Carowinds. KD should get a few smaller flats instead of one big one. If we do get a windseeker just be lucky we're getting it as it could be worse,we could be like MIA who in all likelyhood isn't getting a thing for 2012.
eddie200330 Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I remember years ago (30 plus) KD having lots of flats and non coaster rides. Over the years most of them have disappeared, never to be replaced. This an area that could be addressed, mostly with some more intense flats for teens and older people.
KingsDominionFanatic Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Kings Dominion barley has any flats. I really think KD needs about two or three next year. Maybe a Windseeker, HUSS Giant Frisbee, and a S&S Screamin' Swing. But that would probably never happen.
rollin_n_coastin Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 At least KD hasn't gotten Six Flagged in terms of flats So thankful that CW has kept their classics and added some great new flats as well over the years. A Windseeker would be really cool, especially for those too chicken to ride that massive gyro drop.. lol
megametal Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I don't want Windseeker either. I think that'd fit better at Carowinds. KD should get a few smaller flats instead of one big one. If we do get a windseeker just be lucky we're getting it as it could be worse,we could be like MIA who in all likelyhood isn't getting a thing for 2012. Well, I'd prefer the SkyScreamers like the Six Flags parks got to the Windseekers. A bit more thrilling looking. Of course, no matter what it is, a new ride is good I suppose.
Intimidator305 Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I would love a Windseeker at KD, and I think it would fit the park well (especially since our Drop Tower doesn't spin). Just think at how they could market the ride, "a swing ride nearly the height of Drop Tower and Intimidator 305". I hope we do get a Windseeker for 2012, so call me crazy!
RomanHORSEman Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I'm down for the wind seeker at KD as well. Quick question: Does anybody know how busy KD usually is the weekend after labor day? I'm thinking about taking my college friends up there who have never been.
tribar Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I'm not familar with KD's crowds and have never been there but most parks arn't crowded after Labor Day unless KD starts Haunt in Sept than it would probably be crowded
Intimidator305 Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 By my own and friends' past experiences, the crowds are definitely light after Labor Day until Halloween Haunt, which doesn't begin until September 30th this year. I don't even think a lot of people even know KD is open between Labor Day and Halloween Haunt. Keep in mind though, KD isn't open every Saturday and Sunday because they rent out the park to companies during this time. They are only open September 10th, 11th, and 25th. The are "closed" the 17th, 18th, and 25th for the private functions this year.
RomanHORSEman Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 ^Yeah I knew that were going on the 10th. I want to ride i305 20+ times
KDCOASTERFAN Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I don't want Windseeker either. I think that'd fit better at Carowinds. KD should get a few smaller flats instead of one big one. If we do get a windseeker just be lucky we're getting it as it could be worse,we could be like MIA who in all likelyhood isn't getting a thing for 2012. Well, I'd prefer the SkyScreamers like the Six Flags parks got to the Windseekers. A bit more thrilling looking. Of course, no matter what it is, a new ride is good I suppose. I'd prefer a windseeker to that...of course what I'd really like to see at the park is a nice shiny new B&M invert after riding Afterburn at carowinds last week. Anyone know what the weather at the park is gonna be like saturday?I plan to take my GF down to KD & hope not to have to reschedule the trip on account of rain.
cfc Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 ^Most likely hot as hell. You could try going to weather.com and entering "Doswell, VA" as a location. Just a friendly tip.
greenspandan Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 on the subject of flats, i miss Apple Turnover the most. that was the first thrill ride / upside down ride i wasn't too chicken to ride, and i rode it over and over and over and over and over. oh also i noticed on my most recent visit that the kiddie swing ride (shaped like a tree, near the park ranger jeeps that revolve around a giant hat) has been dismantled. that's a shame, i believe it's one of the park's oldest rides. however, i do understand why. my daughter is 3 years old and small for her age, and even she had trouble not dragging her feet on the ground while it was running. i guess it was sagging or the chains were getting stretched out or something, because i don't remember having that problem when i used to ride it so long ago.
coasterkid305 Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Come kick off Haunt XI by helping Kings Dominion SHATTER the World Record for Largest Gathering of People as.....VAMPIRES!! The current record of 354 people is held by the Loveland Road Runners of Northern Colorado. But this year....we expect to take the title! Gates will open at 6:30p for FULLY DRESSED Vampires and the official count will begin at 7:30p. (FULLY DRESSED Vampires will also get regular general admission for only $19.99) To be considered a FULLY DRESSED Vampire, you must wear-- ALL: -Your own costume (no sharing) MEN: -Black cape -Black trousers -White shirt -Waistcoat -Neck frill or neck tie -Black shoes -Vampire teeth WOMEN: -Black and red coloured dress -Dark eyes make up -Red lips -Vampire teeth -Black shoes Haunt XI....all you fear is here....
KDCOASTERFAN Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 on the subject of flats, i miss Apple Turnover the most. that was the first thrill ride / upside down ride i wasn't too chicken to ride, and i rode it over and over and over and over and over. oh also i noticed on my most recent visit that the kiddie swing ride (shaped like a tree, near the park ranger jeeps that revolve around a giant hat) has been dismantled. that's a shame, i believe it's one of the park's oldest rides. however, i do understand why. my daughter is 3 years old and small for her age, and even she had trouble not dragging her feet on the ground while it was running. i guess it was sagging or the chains were getting stretched out or something, because i don't remember having that problem when i used to ride it so long ago. I so miss AT because I never got to ride it & always chickened out but I did ride carowinds enterprise last week so that kinda makes up for it I guess.I wonder what they can put in place of the tree swings for the kids? I too have noticed that it appears they're taking it out so we'll have to wait & see.
T-BONDIcoasterkid Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Ok, guess what? Kings Dominion in 6 days! WOOT!
KingsDominionFanatic Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Ok, guess what? Kings Dominion in 6 days! WOOT! Lucky...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 Ok, guess what? Kings Dominion in 6 days! WOOT! Well I'm going saturday...so I got a jump on you by a good 48 hours or so.
T-BONDIcoasterkid Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 ^Haha, well when you get back tell me how 305 is running.
KDCOASTERFAN Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 ^Haha, well when you get back tell me how 305 is running. I'm sure it'll be running the same as always.
bejackso Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 I really think KD needs about two or three next year. Maybe a Windseeker, HUSS Giant Frisbee, and a S&S Screamin' Swing +1000
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