KingsDominionFanatic Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 But I'll say it again, KD is getting Dinosaurs Alive. How do you know?
coasterfreak101 Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Steve, I think you need to put something in your signature about knowing people on the inside at Cedar Fair. You could like, build a homeless shelter in all the time you'll save explaining to everyone.
Skycoastin Steve Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 ^I actually get a kick out of it when people question me.
Schotcher Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 I may be going to KD Thursday. What time should I go? Are the lines better earlier or later in the day? What rides have the longest lines and can they be avoided? im only going for part of the day so I need to plan out my day.
coasterfreak101 Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 If you want to get everything done in a few hours, you can head straight for Volcano (slowest-moving line, and it builds FAST), then I305 and Flight of Fear. Then hit Anaconda and Italian Job while you're back there, and head over to Rebel Yell, Hurler, and Grizzly. Avalanche doesn't open until 1130am, I believe, and Ricochet kind of sucks. And definitely get there right at opening. Hope that helps! Â (I still always head to I305 first to ride in the front seat - if you do that, get straight over to Volcano!)
KDCOASTERFAN Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Did anyone else brave the weather at the park yesterday? It was crazy as it started raining & just wouldn't let up for a good couple of hours.
JDo217 Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 The day is fast approaching - going to KD for the very first time ever on Tuesday. How are the lines typically throughout the day? If I'm there at opening, I'm heading straight for i305 and Volcano. Â Also, the weather forecast is saying scattered thunderstorms/showers. I can't cancel my hotel reservation at this point so hopefully it only drizzles a little or is overcast and scares the crowds away...le sigh.
Thunderhead Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Typically, we rarely close rides down for more then an hour (for rain). Lightning is the real culprit (as you probably already know). You should be fine, unless it decides to hurricane in Doswell like last week. Â Lines should be fine. My advice: Head straight to Volcano, Flight of Fear and Intimidator 305. After those, head to Anaconda (grab some asperin! ) By then, Backlot and Avalanche should be open. Hit those, then head to Shockwave, Rebel Yell (Only one side ) Ricochet and Hurler. With all the disappointment out of the way, hit up Grizzly and loop around to Dominator! All that should be left is Ghoster Coaster and Taxi Jam!
Skycoastin Steve Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 ^Go to the KD page in the Park Index and look up the Park Guide. That should tell you everything you need to know.
KDcoasterMAN Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 ^ I concur with him, but, I will DEFINITELY recommend going first thing to Volcano no matter how bad you want to ride I305. Volcano has had a bad habit of having a 2 hr line first thing.
KDcoasterMAN Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 A little reinforcement of the subject couldn't hurt....
KDCOASTERFAN Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 Kings Dominion today! Wish me luck! Â I think you'll do better weatherwise today than I did saturday.
Skycoastin Steve Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 ^I would have thought so too, but a line of storms is moving through the area right now. I was at the park till about noon today and the weather was gorgeous. Seems to have taken a turn for the worse though.
T-BONDIcoasterkid Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Ok, just got back from Kings Dominion! So when I got to the park at opening my brother and I made a dash for Volcano, and guess what!? We got to ride it front row with no one but us un the train! Then we rode it once more, and headed to Intimidator 305! we got to ride it in the second to last row. HOLY CRUD! It was more intense then it was last year, I lost vision for about three seconds! CRAZY! Still my favorite coaster! After that we went to Anaconda, and lets just say it wasn't a B&M... Then we went to Flight of Fear and had a blast! Then we ate some lunch, and headed to Backlot Stunt Coaster, and rode it twice. Next stop was Shockwave, the repaint was looking fine! Rebel Yell was next as my first wooden coaster! Man that thing was fun! Not as rickety as I thought it would be! Ricochet was soon after that, and I beleive I lost my gum on that one. Then my brother and I went to Intimidator and put in one more ride in the very back row! After that we went to Dominator and rode twice, it was a walk on. Then let the park. It was the best day of the summer so far for me! Â Ride Count: Intimidator 305 x2 Volcano: The Blast Coaster x2 Dominator x2 Flight of Fear x1 Anaconda x1 Shockwave x1 Backlot Stunt Coaster x2 Ricochet x1 Rebel Yell x1
Intimidator305 Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Seems like you had a good day! I'm glad you enjoyed Intimidator 305 as much as you did and next time you go, try one of the front rows!
Thunderhead Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 I'm still crossing my fingers for GCI woodie 2012
T-BONDIcoasterkid Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Seems like you had a good day! I'm glad you enjoyed Intimidator 305 as much as you did and next time you go, try one of the front rows! Â Yea I really wanted to, but my family didn't want to wait 30 minutes for front row. Regardless, still an EPIC day!
Austin11KD Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 I'm still crossing my fingers for GCI woodie 2012 Â Definitely not gonna happen. I like your thoughts though, take out Hurler and put a new GCI Woodie right in its spot.
Intimidator305 Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Yea I really wanted to, but my family didn't want to wait 30 minutes for front row. Regardless, still an EPIC day! Â Next time you go, ride 2nd row... it's about the same thing as they front (because the back of each car being higher than the front of each car) with a fraction of the wait!
KDCOASTERFAN Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 I'm still crossing my fingers for GCI woodie 2012 Â As much as I'd LOVE for that to happen I highly doubt it will....we'll be lucky if we get a windseeker along with the rumored DA,which I'd rather see as "DD" (Dinosaurs dead) LOL!!!
Intimidator305 Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 We'll be lucky if we get a windseeker along with the rumored DA,which I'd rather see as "DD" (Dinosaurs dead) LOL!!! Â I hope we get the rumored Windseeker! I'm with you on Dinosaurs Alive though, I'm not too excited for it... Â Anyways, there is a new HAUNT XI advertisment on the new website using the new HAUNT logo and look, so maybe they haven't released the information yet because they are changing the site a bit.
99er Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 ^Nice to see they are using Cedar Point Screamsters for their ads
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