CPSFMMCW Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Half the Time I go to the park, the tornado is down. It gets really frustrating. In all the years that I've been to the park, I think I've only really ridden it twice. That's partly due to that when it is actually open, it has a fairly large line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchitchat Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Is WaterWorks with admission? KD needs to revamp it. CP should have Soak City w/admission since all the other parks do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Is WaterWorks with admission? KD needs to revamp it. CP should have Soak City w/admission since all the other parks do that. Â If Cedar Point feels that they will make more money this way then they'll keep them separate. Since they're a resort destination this setup probably encourages a lot of people to spend at least one full day in each park which not only makes them more money from admission tickets but it makes them more money from people who are staying in their hotels. I don't ever see them making Soak City part of Cedar Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Is WaterWorks with admission? KD needs to revamp it. CP should have Soak City w/admission since all the other parks do that. Do you really want admission to be an extra $20 just so you get access to an inferior water park with lame slides? Soak City at CP sucks and I don't need admission to it so the separate admission ideology is completely logical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmanscool Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 If Kings Dominion receives a Water Works expansion to Soak City, it would be a good way for Kigs Dominion to compete with Water County USA in Williamsburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin7485 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Ive been to Kings Dominion about 8 times so far this season and this is the second time ive seen Tornado actually working. We went in there a little after 12 and we got to the top in about 5 minutes. By the time we went back a couple hours later the line started all the way at the bottom. Rode Pipeline Peak the first time this year ( I think thats the name its the one with the rafts near the bottom and at the top is two rides where you lay on your back). The purple one with all the loops I dont remember it being like this. They must not have enough water going through it because my heels were burning all the way down. They definately make some of their money on locker rentals. For $23-25 a locker its rediculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin7485 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Ok somebody please tell me why my post is talking about fluffy bunnies. I even edited it and its still there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricGarbo Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Ok somebody please tell me why my post is talking about fluffy bunnies. I even edited it and its still there! Â I think that's one of the word filters on this site. For some reason (And I have no idea why) the word |ockers is changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 ^I don't where that came from either, and I wonder how many people here do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzillard Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I agree, the Tornado is down a lot . It's a shame because it's one of the more popular rides in the water park and the lines are always long by the time we get to it. And there isn't a single rider line (at least that I know of). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianlovesKd Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Tonight Kings Dominion had a very Disney-esque firework show, I was in awe! Super impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) Ok somebody please tell me why my post is talking about fluffy bunnies. I even edited it and its still there! Â I think that's one of the word filters on this site. For some reason (And I have no idea why) the word |ockers is changed. Â What have you got against fluffy bunnies? It has to do with endless complaints about theme-park policies regarding the use of coin-operated storage units. Â As for the Tornado slide at KD, it's too bad that they have so much trouble with it. It's fun and somewhat terrifying if you happen to be facing the "wrong" direction during the big, steep drop. Edited July 5, 2014 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianGC Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I'm going to the park this Wednesday (7/9) and I'm contemplating getting Fast Lane Plus; it's $65. What do you guys think? Will the crowds be worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Wednesday shouldn't be all that busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSFMMCW Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 you probably won't need one. It shouldn't be bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whodey Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I am going to the park soon too and looked into Fast Lane.(it will be Wed or Thur last week of July) Comparing it to KI there are not that many coasters on the list. Am I missing something? KI all coasters except The Bat, Woodstock Express and Great Pumpkin Coaster have Fast Lane. It seems to me, there are quite a few at KD that doesn't have it. I usually get Fast Pass/Lanes when I go to parks alone but this one seems to be a bit disappointing. Also the website said I wouldn't be able to get front row of I305. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TogoFan Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Is windseeker still closed? It was all day when I was there late last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) ^Word is that Windseeker is running again. It's nearly as elusive as Mach Tower at BGW. Â ^^A lot of the coasters at KD don't need Fast Lane (especially on a week day), but it can sure come in handy for re-rides on Volcano. As for no front seat on I305,that's not surprising, as the front-seat line is longer than for any other row. Edited July 5, 2014 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzillard Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 IMO, fast pass is only worth it if you plan on riding the major rides all day on a Saturday, busy day, etc. if it's a Wednesday, crowds should be manageable, if not light all day.  I305- 30 min. Max Dominator- depends don't ride mid day Volcano- long all day , very long in evening Rebel Yell- 1 cycle wait, usually Shockwave, ricochet- they can get long, be careful  All other rides (even flats) wait time should max at around 20 min. per ride.  Are you doing the water park, too?  That will take at least 2 hrs. If all slides are up, and not including wave pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianGC Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Thank you all for the replies . Considering that it's July, I just wanted to make sure. Â ^My main concern was getting a decent amount of rides on I305 (my favorite steel). 30 minutes max doesn't sound too bad. I've already been to the park, so skipping over Ricochet or Shockwave isn't a big deal if necessary. The other lines don't sound too terrible. Â I might do the water park, depending how the day is going. Wave pools aren't a big deal to me. They're fun if I catch them while the waves are going; otherwise I'll skip them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzillard Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Sure! Personally I think wave pools are gross the lines were actually worse on a random Wednesday than Memorial Day. So it's hard to really put a judgement on lengths. But Saturdays are usually consistent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TogoFan Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Does anyone think the divided seats on rebel yell are pretty small and tight? I noticed that they were pretty snug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsaiisuperstar Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I had the pleasure of visiting King's Dominion last week basically to ride my most favorite thing in the world...i305. Well worth the 9 hr drive just to ride it. I wish it was at King's Island. This is the most extreme coaster in the world. I've ridden all the big ones that get hyped and I never grey out on coasters but i305 kills me. My first ride was all by myself on the train!! I've only had this happen on the Racer at KI and now i305. I had the pleasure of riding 28 times. I greyed out 18, blacked out 8, was rendered totally unconscious once and had this weird experience where i was paralyzed but could see and hear but all the information to my brain was arriving two seconds too late. It was insane. Dale the ride op is a very nice gentleman and i see him every time i visit. He is a credit to KD and great with the riders. Watching riders come back from a ride is amusing. The ride OP says "How was your ride?" and everyone is silent and looks disoriented. AWESOME! The park was beautiful as always. I like the fountains and trees better than King's Island's version. The crowds were thin, in fact timmy was almost a walk on all day long. I finally got a credit on the wild mouse as it's been broken on my other visits. Dominator is a great B&M and never disappoints. Had a great time!! Already looking foreward to going again next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzillard Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Does anyone think the divided seats on rebel yell are pretty small and tight? I noticed that they were pretty snug. Â Yes, they are. They added them a couple of years ago, and they are snug, but I like them in the turnaround as it prevents you from sliding around. I have a feeling it has to do eighth PTC Trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzillard Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Dale the ride op is a very nice gentleman and i see him every time i visit. He is a credit to KD and great with the riders. Watching riders come back from a ride is amusing. The ride OP says "How was your ride?" and everyone is silent and looks disoriented. AWESOME! Â Dale is probably the best ride op I have ever had. He does a routine during long lines where he tells jokes.He's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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