Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread

[madmax]

And it's not like B&M can't make anything intense. Fury 325, Banshee, and Thunderbird, while not on an Intamin or Batman level, are still very thrilling rides.

 

Crossing my fingers for a launched wingrider in the woods.

[Bmanscool]

I think Delirium is a perfect addition for Kings Dominion! I really enjoyed MaxAir when I rode it at Cedar Point and have always thought it would be amazing if Kings Dominion ever added a Pendulum - style ride in Candy Apple Grove. I doubted it would ever actually happen, considering MaxAir was installed a decade ago and is the most recent ride of its type at a major amusement park. As much as I would love a new coaster for 2016 at Kings Dominion, not many parks have Pendulums and I think it's a real treat for Kings Dominion to receive one!

Edited September 3, 2015 by Bmanscool

[Fingers]

Looks like the haunt site is up I looked through the last few pages and didn't see anything on this so if this is old news my apologies.

[madmax]

I think Delirium is a perfect addition for Kings Dominion! I really enjoyed MaxAir when I rode it at Cedar Point and have always thought it would be amazing if

Kings Dominion ever added a Pendulum - style ride in Candy Apple Grove. I doubted it would ever actually happen, considering MaxAir was installed a

decade ago and is the most recent ride of its type to be added to a major amusement park. As much as I would love a new coaster for 2016 at Kings Dominion, not many parks have Pendulums and I think it's a real treat for Kings Dominion to be receiving one!

 

And the best part?

 

Sh*twave is gone!

[Nickstroberg]

I'm sure this has already been asked/answered, but do we know who the manufacturer is? The concept art doesn't isn't always reliable, and Zamperla, Huss, Intamin, and Mondial all offer pendulum style rides.

[Password121]

^Its Mondial.

[Nickstroberg]

^hmmm interesting choice with all the issues they have with the Windseekers, and how reliable the Huss versions CF own have been over the past decade.

[ImNotOneOfYou]

^hmmm interesting choice with all the issues they have with the Windseekers, and how reliable the Huss versions CF own have been over the past decade.

 

The Mondial Windseekers had trouble because they were Mondial Windseekers, not Mondial Windseekers. Did that make any sense?

[DILinator]

^hmmm interesting choice with all the issues they have with the Windseekers, and how reliable the Huss versions CF own have been over the past decade.

 

The Mondial Windseekers had trouble because they were Mondial Windseekers, not Mondial Windseekers. Did that make any sense?

 

I read you loud and clear! And yes, I think to compare the two entirely different types of ride from the same manufacturer would be a mistake. It would seem a ride like Windseeker would inherently have more problems than a Frisbee -like ride.

[Tee1999]

Does s&s work for cedar fair? if so then what's the chances of an s&s 4d coaster coming to any of the parks?

[madmax]

Does s&s work for cedar fair? if so then what's the chances of an s&s 4d coaster coming to any of the parks?

 

I'd rather wait for B&M to make a 4D coaster.

[grsupercity]

Does s&s work for cedar fair? if so then what's the chances of an s&s 4d coaster coming to any of the parks?

 

S&S does not work for CF. But CF has bought there combo towers and screaming swings in the past.

[Lareson]

^hmmm interesting choice with all the issues they have with the Windseekers, and how reliable the Huss versions CF own have been over the past decade.

 

The gearboxes on the HUSS models are not reliable at all. It's why both Delirium and Maxair have had major downtime the past couple years, considering that they're the only two Giant Frisbees in existence in the US. They'll run fine for a while, but the gearboxes do catastrophically fail after some time.

[Nickstroberg]

^hmm interesting. Thanks for the tidbit of information! I was hoping this would be a Zamperla like Black Widow, but I had a good time on the Mondial version a couple seasons ago, so I think it'll be a solid addition.

[madmax]

Anyone know if the hypersonic xlc station is being used?

[mhuffva]

^hmmm interesting choice with all the issues they have with the Windseekers, and how reliable the Huss versions CF own have been over the past decade.

 

The Mondial Windseekers had trouble because they were Mondial Windseekers, not Mondial Windseekers. Did that make any sense?

 

No, Maybe you really meant this?

 

"The Mondial Windseekers had trouble because they were Mondial Windseekers, not Mondial Revolutions."

 

As far as I understand, the Mondial Revolution version at Canada's Wonderland has not had any extended downtime due to mechanical issues.

[mhuffva]

Anyone know if the hypersonic xlc station is being used?

 

I think during Halloween Haunt some of the Zombie High maze scare-actors use it for a break area. Other than that, I don't think the park has used that structure for anything. I never understood why they did not dismantle it when they removed Hypersonic XLC. Plus, the only time you can see the old station up close is when you are standing in line for the Club Blood maze during Haunt.

 

I always thought the west end of Candy Apple Grove felt like an "unfinished dead-end /no man's land" after Hypersonic was removed. The placement of the Windseeker did help give it a focal point; but, there still is that "dead-end" gap between it and the Jukebox Diner. I felt the old station should have been removed and the Haunt building for Zombie High placed further back it its place. That way at least another flat ride could have been placed where Zombie High is now, to round off the open area.

[madmax]

Anyone know if the hypersonic xlc station is being used?

 

I think during Halloween Haunt some of the Zombie High maze scare-actors use it for a break area. Other than that, I don't think the park has used that structure for anything. I never understood why they did not dismantle it when they removed Hypersonic XLC. Plus, the only time you can see the old station up close is when you are standing in line for the Club Blood maze during Haunt.

 

I always thought the west end of Candy Apple Grove felt like an "unfinished dead-end /no man's land" after Hypersonic was removed. The placement of the Windseeker did help give it a focal point; but, there still is that "dead-end" gap between it and the Jukebox Diner. I felt the old station should have been removed and the Haunt building for Zombie High placed further back it its place. That way at least another flat ride could have been placed where Zombie High is now, to round off the open area.

 

I'm just wondering if it could be used for a new coaster. It could interact with Grizzly and Hurler in very cool ways.

[Sythe]

Anyone know if the hypersonic xlc station is being used?

 

I think during Halloween Haunt some of the Zombie High maze scare-actors use it for a break area. Other than that, I don't think the park has used that structure for anything. I never understood why they did not dismantle it when they removed Hypersonic XLC. Plus, the only time you can see the old station up close is when you are standing in line for the Club Blood maze during Haunt.

 

I always thought the west end of Candy Apple Grove felt like an "unfinished dead-end /no man's land" after Hypersonic was removed. The placement of the Windseeker did help give it a focal point; but, there still is that "dead-end" gap between it and the Jukebox Diner. I felt the old station should have been removed and the Haunt building for Zombie High placed further back it its place. That way at least another flat ride could have been placed where Zombie High is now, to round off the open area.

 

I'm just wondering if it could be used for a new coaster. It could interact with Grizzly and Hurler in very cool ways.

 

Honestly, I don't think any ride should interact with grizzly. The theme for the ride has a lot to do with solitude, like away from everything else (although with the removal of a lot of the trees in the turnaround area, and. Dinosaurs alive being right next to it, the theming doesn't work as well, but it still does work.) However, it would be fine if they had something interact with hurler. Actually, they should probably just remove hurler all together! That ride literally causes rib injuries...

Edit: I'm not exactly sure what went wrong with the quotes... But whatever

[Tee1999]

Hey guys if we were getting a coaster in 2017, wouldn't land clearing start about now? Also when did land clearing for fury start?

[TB305]

Hey guys if we were getting a coaster in 2017, wouldn't land clearing start about now? Also when did land clearing for fury start?

No..... Land clearing didn't start on I305 until June 1st 2009....

[Coaster Hero]

F325's land clearing started in March-May... I'm not exactly sure when as I don't remember

[madmax]

I think land is going to be cleared in the back of the park around Hurler and Grizzly. A front gate coaster doesn't go with Kings Dominion's family friendly mantra.

[cfc]

^Why would a "front gate coaster" make a park seem less "family friendly"?

Edited September 4, 2015 by cfc

[mhuffva]

I think land is going to be cleared in the back of the park around Hurler and Grizzly. A front gate coaster doesn't go with Kings Dominion's family friendly mantra.

 

I am not so sure that is a valid reason for not having a "front gate coaster" at KD. The LA times interview, with Matt Ouimet, on Cedar Fair's coaster legacy, (past, present, and future), points to a reason that holds more water than the family friendly logic. Matt alluded to the fact that some parks in the chain would not see a "front gate coaster" because of the nice, grand promenades like those at Kings Island and Canada's Wonderland. Given that Kings Dominion's entrance is almost a clone of Kings Island, I don't think we will see a gate coaster for that reason either.