Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread

[perabear]

WOW. I thought about going yesterday so I could spend a full day at the park but from the looks of it I'm glad I chose to go on Friday night. The crowds were light to moderate so I was able to do almost everything I wanted to do plus a few flats and all the mazes aside from Tollway Terror. Speaking of mazes I expected Blood on the Bayou to be up there being that it was the new for 2017. However, it was one of the weakest in terms of scares but the sets are among some of the most elaborate I've ever seen in a maze! In terms of the best maze though, Lockdown easily takes the cake. The jump scares were real in that one. (at least from my experience)

 

One thing I did want to note is I don't remember Grizzly being as rough as it was. I came off sore afterwards as everything after tunnel was brutal to my thighs. Would be great if they re-tracked it. Aside from that, I had a great night at the park!! Looking forward to riding TT next season!!

[BeansproutMidget]

Had multiple friends who visited the park yesterday and warned them to beware. I've been through that last Saturday a handful of times; we used to visit with our FastPass+, but we now tend to go on Columbus Day weekend. Three hours for Volcano...that's something.

 

I expected Blood on the Bayou to be up there being that it was the new for 2017. However, it was one of the weakest in terms of scares but the sets are among the most elaborate I've ever seen in a maze!

 

I too was disappointed with Blood on the Bayou. My party agreed that while the set was very good, the lighting was so dim we could barely see certain parts (then again, we were the first group to go of the night). Though, the area inside that building is small; if you fill it with a lot of actors, I think it would feel crowded. But, that's just me.

 

No Vacancy is still my favorite maze in the park. Lockdown is a close second, though.

 

Random question; has anyone gone through Blackout after it was moved? If so, has it changed? Last year we waited for quite awhile after hearing about Kings Island's version and was very disappointed. We didn't bother with it this year, and instead got more I305 laps.

[Vigil]

I went a few weeks ago with a few of my friends, and I thought this year's event was the strongest I've been to between BG and KD in the past five years. I thought all of the mazes were fantastic with a lot of scares in every one. Blood on the Bayou's theming is amazing and was a little low on scares the first time I went through but was great the second time. Even Tollway Terror got us several times. Zombie High was the only one that's a little tired at this point because it's been there the longest.

 

Blackout was the highlight of our night and the group's favorite by far. We went through twice, and it was ridiculously good both times. Despite hearing middling reviews of the maze last year, my friend and I also really liked it then too. I just really appreciate it's simple concept that works really well.

[boldikus]

A nice new construction update for you weirdos to jerk off to.

 

https://www.kingsdominion.com/blog/2017/october-construction-update

 

 

[dakota381]

[CoasterAuditor]

So those photos are fantastic and it would appear that my pants are missing.

[boldikus]

Hope you haven't put your pants back on. From KD's FB:

 

[CoasterAuditor]

^I mean lets be honest my pants have been missing since I realized an RMC was coming to the park 35 minutes down 95 from my apartment.

[thrillseeker4552]

Looking good! If this ride is anything like Wicked Cyclone, it gets a thumbs up in my book. It's so refreshing to see Cedar Fair working with manufacturers other than B&M this year.

[boldikus]

Another from the parks FB page.

[TBpony414]

I'm super excited for that first drop! It'll be nice to have something a little different.

[Canobie Coaster]

I personally prefer the standard RMC drops myself, but that's simply because of just how awesome they are. The barrel roll drops are certainly different, but still fun.

[Password121]

It seems like every opportunity that RMC has to execute a barrel roll drop (ie, ~180 degree turn off the lift), they do. I wouldn't be surprised if that trend continues into all of their future installations. I've only ridden RMC's with straight drops so far, but the ride is looking good!

[mike541x]

Here's a video of the Barrel-Roll being installed.

 

[thrillrider]

Does anybody know if they announced the list of rides open for winterfest? Can't seem to find it anywhere.

[JRice92]

Does anybody know if they announced the list of rides open for winterfest? Can't seem to find it anywhere.

 

Kings Dominion begins winterfest next year in 2018. Just Carowinds, Worlds of Fun, & Kings Island are the 3 parks that added Winterfest for this year.

[Philrad71]

^ And hopefully CP too!

[boldikus]

From the parks Instagram/FB.

[coasterbill]

Does anybody know if they announced the list of rides open for winterfest? Can't seem to find it anywhere.

 

They haven't released it, but just assume it'll be underwhelming. This isn't something you'll hear me say very often when referring to Kings Dominion but just go to Six Flags America.

 

^ And hopefully CP too!

 

Live look in at the Winterfest Gatekeeper line...

[CoasterAuditor]

^

[keywestcorona]

KD needs a B&M Hyper for 2020!

[Philrad71]

^^ HAHA...I like it!

[mark549]

From the parks Instagram/FB.

 

The drop looks like the first inversions on SFDK Joker and CP SteVen, but going the other direction.

[CarolinaJay]

Albeit, Carowinds is my home park, Kings Dominion has always been my go to park and I'm probably way too excited about them getting this RMC MAKEOVER!!! I'm more than likely going to end up skipping class next semester just to be there for the opening of it I'm so STOKED for this!! FINALLY an RMC within driving distance

 

Sidenote: I wonder if Carowinds will do the same thing to their Hurler eventually.......

[Jason Maier]

^ And hopefully CP too!

 

I bet it would be quite cold on the Peninsula in November/December (which brings the question of IF Cedar Point did Winterfest next year, what coasters/attractions would be open?)