steamedturtle Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 There's a little outdoor bar in Candy Apple Grove near Windseeker that serves cocktails, wine, and beer. KD has their own line of beer brewed by Center of the Universe Brewery in nearby Ashland. Unfortunately, I think that bar was only temporary. KD could definitely improve their alcohol offerings. I would just absolutely love if there was an indoor spot with an actual bar that served drafts for any amount under $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 That's one of the things, I love, about Kentucky Kingdom. They have Taco Tequila Bar and a Craft Beer pavillon with Bourbon Shots and you can walk anywhere around the park with your drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Interesting news, but not overly surprising about Volcano. Great idea, totally original, but a maintenance nightmare over the years. I agree with those that said that the launches and theming were both great, but the barrel rolls were somewhat boring and even a bit uncomfortable when they slowed the launches down. I can see them tearing down the mountain/coaster and the top spin and completely re-theming that area. As much as the old Paramount "jungle theme" for that area seemed cool, it seemed quirky with those two rides, a bobsled and Outer Banks all mixed together. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Yeah it was always pretty weird having snow, jungle, space, and racing all pretty much in the same area of the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrd64fan Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just gonna put this out there: Take a look at the shot of the Volcano in the news report posted above about 55 seconds into the video. I'd be very surprised if the mountain stays. I am not seeing anything that would make anyone come to that conclusion . . . Is the Volcano supposed to look like this or is it just a weird angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 ^ always looked that way to me . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physical Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Even from the "correct" angles it always looked a little... off, this was taken in 2015 and it looked "off" then too. Still sad it's being torn out, but I'm glad I got a few rides on it early 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Even from the "correct" angles it always looked a little... off, this was taken in 2015 and it looked "off" then too. Probably has something to do with the giant yellow roller coaster coming out of the top. That's one of the things, I love, about Kentucky Kingdom. They have Taco Tequila Bar and a Craft Beer pavillon with Bourbon Shots and you can walk anywhere around the park with your drinks. Kentucky Kingdom is pretty much a beech bar in the middle of the Midwest that has roller coasters. It's like the cool version of Holliday World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
805Andrew Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I'm really sad to hear about this closing down and that I never got to ride it but it seemed like it was inevitable with all the downtime it was having. It would be cool to built another launch coaster into the volcano like a Mack or even a B&M invert but I'm guessing the volcano was a big part of the maintenance issue so it will probably go. The saddest thing is there are so many horrible SLCs out there that have outlived this unique invert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 ^ As much as we make fun of SLCs, I have to give them credit that they're insanely reliable. I can't recall a time I've ever seen one break down and SFNE's was able to run in single digit temperatures back in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) ^ As much as we make fun of SLCs, I have to give them credit that they're insanely reliable. I can't recall a time I've ever seen one break down and SFNE's was able to run in single digit temperatures back in 2017. You can say the same thing about a school bully who beats you up everyday during lunch: "Boy, that hurt, but at least he's reliable." Getting back on topic, I'll miss Volcano. It was unique, if problematic. Edited February 14, 2019 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
805Andrew Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 ^ As much as we make fun of SLCs, I have to give them credit that they're insanely reliable. I can't recall a time I've ever seen one break down and SFNE's was able to run in single digit temperatures back in 2017. You haven't seen Kong break down at SFDK. I have - on more than one visit too. But I agree in general SLCs are pretty reliable and that's one of the only coaster types where I would consider that a negative thing. You can say the same thing about a school bully who beats you up everyday during lunch: "Boy, that hurt, but at least he's reliable." SLCs are like the school bully of rollercoasters - kinda like that verbal bully you see on TV or online every day who's very reliable on insulting people every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 ^ As much as we make fun of SLCs, I have to give them credit that they're insanely reliable. I can't recall a time I've ever seen one break down and SFNE's was able to run in single digit temperatures back in 2017. When I went to Wild Adventures some years ago, Twisted Typhoon went down numerous times throughout the day for various issues. They had to evacuate from the brake run at least twice while I was there. Even with that, I still risked getting the credit. It went down again on the next train after I got off (the 2nd time I noticed evac from he brake run)....lol I hate I never got a last ride on Volcano. It was the 2nd invert I'd ridden and first launched one. I was fortunate to have ridden it shortly after it opened, back before I kept track of new coasters. I've still had it as my favorite coaster there since I hadn't been since before I-305 was built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disownedpear Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I hear the SLC at Darien Lake used to have various issues, resulting them in slowing the lift to a crawl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedup Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 New craft beer and wine spot at KD. Paging coasterbill: https://www.kingsdominion.com/blog/2019/3.7-parched-pig?fbclid=IwAR0L-zFsAqkEKHdhgMMXrlJZgHjyDw2j522AW5Jr-Zp1RXCFe19gELY4JM8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 ^ I just came here to post that! Looks fab! And I love that they'll be on Untappd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defrocker Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Ah, a place to drown your Volcano sorrows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamedturtle Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Are you kidding me?!?! SO HAPPY. edit: I feel like how I felt when they announced "gourmet" mac and cheese, but times 100. This is literally the one and only thing this park was missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I hope they have some of my favorite premium beers like Coors Light and Yuengling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 12 taps, seasonally rotated, and a collaboration you can only get there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Speaking of SLC's.... If you all remember correctly, BOTH Serial Thriller at Geauga Lake AND Serial Thriller at Astroworld dropped a train off of their transfers opening season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rougarou Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 It Looks so different.... What’s wrong with this picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 It'll be interesting to see if the mountain eventually comes down with the ride or not since that was there long before the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 ^ The mountain most likely will come down also. It is 40 years old and was looking a bit rough for the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerManic Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I imagine the mountain might have been the one of the biggest maintaince headaches of the ride, given it’s age and history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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