KIEnthusiast Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 The president of King's Dominion is retiring. Any1 with KD as their home park--is this good or bad? Says he has been there since 2018. So the only thing he did was tear down Volcano and build a Free Spin? He looks friendly, tho. https://www.kingsdominion.com/blog/2020/tony-johnson-retiring-after-47-years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterNerd87 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 He has a lot more history with Kings Dominion than just 2 years. You also forgot that Carnival and Winterfest also came in under him (I know they aren't rides, but I feel they are big improvements for the overall park). A quick Google search of Bridgette, I have high hopes that this will be a good transition for Kings Dominion. She's worked her way up thru many positions at World's of Fun and has been actively involved in park operations both at a park and corporate levels. I would venture to guess Kings Dominion will become more aggressive in building upon seasonal events and adding rides. I don't think you'll see anything seriously impressive for the next 3 years depending on how/when everything recovers post COVID. I do think you'll see a lot of infrastructure and beautification work during this time. If any new rides, probably mostly flat rides. I would also venture to guess that White Water Canyon's days are numbered (seeing as how Cedar Fair seems to be removing these from most parks). Between Volcano's empty location and White Water Canyon, that's a lot of land already accessible to the park to build on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I can never remember what is and isn't allowed to be posted, but on another site there are pictures of bamboo themed supports and S&S free spin track. Should fit the safari theme well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 If I just think of this as a replacement for the Top Spin and not Volcano I'll probably like it more so uh... woo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIEnthusiast Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Sounds cool for the “safari village.” What will the name be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Flipping Lion, Tumbling Elephant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 My money, in all seriousness, is on Tiki Twirl. CF already has a logo drawn up and everything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Safari Spin sponsored by sprite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryonisys Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 2 hours ago, boldikus said: Flipping Lion, Tumbling Elephant I honestly would like this name just for the sheer oddness of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Wait, there is actually going to be a safari-themed ride in Safari Village? Is that allowed? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenturyFlyer Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Is it too late for a surprise holiday reopening like Carowinds?Sent from my SM-J737T1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazma Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Nope not at all it sounds like. It was mentioned today on the earnings announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 6 hours ago, CenturyFlyer said: Is it too late for a surprise holiday reopening like Carowinds? Sent from my SM-J737T1 using Tapatalk It is happening. Will be announced soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zand Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 1:31 PM, KIEnthusiast said: Sounds cool for the “safari village.” What will the name be? Talladega: The Ride 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterNerd87 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Kings Dominion Announces "Taste of the Season" Happy holidays! Savor the flavors of the holidays at Kings Dominion’ Taste of the Season, an ALL-NEW limited-capacity outdoor holiday experience. Sample tempting treats with your Tasting Card and make magical family memories— safely. Select dates, December 5 – 27. Only at Kings Dominion can you find a food-tasting extravaganza with a sleigh-full of fun family activities. Purchase a Tasting Card to choose among 25 samples of delicious holiday sweets and savories. Sip the season with specialty drinks from Santa’s mixologists. Feast your eyes on dazzling holiday décor, enjoy seasonal shows, and wrap up your Christmas shopping. What’s more, select family rides are open to deliver the ear-to-ear smiles and belly laughs you can always count on from Kings Dominion. We want you to enjoy Kings Dominion’s Taste of the Season and feel safe when visiting, so we’ve developed an extensive reopening plan—new processes and enhanced procedures throughout the park to help reduce the spread of germs. We’re all in this together and by working together you can safely and confidently have an AMAZING time this holiday season. Capacity is limited and reservations are required, so secure your spots now. KingsDominion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Very nice to see the park do this. Based on the information I can find, the only thrill rides open will be Delirium and Dominator. Didn't they have Twisted Timbers open during Winterfest last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 It was in fact open during last year's Winterfest, but not the year before that. Either way, glad the park is able to open at all in 2020. I'll be trying to make a trip down on the 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 CoasterNerd87, I updated your post with some more information. I don't understand this company and I never will but hey... whatever. Why would you do this at the last minute when you saw that you no longer had capacity restriction issues but not do it at Kings Island which was already open and didn't have them all summer? You wouldn't have to hire people, you wouldn't need to get rides that haven't moved in a year ready to run for like a month. If they had a pricing structure like Six Flags where they were trying to un-freeze memberships I would get it but they don't and I just don't understand anything they do. This is nice for people that live right near the park though. Oh, and the event only runs through the 27th and not the entire holiday week after that where everyone is off from school. Six Flags is running circles around Cedar Fair this year and I don't know how to feel about it. PS: This woman is every shareholder right now... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIEnthusiast Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 HORRIBLE decision, Cedar Fair needs to do it at King’s Island!!!! Instead they’re reopening a park that got a Free Spin instead of a Giga! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Um...you know KD already has a giga, right? And yeah, I'd trade operating seasons this year between KD and KI in a heartbeat. KI got four months; KD got 3 weekends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, KIEnthusiast said: HORRIBLE decision, Cedar Fair needs to do it at King’s Island!!!! Instead they’re reopening a park that got a Free Spin instead of a Giga! I should clarify that I don't think opening this park is a dumb decision, I just think opening this and not Kings Island is a dumb decision. I also think that the operating calendar is a dumb, but I guess it's less dumb than Carowinds where the event ends 5 days before Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIEnthusiast Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 53 minutes ago, coasterbill said: I should clarify that I don't think opening this park is a dumb decision, I just think opening this and not Kings Island is a dumb decision. I also think that the operating calendar is a dumb, but I guess it's less dumb than Carowinds where the event ends 5 days before Christmas. Sorry, I meant that King's Island deserves to open more than King's Dominion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazma Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I believe it’s about getting current on passes isn’t it? They already charged KI passholders. Now they will collect revenue for Carowinds and KD. It was mentioned on the conference call about expecting $10 million in passholder revenue in Q4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterNerd87 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Thanks! I wasn't sure if we were able to post content like that, or only TPR/moderators. 17 hours ago, coasterbill said: CoasterNerd87, I updated your post with some more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 The reservation system for pass holders for KD's winter event is live, but it's not linked anywhere on the main page. If you go into the ticket-buying part of the site, it will appear at the top left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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