KD Golden Years Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) This past Sunday marked Kings Dominion's official 40th Birthday, 5.3.75 - 5.3-15! Many may have been confused about last year's 40th along with this year's. 2014/15 celebration was over a 2 year span. 1974 was the introduction of Lion Country Safari, Scooby-Doo Rollercoaster, along with the "Preview Center." The park officially opened on May 3rd, 1975, making this 2 year celebration. Sunday was a day filled with great events, including a very special re-dedication of the park. A plaque will permanently be placed outside of the park next season. Enjoy the photos from the event along with many atmospheric photos from around the park. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] 40th Itinerary Pat Jones (parks GM) speaks out. PC: Kings Dominion "Tower Tasting" I wonder what i will change to nect season. Would be awesome if we can keep the original logo. The re-dedication plaque with employee's dressed up in the original wardrobe from the "golden years." PC: Kings Dominion The official KD40 buttons they were giving away. "Rollercoaster" in the KD Theater. Evening sunset with Dominator. The showing of "Rollercoaster." 2 showtimes. Togo supports. : The Singing Mushrooms, back from over 2 decades ago! The old Mt. Kilimanjaro mountain. (1976-1990) Volcano: The Blast Coaster celebrates 17 years! Mr. Earnhardt Geek shot. Old Haunted River's artifacts along the bottom of Volcano's station. Geek shot. Original hole from Lion Country Safari's Monorail. Dominator's stairs to the mid-break run. up..uP...UP.... ...and DOWN! Grey out! Nice spring bloom from less than a week. 40th from the back side of the logo floral garden. "Berserking" since 1984. The Floral Clock from Eiffel Tower. "Drop Zone" Old Virginia's Liberty Bell. One of the "coolest" places in the park. Fife and drum corp marched through Old Virginia is they did in the 70's. The official anniversary poster. Opening ceremony by the KD Clown Band. Ruby(KD40 horse) and the original ticket booth made a return for the anniversary, and here to stay. Built in 1917, the Carousel celebrates 40 years at Kings Dominion which is the 44th of its kind built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. "Dinner Bell" made a return last season, which is a park original. Grizzly's statue since 1982. It's a bird, it's a plane.... Close of the evening was the original "KOS BAND" who started their career out at Kings Dominion in the late 70's, Hypersonic XLC's station still stands. (2001-2007) Candy apples in Candy Apple Grove. Togo! Shockwave celebrates 29 years this season! Hurricane Heights/Soak City..new for 2015! Happy Birthday Kings Dominion! Wave Swinger celebrates 40 years! The return of "Candy Apple Grove" from decades ago! Rebel Yell celebrates 40 years! Dominator riders. HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY KINGS DOMINION! Edited May 7, 2015 by KD Golden Years
Philrad71 Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Very nice report...thanks for sharing. I bought my 40th t-shirt when we visited last year - love the retro logo and the fact that they are bringing back some of the 'little' things to further beautify this park!
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Awesome report! I can't wait for my first visit in 2016!
KD Golden Years Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 Very nice report...thanks for sharing. I bought my 40th t-shirt when we visited last year - love the retro logo and the fact that they are bringing back some of the 'little' things to further beautify this park! Thanks! I'm also so glad they are bringing the charm back that was taken away years ago. The "theme" is coming back slowly but surely.
KD Golden Years Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 Awesome report! I can't wait for my first visit in 2016! Thanks!!! That's awesome, hopefully you enjoy your first visit..such a great place! What's your home park?
Ape Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 In one month i will start my journey to this park for my first visit.
jynx242 Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 That was a great report. Thanks for taking the time to post it. I went to KD last season and I hope I'll be able to make the treck back up this year. It seems to have become a much more well rounded park than my first visit in 2008. Hope they keep up the good work!
mike541x Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Great TR. Pretty neat that they were playing "Rollercoaster" at the park's theatre.
bigcwd2000 Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 I really enjoyed your trip report. Kings Dominion is a really nice looking park.
KD Golden Years Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 Great TR. Pretty neat that they were playing "Rollercoaster" at the park's theatre. Thanks! Yes, I must say..they went back to its roots with that.
KD Golden Years Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 I really enjoyed your trip report. Kings Dominion is a really nice looking park. Thanks! I've been going since 1982. No all the ins and outs, such a great place.
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