Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread

^CP's doesn't invert.....

^^You mean like MaxAir? It gets past 90 degrees, but doesn't invert. That's what a giant frisbee is.

A Huss Giant Frisbee costs between $4.5 - $6 million dollars to install, depending on how much work has to be done to the area the ride will be installed at.

 

I'd say that's a pretty significant investment.

Significant, sure. It's not a $25 million coaster though - sure, another multi-million dollar coaster is unfeasible just two years after I305, but a flat isn't even close to that sort of price. I just meant to say that they're on a very different caliber of investment - almost $20 million apart.

^ It's actually just a little less than a modern day wooden coaster. I think Renegade at Valleyfair! cost only 6.5 million or something like that.

Let me rephrase again - we all know not to expect some giant roller coaster running on the heels of I305. I'm just saying that we don't have to count out a frisbee or a Windseeker as well. Plus, KD has three (well, two) fantastic wooden coasters, and they could use a large-scale flat.

Yeah, I'd like a flat too, but I'd like a GOOD wooden coaster soon. Hurler hasn't aged well, the Rebel Yell is just okay... I like Grizzly but some think it's too aggressive. (I guess the former Scooby counts too.) A GCI coaster to replace Hurler or to join the other 3 would make the park better rounded. I say get 5 family flats and put them in different places around the park. (A monters, regular frisbee, etc.) Then in 2013 or 2014 get a world class wooden coaster.

^Rebel Yell is a pretty fun ride in the back seat. And even Hurler can be fun in some seats, I mean I know I've always enjoyed it...

I used to not like Grizzly, but now I really, really do. And Ghoster Coaster is a good ride for the kids. I think KD's fine in the wooden department, for now at least...

Well, we also haven't added one in 17 years. It's about time for a new one.

Yeah, I'd like a flat too, but I'd like a GOOD wooden coaster soon. Hurler hasn't aged well, the Rebel Yell is just okay... I like Grizzly but some think it's too aggressive. (I guess the former Scooby counts too.) A GCI coaster to replace Hurler or to join the other 3 would make the park better rounded. I say get 5 family flats and put them in different places around the park. (A monters, regular frisbee, etc.) Then in 2013 or 2014 get a world class wooden coaster.

They should save t he spot behind the theatre for a new invert & add a flat in the grove where HSXLC was.

Isn't El Dorado where Hypersonic was?

Plus, KD has three (well, two) fantastic wooden coasters, and they could use a large-scale flat.

Did they build a new wooden coaster in the off season or am I missing something...?

^Rebel Yell, Hurler, and Grizzly. They're all within a stone's throw of each other.

Plus, KD has three (well, two) fantastic wooden coasters, and they could use a large-scale flat.

 

Did they build a new wooden coaster in the off season or am I missing something...?

1. Rebel Yell

2. Hurler

3. Grizzly

Isn't El Dorado where Hypersonic was?

Not quite,it's kinda kitty corner to the skycoaster but the rest of that area like in front of the diner is open so a flat like a windseeker or frisbee can fit there.

^ Ah, okay. Only been there once since they added it. I could see Windseeker going there. I agree, we do need flats. I just hope KD doesn't decide to take out the flyers or anything.

Does anyone see them moving the old water park slides to the other side of the Rebel Yell at any point? They could expand The Grove into that area. Would be a nice spot for a new coaster and a few flats.

^Rebel Yell, Hurler, and Grizzly. They're all within a stone's throw of each other.

I know that. I just don't see where one gets the idea that KD has "2 fantastic wooden coasters".

^Rebel Yell, Hurler, and Grizzly. They're all within a stone's throw of each other.

 

I know that. I just don't see where one gets the idea that KD has "2 fantastic wooden coasters".

Rebel Yell front seat in the dark, Grizzly back seat in the dark = awesome

Does anyone know if KD still sells the I 305 CoasterDynamix Statix Trains? I'ver been trying, and failing, to get ahold of one....

They need to put a Giant Frisbee in where XLC was, then they need to landscape that area to make it look like something other than an "Asphalt Jungle" for 2012.

For 2013-2014 KD needs to take out Shockwave and put one of those Intamin Launched Coasters like Stealth at Thorpe Park

^^ Yeah they do. I believe when I bought mine it cost $30-$35. They are sold in the Intimidator 305 gift shop.

Thanks, I'll see if I can have my friend get me one The only problem is that it can't run on the Actual CoasterDynamix Track... I believe DiamondBack's trains could however....anyone know if KI still sells them as well?

I am not even kidding, I was just about to ask that. That is hilarious! I am going to get a 305 statix too!

Does anyone know when KD is going to announce 2012s addition

^ They replied to someones question on Facebook...

We will be announcing our 2012 product soon!

^Cool at least we know its going to be a new ride, since they said "product"

They need to put a Giant Frisbee in where XLC was, then they need to landscape that area to make it look like something other than an "Asphalt Jungle" for 2012.

 

For 2013-2014 KD needs to take out Shockwave and put one of those Intamin Launched Coasters like Stealth at Thorpe Park

They could put one in the grove in front of the diner & give it a 50's theme...I kinda think they should theme that little section to a 50's area as it's already got the diner & the mouse is a late 50's era coaster along with el dorado having a 50's themed ride car.