bert425 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Here is the official article and story posted by Channel 8 news... I'm the guy in the striped orange shirt. www.wric.com/news/local-news/iconic-kings-dominion-volcano-roller-coaster-grounded-for-good/1773831978?fbclid=IwAR03g_ZmcGBx3mH0H_dSdXyt3AS8oS5x0trn-gAIzd--vSZB3iC1VCFagLQ Pretty cool they spoke to you. . tho doesn't say why? do they just know around the office you're a coaster fan, and so talked to you about it? (they don't identify you via chyron, so wondering) Yeah, the woman who did the story is friends with a lot of my friends on Facebook and they referred me to her. I don't think they gave me a title because I have never been in an official roller coaster club which I have always wanted to join. That being said, I am not the that credible of a source and more of a huge coaster fan (almost like GP status) being interviewed. Still pretty cool they talked to you. and hey, ClubTPR (with all the great benefits) is right here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 For me, if a ride is a clone I don't really care if it's not the best version of that clone if it's still awesome. Prime example: B:TR Absolutely. We were at Magic Mountain last week and even though over the years we've probably been on the Great Adventure one almost 100 times and even though neither of us "needed the credit" there was no way in hell we were skipping it. If that ride wasn't a clone then enthusiasts would declare it one of the best rides in the park (even at Magic Mountain which is loaded with awesome coasters). I agree with both of you. Batman is one of the best rides in every Six Flags, especially if they turn on thr air conditioning in the sewer tunnel. Without AC, though, that part of the queue suuuuuucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrd64fan Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disownedpear Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Jokers Jinx launches 10mph slower than all of the other clones. I know it's fun to talk about, but I really don't see the park getting a replacement coaster within the next few years. The park has always had a stacked coaster lineup for it's yearly attendance, even with Volcano gone. I see a flatride, or a coaster in at least four years probably more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Here is the official article and story posted by Channel 8 news... I'm the guy in the striped orange shirt. www.wric.com/news/local-news/iconic-kings-dominion-volcano-roller-coaster-grounded-for-good/1773831978?fbclid=IwAR03g_ZmcGBx3mH0H_dSdXyt3AS8oS5x0trn-gAIzd--vSZB3iC1VCFagLQ Good job, man. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterNerd87 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 After the interview, she told me she also interviewed the "Head of Maintenance" of the ride and he gave a more detailed description, reason, and problems that were involved with the closing and removal of the coaster. And by "Head of Maintenance" she meant former board operator....? Your part was awesome and well said, Kudos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripleybl Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 After the interview, she told me she also interviewed the "Head of Maintenance" of the ride and he gave a more detailed description, reason, and problems that were involved with the closing and removal of the coaster. And by "Head of Maintenance" she meant former board operator....? Your part was awesome and well said, Kudos! LOLOLOL, that's why I put it in quotations because it sounded far fetched or more than likely I heard her wrong. Kristin, the reporter, did make her own conclusion that the mountain will definitely not be staying after digging around during her report and interviews. She called KD directly and they obviously declined to comment on anything. I don't know who else she interviewed to come up with that conclusion, but I think it's coming down too because it would make it so much easier to dismantle the coaster. Also, it would have to be more cost effective as well I would assume... Anyway, what the heck do I know... She didn't even want to put my name at the bottom of the screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 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 . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disownedpear Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I don't see the mountain staying, but maybe people will assume it will since it stayed after the last batch of attractions left it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I know I'm late to the wake, but yeah, it's gonna be missed around here. The kiddo was only a couple of inches away from making the height requirement, and he's pretty disappointed as well that it's another coaster he'll never be able to ride. Personally, I'm happy for the good memories I had on it, but there's no denying that it was a total maintenance nightmare just from the sheer amount of downtime it's had. I hope whatever they end up replacing it with ends up faring a little better for the park down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I must have been the bearer of a golden horseshoe since I never once saw the ride down in any of my visits over the years (even for a quick breakdown). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 ^We got lucky in 2015 with our one and only visit. It was operating all day. If they'd just left the temporarily closed sign out front until next season no one would have known the difference. Isn't it part of the themeing, anyway? You wouldn't have had Facebook users demanding their money back for 2019 Season Passes. I wonder when they'll start demolition. Seems like it would be a lot of trouble to save that tired looking volcano. I don't think it'll stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I hope the volcano itself stays. It's one of the unique things about the park. very few Parks have anything as unique as this left anymore. I like roller coasters, but I also like to have a theme park experience as well.... not just concrete and trash cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I'd love to see the volcano stay, but don't the supports go through the volcano? That's not to say they can't save the volcano; they'll just have to take volcano down more slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Nah they're just gonna set the entire thing on fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...
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