Kings Dominion recently placed two of its coasters in the finals for this year's Theme Park Insider Awards: Intimidator 305 and Twisted Timbers, so the park continues to offer great alternatives for coaster fans. Hopefully public filings within the next eight months or so will reveal more. Coming Spring 2022, Jungle X-Pedition featuring Tumbili! I think i would die if they ever removed rebel. Are you disappointed in the scale of this proposal? It was the best ride at Kings Dominion for a long time before I305 went up in my opinion with its unique premise and how fun it was. So the F.L.Y. [2] Intamin came up with two launched models: an Impulse Coaster (shuttle) and a Suspended Catapult Coaster (complete-circuit). "Kings Dominion will be the cure for cabin fever in 2023 . Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per train. Earlier tonight, on their official blog, Kings Dominion announced that Volcano: The Blast Coaster would be removed. The Anaconda should obviously be removed after the replacement for the Volcano gets built. That said, the existence of these documents and the details contained within them, do give us an incredible and unprecedented look inside the parks direction with the Volcano replacement project. Nah, depends on how volcano replacement does. Earlier today, Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA announced a significant thematic overhaul to one of the parks lands as well as unveiling the details of Cedar Fairs only significant construction project for 2022. Tumbili is not the Volcano: The Blast Coaster replacement fans were hoping for, but it does complement the parks coaster lineup nicely. The ride theme, and type all sound amazing. I remember the Land of Doozies from its Lost World days with a Doozie of a thene song. what other contenders are out there? I'm all for this, with some incredible theming added it'd be amazing Mushroom Getting aHEAD of myself Advisory Panel Feb 12, 2011 6,177 18,389 250 Sep 16, 2022 #302 Wasn't much of a fan when it was up and running. A man-made mountain, originally called The Lost World, was constructed at Kings Dominion in 1979. The layout appears to be the smaller model of S&S 4-D Free Spin (recently installed at Adventureland in Iowa this year) however still looks to be a ton of fun. Volcano's final year of operation was in 2018, and in the off-season that followed, Kings Dominion made a sudden decision to retire the roller coaster. KD needs a new woodie. 40.7474845,14.4830069. That area is roughly approximated by the red shaded area in the map above. I wish theyd just rebuild it better, faster, stronger. [15], In 2014, the queue line was upgraded with a new loading station to help increase the riders per hour. What Will Replace Volcano at Kings Dominion? Retail space will also be added with unique Jungle X-Pedition merchandise. Seems like CF is finally realizing that KD has potential, a lot of supporters, and hype around it. I think a clone of Beyond the Cloud would be super cool, and I thought a Mack Extreme spinner would be cool too, the only problem is that they'd have two spinning coasters next to each other, and the GP would confuse them. Reactions: tankart150. The park has decided to remove Volcano: The Blast Coaster. share. Now, a few things may really stand out to anyone who knows theirBolliger & Mabillard wing coasters. In fact, theres evidence in the files we received that strongly suggests that these plans are still a working draftlikely a layout proposal that the designer sent to Cedar Fair/Kings Dominion for review and markup. You are using an out of date browser. I think Universal might have an issue with that. I rode it about a month back and thought it was great for what it was! Someone called for that on Coasterforce's POV of Matterhorn Bobsleds and they replied: "If you remove stabilization on a ride like Matterhorn, it would be virtually unwatchable. The ride's mountain setting also distinguished it from typical coaster installations in regional parks. It seemed possibly a bit rougher, especially during the 155-foot rollout, than it had during my previous visits but was otherwise running right as rain. Volcano the blast coaster is gone at Kings Dominion so when will it be replaced, if at all? [9] During its first year of operation, the park opted to run the trains at half capacity as a temporary solution, reducing the weight and the number of rollbacks. For volcano I can see the SNS Axis. It's a real shame, because every time I went to the park last year, it was either down or had an intolerable line (over 30 minutes). Upon boarding one of three trains at the base of the mountain, riders made a slow turn left out of the station. Between having to replace those members, which would have required even more cuts into the mountain's structure (over the past year, a number of cuts were made into the mountain to access and inspect these supports) and the cost for a ride that is already one of the most expensive in the park to operate (because of the 2 launches using older, inefficient LSMs), Kings Dominion probably made the right call. Ideal and Likely Volcano Replacement Ideas. Let us know in the Volcano Replacement Project thread on ParkFans.net! Plus, the unloading side of the station had fake rockwork. Depending on if they are keeping the mountain or not, it may be 2021 before a replacement comes. [2] Although Volcano's design accounted for rollbacks and allowed them to occur safely, the frequency of the problem led to multiple delays of the ride's grand opening. For the 1999 season, a second set of LIMs were added further along the launch track. I hadn't actually ridden it since the end of the 2017 season, so I'm extremely disappointed that it has been closed so abruptly. Though, i will say that the loading procedure and roll out of the station is certainly much better on the B&M. Merged with the existing thread where this matter has already been discussed. If the wing was canned then thank god. It would take a good place over the lake. of Volcano. Jul 30, 2014. Dang, was that a top hat intertwined with a cobra roll intertwined with a loop? An invert would also be a nod to Volcano, which park fans would appreciate. We may even see this theme expand to a re-theme and update of Backlot Stunt Coaster, Flight of Fear, and . Jungle X-Pedition will expand to include Avalance (themed to a Mayan ruin) and the eventual Volcano replacement (I'm still thinking a Wing Coaster diving around a Stonehenge like structure). KD badly needs a modern woodie. Regional parks & attractions, Disney, Universal, and more! 9 comments. The park was named after its sister park, Kings Island in Kings Mills, Ohio. In a shocking surprise, Kings Dominion has made the following announcement today: "The 2019 operating season is on the horizon! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. This article has been archived and is no longer accepting comments. I will also share with you my. Kings Dominion hasn't announced a replacement for Volcano, its most popular coaster. A full image of the layout is included below followed by a key detailing each section. The scenery would be Safari themed, with a combination of big rocks (and crumbling walls? This is the same reason why I wasn't so fond of the B&M wing coaster because Tumbili looks like a wing coaster and the GP would confuse them. Ride them both multiple times each trip. So Mack CAN make good launches hmm I wouldnt mind a Mack being the replacement of volcano if it was like this minus the top hat. Fans have lost one of the most unique roller coasters in the world. Out with the old and unreliable. [4], On July 22, 1997, Kings Dominion unveiled the name of the new ride, Volcano: The Blast Coaster, along with several ride specifications in a press release announcement. *sigh* It is a sad, sad day for Kings Dominion and for coaster fans in general. Nah, I dont think KD would do that. [28][29] Wicked Twister broke the record when it opened at Cedar Point in 2002, featuring a top speed of 72mph (116km/h). Regional parks & attractions, Disney, Universal. I don't think anything will truly "replace" Volcano for me. Think Far Cry 2. This could Replace Volcano the Blast Coaster at Kings Dominion. JavaScript is disabled. I just don't see Papa Cedar Fair wanting to invest as heavily (or maybe as quickly) as Paramount did. It was a good coaster but the coaster itself cannot account for its popularity. As depicted in the map above, the wing coasters transfer track, station, and lift all run parallel to Flight of Fears launch tunnel with the wing-over drop towering directly next to the pathway that leads back to Flight of Fear and Intimidator 305. It originally opened at Six Flags Ohio on May 5, 2000 under the name Batman: Knight .more 3 Volcano, The Blast Coaster Kings Dominion 108 votes Opened In: 1998-08-03 Height (m): 47.244 Max Speed (km/h): 112.65408 G Force: 2.4 Not entirely unlike Copperhead but less intense and far less expensive, and no inversions. I got so tired just reading the title of this thread that I can't think of anything. coaster looks really interesting to me and is extremely unique in the way that Volcano was. Growing up in VA, KD was my home park. Cookie Notice Anaconda is pretty abrasive too, but much more tolerable imo. When I had a chance to ride Manta a few times in an evening, I found that the only thing worth reriding for was the pretzel loop. I'd still have to ride FLY to say if it's actually any good and if inversions can work on a flyer, but at least it appears to do them properly rather than rolling you around in your restraints. Referring to the_man, I agree about Intamin. [7] During the first launch, the on-ride camera took photos of the riders. But it'd be really expensive for KD to add considering B&Ms aren't cheap and they'd have to do a lot of landscaping for the ride to be all that interesting. There were rumors flying around the coaster community on whether the ride would reopen in 2019. According to our source, the plans above were labeled as a 2021 project. The train made another turnaround and passed through a second heartline roll, which was embedded into the side of the mountain. Additionally, these plans dont make any obvious use of the Volcano gift shop and queue building which was left behind after Volcano was demolished. Jungle X-Pedition is set in the deep dark jungle where explorers can visit the base camp for a bite to eat at Outpost Caf signature restaurant and shop at X-Plorer's Supplies, an immersive retail location. Park Officials did not elaborate on whether this theme will encompass the entirety of the Safari area of the park; Ill comment on that later. Should keep them both and just add more. This coaster was truly a blast! Has anyone really pictured in their minds how cool the new S&S Axis Coasters would be if installed as a Volcano replacement? Just because they are real documents, doesnt mean that the plans we obtained are in any way final, however. Reimagining the former Outer Hanks restaurant, Basecamp is the new eatery, bar, and retail establishment found at the beginning of Jungle X-Pedition. Former Crypt Site Marked as "Future Ride" in New Plans - KDFans. First off, height-wise, this coaster is short. Previous To stay up to date on all things Kings Dominion, give KDFans a follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! ", "Volcano Arrives at National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives", "Volcano: The Blast Coaster Pivothead POV Kings Dominion", "Launch failure on Kings Dominion's Volcano strands 15, hurts 2", "Fredericksburg.com - Two injured on Volcano ride", "Vertical Velocity (Six Flags Great America)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Volcano:_The_Blast_Coaster&oldid=1136706212. KD has always been a park that's screamed "eventual flying coaster" to me despite how unlikely that's always seemed. Had a long run and that mountain can become home to yet another new attraction. After the roll out, the train made a sweeping turn around the mountain followed by a heartline roll in midair. At the time, LIM technology was still fairly new to the industry and Intamin's system was initially buggy. I wouldnt complain about a F.L.Y. Home. Menu. Rocking our peers and putting parks in fear E: ThemeParkPredictions@gmail.com Thank you so much for watching - Brandon - Check Out The Theme Park Predictions Merch Store: https://themeparkpredictions.com - All music is downloaded from Epidemic Sound. Dieser Artikel wurde entwickelt, um den Bedrfnissen unserer Kunden entsprechend zu werden und bietet eine Vielzahl von neuen Funktionen. Adds Ringas, "To think of such an icon in the park as that. I kinda left it untouched for a while after the rumors started swirling about a potential B&M wing coaster taking Volcano's spot (which also slowed down). report. The park announced today that beginning in January 2023, Kings Dominion will expand to year-round operations. This is a perfect example of why Intamin sales have been so low for 7 or so years, and why ever since Kinzel retired pretty much all of Cedar Fairs big coasters have been B&M. Also the entire side of the FoF building could be painted or wrapped with matching scenery/colors, with enough real scenery in front to make that work. The pretzel loop to me, even though it covers the same distance, still feels like it ends at exactly the wrong time. Plus, stunt coaster is a good family ride for kids, and families. ^They should put those restraints on every non-B&M Mega model honestly. JavaScript is disabled. That's gonna be a dope Camp Snoopy expansion! Its launch mechanism utilized linear induction motor (LIM) technology. and our The first year it opened, lines for the unique coaster (even before its demise, it was still the only complete circuit inverted launching coaster in the world) were consistently over 2 hours because of frequent roll-backs and technical issues. Some were stranded for more than two hours. Avoiding the entire flying coaster fad was one of the best moves I've seen Cedar Fair make. In 2023, Kings Dominion will remain open year-round. Full Statement: I love the anaconda and the grizzly. Remove the lame backlot stunt coaster and the crazy mouse one and replace them with better coasters. Ideally the layout would be more a curvy out and back for more short 10-45 degree curves and airtime and maybe inversions. Volcano has now officially closed. Everything about it was remarkably different from anything I'd experienced, from the configuration to the utterly surprising second launch. Not saying Volcano's old stomping grounds are the largest (but still big) plot in the world, but Kings Dominion doesn't have to literally be the next park to install one of these. Im so happy I was able to ride it on my visits to the other side of the country. Now, much like the BGW Project 2021 station floor plan leak we recently ran on BGWFans, in an effort to keep the identity of our source confidential, we are opting not to share the actual copies of the plans we received. If Kings Dominion were to update a very tired section of the park, throw in two new coasters (Tumbili and Volcano replacement) and add some signature food and beverage, we might be looking at true competition for that other Virginia park. Also, Tumbili was never considered a Volcano replacement. The area behind Avalanche that was previously used for Volcanos huge, sweeping turn between its first and second launches (shaded dark green in the map above) seems to be largely untouched by this plan. Not likely to happen, though. [6][7] Upon completion, Volcano would also become the park's tenth roller coaster and Kings Dominion began marketing its collection of coasters as the largest on the East Coast. Nope no special Haunt announcementsyet. Let me rephrase that: what if another amusement park built a flying launch coaster from Vekoma with a larger scale track layout? 2021 - New Coaster - Rumor - (2/28/20) Sad news for Kings Dominion fans because I know you've been waiting to hear all about some big time coaster plan for 2021. In 1984, Land of the Dooz was refurbished and rethemed to The Smurfs franchise, becoming known as Smurf Mountain. Person as author : Doumas, Christos In : History of humanity: scientific and cultural development, v.II: From the third millennium to the seventh century B.C., p. 146-151 Language : English Also available in : Also available in : Franais Year of publication : 1996 According to Kings Dominion, the closure revolved around the inability to keep Volcano: The Blast Coaster up to the park's high reliability and guest satisfaction standards. In any case I am very sorry to see Volcano go. Its 400-acre grounds in Doswell feature more than 60 rides and attractions, including a waterpark. Forums. Its unclear how deep into negotiations the two parties were when these documents were created, and I believe that theres ample evidence to suggest that there was still more work to do. Last edited: Feb 9, 2019. [13] The previous record holder, Alpengeist at the nearby Busch Gardens Williamsburg, featured a top speed of 67mph (108km/h) and opened a year earlier in 1997. Looking for statistics on the fastest, tallest or longest roller coasters? In my defense, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has kept me very busy with BGWFans. The existence of a single storage track essentially confirms that this coaster, as designed in this draft, would only run two trainsagain, not really uncommon for the model, but its worth noting nonetheless. Park Officials Bridgette Baywater and Scott Clemons introducing Tumbili (pic courtesy of @Coaster101). 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