Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread

[Intimidator305Challenge me at Donkey Kong...I dare ya!]

I usually take advantage of the reduced costs toward the end of the season to get mine renewed.

Yes, but those of us who get Cedar Fair Platinum Passes only save around 5 bucks then per pass. The 3 payment plan is definitely a great option, and it should boost season pass sales a bit.

[KDCOASTERFANI prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

^It might but remember,not everyone in KD's target demographic is a park hopping enthusiast like some of us posting here are.

[mhuffvaCan I park my donkey here?]

There is a article in the local Richmond, VA newspaper today about Wind Seeker and the Dinosaurs Alive attraction for 2012. There are 2 videos included to show off the attractions. One is an abbreviated POV on Wind Seeker and the other video is a rather extensive look at the Dinosaurs Alive attraction. After watching the DA video, I was rather impressed with what KD did to that area that contains Dinosaurs Alive attraction. While watching the video, I kept saying to myself is this KD? The DA attraction area does not appear to be "Dinosaurs on concrete with wide asphalt paths" *.

link: __http://www2.timesdispatch.com/entertainment/flair/2012/apr/05/new-kings-dominion-attractions-soar-and-roar-ar-1819474/

* Used with permission of Chuck - all rights reserved - by Chuck.

[HighRollerHoly crap you have a HUGE donkey!]

I was able to participate in the filming of these media-day videos; and I'm now much more excited about the Dinosaurs Alive installation than I was a week ago. They really did a great job putting it in back there and keeping the area pretty well forested. The area is much more extensive than I expected, and really well done.

Definitely a must-do for anyone who's into dinosaurs, and certainly worth the $5 upcharge. When I take my kids out this summer, I'll undoubtedly be taking them.

Oh, and if you're interested, I'm the guy in the mint-green shirt and jeans through the videos.

[KDCOASTERFANI prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

I was able to participate in the filming of these media-day videos; and I'm now much more excited about the Dinosaurs Alive installation than I was a week ago. They really did a great job putting it in back there and keeping the area pretty well forested. The area is much more extensive than I expected, and really well done.

Definitely a must-do for anyone who's into dinosaurs, and certainly worth the $5 upcharge. When I take my kids out this summer, I'll undoubtedly be taking them.

Oh, and if you're interested, I'm the guy in the mint-green shirt and jeans through the videos.

Just how much land did they use up in between WWC & Grizzly for the DA attraction? I hope they left some room back there for a future ride installation because they need something other than two water rides on that side of the park.

[HighRollerHoly crap you have a HUGE donkey!]

I was able to participate in the filming of these media-day videos; and I'm now much more excited about the Dinosaurs Alive installation than I was a week ago. They really did a great job putting it in back there and keeping the area pretty well forested. The area is much more extensive than I expected, and really well done.

Definitely a must-do for anyone who's into dinosaurs, and certainly worth the $5 upcharge. When I take my kids out this summer, I'll undoubtedly be taking them.

Oh, and if you're interested, I'm the guy in the mint-green shirt and jeans through the videos.

Just how much land did they use up in between WWC & Grizzly for the DA attraction? I hope they left some room back there for a future ride installation because they need something other than two water rides on that side of the park.

There's still some space between the service road that runs up to the go-karts and the edge of the dinosaur attraction, but realistically, if they want to maintain the "woodsy" feel of both Dinosaurs Alive and WhiteWater Canyon, I don't think there's really much option for rides back there. Besides, it would be difficult to access, being that the space between the two attractions would require you to walk directly across the Go-Karts or between the Karts and the Theater to reach.

IMHO, they'd be better off trying to add flats either in the niche between the Grizzly plaza, the Sky Swing, and the Windseeker, or in the space still occupied by the HyperSonic XLC station. I'll see if I can get a rough diagram added later on.

EDIT: Here's a VERY rough diagram...

[Coaster_FanaticI'm a know-it-all about donkeys!]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpwn4Hy30P8&feature=g-all-u&context=G2737d7cFAAAAAAAAAAA

CAN'T WAIT!

[KDCOASTERFANI prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

^^Looks like there's not any room to expand over there at all & they can't build south of hurler so that side of the park is pretty much filled unless they decide to remove an attrtaction currently there.

[Coaster_FanaticI'm a know-it-all about donkeys!]

I just noticed by looking at Kings Dominion from that image, that they might barely be able to build a Strata Coaster or Intamin Hydraulic Launcher if they tore Hurler down. The station would be back where Hurlers 2nd turn is (back by Grizzly) and the Top Hat could be about 30 yards away from Lil' Barefoot Beach. Just an observation I made that will probably never happen

[imawesome1124I prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

I just noticed by looking at Kings Dominion from that image, that they might barely be able to build a Strata Coaster or Intamin Hydraulic Launcher if they tore Hurler down. The station would be back where Hurlers 2nd turn is (back by Grizzly) and the Top Hat could be about 30 yards away from Lil' Barefoot Beach. Just an observation I made that will probably never happen

I wouldn't say NEVER. I would, however, say not anytime within the next decade.