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Welcome to Theme Park Review! Photos & Videos of Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, and FUN!
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 TPR Member Photo Trip Reports |
April 9th, 2016 by themeparkjunkie51290 |
July 23rd, 2015 by Brassinthegrass |
October 8th, 2014 by cfc |
April 27th, 2014 by Nickstroberg |
March 31st, 2014 by KDGY75 |
October 21st, 2013 (Haunt 2013) by cfc |
December 4th, 2013 by mattnz |
August 4th, 2012 by midgetman82 |
August, 2011 by BigDipper 80 |
August, 2010 by Divv3k |
August 13th, 2008 by Hhappy |
May 28th, 2008 by hansrubens |
April 14th, 2007 by carolinacaniac |
March 31st, 2007 by cfc |
November 6th, 2006 by pkdcoaster |
October 16th, 2006 by cfc |
July 23rd, 2006 by cfc |
June 12th, 2006 by Erik Johnson |
May 27th, 2006 by pkdcoaster |
April 9th, 2006 by DerekRx |
October 25th, 2005 by cfc |
Retro 1992 by Geauga Dog |
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| Food |
| As is true of many other Cedar Fair parks, food offerings at KD tend to be expensive and low quality (for example, two slices of pizza and a soft drink cost more than $12). If you must eat at the park, your best bets are Panda Express, Chick Fil-A (except on Sunday--all ala carte), and Outer Hank's Shrimp Shack. If you want to leave the park to eat, there are a fair number of chain restaurants available in Ashland, just one exit south off I-95. |
| Operating Season |
| The park is open weekends through April and May, with daily operation starting around Memorial Day and lasting through Labor Day. The park is open weekends in September (but check the park calendar regarding corporate buyouts) and October (for Haunt). |
| Established Seasonal events |
Haunt is KD's biggest annual event. During October, the park is open from 7:00 pm to midnight on Fridays (the best nights to visit), but open all day on Saturday and Sunday. Most rides (except for water ridesand Hurler) operate during Haunt. Kidsville and Camp Snoopy close early before Haunt begins. Mazes start opening at 6:00 pm, and scarezones at 7:00 pm.
Taste of Virginia is a Food and Wine festival that generally occurs over three weekends in May
Winterfest occurs in November and December (mostly on weekends) with limited ride openings |
| Access & Location |
| KD is located in Doswell, Va. Take exit 98 off of I-95. The park is 20 miles north of Richmond and 75 miles south of Washington, D.C. |
| Nearby Lodging |
| Kings Dominion offers Camp Wilderness where you can choose between primitive tent sites, group fields or air conditioned cabins. RV hook-ups are also available.
The Best Western Kings Dominion is located adjacent to KD's parking lot (it has a Denny's Restaurant, as well). There are three hotels across the street from the park entrance: Days Inn, Comfort Suites, and Country Inn and Suites. Hotels can be found in nearby Ashland, too. |
| Virtual Queue Options |
| Kings Island offers "Fast Lane" at two different levels |
| Shows |
| KD is known more for thrill rides than shows, but there is a show for families starring the Peanuts gang and a stage show in the Kings Dominion Theatre in Old Virignia. There are special shows during Haunt, as well. |
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| TPR Notes |
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Kings Dominion is a mixed bag. The park emphasizes its large collection of coasters, yet provides quite a few rides for little kids. It has fairly well themed sections and a traditional, standard midway. The quality of the coasters ranges from world class (I305) to very good (Dominator and Volcano) to, well, not so good (Anaconda), but the park does deliver the thrills, and it has Virginia's only woodies.
There are some decent flats and water rides and a well-done shooting dark ride, too.
All in all, this is a decent park for teens and coaster buffs. Those who are neither may not have as good a time. | |
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