CpBluestreakCp Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Dang, another credit (a good one at that) gone I never got to ride. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Damn! I am sad to see this coaster go... I freaking loved that ride. The awesome launches... The slow rolls... The crazy stupid ending... It was all so awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterAuditor Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Truly devastating news such a unique and fun ride. It had its flaws but man was it fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpuddle Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Oh wow... this may be one of the most universally liked rides to be removed. It’s right up there with Dueling Dragons and Big Bad Wolf. This sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Well this is kind of a bummer. Here’s hoping they replace it one day with another intamin coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 That was not what I was expecting to see when I went in this thread. That's terrible to hear since it was such a one of a kind ride. I'm thankful it was operating when I went in April. Â My sister is going to be bummed. That was her favorite coaster (yes she liked it more than Intimidator, SFNE's Superman, Skyrush, Phoenix, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoulderDash Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Super disappointing, really wanted to ride it in the future. I went to the park for the first time at the beginning of July and would have loved to ride it. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Yeah, there are so many fun but generic coasters out there. This was not one of them. Super happy I got another ride in 2017. Remember being fascinated by this coaster when I was younger due to a roller coaster book I loved. Very disappointed about this as it rode so nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalikoasterman510 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Wow!! I am glad that the one and only time I visited KD, I was able to ride!!! I was planning a trip there for the summer and hoping it would be open, but I guess not! Â Sucks more that, since it was down so much, they couldn't give it a Season Finale. Â CIP(Coast In Peace) Volcano! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
average.coaster.fan Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Really sad they removed it, but we kinda saw it coming considering it was SBNO for most of the 2018 season. So glad I got to enjoy this ride in 2014 and 2016 for a total of 3 rides. Loved the launches, the inversions, and the unique setting. I hope they end up bringing something better into the space in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Â Here's hoping they keep the Volcano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) I'm glad I had a chance to ride it. Edited February 10, 2019 by prozach626 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveRides Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Such unexpected news. This coaster was in my top 5... I’m really sad to see it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Damn that sucks. I loved this ride and this was one of the most popular rides in the park too. Going to be really interesting to see what they do with the mountain itself since it's been there for a long time. I'm curious to see if they knock that down completely as well or decide to try to incorporate a new ride into it. Edited February 9, 2019 by Satans Hockey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperGTS500 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Sad. I wonder if the mountain itself was in such bad shape, it wasnt worth saving the coaster...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 This one definitely hurts more than most. I had no problem with Cedar Fair removing their old Vekomas (Boomerang, Stinger, Firehawk), but this removal is definitely the largest and most iconic of them all. I'm glad I rode it 4-5 times in 2017. I really appreciate the coaster's uniqueness. There was nothing like it when it was built and even 20 years later, it still stood as the only launched full-circuit invert. Â That being said, nothing lasts forever. And knowing Cedar Fair and Kings Dominion, I'm sure the replacement down the line will be worthy. Cedar Fair really is cutting the crap with their overly-high-maintenance coasters. They're not playing any games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolinaJay Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Alright, I’m not even gonna lie, reading that blog update made me cry. I’ll admit it & I don’t care. I know Volcano was a pain to keep up, but I did NOT think they would throw in the towel on it this soon. I never thought I’d be hurt by the removal of a coaster, but this truly hurts. Volcano was my first ever launched coaster and it was my first coaster with inversions, so it holds a very special place in my heart and I really hate to see it go smh...wow, I really can’t believe this. But, I know KD will replace it with another amazing coaster someday, I hope. Just a shame the one and only launched full circuit invert coasters will soon be no more. It’s saddening...truly. It had one of the best launches I’ve ever experienced & I’m glad I got a MANY rides on it.  C.I.P. Volcano: The Blast Coaster May you erupt in coaster heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Oh man, that's rough. This was reported to be a good one. I'm putting together a possible VA trip, and this was one I really wanted to ride. Oh well. That's how it goes I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNYCoasterguy11 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 This is truly a sad day in the coaster world, what was once (and still somewhat was) a unique coaster experience is lost forever. There really wasn't anything else like it, and Intamin only made 3 inverted coasters to begin with. Of course like many revolutionary rides the maintenance costs finally caught up to it, not too mention it's capacity was never the greatest. One of my all time favorites though, will easily be missed. With that being said, if they decide to keep the mountain, we may just see a clone or something similar to Canada's Wonderland Guardian ride since they too had a mountain to work with. Not sure how feasible that would be but it could work and makes sense. If not, they should remove the mountain for future expansion whatever that may be. Possibly a Mack coaster like at Carowinds, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Man this blows. I always feel like a douche being upset about ride removals but (not to be corny) there is pain in losing something that always brings/brought you so much joy. Volcano wasn't the best coaster but it was super unique, had a couple badass launches, and was just a weird and wonky machine that always put a smile on my face. Not to mention, this is my first year with a KD platinum pass, and part of the reason for the purchase was hoping they'd had a year to sort out these issues and Volcano would be back in business for 2019. I'm not like... gonna go burn my pass or anything lol but it's a little annoying for that reason. Â Definitely one of the best coasters in the park and let's not forgot how it ALWAYS had the longest line in the park. I know part of that was capacity but I also know people LOVED the sh*t out of this ride (just look at the comments on their FB page). Â Out of curiosity, does anyone know when the last time it actually operated was? We did get a lap on it on opening weekend 2018 and I know it went down shortly after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 While this announcement is sad, it isn't very surprising. I think the law of diminishing returns finally caught up with Volcano. I'll miss this unique coaster, which I always had to ride first thing in the morning before the days of Fast Lane Plus. Those two launches were incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Married a Canadian Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Well I have our visit planned for the first week of June, and had Volcano on the bucket list! Scratch that!! Â Shame really as it looks like a fun ride (when it is working!). That still leaves I305, Dominator and Twisted Timbers to look forward to though....so it isn't all bad. Â It would be interesting to know the decision making process behind removing a (popular) ride from a park. Factors of cost, safety, maintenance, will it be replaced with something "better" etc etc. Whilst it can be frustrating for coaster fans, I am sure there are lots of factors at play...and this is not a decision they take lightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 a real shame, but I guess if it's sitting there SBNO for most of the season, the mechanical issues must be a nightmare to deal with. Â so this is now the 2nd super unique coaster (the other being Hypersonic) that Kings Dominion tried with, and eventually just had to give up on. Â I really liked this coaster, and glad I got to ride it, but have faith that KD will put something unique and neat in that position (tho wouldn't surprise me if a flat goes in there, since that area of the park is so "coaster heavy". .and no guarantee it would get replaced with a similar ride - ie: coaster ). Â Hell, they could put in a bathroom over there (the area *really* needs one), since KD already has such a great coaster lineup. Â I am super sad that Volcano is leaving before FoF, as the midcourse brakes on that just kill the flow of the ride, and didn't enjoy it much on either of my trips. . . . tho it DOES seem to be popular with the public based on lines for it that I've seen, and the announcement does mention "Guest satisfaction" Â Â FoF *is* right next to Volcano tho. . imagine how much space that would open up if both went out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Well I have our visit planned for the first week of June, and had Volcano on the bucket list! Scratch that!! Shame really as it looks like a fun ride (when it is working!). That still leaves I305, Dominator and Twisted Timbers to look forward to though....so it isn't all bad.   don't skip Racer. ..the retracking they did had it running AMAZING in the summer of 2018. (sure it's just an out and back racing woodie. . but man, was it fun. . and in the rain it was *flying*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Well this is kind of a bummer. Here’s hoping they replace it one day with another intamin coaster. I wouldn't hold my breath . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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