It may not display this or other websites correctly. The scheduling change adds additional weekends to the calendar in January, February and early March, with regular park operation continuing throughout the rest of the year. We can, however, say that we are 99% sure that what were looking at is real and, furthermore, that we are sure enough in our judgement to bet KDFans reputation on it. This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 18:42. [2], In addition to being the first of its kind to use an LIM launch system, Volcano opened as the fastest inverted roller coaster in the world, reaching a maximum speed of 70mph (110km/h). 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. It's true, this coasters reliability was completely unpredictable, 2 hours on, 2 hours off. KDFans has exclusively been given copies of what we believe to be a legitimate, work-in-progress draft of a layout proposal for a wing coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard. The concept and delivery you've put here all seem like they would boost the park quite a bit on the quality scale. Merged with the existing thread where this matter has already been discussed. Menu. [2] It remained closed for the rest of the season. Hopefully they've made grave improvements since its rumored for BGW next coaster to be from them. Should keep them both and just add more. A full image of the layout is included below followed by a key detailing each section. The park was named after its sister park, Kings Island in Kings Mills, Ohio. . 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. Still gives me with great airtime every time in the back. Home. "Kings Dominion will be the cure for cabin fever in 2023 . Nah, depends on how volcano replacement does. According to our source, the plans above were labeled as a 2021 project. This is the perfect place to create wonderful memories that will last you a lifetime! In my defense, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has kept me very busy with BGWFans. Alright so about that replacement idea: Me personally I would love a more intense version of Copperhead Strike. According to Roller Coaster DataBase, the roll out element was unique to Volcano. The train then moved into its first of two launch tracks, which accelerated the train to 70 miles per hour (110km/h). Kings Dominion has not revealed what will replace the roller coaster or if the even longer-standing mountain will come down too. [2], The new coaster was plagued with a variety of technical issues long before it opened. Close. Lets get into it. Full Statement: I find they make it hard to tell what exactly the ride is doing. I know it has always had operation and maintenance issues, but when it was working properly, it was a fantastic adventure. I think after anaconda replacement grizzly will be next. I realized when looking back on it that it might be a little too outgoing for Kings Dominion, but I think the ride concept alone sounds very interesting and clever. I share all of my thoughts and predictions with you and share a few layouts that I think could work with this new potential roller coaster Kings Dominion has a very interesting future, and I am excited to see which direction Cedar Fair rolls with for this awesome Virginia theme park!VIDEO REQUEST OR WANT TO GET IN TOUCH? Fortunately on F.L.Y., Vekoma showed the wisdom to avoid any kind of on-your-back experience. The park has decided to remove Volcano: The Blast Coaster. Istg i walk out with a concussion and burst eardrums every time i rode that thing me and everyone i know skip that one entirely now. 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. Unfortunately, the theme was later abandoned due to the film's poor box office performance. of Volcano. I am, very sad that Cedar Fair has given up on the attraction. Having exhausted all avenues for debunking the documents that we can think of and having been satisfied with the information provided regarding the sourcing of these documents, we believe its fair to say that the plans we obtained are almost certainly real. Virginia's Kings Dominion announced yesterday that it has closed and will remove its Volcano: The Blast Coaster ride. I consider myself lucky to have been on Volcano, it was a cool ride, but the cost just didn't equal the returns. With that out of the way, what does this draft show? This could Replace Volcano the Blast Coaster at Kings Dominion. They have 12 roller coasters in total including one of the six Giga coasters worldwide in Intimidator 305 and a 2018 RMC I-box coaster in Twisted Timbers. Everything about it was remarkably different from anything I'd experienced, from the configuration to the utterly surprising second launch. The industry went through a phase where buying the big fast Intamin was the cool thing to do, i'm actually kind of amazed Volcano lasted this long (to be fair it didn't operate much of the time and was SBNO its entire last year), but as George W Bush says "fool me once." Thus, we are fairly confident in saying that, as of a few months ago, Kings Dominion was working to have Volcano's replacement ready for 2021. Explosion, overpowering I have been on two different Free Spin models and I find the unpredictability of the layout to be exhilarating. Kings Dominion & Soak City . An early track design proposed by Intamin, much of which was later modified, featured a maximum speed of 75mph (121km/h), a 140-foot (43m) Immelmann inversion with a 130-foot (40m) drop, a horseshoe, two double heartline rolls, and a helix. As to how long it ran, 20 years doesn't strike me as a long life span for a coaster - certainly not when you consider the fact that the Coney Island Cyclone celebrated its 90th birthday two years ago - although with a coaster of this complexity I suppose that one should figure in a reduction in life expectancy. One rider reported hearing a loud pop and getting hit in the chin with flying debris. I don't think that was a horizon leveled video, but the camera was shifting in a similar way so that it didn't directly follow the vehicle's motions. But I dont see it being removed before Grizzly does. In a sense they can still be the best part of the ride because the whole thing's ruined. The Intamin launch coaster opened in 1998, but had been down more than up in recent years. what other contenders are out there? After a series of delays, Volcano opened to the public on August 3, 1998. Doing a full loop from bottom to top back to the bottom is a blast. First they should take down Grizzly In my opinion. Tumbili will replicate the play of monkeys swinging through the trees, tumbling and falling in 8-person cars while flipping uncontrollably. Something Ive always wanted to see is a B&M hyper coaster with winged trains. Its launch mechanism utilized linear induction motor (LIM) technology. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Yeah, today is big. They will however need to step up their game if they want to compete with Busch. What Will Replace Volcano at Kings Dominion? So with this prediction, no I do not think that KD will get a wing coaster for volcanos replacement. Split the Tumbili stuff off, so this thread can track the replacement (?) 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. That doesnt mean we havent been visiting and following Kings Dominion thoughwe just havent run into anything worthy of writing aboutwell, that is, until now. Previous Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. To stay up to date on all things Kings Dominion, give KDFans a follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! share. 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. Nah, I dont think they should even re profile the turn. Volcano has now officially closed. They have 12 roller coasters in total including one of the six Giga coasters worldwide in. These coordinates point to the lost city of Pompeii, which was buried under 4-6 meters of volcanic ash, resulting in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Their coaster line up which is highlighted in this video makes it a destination for thrill seekers worldwide. Unpopular opinion: I-305 should be rebuilt. The proposal in this draft appears to be a shortened version of the already-once-cloned B&M wing coaster layout Roller Coaster DataBase has dubbed the Hot Go. The iteration found in the plans we obtained removes the vertical loop after the dive drop and swaps in a simple banked turn in place of the Hot Gos final helix. Let me rephrase that: what if another amusement park built a flying launch coaster from Vekoma with a larger scale track layout? I will also share with you my predictions for when I think we could the park open their next coaster! The record was held until GateKeeper opened at Cedar Point in 2013, featuring an inversion at a height of 170 feet (52m). Sounds like maybe a safari version of Maverick, which I would be happy with. That's gonna be a dope Camp Snoopy expansion! That would be a perfect fit. [10] Kings Dominion understood the challenge, having faced similar obstacles with the nearby Flight of Fear. Timothy Fan, 20, died Monday night after falling from the Shockwave, a stand-up roller coaster at Paramount's Kings Dominion, about 20 miles north of Richmond. Volcano was in my top 5. I genuinely don't know a single person who likes that ride. Because its one of the most iconic elements EVER to exist. Then anaconda should be replaced by the old B&M wing coaster that was leaked a few years ago. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Alpengeist is too close to Kings Dominion I'd imagine for an Invert. May 3, 2018 808 Lets get this statement out of the way. I wish theyd just rebuild it better, faster, stronger. Looking for a Discount on admission? If it got re profiled to where its nowhere intense, enthusiast would cry. For the 1999 season, a second set of LIMs were added further along the launch track. This could Replace Volcano the Blast Coaster at Kings Dominion. The ride theme, and type all sound amazing. DOSWELL, Va. -- Kings Dominion is set to launch Tumbili, a new 4D spin roller coaster, next year as part of the theme park's renamed and updated Safari Village, park officials announced. You are using an out of date browser. Grizzly is just way to hated for it to still be around. WHAT Will Replace Volcano At Kings Dominion & WHEN? Well dive into more detail after the break. It was located in the Safari Village section of the park and featured three rides inside a dark ride named Land of the Dooz, a flume ride named Voyage to Atlantis, and a Rotor flat ride from Chance Rides named Time Shaft. I hope they can still integrate the volcano structure for a new coaster or flat ride. I just think soaring face-down over the (hopefully cleaned-up) lake sounds amazing. Dang, was that a top hat intertwined with a cobra roll intertwined with a loop? [13] The speed was matched by Superman: Ultimate Escape at Geauga Lake in 2000 and also by The Flash: Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great America in 2001. 72,467 views Feb 11, 2019 1.4K Dislike Share Coaster Studios 198K subscribers Kings Dominion is removing their most popular roller coaster, due to. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Wir freuen uns, Ihnen das brandneue Lego 41027 einfhren zu drfen! Once again, the map below is based solely on information contained within the draft proposal KDFans obtained. New posts Search forums Account Upgrades. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Let's imagine Hollywood's ultimate star-driven theme park resort. ), bushes and small trees that would make most of the coaster not visible from the rest of the park or even itself, and more importantly the rest of the park would not be visible from much of the ride so you feel like you leave it and go somewhere else. You must log in or register to reply here. Depending on if they are keeping the mountain or not, it may be 2021 before a replacement comes. Kings Dominion tweeted more coordinates on Tuesday, July 27. They would NDT the trains and find cracks all over them and then the ride would be closed for months. At the time, LIM technology was still fairly new to the industry and Intamin's system was initially buggy. KD would probably become even more hated(not that it is hated). Just because they are real documents, doesnt mean that the plans we obtained are in any way final, however. 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. Volcano was one of my top 20 favorite coasters. [2] Nearly a year later on February 8, 2019, Kings Dominion quietly announced intentions to remove Volcano from the park, citing issues with reliability, rider capacity, and overall customer satisfaction. [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. Replacement for Volcano_ The Blast Coaster.pdf. [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. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19X89hMGlqUqPxzNGAn2w3wW8VHe8BgcOVqZSn0W16nw/edit?usp=sharing. Former Crypt Site Marked as "Future Ride" in New Plans - KDFans. Reportedly, the reason that KD no longer wanted to maintain the ride was because stress cracks had formed on a number of critical supports. Looked more appealing and interesting than the actual ride. Building off of the assessment that these are real, working copies of Volcano replacement project plans, we can safely say that, as of a few months ago, Kings Dominion was working with Bolliger & Mabillard on a relatively small wing coaster slated to open in 2021 on the site previously occupied by Volcano: The Blast Coaster. Let us know in the Volcano Replacement Project thread on ParkFans.net! Discussions. I wouldn't want it completely re built, i would just adjust the first turn once again. [2] The story focused on calling guests Lava Chasers, who were on a quest to explore the remnants of an ancient city inside a volcano. [22], The highest point of the roll out is 155 feet (47m) above ground level, which made it the highest inversion at Kings Dominion, taller than Dominator's 135-foot (41m) vertical loop. The ride's mountain setting also distinguished it from typical coaster installations in regional parks. As popularity declined over the years, Smurf Mountain eventually closed permanently in 1993. A B&M Wing Coaster on the site previously occupied by Volcano. 2. [23], On June 23, 2006, the roller coaster experienced a launch failure when a train carrying 15 passengers stalled and rolled back slightly. For volcano I can see the SNS Axis. A man-made mountain, originally called The Lost World, was constructed at Kings Dominion in 1979. Here is WHY I think this roller coaster could become one of Kings Dominion's largest! Within the past few weeks I was wondering: what if Kings Dominion could build a Gerstlauer launched invert in Volcano's old spot? I wouldnt give up hope on their future investments just yet they did just get a really nice RMC so its definitely not quite in the realm of neglected Cedar Fair parks. 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. [2] The trains failed to exit the volcano consistently during early testing, often rolling back down to the launch area in what is typically referred to as a rollback. Dominator is a steel floorless roller coaster built by Bolliger & Mabillard at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. Kings Dominion (@KingsDominionVA) July 27, 2021. Hopefully public filings within the next eight months or so will reveal more. Its 400-acre grounds in Doswell feature more than 60 rides and attractions, including a waterpark. This coaster was truly a blast! 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. These posts that make parks call the cops. Flight if fear should be replaced with a more jungle themeing. Additionally, we know that these plans are a few months old. POV of Volcano taken from the park's official Facebook Page Its a nice, family friendly ride. Regional parks & attractions, Disney, Universal. I rode it about a month back and thought it was great for what it was! Thanks for reading! I think it would be so much more popular without the grey-out. The visual of wing coaster trains diving down through that inversion from this angle would, surely, be fantastic. Using the same ride system as Storm - The Dragon Legend going up at Tusenfryd but with a full circuit multi-launch layout, including multiple blocks and trains. 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. The awesome launch and super fast roll down low was surprising. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. ^They should put those restraints on every non-B&M Mega model honestly. Are you disappointed in the scale of this proposal? We will be coming on a July weekend with a kid too short/too young for the most popular coasters, but old enough for rides such as Shenandoah Lumber Company. 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 Looking for statistics on the fastest, tallest or longest roller coasters? 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/5n5p4i/_____________________________________________________________________________________________FOLLOW THEME PARK PREDICTIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThemeParkPredictions/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/600336003925584/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TP_PredictionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theme_park_predictions/Theme Park Predictions Discord - https://discord.gg/wPj6p7gs4v_____________________________________________________________________________________________VIDEO CREDITS: Xtreme Coasters Network - https://www.youtube.com/user/xtremecoastersAttraction Source: https://www.youtube.com/c/AttractionSource/featuredEast Coasters: https://www.youtube.com/c/EastCoasters/videosCoaster Hipster - https://www.youtube.com/c/CoasterHipster/videosCoaster Dash - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQcljWmC8GxxQW-YQJFmpvwSean Flaharty - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC74P4rJUa80ZSdWW9GiaTw#KingsDominion #ThemeParkPredictions #Virginia Has anyone really pictured in their minds how cool the new S&S Axis Coasters would be if installed as a Volcano replacement? [3] They considered adding a new attraction based on the upcoming 1995 Paramount film Congo. Feb 8, 2019. Hopefully Storm continues to be nice and smooth after it opens. Regardless, even if all we know is that Kings Dominion is in talks with Bolliger & Mabillard for Volcanos replacement, thats still a pretty major story considering were still a year and a half or more away from a possible opening. In any case I am very sorry to see Volcano go. Jungle X-Pedition introduces parkgoers to the Amazonian discoveries of Professor Gerald Winston Whey, who so generously sponsored the new area. Faking these documents and the circumstantial evidence around them is technically possible, but it would require an incredible amount of time, expertise, and almost certainly insider access. [18][19] By May of the same year, the entire attraction was demolished, including the volcano structure. This is strongly suggested by the documents we obtained, but not explicitly stated. Kings Dominion is an amusement park located in Doswell, Virginia. Cookie Notice The two attractions remaining inside Haunted River and Time Shaft were completely removed along with the remains of Smurf Mountain that had been idle for several years. There is nothing "obvious" about removing Anaconda! 9 comments. [2] After several months of postponing, a soft opening was eventually held on August 1, 1998. [28][29] Wicked Twister broke the record when it opened at Cedar Point in 2002, featuring a top speed of 72mph (116km/h). Thus, we are fairly confident in saying that, as of a few months ago, Kings Dominion was working to have Volcanos replacement ready for 2021. Loops on flying coasters are awful torture and break any illusion of actual flying. This is their first time at an amusement park and I don't want to most of the day waiting in lines in the Virginia summer heat, but I'd also rather not pay more / model skipping ahead . Jungle X-Pedition (pic courtesy of Kings Dominion). [2] The other two attractions were closed after the 1994 season, and the mountain's entrance was sealed off, casting uncertainty on the enclosed area's future. Its launch mechanism utilized linear induction motor (LIM) technology. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Former owner Paramount Parks ordered and oversaw the installation of the new Intamin coaster after that. This area received some new television screens as well. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. You remove a coaster it will be a decade before its replaced and another for a new coaster. Kings Dominion is a Cedar Fair park and sister park of Kings Island located in Doswell, Virginia. Though, i will say that the loading procedure and roll out of the station is certainly much better on the B&M. Instead, weve recreated them ourselves in such a way that conveys all of the interesting information but excludes anything that could be used to aid in narrowing down who is responsible for having provided them. Id rather see Anaconda rebuilt so its not painful anymore as opposed to being replaced. Posted by 4 months ago. Regardless, with so many similarities, a video of the Hot Go layout in action should still give a very good idea of what this proposed wing coaster would actually look like if built as drafted in these plans. If it does well, KD would probably take Canada's Wonderlands place and ride into the top tier parks. The problem is that trying to keep the mountain in place will likely cost too much, and I wouldn't be surprised to see KD demolish the entire site to build a new attraction on the old footprint. Several wooden logs were attached to a black gate in the switchback area to separate the entrance and exit paths. [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. Plus throwing in thematic elements for the station, queue line, and at some points during the layout. JavaScript is disabled. Volcano the blast coaster is gone at Kings Dominion so when will it be replaced, if at all? Executive Chef Denis Callinan promises hearty snacks and meals complementing the new area. The park is currently owned by Cedar Fair, and was part of the former Paramount Parks chain that Cedar Fair acquired from CBS Corporation on June 30, 2006. I could see people making comments like "they should have put those flipping seats on the wing coaster!' Wasn't much of a fan when it was up and running. Adnit to missing that when it was Smurfed;). Not likely to happen, though. I know it's not likely but it's not impossible, yes i'm pumped for Unused Space, ride of year 2021 calling it now. Ride them both multiple times each trip. Listen to the minds go boom 40.7474845,14.4830069. Or maybe a Mystic Timbers type layout. Tbh, I'd sacrifice Racer before The Grizzly. You are using an out of date browser. So this was a concept I came up with late last year. Fans have lost one of the most unique roller coasters in the world. What could KDFans be packing to justify such (embarrassing) cockiness? Could this be a landing spot for the new generation Vekoma SLC ? I feel fortunate to have found it operating when I visited Kings Dominion last April. Last edited: Feb 9, 2019. 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. 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