KD would probably become even more hated(not that it is hated). Fortunately on F.L.Y., Vekoma showed the wisdom to avoid any kind of on-your-back experience. Virginia's Kings Dominion announced yesterday that it has closed and will remove its Volcano: The Blast Coaster. I also heard that many Gerstlauers have gotten rough over time, but I don't know what the deal is with that. I could see people making comments like "they should have put those flipping seats on the wing coaster!' https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19X89hMGlqUqPxzNGAn2w3wW8VHe8BgcOVqZSn0W16nw/edit?usp=sharing. I will also share with you my predictions for when I think we could the park open their next coaster! Make it stop. [28][29] Wicked Twister broke the record when it opened at Cedar Point in 2002, featuring a top speed of 72mph (116km/h). Also KD has been getting VERY, VERY, VERY lucky.. 4 years between twisted Timbers and Tumbili, and it's highly likely that volcano replacement will come on KD's 50th anniversary. [3] In 1996, the park moved in another direction hiring Intamin to design a new roller coaster. I think back lot needs to be returned to full working order. Reimagining the former Outer Hanks restaurant, Basecamp is the new eatery, bar, and retail establishment found at the beginning of Jungle X-Pedition. You must log in or register to reply here. The teaser campaign run by the park on Social Media involved a number of coordinates from archeological sites around the world, but the park only talked about Professor Wheys Amazon expeditions. Close. May 3, 2018 808 A spokesperson said this week that the location was prime for a new attraction the internet is buzzing. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. The rest was Ok. Its been a while, I know. In 1984, Land of the Dooz was refurbished and rethemed to The Smurfs franchise, becoming known as Smurf Mountain. coaster looks really interesting to me and is extremely unique in the way that Volcano was. You've come to the right place. Some of the biggest challenges included the installation of the coaster's climax, a 155-foot-tall (47m) roll out inversion where the track exits the structure, and the mountain's peak itself, which had to be modified into a wide opening that resembled a volcano. Why? Id rather see Anaconda rebuilt so its not painful anymore as opposed to being replaced. This article has been archived and is no longer accepting comments. New posts Search forums Account Upgrades. Eventually, Intamin added a second boost launch just before the flip out of the mountain to decrease rollbacks, which eventually led to them returning the trains to their full compliment of seats. However,now Kings Dominion desperately needs an inverted coaster. Volcano: The Blast Coaster, or simply Volcano, was an inverted roller coaster located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. I remember the Land of Doozies from its Lost World days with a Doozie of a thene song. The Safari area of Kings Dominion has undergone a number of tweaks throughout the parks history, but none as significant as this. [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. In my defense, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has kept me very busy with BGWFans. In a sense they can still be the best part of the ride because the whole thing's ruined. Tbh, I'd sacrifice Racer before The Grizzly. [2] Although the early ride design from this concept wasn't used, much of the proposed theme was retained. Im so happy I was able to ride it on my visits to the other side of the country. I just think soaring face-down over the (hopefully cleaned-up) lake sounds amazing. Here is WHY I think this roller coaster could become one of Kings Dominion's largest! After a series of delays, Volcano opened to the public on August 3, 1998. A small, roughly 100 foot tall, Bolliger & Mabillard wing coaster featuring a lift and five inversions taking up residence in Safari Village on the former Volcano site. It could also have fake animals. Because its one of the most iconic elements EVER to exist. Alright so about that replacement idea: Me personally I would love a more intense version of Copperhead Strike. Or maybe a Mystic Timbers type layout. Posted by 4 months ago. [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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. Nah, depends on how volcano replacement does. 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. I hope this trend of self-leveling videos, or whatever it's called, on coasters comes to an end soon. 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. [23], On June 23, 2006, the roller coaster experienced a launch failure when a train carrying 15 passengers stalled and rolled back slightly. One rider reported hearing a loud pop and getting hit in the chin with flying debris. You must log in or register to reply here. First they should take down Grizzly In my opinion. Let us know in the Volcano Replacement Project thread on ParkFans.net! I was thinking about a launched B&M wingrider or a launched Mack coaster like copperhead strike? I think it would be neat to see a launch coaster that expands on Racer's footprint and goes by/over more sections of water park. Several wooden logs were attached to a black gate in the switchback area to separate the entrance and exit paths. 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. I still think they'll be getting something from B&M like a Wingrider Alpengeist's is old, so I highly doubt a new invert would affect anything much. [2], The new coaster was plagued with a variety of technical issues long before it opened. 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. Buying an Intamin coaster like this is like buying a Lamborghini, you feel like a bad a** when you get it but reality comes crashing down the first time it needs repairs and you realize its going to be an endless money pit. Lastly, we have to address a major datapoint that weve successfully avoided until now: the timeline. Jungle X-Pedition introduces parkgoers to the Amazonian discoveries of Professor Gerald Winston Whey, who so generously sponsored the new area. In this video i discuss some potential options for kings dominion to replace volcano the blast coaster with. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. [10] Kings Dominion understood the challenge, having faced similar obstacles with the nearby Flight of Fear. [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). share. An invert would also be a nod to Volcano, which park fans would appreciate. Out with the old and unreliable. Its a nice, family friendly ride. A Suspended Catapult Coaster, Volcano: The Blast Coaster offered the unusual combination of an inverted track with a launch. The coaster's mountain was opened in 1979 as The Lost World, featuring several rides. In fact, in order to increase reliability in its first season, Paramount's Kings Dominion removed half the seats from the trains halfway through the summer to ensure they could make it out of the volcano and through the rest of the course. Could this lead to a retheme of the other rides in the Safari? 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 . [27] Volcano also opened as the fastest inverted coaster in the world, reaching a maximum speed of 70mph (110km/h). Earlier tonight, on their official blog, Kings Dominion announced that Volcano: The Blast Coaster would be removed. In order to top Volcano tho, Kings Dominion will really need to put a lot of theming into the coaster that will eventually replace Volcano regardless of what type it is . Adnit to missing that when it was Smurfed;). Kings Dominion is a Cedar Fair park and sister park of Kings Island located in Doswell, Virginia. 40.7474845,14.4830069. I thought of ways to re-use the mountain without putting anything "in" it but clearly that ship has sailed now. Would Kings Dominion be able to afford something along those lines? 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. Id would never see those being removed in this generation. I think they should probably repaint it, and retheme. If you're a content creator, I highly recommend using this platform! Kings Dominion tweeted more coordinates on Tuesday, July 27. KD needs a new woodie. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. but that would be about it. Twenty miles north of Richmond, Kings Dominion amusement park's steel coasters climb to 300 feet and whip many of its more than 1 million annual visitors up to speeds of 90 mph. Ideal and Likely Volcano Replacement Ideas. Now, a few things may really stand out to anyone who knows theirBolliger & Mabillard wing coasters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Let's imagine Hollywood's ultimate star-driven theme park resort. Nah, depends on how volcano replacement does. We may even see this theme expand to a re-theme and update of Backlot Stunt Coaster, Flight of Fear, and Intimidator 305. Around the corner, guests can climb Tumbili for a topsy-turvy adventure. For the 1999 season, a second set of LIMs were added further along the launch track. This is strongly suggested by the documents we obtained, but not explicitly stated. Now, as weve covered already, we know these plans are a few months old at this point. In 1984, the track ride was renamed Smurf Mountain, which is what the entire structure was called until it closed in 1995. Now that we have the proposed coaster layout, lets place it inside Kings Dominion. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The ride manufacturer set out to develop a launch coaster, the company's first, that would be powered by a linear induction motor (LIM). We have a thread dedicated to a discussion of the term, general public. I suggest moving any further discussion of that (in my opinion very unfortunate lable) there and keep this thread on-topic. Kings Dominion Discount Tickets | [Save $25 Per Ticket] This 400 acre park contains over 11 Roller Coasters, 60+ rides, attractions, and even shows. We have reason to believe that the plans that we have seen are likely not a finalized iteration of the plans for the project. 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. I was thinking about a launched B&M wingrider or a launched Mack coaster like copperhead strike? 16 34 34 Comments Best 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. I hope they can still integrate the volcano structure for a new coaster or flat ride. That would be a perfect fit. Could this be a landing spot for the new generation Vekoma SLC ? It was a good coaster but the coaster itself cannot account for its popularity. I love the anaconda and the grizzly. Well dive into more detail after the break. Lets get into it. There were rumors flying around the coaster community on whether the ride would reopen in 2019. 9 comments. Its launch mechanism utilized linear induction motor (LIM) technology. I think i would die if they ever removed rebel. Upon boarding one of three trains at the base of the mountain, riders made a slow turn left out of the station. Lets get this statement out of the way. [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. They have 12 roller coasters in total including one of the six Giga coasters worldwide in. Located just outside Richmond, Va., Kings Dominion traces its history to 1975, when the park was built by Ohio-based Taft Broadcasting, which had opened Kings Island in Ohio in 1972. I just don't see Papa Cedar Fair wanting to invest as heavily (or maybe as quickly) as Paramount did. 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. If it does well, KD would probably take Canada's Wonderlands place and ride into the top tier parks. The park was named after its sister park, Kings Island in Kings Mills, Ohio. KD has always been a park that's screamed "eventual flying coaster" to me despite how unlikely that's always seemed. I find they make it hard to tell what exactly the ride is doing. Home. Park Officials Bridgette Baywater and Scott Clemons introducing Tumbili (pic courtesy of @Coaster101). Some were stranded for more than two hours. Dominator is a steel floorless roller coaster built by Bolliger & Mabillard at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. 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? It's no contest. 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. I'm sure it would have been way better than the Intamin before, as most rides are. ", "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. Plus, the unloading side of the station had fake rockwork. Eh. ^They should put those restraints on every non-B&M Mega model honestly. 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. This coaster was truly a blast! 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. I will do an in-depth analysis on what we can expect to take up the former site of volcano. Looking for statistics on the fastest, tallest or longest roller coasters? For volcano I can see the SNS Axis. hide. JavaScript is disabled. Volcano the blast coaster is gone at Kings Dominion so when will it be replaced, if at all? Ive included a POV of Wings of Glory (or as its called on RCDB, Heavens Wing) at HB World below for referencejust imagine the vertical loop and final helix arent there. Miner's Revenge replacement. Remove the lame backlot stunt coaster and the crazy mouse one and replace them with better coasters. After the roll out, the train made a sweeping turn around the mountain followed by a heartline roll in midair. Doing a full loop from bottom to top back to the bottom is a blast. 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. 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. 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. Or if we ever do get a replacement. After a left turn, the train returned to the station. Sorry to see this coaster go. 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