. 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. Not likely to happen, though. Now, as weve covered already, we know these plans are a few months old at this point. I think i would die if they ever removed rebel. If it got re profiled to where its nowhere intense, enthusiast would cry. Then I could see racer being removed. After it was announced in February that Volcano would not operate in 2019, Kings Dominion wasted little time in not only removing the Volcano roller coaster, but the mountain the attraction surrounded and resided in as well. 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. After making a sweeping 200-degree turn behind the mountain, the train entered the second launch tunnel, followed by a vertical section ending in a "roll out" element. Looked more appealing and interesting than the actual ride. I think a clone of Beyond the Cloud would be super cool, and I thought a Mack Extreme spinner would be cool too, the only problem is that they'd have two spinning coasters next to each other, and the GP would confuse them. As popularity declined over the years, Smurf Mountain eventually closed permanently in 1993. This could Replace Volcano the Blast Coaster at Kings Dominion. Merged with the existing thread where this matter has already been discussed. I wouldn't want it completely re built, i would just adjust the first turn once again. Looking for statistics on the fastest, tallest or longest roller coasters? So the F.L.Y. It's a shame that this concept was canned, as I actually think wing coasters can be pretty fun, enjoyable rides, however I personally think that they canned it because they're planning something better for 2021/2022 instead; they wouldn't neglect a park as large as Kings Dominion in that way. 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. Maybe several places where a dark alcove or small cave is created and then a light turns on showing a scary looking attacking animal as you go by, not staying on long enough for you to see it's fake. The new Fast Lane entrance was located in the Expedition Gear gift shop, where guests exited the ride. - YouTube Here is WHY I think this roller coaster could become one of Kings Dominion's largest! After three and a half sennights of almost continuous combat the decisive breakthrough that the rebels had sought came when Gerold Hightower and his principal subordinates were caught up in an assault near the hamlet of Bluestone; Hightower himself was killed by Robert Baratheon in a ferocious contest, while his subordinates were either killed or captured. I know it has always had operation and maintenance issues, but when it was working properly, it was a fantastic adventure. [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. Regional parks & attractions, Disney, Universal, and more! Has anyone really pictured in their minds how cool the new S&S Axis Coasters would be if installed as a Volcano replacement? I'm sure it would have been way better than the Intamin before, as most rides are. Super cool layout. So with this prediction, no I do not think that KD will get a wing coaster for volcanos replacement. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Kings Dominion announced the decision in a blog post on their website. I rode it about a month back and thought it was great for what it was! For Anaconda, I could see the old B&M Wing Coaster layout that was leaked. 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The plans, themselves, provide a very interesting glimpse into the development process for this coaster, but its hard to know just how solidified any of the details presented actually are. Volcano: The Blast Coaster, or simply Volcano, was an inverted roller coaster located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. Looking for a Discount on admission? [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. I think something will eventually replace Volcano, but I do not think it will happen soon. Everything about it was remarkably different from anything I'd experienced, from the configuration to the utterly surprising second launch. In a sense they can still be the best part of the ride because the whole thing's ruined. A preliminary investigation showed the ride was operating as designed when Fan fell and that his safety restraints did not fail, the Hanover County Sheriff's office said Thursday. Kings Dominion Discount Tickets | [Save $25 Per Ticket] This 400 acre park contains over 11 Roller Coasters, 60+ rides, attractions, and even shows. I predict over the next few years, Jungle X-Pedition will expand to include Avalance (themed to a Mayan ruin) and the eventual Volcano replacement (Im still thinking a Wing Coaster diving around a Stonehenge like structure). I consider myself lucky to have been on Volcano, it was a cool ride, but the cost just didn't equal the returns. First off, love the presentation. and our They even do it on smooth coasters, which I don't get. https://parkfans.net/threads/who-are-the-gp.2421/#post-72622. The coaster's mountain was opened in 1979 as The Lost World, featuring several rides. Forums. In 2022, Jungle X-Pedition will consist of a new roller coaster, a retheme and enhancement of an existing restaurant (Outer Hanks), and exclusive merchandise. KD has always been a park that's screamed "eventual flying coaster" to me despite how unlikely that's always seemed. Nah, depends on how volcano replacement does. I will do an in-depth analysis on what we can expect to take up the former site of volcano. 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. From that downward spiral, we enter the corkscrew, a banked turn, and then the final brake runall of which are located in areas previously occupied by Volcano. This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 18:42. Perhaps the more interesting thing about this layout is what space itdoesnt fill. Retail space will also be added with unique Jungle X-Pedition merchandise. The pretzel loop to me, even though it covers the same distance, still feels like it ends at exactly the wrong time. Leaked coaster plans. The real question is can the spinning trains go that fast? 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. [10] Kings Dominion understood the challenge, having faced similar obstacles with the nearby Flight of Fear. I know that Storm is Gerstlauer's first inverted thrill coaster, and Cedar Fair strays away from prototypes, but there is a decent relationship between the two companies and I wouldn't be surprised if Gerstlauer was the one to do the work on whatever's coming. Nah, I dont think they should even re profile the turn. I would love to see some variant of the Lost World come back to the park. The Intamin launch coaster opened in 1998, but had been down more than up in recent years. That said, the existence of these documents and the details contained within them, do give us an incredible and unprecedented look inside the parks direction with the Volcano replacement project. Loops on flying coasters are awful torture and break any illusion of actual flying. With that out of the way, what does this draft show? Those coasters are to new to be removed. Reactions: tankart150. An invert would also be a nod to Volcano, which park fans would appreciate. A spokesperson said this week that the location was prime for a new attraction the internet is buzzing. Designed by Werner Stengel, it was the first launched roller coaster manufactured by Intamin and the first of its kind in the world to be inverted. 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. 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. Lets get into it. 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. We may even see this theme expand to a re-theme and update of Backlot Stunt Coaster, Flight of Fear, and . A Suspended Catapult Coaster, Volcano: The Blast Coaster offered the unusual combination of an inverted track with a launch. For volcano I can see the SNS Axis. The "roll out", similar to a sidewinder, was a vertical section of track followed by a quarter loop to bring the train completely upside down, then a loose half-corkscrew. I feel fortunate to have found it operating when I visited Kings Dominion last April. Honestly I think they are making space and all kinds of things for new coasters when youre on reptilian you can see on the right a giant area theyre digging out and working on and theres a few more in the park like that. Growing up in VA, KD was my home park. So Mack CAN make good launches hmm I wouldnt mind a Mack being the replacement of volcano if it was like this minus the top hat. Volcano: The Blast Coaster, or simply Volcano, was an inverted roller coaster located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. You are using an out of date browser. what other contenders are out there? Well try to make sure you hear from us again before too long? One rider reported hearing a loud pop and getting hit in the chin with flying debris. Adnit to missing that when it was Smurfed;). After a left turn, the train returned to the station. 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