The ride's mountain setting also distinguished it from typical coaster installations in regional parks. Full Statement: In a sense they can still be the best part of the ride because the whole thing's ruined. Home. We prefer smoothness over a jarring video." The Intamin launch coaster opened in 1998, but had been down more than up in recent years. I know some guys that had try and maintain those impulse coasters with their Six Flags budgets, very tough thing to do lol. [11] Originally, Volcano only featured one LIM launch at the beginning of the ride. 16 34 34 Comments Best When I had a chance to ride Manta a few times in an evening, I found that the only thing worth reriding for was the pretzel loop. [13][14] Volcano featured a roll out at 155 feet (47m), making it the tallest inversion on any roller coaster. Adnit to missing that when it was Smurfed;). I know I keep repeating this, but since I know many people dont actually read our articles and instead just scan them for photos. Volcano was such a popular ride that if it does get a replacement, itll have to be on par or if not better than the ride. Regional parks & attractions, Disney, Universal, and more! Leaked coaster plans for a proposed B&M Wing Coaster. A portion of the ride was enclosed inside a man-made volcano originally constructed in 1979, which previously housed other attractions. KD has always been a park that's screamed "eventual flying coaster" to me despite how unlikely that's always seemed. Hopefully they've made grave improvements since its rumored for BGW next coaster to be from them. 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. Lets get into it. As popularity declined over the years, Smurf Mountain eventually closed permanently in 1993. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Its a nice, family friendly ride. POV of Volcano taken from the park's official Facebook Page coaster looks really interesting to me and is extremely unique in the way that Volcano was. Ideally the layout would be more a curvy out and back for more short 10-45 degree curves and airtime and maybe inversions. 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. Leaked coaster plans. This supplied the added boost needed to crest the 155-foot (47m) roll out inversion on a consistent basis. Now, as weve covered already, we know these plans are a few months old at this point. 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. After another turnaround and a third heartline roll, the train made a turning 80-foot (24m) drop into the final brake run. ^They should put those restraints on every non-B&M Mega model honestly. It was a good coaster but the coaster itself cannot account for its popularity. https://parkfans.net/threads/who-are-the-gp.2421/#post-72622. Before we get to todays new information, we should recap a bit to make sure everyone is caught up on what has been happening with Kings Dominions long-rumored Project 2021. Reportedly, the reason that KD no longer wanted to maintain the ride was because stress cracks had formed on a number of critical supports. 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. New posts Search forums Account Upgrades. Volcano has now officially closed. This is strongly suggested by the documents we obtained, but not explicitly stated. 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. Now that we have the proposed coaster layout, lets place it inside Kings Dominion. The Anaconda should obviously be removed after the replacement for the Volcano gets built. 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 just don't see Papa Cedar Fair wanting to invest as heavily (or maybe as quickly) as Paramount did. [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. [8] Intamin based the prototype design on their Suspended Catapult Coaster model. Tbh, I'd sacrifice Racer before The Grizzly. Tumbili (Toom-Bee-Lee), the Swahili word for monkey, will rise 112 feet out of a recently discovered Amazon temple discovered on the site of the former The Crypt ride. Because its one of the most iconic elements EVER to exist. 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. Think Far Cry 2. JavaScript is disabled. [2], Kings Dominion was acquired by Paramount Parks in 1993, and under new ownership, plans were made to renovate the mountain. 3 trains with 4 cars. Lego 41027 - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester. This article has been archived and is no longer accepting comments. Fortunately on F.L.Y., Vekoma showed the wisdom to avoid any kind of on-your-back experience. For Anaconda, I could see the old B&M Wing Coaster layout that was leaked. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Well dive into more detail after the break. 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. Kings Dominion is an amusement park located in Doswell, Virginia, 20 miles. 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. However,now Kings Dominion desperately needs an inverted coaster. Or if we ever do get a replacement. Its been a while, I know. A place for anything relating to the theme park, Kings Dominion, Press J to jump to the feed. KD would probably become even more hated(not that it is hated). 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. I think something will eventually replace Volcano, but I do not think it will happen soon. Just because they are real documents, doesnt mean that the plans we obtained are in any way final, however. Remove the lame backlot stunt coaster and the crazy mouse one and replace them with better coasters. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Im so happy I was able to ride it on my visits to the other side of the country. 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. According to Kings Dominion, the closure revolved around the inability to keep Volcano: The Blast Coaster up to the park's high reliability and guest satisfaction standards. Looked more appealing and interesting than the actual ride. Over the competition, were towering 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. gabe3235 Contributing Member. You must log in or register to reply here. The train made another turnaround and passed through a second heartline roll, which was embedded into the side of the mountain. That area is roughly approximated by the red shaded area in the map above. They just got new track to smooth it, thatll probably make racer last another 5-10 years. [2] Although the early ride design from this concept wasn't used, much of the proposed theme was retained. 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. A full image of the layout is included below followed by a key detailing each section. Looking for statistics on the fastest, tallest or longest roller coasters? Ive got some nostalgia for it from my childhood, but its so rough that I dont even ride it anymore. Kings. 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 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. [15], In 2014, the queue line was upgraded with a new loading station to help increase the riders per hour. In my defense, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has kept me very busy with BGWFans. But I dont see it being removed before Grizzly does. [21], Volcano's layout simulated the path of a volcanic eruption. The new Fast Lane entrance was located in the Expedition Gear gift shop, where guests exited the ride. what other contenders are out there? I just think soaring face-down over the (hopefully cleaned-up) lake sounds amazing. 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. Whether that date has since been pushed back to 2022 or whether or not this project is still even moving forward at all, we do not know. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The scenery would be Safari themed, with a combination of big rocks (and crumbling walls? 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." You remove a coaster it will be a decade before its replaced and another for a new coaster. Hopefully Storm continues to be nice and smooth after it opens. Then anaconda should be replaced by the old B&M wing coaster that was leaked a few years ago. 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. Sorry to see this coaster go. CoasterAuditor; Mar 7, 2020; 17 18 19. Posted by 4 months ago. After a left turn, the train returned to the station. 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. Reactions: tankart150. So is the wild mouse. Flight if fear should be replaced with a more jungle themeing. This is a perfect example of why Intamin sales have been so low for 7 or so years, and why ever since Kinzel retired pretty much all of Cedar Fairs big coasters have been B&M. The pretzel loop on the one at SFGAdv was my least favorite part, because what I compared it to was the vertical loop on Batwing, and I enjoy Batwing's loop so much more. Theres a lot of people posting on those sites that do stuff like that purely for the reactions and attention. Dominator is a steel floorless roller coaster built by Bolliger & Mabillard at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. Kings Dominion is an amusement park located in Doswell, Virginia. I could see then removing them in like 2040. Volcano's final year of operation was in 2018, and in the off-season that followed, Kings Dominion made a sudden decision to retire the roller coaster. Anaconda is one of my favorites, and if I absolutely had to choose one coaster to go, Grizzly is at the top of the list. JavaScript is disabled. 9 comments. 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. but that would be about it. I wouldn't want it completely re built, i would just adjust the first turn once again. Should keep them both and just add more. It may not display this or other websites correctly. JavaScript is disabled. 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. Make it stop. You are using an out of date browser. They should replace it with like a Gravity Group woodie. 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. Would Kings Dominion be able to afford something along those lines? The concept and delivery you've put here all seem like they would boost the park quite a bit on the quality scale. Fans have indeed lost one of the most unique roller coasters in the world. 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. The pretzel loop to me, even though it covers the same distance, still feels like it ends at exactly the wrong time. Griz has always been a unpopular favorite of mine for the setting in those woods and the iconic "wildcat" layout. Replacement for Volcano_ The Blast Coaster.pdf. Another ride manufacturer, Premier Rides, had pioneered the concept two years earlier with the design of Flight of Fear at Kings Island. style coaster replacing Volcano for one second, but personally I really want a flying coaster to be reserved for an eventual Anaconda replacement. Virginia's Kings Dominion announced yesterday that it has closed and will remove its Volcano: The Blast Coaster. The layout appears to be the smaller model of S&S 4-D Free Spin (recently installed at Adventureland in Iowa this year) however still looks to be a ton of fun. The ride manufacturer set out to develop a launch coaster, the company's first, that would be powered by a linear induction motor (LIM). Kings Dominion is a Cedar Fair park and sister park of Kings Island located in Doswell, Virginia. I think Universal might have an issue with that. I think back lot needs to be returned to full working order. Basecamp restaurant and retail (pic courtesy of Kings Dominion). 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. Dont call it a comeback, KDFans been here for years New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Volcano was one of my top 20 favorite coasters. I got so tired just reading the title of this thread that I can't think of anything. So the F.L.Y. You must log in or register to reply here. It literally occupies the land of the former Top Spin and offers a similar flippy ride experience. The zero-g roll, jr. immelmann, and the heartline roll all take place in areas previously occupied by Kings Dominions now-demolished mountain, bringing us to the downward spiral (#8 in our layout graphic). Unfortunately, the theme was later abandoned due to the film's poor box office performance. That looks fun, but 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. 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. Say goodbye to a beloved roller coaster at Kings Dominion. One rider reported hearing a loud pop and getting hit in the chin with flying debris. Sounds like maybe a safari version of Maverick, which I would be happy with. Those coasters are to new to be removed. Split the Tumbili stuff off, so this thread can track the replacement (?) This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 18:42. Kings Dominion (@KingsDominionVA) July 27, 2021. hide. 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. 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. At the time, LIM technology was still fairly new to the industry and Intamin's system was initially buggy. youtu.be/2jvlC5. I find they make it hard to tell what exactly the ride is doing. Wed expect that subsequent versions of the Volcano replacement project plans would incorporate that structure in one way or another. Unfortunately, KDFans reports that the B&M Wing Coaster plans that were in development have been "shelved" and that the park is looking at going in a different direction. [18][19] By May of the same year, the entire attraction was demolished, including the volcano structure. It originally opened at Six Flags Ohio on May 5, 2000 under the name Batman: Knight .more 3 Volcano, The Blast Coaster Kings Dominion 108 votes Opened In: 1998-08-03 Height (m): 47.244 Max Speed (km/h): 112.65408 G Force: 2.4 Anyone who follows BGWFans closely will know that when we obtain areal bombshell of a leak, its tradition to lead the post with a cringy spin on a hit song. We may even see this theme expand to a re-theme and update of Backlot Stunt Coaster, Flight of Fear, and . Regional parks & attractions, Disney, Universal. Also the entire side of the FoF building could be painted or wrapped with matching scenery/colors, with enough real scenery in front to make that work. According to the draft we obtained, if this layout were selected as the final design, Scrambler, would almost certainly need to be removed or relocated. The coaster's mountain was opened in 1979 as The Lost World, featuring several rides. Depending on if they are keeping the mountain or not, it may be 2021 before a replacement comes. It could also have fake animals. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. [1] Voyage to Atlantis was renamed Haunted River for the 1980 season. Volcano had a long history of maintenance issues, so its closure is not surprising, but the timing is hard for long time fans. Referring to the_man, I agree about Intamin. Looking for a Discount on admission? The ride theme, and type all sound amazing. But it'd be really expensive for KD to add considering B&Ms aren't cheap and they'd have to do a lot of landscaping for the ride to be all that interesting. I love the anaconda and the grizzly. 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. 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 . Replies 372 Views 27K. Fans have lost one of the most unique roller coasters in the world. Their coaster line up which is highlighted in this video makes it a destination for thrill seekers worldwide. In a shocking surprise, Kings Dominion has made the following announcement today: "The 2019 operating season is on the horizon! It has a great layout. Park Officials Bridgette Baywater and Scott Clemons introducing Tumbili (pic courtesy of @Coaster101). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Grizzly is just way to hated for it to still be around. The visual of wing coaster trains diving down through that inversion from this angle would, surely, be fantastic. What Will Replace Volcano at Kings Dominion? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Jungle X-Pedition is set in the deep dark jungle where explorers can visit the base camp for a bite to eat at Outpost Caf signature restaurant and shop at X-Plorer's Supplies, an immersive retail location. Volcano the blast coaster is gone at Kings Dominion so when will it be replaced, if at all? This is the perfect place to create wonderful memories that will last you a lifetime! There is nothing "obvious" about removing Anaconda! I heard people saying that the Grizzly should be removed, but I'm not completely on board with that idea. 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. Find it all and much more with the interactive Roller Coaster Database. 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. Why? Now, a few things may really stand out to anyone who knows theirBolliger & Mabillard wing coasters. 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. Yeah, today is big. Several wooden logs were attached to a black gate in the switchback area to separate the entrance and exit paths. Let me rephrase that: what if another amusement park built a flying launch coaster from Vekoma with a larger scale track layout? The Safari area of Kings Dominion has undergone a number of tweaks throughout the parks history, but none as significant as this. 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. Rocking our peers and putting parks in 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. Not entirely unlike Copperhead but less intense and far less expensive, and no inversions. Lets get this statement out of the way. Kings Dominion is a Cedar Fair park and sister park of Kings Island located in Doswell, Virginia. So: An idea I had was a kind of multi-launched mine ride that winds around the scenery. You are using an out of date browser. They would NDT the trains and find cracks all over them and then the ride would be closed for months. 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. Are you thrilled with the potential for a new Bolliger & Mabillard project at Kings Dominion? I hear it still has enough positive G's to limit reridability, but they had to go for a curvy layout to fit it there. 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