The rides trains are themed to Olympic bobsleds from five countries:United States, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland. The area is home to many of the park's thrill rides and roller coasters. I've been on other centrifugal force rides, but they weren't quite the same. [29], The 2008 and 2009 seasons saw Kings Dominion receive three rides that had operated at Geauga Lake during its dry amusement park's final season. A little bundle of love. Little ones can get their own thrills at Planet Snoopy, featuring the entire PEANUTS gang. Our Congo area was also rebranded Safari Village in honor of Lion Country Safari that debuted in 1974. There are other versions of the ride in Cedar Fair parks such as Canada's Wonderland, Cedar Point, Kings Island, Knott's Berry Farm, and Carowinds. RE: Time Shaft (1979- 1995) Time Shaft was my favorite ride, when I was young! In May 1979, the Lost World mountain opened at the Kings Dominion theme park in Doswell. In 2007, WaterWorks was expanded, adding a second wave pool, Tidal Wave Bay and a four-person raft ride. The ride was first demonstrated at Oktoberfest 1949 and still appears in numerous amusement parks. The early part of this decade saw Kings Dominion open major new rides and attractions starting with the HyperSonic roller coaster in 2001. Take a wild, tumbling ride on Tumbili, Virginias first 4D spin coaster. This May 1977 image shows a busy day at Kings Dominion in Doswell, with its trademark Eiffel Tower in the background it is one-third the size of the Paris landmark. The park was named after its sister park, Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, USA. A new water ride was added this year, Diamond Falls. Time Shaft, a rotor flat ride pinning guests with centrifugal . http://community.webshots.com/album/419637432CUOxsq. The idea for a family amusement parknorth of Richmond, VA and south of Washington, D.C., began as a dream in 1971. This May 1980 image shows a skeletal pirate captain, one of 60 ghouls in the Kings Dominion theme parks Haunted River flume boat ride. Hypersonic XLC broke down frequently and was closed for the first three months of its second season; no other Paramount Parks installed a similar ride. In the 2006 season, Kings Dominion opened the Italian Job Turbo Coaster, its fourth launched roller coaster. 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The area is themed to a showcase of various European cultures, with buildings representing France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy. The Kings Quarters Hotel also opened. For over 40 years, Kings Dominion has been thrilling guests of all ages. References An approximately one-third scale replica of the. The egg was incubated for 40 days. In 2014, the area's name reverted to Safari Village to commemorate the park's 40th anniversary. [28] The park announced plans to keep it running until a buyer was found. Families raced down 12 hills on the Rebel Yell racing roller coaster, took a spin on the Carousel, viewed the musical revue "Give My Regards to Broadway" in the Mason Dixon Music Hall and observed the park atop a 315-foot-tall Eiffel Tower. These icons included the return of the classic singing mushrooms, the repainting of Anaconda, an improved queue line for Volcano: The Blast Coaster, the return of classic blue ice cream, among other additions. They and other entertainment businesses convinced Virginia to make it illegal for schools to start classes before the Labor Day holiday in early September. 19751983: Adam's Apple/Vertigo (Himalaya ride), 19751995: Old Dominion Line (steam train), 19751995: Sky Ride (two entrances, one next to the Racer 75 and one in (Planet Snoopy)Hanna-Barbera Land; one entrance still stands), 19752011: Yogi's Cave (renamed and rethemed later, did not open in 2012 and was demolished after the season was over, replaced by Snoopy's Junction), 19761993: Apple Turnover (Enterprise ride next to Lake Charles), 19791980: Lost World Mountain: Journey to Atlantis (replaced by Haunted River), 19791995: Lost World Mountain: The Time Shaft, 19791983: Lost World Mountain: Journey to the Land of Dooz, 19801995: Lost World Mountain: The Haunted River, 19852002: Diamond Falls (shoot the chute) (located where Backlot Stunt Coaster sits), 19861996: Fred's Jungle Gym (children's play area), 19871996: Racing Rivers (waterslide complex), 19891998: Sky Pilot (Located near Racer 75 in Candy Apple Grove), 19922004: Kiddie Cove (children's area of WaterWorks(Soak City)), 19922007: Spiral Chute (two, body waterslides next to the Anaconda roller coaster), 19922014: Shoot-The-Curl (water slide, demolished to make room for a food stand), 19952012: Snoopy's Splash Dance (formerly Nickelodeon Green Slime Zone), 19972012: KidZville (This section became part of Planet Snoopy in 2013. 1975 - Park opened on May 3rd with five themed areas: Happy Land of Hanna Barbera, Safari Village, Coney Island, Old Virginia and International Street. Kings Dominion is an amusement park located in Doswell, Virginia, 20 miles (30km) north of Richmond and 75 miles (120km) south of Washington, D.C. White Water Water Canyon opened this year, presenting guests with a fun, thrilling watery course and spouting geysers. You can cancel at any time. [43][44], Candy Apple Grove was known as Coney Island when the park first opened in 1975. The coaster was later be renamed the Backlot Stunt Coaster in 2008. Kings Dominion debuts the tallest drop tower ride in North America in Drop Zone Stunt Tower. Kings Dominion celebrates its 25th anniversary season. For the 2022 season, the area was rethemed to Jungle X-Pedition, which includes new immersive theming elements, dining, shopping, and a new roller coaster, Tumbili.[50]. Also new this year is a popular family ride, Triple Spin. The complex cost $7 million to construct and can accommodate 6,800 persons an hour. The attraction is the park's second linear induction launch-style roller coaster, joining Flight of Fear. Kings Dominion opened May 3, 1975, offering fun and thrilling attractions that included the Rebel Yell roller coaster, Lion Country Safari Monorail, Log Flume, Steam Train and other family attractions. . In 2012, two attractions debut with WindSeeker, a 301-foot-tall tower swing ride, and Dinosaurs Alive!, an animatronic dinosaur park that features nearly 40 life-sized, roaring, moving dinosaurs. Hurricane Heights, a 65 ft. mega complex featuring 3 new slides and Splash Island, a family splash zone. Also new is "Dominion at Dusk" featuring Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular, a new live show and fireworks on all 10pm closes. KECOalso managed Kings Island, Canada's Wonderland and Great America in Santa Clara, California. New Ride Complex Opening At King's Dominion, https://coasterpedia.net/w/index.php?title=Time_Shaft&oldid=189946. [1] It was closed down in 1995. The Grizzly roller coaster was retracked this year, providing riders with a smoother, more enjoyable ride experience. It's Here! We offer a wide array of group activities that can be tailored for your needs plusemployeeoffers on group ticket sales. Five years after The Outer Limits opened, Paramount Parks' licensing agreement to use theming from the television show after which the ride was named expired; the Outer Limits theming in the ride and its queue was removed, and the ride was renamed Flight of Fear. The park sent visitors spinning around Candy Apple Grove in the new Apple Turnover ride. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area has a vintage, rustic theme marked by its wooded architecture and country-style decor. A circular flat ride on which vehicles attached to a central console bounce up and down. In 2000, Nick Central opened, replacing Nick Splat City and part of Kidzville.[21]. The ride was voted "Best New Roller Coaster of 2010"byAmusement Today. On May 3rd, 2015 Kings Dominion celebrated it OFFICIAL 40th Birthday with a huge party at the park that included a plaque dedication for the front gate, live entertainment in all areas of the park, special birthday prizes for guests and much more. Includes unlimited visits in 2023, free parking & more! Diamond Falls, the Shoot the Chute ride closed that season. An attraction for adventure seekers is unveiled this year in Tomb Raider:The Ride (now The Crypt). In 1977, Kings Dominion added a fourth roller coaster in King Kobra. The new ride resembled a bobsled run and even got a thumbs-up from members of that years Jamaican Olympic bobsled team, who visited the park to help introduce the ride. On May 3, 1975, after less than two years of construction, Kings Dominion opened its gates to the public. "the Time Shaft," on the other hand, is too much, at least for anyone subject ot claustrophobia and/or motion sickness. [13] Three parks were involved in the sale Kings Island, Kings Dominion, and Carowinds along with a 20-percent stake in Canada's Wonderland. The park's signature attraction was the EiffelTower, a one-third scale replica of the original Eiffel Tower in Paris,France. These two rides remain as popular as ever today. New this year is Sky Pilot. I know this has been asked, but do they still have any room for such a ride in the mountain structure? On October 23, 2007, Kings Dominion announced that Dominator, a floorless roller coaster, would be moved to Kings Dominion and located in the International Street section. Kings Dominion added to its lineup of world-class thrills by introducing its 14th roller coaster this year, Dominator. This year is one of the most exciting in the park's history. 2023: Year Round operations start; Grizzly retracked. Drop Zone Stunt Tower became Drop Tower Scream Zone and The Italian Job: Turbo Coaster became Backlot Stunt Coaster. But if you want thrill rides, it's your place. This page was last modified on 4 February 2022, at 15:43. Kings Dominion would add their second wooden . Kings Dominion did not open for its normal operating schedule in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tornado, Dinosaurs Alive, and Volcano: The Blast Coaster were all removed before the 2019 season. New owner Paramount Communications, Inc., begins the process of re-theming rides and attractions to movie themes. [5] In addition, Kings Dominion's 1/3-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower and the International Street Fountain greet visitors near the main entrance to the park. [11] They thought that if students were not able to attend school in August, then more families would spend money at Kings Dominion, and more teenagers would be able to provide a low-cost workforce to the amusement park. Racing Rivers, featuring three different types of water slides (Torpedo, Splashdown and Riptide), was the new attraction this year. Advertisements for the attraction characterized it as "the worst coal mine accident in history," and the attraction featured depictions of dead miners' bodies that had been mangled by a mining disaster. The rotor attraction was one of three inside the just-opened Lost World mountain. In 1998, the mountain was repurposed to accommodate Volcano, the Blast Coaster, which still operates today. Guests plunge a staggering 27 stories from a height of 305 feet at a speed of 72 miles per hour, providing them with a thrill they'll never forget. Anew light show, Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular, was added in 2011. Stay at Kings Dominion Camp Wilderness, the official KOA campground of Kings Dominion and save on park admission. The first interactive family dark ride in the Mid-Atlantic region is unveiled in Scooby-Doo &The Haunted Mansion. Kings Dominion unveiled a TOGO stand-up roller coaster in 1986 called Shockwave, the first of three roller coasters to be added under KECO. Unlike the previously built launched coasters at Kings Dominion, each of which was faster than its predecessor, the Italian Job Turbo Coaster is designed more like a family ride and features multiple launches at 40 miles per hour (64km/h). This attraction features four new thrilling, enclosed water slides. [11][12] This law, known as the Kings Dominion Law after the amusement park, stayed in force until 2019. Much of the apple-related themes were removed over the years, and the area became known as simply The Grove when it merged with the former Wayne's World area in 2001. The 1994 season saw the addition of a new area of the park themed to the 1992 Paramount motion picture Wayne's World, which featured its third full-size wooden roller coaster, Hurler, a shop called the Rock Shop, and a Stan Mikita's restaurant similar to the one featured in the film. Dont miss out on your chance to make unforgettable memories! [4][5] The new park was designed with similar themes, rides, and activities as sister park Kings Island. Shockwave had one loop, similar to the older King Kobra but added a helix. It is the first baby to be born from some 60 eggs that were laid in January. We also introduced 2 new attractions. Visitors to the park are able to step back in time to periods between 245 million and 65 million years ago in the all-new Dinosaurs Alive! in 2014 Kings Dominion celebrated its 40th Anniversary with the return of some of your favorite past attractions including Candy Apple Grove, Safari VIlliage and the Singing Mushrooms. From 1979 until 2019, the area was anchored by a large artificial mountain, originally home to the Lost World ride complex and later to Volcano: The Blast Coaster; the structure was demolished with the coaster in spring 2019. International Street is the park's main entry area, featuring a 320-foot-long (98m) fountain pool[52] in the center of the walkway leading up to the 1/3 scale replica of the Eiffel Tower at the end of the street. Today, the park offers more than 60 rides, shows and attractions as well as a water park. Kiddie Racing Ride | PEANUTS 500 | Kings Dominion PEANUTS 500 Put the Pedal to the Metal for the Win! Avalanche, which remains the only Mack Bobsled roller coaster in the United States, opened in 1988. 2013: Planet Snoopy 7-acre (2.8ha) expansion and merges with KidZville; 2014: 40th Anniversary celebration; International Street fountain restored, Candy Apple Grove and Safari Village return; Volcano: The Blast Coaster and Anaconda retrofitted. Kings Dominion later expanded Old Virginia with the addition of the park's third wooden roller coaster, the Grizzly, in 1982 and a river rapids ride called White Water Canyon in 1983. The Hurler, the park's fourth wooden roller coaster, highlighted the new attractions in thisarea of Kings Dominion. Kings Dominion's commitment to providing its guests with world-class thrills, fun and family entertainment continues into this decade. HUSS Troika. It was built by Rocky Mountain Construction utilizing many of the original wooden supports from Hurler. Tickets are $75 for adults. A campground was completed in time for the 1978 season and the park's well-known Lost World mountain debuted in 1979. The early part of the decade saw two popular attractions added with the Grizzly roller coaster in 1982 and the White Water Canyon river rapids ride in 1983. Paramount Action FXTheater becomes the new name for the Days of Thunder motion simulator theater, featuring a new film:James Bond 007:ALicense to Thrill. As for when it was removed, it doesn't mention it, but it must have been before 1998 because that was when they introduced "Volcano: The Blast Coaster. The next year, the park installed a monorail that guests used instead of driving their cars among the several hundred animals, which included lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes and other jungle dwellers. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. A 115-foot-tall (35m) spinning pendulum flat ride. . We learned an important thing in 2015: You like photographs of proms. [1] It was closed down in 1995. The $7 million, 17-story attraction contained three components: the Journey to Atlantis flume ride (soon renamed the Haunted River), the Land of the Dooz childrens mine train and the Time Shaft rotor. Looking to get value out of your tax return this year? [23] Nevertheless, Hypersonic XLC helped establish Kings Dominion's reputation as "the launched coaster capital of the world". In late 1998, an explosive force ripped through a theme park known as Kings Dominion, and things have never exactly been the same. Kings Dominion is Virginias only destination with two parks in one! In 2016 Kings Dominion introduces the all new gravity defying thrill ride, DELIRIUM! The following season, in 1997, saw the debut of KidZville, which was a re-theming of the Hanna-Barbera section. Also new this year is Xtreme Skyflyer, an attraction that combines the elements of hang gliding and sky diving. Kings Dominion celebrated its 40th year in operation in 2015. In the water next to the gift shop, you can see the old track the Hauted River followed as well as one of the old cars filled with old baskets (presumably for decoration). A small wooden roller coaster. With a maximum height of 8 off the ground and just about 200 of track, younger "thrill seekers in training . Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, the 280-acre (1.1km2) park opened to the public on May 3, 1975, and features more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including 13 roller coasters and a 20-acre (81,000m2) water park. Have a splashtastic blast with water slides, splash pads, a wave pool, a lazy river, cabanas, and more! Original themed areas were International Street, The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera, Old Virginia, ConeyIsland and Lion Country Safari. Opened in 1990, and re-themed in 2013. New for this season was the Haunted River, which replaced Journey To Atlantisin the Lost World. [33], For the 2013 season, Planet Snoopy merged with KidZville during a 7-acre (2.8ha) expansion to form the largest Planet Snoopy in the Cedar Fair chain. Two other exciting attractions also debut this year with Planet Snoopy replacing Nickelodeon Central and Boo Blasters on Boo Hill replacing Scooby-Doo &The Haunted Mansion. Time Shaft, Journey to the Land of Dooz) 1980 - Haunted River . Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Kings Dominion 2023 Silver Pass. Kings Dominion began operating its animal safari area during the summer of 1974 as a way to drum up advance interest in the park. Jungle X-Pedition is themed to an archeological base camp in a mysterious jungle. With over 60 rides shows and attractions, there is something for every member of the family! It was opened to the public in May 2010. This all-new section featuresrides, shows andattractions specifically for kids. A performance stage beneath the Eiffel Tower. [35] On August 9, 2015, Shockwave closed in Candy Apple Grove permanently, and a swinging pendulum ride titled "Delirium" was built in its place. For the 2015 season, Kings Dominion continued in celebration of its 40th anniversary with a major expansion to WaterWorks. Kings Dominion is an amusement park located in Doswell, Virginia, USA. The Rebel Yell and Ricochet coasters were renamed Racer 75 and Apple Zapple, respectively. The area received similarly-themed restaurants and retail shops, as well as a new roller coaster named Tumbili, a 4D Free Spin model manufactured by S&S Sansei Technologies. All in all, "Lost World" is a fine addition to Kings Dominion, and . The Paramount Theater also changed its name to Kings Dominion Theater. This shaft drives a series of pinion gears, providing rotation to not just the center mast but the four individual "sweeps." Riders were assured they would get wet on this ride. Thepark's 15th anniversary seasonsaw a fresh new lookin Hanna-Barbera Land. Today, the park offers more than 60 rides, shows and attractions as well as a water park. Kings Dominion was also active in political lobbying. New this year is Avalanche, a bobsled-style family roller coaster with twisting curves, deep valleys and steep hills. This season saw the park unveil the Grizzly, a wooden roller coaster in a forest settingwith an 87-foot drop and high-speed twists and turns. . Bengal tigers arrived at the animal preserve. [16], Kings Dominion continued to expand over the next few seasons starting with Hanna-Barbera Land in 1990 with the addition of more children's flat rides. On June 30 of that year, the park was sold to Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. [24] Hypersonic XLC was removed after the 2007 season. KD's Scrambler motor is located behind the operator's panel, and drives the ride via a long drive shaft in a plate-covered trough to the ride center. Fast Lane is Kings Dominion's virtual queue system. It didn't take long for KingDominion to be recognized as the perfect family destination location in the Mid-Atlantic region. 'The Lost World' manmade mountain hold three fantasy-adventure rides. Busch Gardens is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Kings Dominion continued its growth when it became part of Paramount Parks in 1993 and switched its name to Paramount's Kings Dominion. Journey to Atlantis was replaced by the Haunted River themed flume ride in 1980. Media related to Kings Dominion at Wikimedia Commons. Mike Gabay works as trainer with some of young pachyderms in 'Lion Country' elephant herd. The ride stands 301 feet (92m) and gives riders a view of the surrounding area. Our 14-acre kids' area features 20 rides designed for families to enjoy together, live entertainment featuring Snoopy and the PEANUTS Gang, and more. Acampground was added in 1978 and a popular attraction known as Lost World debuted in 1979. : If you look carefully, you can still see the splash zone and an old ride vehicle from the Haunted River, which is at the exit to the gift shop. In September 1976, a camera crew set up by the log flume at Kings Dominion in Doswell as filming continued on Rollercoaster. The movie, starring George Segal (in boat) as a ride inspector, was filmed at several amusement parks and is about an extortionist who demands $1 million to end his bombing campaign at parks. Also during the 20072008 offseason, Cedar Fair renamed the park's last two rides to open with Paramount theming. [14], One of the first additions under the new management group was Berserker a looping starship ride added to International Street in 1984. The 2014 season also saw the return of the iconic floral clock, the popular clown band, and the renaming of Johnny's and Trail's End Grill restaurants to the original names, Dinner Bell and Hungry Hippo, respectively. The area is Kings Dominion's largest section in the park, and in its early years, it featured an orchard theme that included three apple-themed rides: Apple Turnover,[45] Bad Apple, and Adam's Apple. Is there anything still in there? The ride also features one of the largest vertical loops in the world. The focus is on families this year with the addition of two new rides, El Dorado and the Americana Ferris Wheel. On the business side, KECO reorganized so that the company owned and managed Kings Dominion, Carowinds, as well as the entertainment and design division, Kings Productions. I guess this draws back to the age-old question: Was Volcano really worth it? Soak City, formerly known as WaterWorks, is Kings Dominion's water park. Can't disagree with you to be honest COS. The attraction opened in 1979 as Voyage to Atlantis but was rethemed the next year. In addition to rides, the area features an arcade, carnival games, counter-service restaurants, and a gift shop. and a rotor called Time Shaft. While in line for the Volcano (or while on the assent for the Avalanche) if you look closely you can still see the boarding area and que section for the old smurf ride. In the 1995 season, The Skyride and The Singing Mushrooms were removed. While the park had always had a Halloween event, the new HAUNT event has been received very well. By the end of the decade, in just five short years, Kings Dominion had established itself as a destination place for families seeking fun, thrills and adventure. Kings Dominin will also be adding free park WIFI for guests and introducing FunPix, afun and easy way to capture, collect, and share photos while you're at the park. [citation needed], As part of Kings Dominion's 40th-anniversary celebration in 2014, The Grove was restored to its original orchard theme, and the name was changed back to Candy Apple Grove. Mills E. Godwin Jr. greeted a porpoise on the opening day of the Kings Dominion in Doswell. The original 4 rides were The Land of Dooz, an indoor family train ride that towed up and down hills, Time Shaft, a Chance Rotor, Haunted River, a themed boat ride with a final splashdown drop, and Mt Kilimanjaro, a Bayern Kurve. Passenger-driven cars that ride along on a guide rail. The Haunted River was a lot of fun. Lion Country theater, monorail station & monorail cars coming in from Lion Country. A new, looping roller coaster from Arrow Dynamics called Anaconda was introduced the following year in 1991 featuring the world's first underwater tunnel which travels under part of Lake Charles. Formerly, A flat ride where miniature airplanes fly in a circle. Our 20-acre water park, Soak City, is included with your park admission and features more than 2 dozen slides, a massive wave pool, cabanas, and more. "Part of getting ready for a new operating season includes an. In April 1974, the Lion Country Safari opened as the first part of the Kings Dominion amusement complex near Doswell. Originally, only the walkway and its shops were considered part of the International Street area;[53] during the park's Paramount seasons, the boundaries of International Street expanded to include the Action Theater.[54]. We'll know more in three or four days, when we'll have a better idea of how well the mother is taking care of it.". For the 2009 season, two flat rides once located at Geauga Lake, like Dominator, opened in 2008. The 1994 season saw the addition of a new themed area of the park called Wayne's World, which featured a wooden roller coaster , The Hurler. The area's name changed from Lion Country Safari to Safari Village in the mid-1980s and was changed again by Paramount to Congo in the 1990s. They also returned the Rebel Yell roller coaster to its original red and blue colors. On March 29, 2013, Kings Dominion unveiled its bigger, better Planet Snoopy children's area. "The Haunted River" opened in 1980 within the mountain replacing "Journey to Atlantis." Following a limited preview of the park's Lion Country Safari, a drive-through animal zoo with 230 species of animals, and the Scooby-Doo rollercoaster in 1974,[6] Kings Dominion officially opened on May 3, 1975,[1][7] offering fifteen attractions including the Rebel Yell (later renamed Racer 75), the Lion Country Safari Monorail, Galaxie, and a junior wooden roller coaster known as Scooby-Doo. In June 1975, the band Ice Water performed in the Flintstone Follies Theater at Kings Dominion in Doswell. Also debuting this year is SpongBob SquarePants 3-D. It was renamed Candy Apple Grove in 1976. The construction of Kings Dominion began October 1, 1972. Only a year later in 1980, the flume ride was rethemed Haunted River. Original themed areas included The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera, International Street, Lion Country Safari, Old Virginia, and Coney Island. The 180-degree theater opened, which allowed visitors to cruise through the Baja desert and see a volcano up close! [25] The sale was finalized on June 30, 2006 for $1.24 billion. This scream machine sends rider through five inversions at speeds up to 67 milers per hour on the longest floorless roller coaster in the world at4,210 feet. In December 2006, Kings Dominion put Hypersonic XLC up for sale. The mountain's previous rides had all been removed several years previously, and Volcano gave the mountain a major transformation. Also in 2013, Kings Dominion has its largest entertainment line-up in years, with 7 new shows, including "All Wheel Sports" with bikers and skaters who were semifinalists on Season 7 of NBC's America's Got Talent, along with "On Broadway", a Broadway-style musical revue. Had a Halloween event, the area is home to many of the most exciting in the Blue Mountains. That combines the elements of hang gliding and sky diving World ' manmade mountain hold three fantasy-adventure rides seekers unveiled. 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