Jonquil. Ideal and Likely Volcano Replacement Ideas. That said, even if we assume for a moment that the coaster depicted roughly approximates the finished product, the surrounding elements like the station, queue, plaza, etc. JavaScript is disabled. gabe3235 Contributing Member. [2] After several months of postponing, a soft opening was eventually held on August 1, 1998. Volcano was such a popular ride that if it does get a replacement, it'll have to be on par or if not better than the ride. Unfortunately, the theme was later abandoned due to the film's poor box office performance. I remember spending the summer of 98 visiting the park weekly as this ride was delayed opening, but thoroughly enjoying the ride. The ride manufacturer set out to develop a launch coaster, the company's first, that would be powered by a linear induction motor (LIM). Make it stop. Close. [7] During the first launch, the on-ride camera took photos of the riders. For anaconda, wing coaster will come. This supplied the added boost needed to crest the 155-foot (47m) roll out inversion on a consistent basis. In 2023, Kings Dominion will remain open year-round. They will however need to step up their game if they want to compete with Busch. Nah, I dont think KD would do that. 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. [20] A section of track, a ride vehicle, and signage from the retired attraction were later donated to the National Roller Coaster Museum in Plainview, Texas. . 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. [23], On June 23, 2006, the roller coaster experienced a launch failure when a train carrying 15 passengers stalled and rolled back slightly. Also, Tumbili was never considered a Volcano replacement. 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. were all clearly unfinished at the time when this iteration of the plans were drawn up. Merged with the existing thread where this matter has already been discussed. It's true, this coasters reliability was completely unpredictable, 2 hours on, 2 hours off. I just think soaring face-down over the (hopefully cleaned-up) lake sounds amazing. Hopefully they've made grave improvements since its rumored for BGW next coaster to be from them. [27] Volcano also opened as the fastest inverted coaster in the world, reaching a maximum speed of 70mph (110km/h). 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. If it does well, KD would probably take Canadas Wonderlands place and ride into the top tier parks. This article has been archived and is no longer accepting comments. At the time, LIM technology was still fairly new to the industry and Intamin's system was initially buggy. Discuss and create Kings Dominion related concepts. [12] Volcano: The Blast Coaster officially opened to the public two days later on August 3, 1998. Volcano: The Blast Coaster, or simply Volcano, was an inverted roller coaster located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. Just because they are real documents, doesnt mean that the plans we obtained are in any way final, however. Cookie Notice Leaked coaster plans. [3] In 1996, the park moved in another direction hiring Intamin to design a new roller coaster. 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. 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. They have 12 roller coasters in total including one of the six Giga coasters worldwide in. Kings. After the roll out, the train made a sweeping turn around the mountain followed by a heartline roll in midair. [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. What Will Replace Volcano at Kings Dominion? 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. Jungle X-Pedition will expand to include Avalance (themed to a Mayan ruin) and the eventual Volcano replacement (I'm still thinking a Wing Coaster diving around a Stonehenge like structure). Its 400-acre grounds in Doswell feature more than 60 rides and attractions, including a waterpark. Former Crypt Site Marked as "Future Ride" in New Plans - KDFans. I think they should probably repaint it, and retheme. 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. 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. Could this lead to a retheme of the other rides in the Safari? Its launch mechanism utilized linear induction motor (LIM) technology. The Intamin launch coaster opened in 1998, but had been down more than up in recent years. The rest was Ok. Should keep them both and just add more. Wir freuen uns, Ihnen das brandneue Lego 41027 einfhren zu drfen! In 1984, the track ride was renamed Smurf Mountain, which is what the entire structure was called until it closed in 1995. Now, as weve covered already, we know these plans are a few months old at this point. Something that may not be immediately obvious to many people is that the layout depicted above seems to actually be a modified version of an existing B&M wing coaster. KD needs a new woodie. So is the wild mouse. 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. Ride them both multiple times each trip. Let us know in the Volcano Replacement Project thread on ParkFans.net! For more information, please see our I am, very sad that Cedar Fair has given up on the attraction. Its been a while, I know. I consider myself lucky to have been on Volcano, it was a cool ride, but the cost just didn't equal the returns. It literally occupies the land of the former Top Spin and offers a similar flippy ride experience. 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. zambezi zinger for boomerang maybe. Miner's Revenge replacement. 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. 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. So with this prediction, no I do not think that KD will get a wing coaster for volcanos replacement. [21], Volcano's layout simulated the path of a volcanic eruption. You must log in or register to reply here. A new outdoor bar will be built so guests can (hopefully) enjoy a themed cocktail or Tiki drink while watching their friends enjoy the flips and rolls of Tumbili. style coaster replacing Volcano for one second, but personally I really want a flying coaster to be reserved for an eventual Anaconda replacement. News. 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. [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. Additionally, a very large area next to Avalanche is earmarked in the plans as a plaza with no real specifics given. 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. "Kings Dominion will be the cure for cabin fever in 2023 . It has a great layout. 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. Sorry to see this coaster go. I hope whatever they choose to do ends up being a worthy successor to Volcano. Based on my interactions with people on Instagram most people think all of the dive coasters are the same. I would still give them more credit than that. [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. 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. Growing up in VA, KD was my home park. I know some guys that had try and maintain those impulse coasters with their Six Flags budgets, very tough thing to do lol. Id rather see Anaconda rebuilt so its not painful anymore as opposed to being replaced. 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. I could see people making comments like "they should have put those flipping seats on the wing coaster!' 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Leaked coaster plans for a proposed B&M Wing Coaster. this surely ranks somewhat highly in the 'worst replacement for classic ride' category. Last edited: Feb 9, 2019. 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 . Perhaps the more interesting thing about this layout is what space itdoesnt fill. First off, height-wise, this coaster is short. 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. Park Officials Bridgette Baywater and Scott Clemons introducing Tumbili (pic courtesy of @Coaster101). Today, KDFans gets its first article ever that justifies partaking in that grand traditionhence theLL Cool J prelude. 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. [18][19] By May of the same year, the entire attraction was demolished, including the volcano structure. The record was held until GateKeeper opened at Cedar Point in 2013, featuring an inversion at a height of 170 feet (52m). The awesome launch and super fast roll down low was surprising. 9 comments. 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. Another ride manufacturer, Premier Rides, had pioneered the concept two years earlier with the design of Flight of Fear at Kings Island. Home. ^They should put those restraints on every non-B&M Mega model honestly. While we were told a lot of information about the immediate area around the old Crypt ride, Kings Dominion was very coy about what this means for the future of the Safari. *sigh* It is a sad, sad day for Kings Dominion and for coaster fans in general. Find it all and much more with the interactive Roller Coaster Database. Volcano was in my top 5. [5] At a cost of $20 million, the new ride would become the first launched roller coaster in the world to be inverted. 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. Its a nice, family friendly ride. It could also have fake animals. I know this has been brought up before; but I'll just bring it up again. 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. Are you disappointed in the scale of this proposal? Coming Spring 2022, Jungle X-Pedition featuring Tumbili! Volcano had a long history of maintenance issues, so its closure is not surprising, but the timing is hard for long time fans. A portion of the ride was enclosed inside a man-made volcano originally constructed in 1979, which previously housed other attractions. of Volcano. Lastly, we have to address a major datapoint that weve successfully avoided until now: the timeline. save. youtu.be/2jvlC5. Pretzel Kaiser; Jul 30, 2014; Replies 2 Views 3K. It's a real shame, because every time I went to the park last year, it was either down or had an intolerable line (over 30 minutes). what other contenders are out there? 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. 2. The Anaconda should obviously be removed after the replacement for the Volcano gets built. The Lost World: Reclaimed - curious if the park could invoke it's history as a defence? That second launch and shooting out of the volcano was always exhilarating. Rocking our peers and putting parks in fear They do not have a invert so that would be a great fit. This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 18:42. Seems like CF is finally realizing that KD has potential, a lot of supporters, and hype around it. I rode it about a month back and thought it was great for what it was! Plus, the unloading side of the station had fake rockwork. The park announced today that beginning in January 2023, Kings Dominion will expand to year-round operations. Kings Dominion is an amusement park located in Doswell, Virginia, 20 miles. Theres a lot of people posting on those sites that do stuff like that purely for the reactions and attention. In a shocking surprise, Kings Dominion has made the following announcement today: "The 2019 operating season is on the horizon! I feel fortunate to have found it operating when I visited Kings Dominion last April. 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. Fortunately on F.L.Y., Vekoma showed the wisdom to avoid any kind of on-your-back experience. The visual of wing coaster trains diving down through that inversion from this angle would, surely, be fantastic. 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. Tbh, I'd sacrifice Racer before The Grizzly. Dont call it a comeback, KDFans been here for years Then I could see racer being removed. I was thinking about a launched B&M wingrider or a launched Mack coaster like copperhead strike? 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