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. So the F.L.Y. Doing a full loop from bottom to top back to the bottom is a blast. The ride manufacturer set out to develop a launch coaster, the company's first, that would be powered by a linear induction motor (LIM). They have 12 roller coasters in total including one of the six Giga coasters worldwide in Intimidator 305 and a 2018 RMC I-box coaster in Twisted Timbers. After a series of delays, Volcano opened to the public on August 3, 1998. Virginia's Kings Dominion announced yesterday that it has closed and will remove its Volcano: The Blast Coaster. Executive Chef Denis Callinan promises hearty snacks and meals complementing the new area. Flight if fear should be replaced with a more jungle themeing. Discussions. style coaster replacing Volcano for one second, but personally I really want a flying coaster to be reserved for an eventual Anaconda replacement. I hadn't really considered the capacity issue b/c I almost invariably purchase Fast Lane at out-of-area parks and therefore get on quickly. For volcano I can see the SNS Axis. 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. The pretzel loop to me, even though it covers the same distance, still feels like it ends at exactly the wrong time. Depending on if they are keeping the mountain or not, it may be 2021 before a replacement comes. We prefer smoothness over a jarring video." Plus throwing in thematic elements for the station, queue line, and at some points during the layout. 2021 - New Coaster - Rumor - (2/28/20) Sad news for Kings Dominion fans because I know you've been waiting to hear all about some big time coaster plan for 2021. First off, love the presentation. Retail space will also be added with unique Jungle X-Pedition merchandise. I just think soaring face-down over the (hopefully cleaned-up) lake sounds amazing. THEY SHOULD BE VIEWED AS A POSSIBLE PROPOSAL FOR VOLCANOS REPLACEMENT, NOT ASSUMED TO BE THE FINALIZED PLANS FOR THE PROJECT. It was located in the Safari Village section of the park and featured three rides inside a dark ride named Land of the Dooz, a flume ride named Voyage to Atlantis, and a Rotor flat ride from Chance Rides named Time Shaft. This article has been archived and is no longer accepting comments. The rest was Ok. Its unclear whether or not that structure would remain in this proposal, but it strikes me as fairly unlikely that it would. And thats around 3 years. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The existence of a single storage track essentially confirms that this coaster, as designed in this draft, would only run two trainsagain, not really uncommon for the model, but its worth noting nonetheless. Nope no special Haunt announcementsyet. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per train. Should keep them both and just add more. Explosion, overpowering 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. The record was held until GateKeeper opened at Cedar Point in 2013, featuring an inversion at a height of 170 feet (52m). I also heard that many Gerstlauers have gotten rough over time, but I don't know what the deal is with that. Kings Dominion hasn't announced a replacement for Volcano, its most popular coaster. Unfortunately, the theme was later abandoned due to the film's poor box office performance. Home. I hadn't actually ridden it since the end of the 2017 season, so I'm extremely disappointed that it has been closed so abruptly. It's true, this coasters reliability was completely unpredictable, 2 hours on, 2 hours off. KD has always been a park that's screamed "eventual flying coaster" to me despite how unlikely that's always seemed. What Will Replace Volcano at Kings Dominion? 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. 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. Nah, depends on how volcano replacement does. Last edited: Feb 9, 2019. Still gives me with great airtime every time in the back. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. JavaScript is disabled. [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. I would love to see some variant of the Lost World come back to the park. I wouldnt complain about a F.L.Y. If it got re profiled to where its nowhere intense, enthusiast would cry. Regional parks & attractions, Disney, Universal. In fact, at the time of this writing, this coaster, as it is proposed in this plan, would probably be one of the shortest B&M wing coasters ever built. [2], The new coaster was plagued with a variety of technical issues long before it opened. - YouTube Here is WHY I think this roller coaster could become one of Kings Dominion's largest! Once again, the map below is based solely on information contained within the draft proposal KDFans obtained. Jul 30, 2014. For anaconda, wing coaster will come. A portion of the ride was enclosed inside a man-made volcano originally constructed in 1979, which previously housed other attractions. This could Replace Volcano the Blast Coaster at Kings Dominion. Chapter Text The Dragon's Lair. The park was named after its sister park, Kings Island in Kings Mills, Ohio. Alright so about that replacement idea: Me personally I would love a more intense version of Copperhead Strike. Discuss and create Kings Dominion related concepts. 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. Fortunately on F.L.Y., Vekoma showed the wisdom to avoid any kind of on-your-back experience. A rough idea of a possible queue location is included in the draft we have and hence, I included it in the map above. 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. Not saying Volcano's old stomping grounds are the largest (but still big) plot in the world, but Kings Dominion doesn't have to literally be the next park to install one of these. The scenery would be Safari themed, with a combination of big rocks (and crumbling walls? 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. Kings Dominion has not revealed what will replace the roller coaster or if the even longer-standing mountain will come down too. Split the Tumbili stuff off, so this thread can track the replacement (?) [23], On June 23, 2006, the roller coaster experienced a launch failure when a train carrying 15 passengers stalled and rolled back slightly. JavaScript is disabled. I will also share with you my predictions for when I think we could the park open their next coaster! 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. Ive got some nostalgia for it from my childhood, but its so rough that I dont even ride it anymore. Additionally, we know that these plans are a few months old. Rocking our peers and putting parks in fear Nah, depends on how volcano replacement does. That's gonna be a dope Camp Snoopy expansion! That second launch and shooting out of the volcano was always exhilarating. Avoiding the entire flying coaster fad was one of the best moves I've seen Cedar Fair make. So this was a concept I came up with late last year. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. zambezi zinger for boomerang maybe. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Has anyone really pictured in their minds how cool the new S&S Axis Coasters would be if installed as a Volcano replacement? Dominator is a steel floorless roller coaster built by Bolliger & Mabillard at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. You must log in or register to reply here. That would be a perfect fit. Volcano has now officially closed. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Find it all and much more with the interactive Roller Coaster Database. . of Volcano. Based on my interactions with people on Instagram most people think all of the dive coasters are the same. A man-made mountain, originally called The Lost World, was constructed at Kings Dominion in 1979. Fans have indeed lost one of the most unique roller coasters in the world. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Let's imagine Hollywood's ultimate star-driven theme park resort. but that would be about it. 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. 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. Though, i will say that the loading procedure and roll out of the station is certainly much better on the B&M. Kings Dominion is a Cedar Fair park and sister park of Kings Island located in Doswell, Virginia. 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. Here is WHY I think this roller coaster could become one of Kings Dominion's largest! [2] Although the early ride design from this concept wasn't used, much of the proposed theme was retained. [3] In 1996, the park moved in another direction hiring Intamin to design a new roller coaster. 40.7474845,14.4830069. [5] At a cost of $20 million, the new ride would become the first launched roller coaster in the world to be inverted. The visual of wing coaster trains diving down through that inversion from this angle would, surely, be fantastic. They would NDT the trains and find cracks all over them and then the ride would be closed for months. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Super cool layout. 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. I heard people saying that the Grizzly should be removed, but I'm not completely on board with that idea. 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. It's no contest. 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. In 1984, the track ride was renamed Smurf Mountain, which is what the entire structure was called until it closed in 1995. I just don't see Papa Cedar Fair wanting to invest as heavily (or maybe as quickly) as Paramount did. Volcano was in my top 5. I have been on two different Free Spin models and I find the unpredictability of the layout to be exhilarating. They just got new track to smooth it, thatll probably make racer last another 5-10 years. 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. Or if we ever do get a replacement. 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[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. I hope they can still integrate the volcano structure for a new coaster or flat ride. 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. *sigh* It is a sad, sad day for Kings Dominion and for coaster fans in general. According to our source, the plans above were labeled as a 2021 project. The park is currently owned by Cedar Fair, and was part of the former Paramount Parks chain that Cedar Fair acquired from CBS Corporation on June 30, 2006. The Anaconda should obviously be removed after the replacement for the Volcano gets built. I'm sure it would have been way better than the Intamin before, as most rides are. In a sense they can still be the best part of the ride because the whole thing's ruined. 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. Within the past few weeks I was wondering: what if Kings Dominion could build a Gerstlauer launched invert in Volcano's old spot? 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. For Anaconda, I could see the old B&M Wing Coaster layout that was leaked. 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). 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. 16 34 34 Comments Best 9 comments. . They should replace it with like a Gravity Group woodie. There were rumors flying around the coaster community on whether the ride would reopen in 2019. Also KD has been getting VERY, VERY, VERY lucky.. 4 years between twisted Timbers and Tumbili, and its highly likely that volcano replacement will come on KDs 50th anniversary. [13] The speed was matched by Superman: Ultimate Escape at Geauga Lake in 2000 and also by The Flash: Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great America in 2001. Had a long run and that mountain can become home to yet another new attraction. As popularity declined over the years, Smurf Mountain eventually closed permanently in 1993. [2] It remained closed for the rest of the season. Its launch mechanism utilized linear induction motor (LIM) technology. The Safari area of Kings Dominion has undergone a number of tweaks throughout the parks history, but none as significant as this. Then anaconda should be replaced by the old B&M wing coaster that was leaked a few years ago. Reply . Sorry to see this coaster go. . [24][25][26], When it opened in 1998, Volcano: The Blast Coaster set a world record for having the highest inversion on a roller coaster at 155 feet (47m). Volcano was one of my top 20 favorite coasters. Nah, I dont think KD would do that. 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. Hopefully Storm continues to be nice and smooth after it opens. There is nothing "obvious" about removing Anaconda! Looking for a Discount on admission? Earlier today, Kings Dominion in Doswell, . [10] Kings Dominion understood the challenge, having faced similar obstacles with the nearby Flight of Fear. 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. A place for anything relating to the theme park, Kings Dominion, Press J to jump to the feed. Remove the lame backlot stunt coaster and the crazy mouse one and replace them with better coasters. [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. Previous This area received some new television screens as well. The coaster's mountain was opened in 1979 as The Lost World, featuring several rides. You are using an out of date browser. Posted by 4 months ago. Hopefully they've made grave improvements since its rumored for BGW next coaster to be from them. They even do it on smooth coasters, which I don't get. 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I don't think anything will truly "replace" Volcano for me. 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. 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. 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. Adds Ringas, "To think of such an icon in the park as that. I am, very sad that Cedar Fair has given up on the attraction. A B&M Wing Coaster on the site previously occupied by Volcano. [28][29] Wicked Twister broke the record when it opened at Cedar Point in 2002, featuring a top speed of 72mph (116km/h). Let us know in the Volcano Replacement Project thread on ParkFans.net! 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. 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. 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. To stay up to date on all things Kings Dominion, give KDFans a follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Replacement for Volcano_ The Blast Coaster.pdf. Earlier tonight, on their official blog, Kings Dominion announced that Volcano: The Blast Coaster would be removed. [2] Nearly a year later on February 8, 2019, Kings Dominion quietly announced intentions to remove Volcano from the park, citing issues with reliability, rider capacity, and overall customer satisfaction. Replies 372 Views 27K. Plus, stunt coaster is a good family ride for kids, and families. Looked more appealing and interesting than the actual ride. I think something will eventually replace Volcano, but I do not think it will happen soon. Ride them both multiple times each trip. Kings Dominion & Soak City . New posts Search forums Account Upgrades. The Intamin launch coaster opened in 1998, but had been down more than up in recent years. I know this has been brought up before; but I'll just bring it up again. 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. 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. 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. KDFans has exclusively been given copies of what we believe to be a legitimate, work-in-progress draft of a layout proposal for a wing coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard. 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). Because its one of the most iconic elements EVER to exist. I could see then removing them in like 2040. Jungle X-Pedition (pic courtesy of Kings Dominion). At the start of Kings Dominion Virginia's 2018 season, Volcano: The Blast Coaster was closed suddenly for the entire season. [9] In order to begin construction, several holes had to be sliced into the mountain to begin the process of gutting the interior. Leaked coaster plans for a proposed B&M Wing Coaster. Not entirely unlike Copperhead but less intense and far less expensive, and no inversions. Are you disappointed in the scale of this proposal? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Wed expect that subsequent versions of the Volcano replacement project plans would incorporate that structure in one way or another. [13][14] Volcano featured a roll out at 155 feet (47m), making it the tallest inversion on any roller coaster. That's right, one of the most anticipated roller coasters in the US ran for much of its first season with just 8 seats per train, and with the systems only able to launch trains every 90-120 seconds or so, the overall capacity of the ride was pathetic. 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). 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. 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. Id rather see Anaconda rebuilt so its not painful anymore as opposed to being replaced. [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). 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. I think i would die if they ever removed rebel. 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. None. Anaconda is pretty abrasive too, but much more tolerable imo. An early track design proposed by Intamin, much of which was later modified, featured a maximum speed of 75mph (121km/h), a 140-foot (43m) Immelmann inversion with a 130-foot (40m) drop, a horseshoe, two double heartline rolls, and a helix. Pretzel Kaiser; Jul 30, 2014; Replies 2 Views 3K. For the 1999 season, a second set of LIMs were added further along the launch track. Full Statement: [4], On July 22, 1997, Kings Dominion unveiled the name of the new ride, Volcano: The Blast Coaster, along with several ride specifications in a press release announcement. coaster looks really interesting to me and is extremely unique in the way that Volcano was. Now, as weve covered already, we know these plans are a few months old at this point. A second concept for the theme was then proposed by Shane's Amusement Attic. In my defense, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has kept me very busy with BGWFans. Another ride manufacturer, Premier Rides, had pioneered the concept two years earlier with the design of Flight of Fear at Kings Island. Dieser Artikel wurde entwickelt, um den Bedrfnissen unserer Kunden entsprechend zu werden und bietet eine Vielzahl von neuen Funktionen. Fans have lost one of the most unique roller coasters in the world. 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