The park added its third launched roller coaster, Hypersonic XLC, in 2001. Many of the park's removed attractions are documented - The Old Dominion Steam Train, The "Lost World" Mountain w/Haunted River, the Monorail through the animal areas, and of course Lake Charles. STart-up problems plagued two of the rides, but many. Acampground was added in 1978 and a popular attraction known as Lost World debuted in 1979. The westernmost corner of Candy Apple Grove, distinct from the rest of the area, is themed to the 1950s. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Time Shaft spun approximately 40 to 50 revolutions per minute and once the revolutions reached 100 per minute the floor dropped down about six inches - just enough to scare your pants off! Formally. It was renamed Candy Apple Grove in 1976. The park was also one of the amusement parks used as a set for the movieRollercoaster, filmed in 1977. 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. The idea for a family amusement parknorth of Richmond, VA and south of Washington, D.C., began as a dream in 1971. The complex cost $7 million to construct and can accommodate 6,800 persons an hour. Kilimanjaro? Tornado, Dinosaurs Alive, and Volcano: The Blast Coaster were all removed before the 2019 season. From left are driver Ken Lion, Lora Becraft and Larry and Mary Tropea. 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. Shockwave had one loop, similar to the older King Kobra but added a helix. It 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. In 1998, the mountain was repurposed to accommodate Volcano, the Blast Coaster, which still operates today. The partnership, their first in nearly 15 years, is part of the two parks 40th anniversary celebrations. More than 1.5 million visitors would follow during Kings Dominion's first season. History The ride opened on May 26, 1979 along with Journey to the Land of Dooz and Voyage to Atlantis as part of the new The Lost World themed area. This May 1980 image shows a skeletal pirate captain, one of 60 ghouls in the Kings Dominion theme parks Haunted River flume boat ride. In December 2006, Kings Dominion put Hypersonic XLC up for sale. Hypersonic XLC, a Thrust Air 2000 air-launched coaster made by S&S Power, launched riders from 0 to 80 miles per hour (130km/h) in 1.5 seconds, taking them up an 87-degree incline and down an 87-degree drop. In 2015 Kings Dominion announced its Waterpark expansion project with WaterWorks being rebranded as Soak City. This attraction also appeared at Kings Island, Dorney Park, Cedar Point, and Canada's Wonderland. [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. [4] DOSWELL, Va. -- After more than 20 years of erupting in Doswell, Kings Dominion has decided to remove Volcano: The Blast Coaster. [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. Experience fun all season long with our world-class events. Kings Dominion is bustling with activity this month. Kings Dominion began operating its animal safari area during the summer of 1974 as a way to drum up advance interest in the park. Also debuting this year is SpongBob SquarePants 3-D. 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. In March 1988, Kings Dominion introduced the Avalanche. [34] Another expansion in 2017 updated the former Nickelodeon Central area of Planet Snoopy with three new attractions and a covered pavilion area. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. Located just steps away from Kings Dominion, Camp Wilderness - a KOA Campground - features camp sites, RV sites and a number of well-appointed deluxe cabins that are far from roughing it. In 2015, the water park was expanded and re-branded as Soak City.[35]. Just a few of these attractions were the Candy Apple Grove and the Singing Mushrooms. Time Shaft was a Rotor built by US manufacturer Chance Rides that was previously located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, USA. Anew waterpark addition opened in 1992, Hurricane Reef. 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. 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. Extras and crew assembled at 7 a.m., but it was 2:15 p.m. before everything was ready so this scene could be shot. Our Congo area was also rebranded Safari Village in honor of Lion Country Safari that debuted in 1974. In April 1974, the Lion Country Safari opened as the first part of the Kings Dominion amusement complex near Doswell. 3. The King Kobra featured a 50-ton counterweight drop launch and was the park's first launched roller coaster. For an increased cost, visitors get a wristband enabling them to get to the front of the line on 17 of the most popular attractions without queueing. In 2014, the area's name reverted to Safari Village to commemorate the park's 40th anniversary. From music festivals to seasonal celebrations, our special events calendar dishes out unique experiences and family activities all year. Centrifugal force, created as the ride spun, held passengers against the wall as the . The following season, in 1997, saw the debut of KidZville, which was a re-theming of the Hanna-Barbera section. I've been on other centrifugal force rides, but they weren't quite the same. Little ones can get their own thrills at Planet Snoopy, featuring the entire PEANUTS gang. Another new roller coaster joined the park's lineup in 2006 in Italian Job:Stunt Track (now Backlot Stunt Coaster). Take a wild, tumbling ride on Tumbili, Virginias first 4D spin coaster. The park was named after its sister park, Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, USA. The Hanover County theme park and Busch Gardens near. Three new attractions are added in WaterWorks:Tidal Wave Bay, Tornado and Zoom Flume. The expansion included the addition of five new children's rides, more characters, as well as new games and shows. In 2004, Kings Dominion added Scooby-Doo! It took nearly two years to build the park. Also in 1993, Smurf Mountain was removed, leaving only the Time Shaft and Haunted River remaining in The Lost World Mountain until 1995 when both rides were removed. Formerly. The park sent visitors spinning around Candy Apple Grove in the new Apple Turnover ride. The animatronic Singing Mushrooms, popular decades ago, was redeveloped with newer technology and placed back on display. JavaScript is disabled. This May 1979 image shows the interior of the new Time Shaft ride at the Kings Dominion theme park in Doswell. In addition to rides, the area features an arcade, carnival games, counter-service restaurants, and a gift shop. Land of the Doozwas replaced by Smurf Mountain. That day, approximately 20,000 guests enjoyed the park. It was in the park for nine seasons before being relocated to Jolly Roger Amusement Park in Ocean City, Maryland, Alton Towers in England, and later to Hopi Hari in Brazil where it exists today as Katapul. With more than 60 rides, shows, attractions, a kids area, and a waterpark, Kings Dominion has AMAZING fun for everyone. It opened in 1992 as Hurricane Reef and is included with admission to Kings Dominion. Kiddie Racing Ride | PEANUTS 500 | Kings Dominion PEANUTS 500 Put the Pedal to the Metal for the Win! In the 2006 season, Kings Dominion opened the Italian Job Turbo Coaster, its fourth launched roller coaster. "[49] Initially, the area was part of one of the park's original attractions, Lion Country Safari, which contained a monorail train through a nature preserve until its closure in the 1990s. Kings Dominion 'The Lost World' manmade mountain hold three fantasy-adventure rides. Over the next two seasons, Kings Dominion added three new attractions starting with a thrilling steel roller coaster, Dominator. Kings Dominion celebrated its 40th year in operation in 2015. In 1998, the mountain was repurposed to accommodate Volcano, the Blast Coaster, which still operates today. 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. 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]. The construction of Kings Dominion began October 1, 1972. It's that time of year where come together as ONE Team and become KD Proud. Also new this year is a popular family ride, Triple Spin. [32] Also for the 2010 season, the Kidzville and Nickelodeon Universe areas of the park began being re-themed to Planet Snoopy, as were the children's areas at Canada's Wonderland and Kings Island. Drawing a crowd - a 17-story man-made mountain, housing three rides, opened yesterday at Kings Dominion theme park on Interstate 95. [26] The park continued to operate as Paramount's Kings Dominion until the beginning of the 2007 season when Paramount was dropped from the title. Looking to get value out of your tax return this year? Also added was a new children's play area, Scooby's Play Park. [citation needed] Kings Dominion expanded WaterWorks for the 2007 season, adding a second wave pool called Tidal Wave Bay, a four-person family raft slide called Zoom Flume, and a ProSlide Tornado.[27]. Kings Dominion's commitment to providing its guests with world-class thrills, fun and family entertainment continues into this decade. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Independent Contractor (Newspaper Carrier), Busch Gardens and Kings Dominion offering joint park pass, Seeking amusement? 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. This year is one of the most exciting in the park's history. The theme park opened with 15 attractions; its Lion Country Safari area had opened a year before. New attractions and areas of the park themed to Paramount's television shows and films appeared at Paramount's Kings Dominion almost every season that they were under Paramount's ownership. Grab a buddy and scream out loud on one of our 13 world-class roller coasters, including Intimidator 305 one of the tallest and fastest coasters on the East Coast. Thunder Raceway Go-Karts also debuts this year. The Paramount Theater also changed its name to Kings Dominion Theater. More Days, More Fun - now open year-round. New Ride Complex Opening At King's Dominion, https://coasterpedia.net/w/index.php?title=Time_Shaft&oldid=189946. The Time Shaft. Located just steps away from Kings Dominion, Camp Wilderness - a KOA Campground - features camp sites, RV sites and a number of well-appointed deluxe cabins that are far from roughing it. KECOalso managed Kings Island, Canada's Wonderland and Great America in Santa Clara, California. 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. 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. [62] Following the controversy, Kings Dominion dropped Miner's Revenge from its Halloween maze lineup the following season. Washington Post writer Peter Galuszka (author of a book on the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster)[60] said the attraction "hits a little too close to home for me" since "the idea of abandonment is a difficult topic for miners". In the next year, another children's area, known as Nickelodeon Splat City, opened near the Shockwave roller coaster, this was a product of Viacom purchasing Paramount in 1994. A circular flat ride on which riders lay face down and swing in a circle. A slow-moving monorail ride over the area. [23] Nevertheless, Hypersonic XLC helped establish Kings Dominion's reputation as "the launched coaster capital of the world". 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. 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. Kings Dominion is an amusement park located in Doswell, Virginia, 20 miles (30 km) north of Richmond and 75 miles (120 km) south of Washington, D.C. Some of the area's more notable rides include WindSeeker, a 301-foot-tall (92m) swing ride that opened in 2012, and Delirium, a type of pendulum amusement ride that opened in place of stand-up roller coaster Shockwave in 2016. Candy Apple Grove's newest ride, steel coaster Twisted Timbers, opened in 2018 replacing Hurler and reusing some of the previous support structure. Kings Dominion added another launched roller coaster in 1998, Volcano: The Blast Coaster, in the former Lost World mountain. Almost as notable as the launch of The Outer Limits was the fact that the entire ride was in semi-darkness; the riders could not see where they were going. The theme park fully opened the previous month with 15 attractions; its Lion Country Safari area had opened in 1974. With more than 60 rides, shows, attractions, a kids area, and a waterpark, Kings Dominion has AMAZING fun for everyone. [3] It offers over 60 rides, shows and attractions including 15 roller coasters and a 20-acre water park. Formerly, A flat ride where miniature airplanes fly in a circle. Anaconda was also originally billed as having six loops,[17] but unlike Arrow's six-inversion coaster Drachen Fire that opened at Busch Gardens Williamsburg the following year, the Anaconda actually has only four inversions: a vertical loop, a sidewinder, and two consecutive corkscrews. It was re-themed to the Peanuts for the 2010 season. Attractions for the first season in 1974 included the Lion Country Safari and the Scooby Doo roller coaster. Here is a timeline of Kings Dominion Attractions 1974 - Lion Country Safari & Scooby Doo Rollercoaster open as a preview. 1) Great Pumpkin Coaster. Centrifugal force, created as the ride spun, held passengers against the wall as the floor dropped out. Media related to Kings Dominion at Wikimedia Commons. Planet Snoopy at Kings Dominion will feature 8 new rides (18 total), a newly expanded 1,100 square-foot Family Care Center, daily meet-and-greet opportunities with the PEANUTS characters, the Richmond-based self-serve frozen yogurt shop SweetFrog and more. Kings Dominion is a theme park located in Doswell, Virginia, USA opened in 1975. I'm Not Amused", "Cedar Fair, L.P. To Acquire Paramount Parks", "Cedar Fair, L.P. 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[14], One of the first additions under the new management group was Berserker a looping starship ride added to International Street in 1984. The park added its first Ferris Wheel in 2009 with Americana, as well as El Dorado, a family flat ride. New this year is Sky Pilot. When I was there last weekend I was trying to walk up to that tunnel and look inside but I was afraid I would get in trouble to I decided not to. In 1996, Kings Dominion unveiled the first LIM-launched roller coaster, The Outer Limits:Flight of Fear. Yogi's Cave was rethemed to Treasure Cave and many rides in KidZville, such as Scooby-Doo's Ghoster Coaster, George Jetson's Spaceport, and Huck's Hot Rods, continued to bear the names of Hanna-Barbera characters. I'm referring to the structure that faces riders as they leave Volcano's station and that runs parallel to the launch track. The expansion included a new 65-foot tall slide complex featuring three different attractions called Paradise Plunge, Aqua Blast, and Thunder Falls; a new children's area called Splash Island; expanded cabana areas, updated bathhouses, and other improvements to the area. After less than two years of construction, Kings Dominion opened to the public on May 3, 1975. 2002: Ricochet and Triple Spin; Meteor Attack (feature in Action Theater); 2003: Drop Tower and SpongeBob SquarePants 3-D (feature in Action Theater), 2005: Tomb Raider Firefall (later known as The Crypt), 2007: Tidal Wave Bay, Tornado and Zoom Flume added to WaterWorks; FearFest becomes Halloween Haunt, 2009: El Dorado and Americana (both relocated from Geauga Lake); Grizzly retracked, 2011: Snoopy's Starlight Spectular; Shockwave repainted a new color; Grizzly retracked; El Dorado closes. The Rotor is a large, upright barrel, rotated to create an inward acting centripetal force supplied by the wall's support's force. The design of the new park was similar to Kings Island near Cincinnati, OH, using similar rides, attractions and themes includinga 315-foot-tall Eiffel Tower replica and twin-track, racing roller coaster. Also new is "Dominion at Dusk" featuring Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular, a new live show and fireworks on all 10pm closes. One of the first additions the new management group installed was Berserker, a looping starship ride on International Street in 1984. [25] The sale was finalized on June 30, 2006 for $1.24 billion. This shaft drives a series of pinion gears, providing rotation to not just the center mast but the four individual "sweeps." A whole new theme area was added this year with Hurricane Reef. Includes unlimited visits in 2023, free parking & more! [46] Other features that made a return to the area include a fully restored floral clock near the Carousel, oversized candy apples, and the popular blue ice cream that existed in the park for decades.[47]. The mountain's previous rides had all been removed several years previously, and Volcano gave the mountain a major transformation. The northern Hanover County theme parks iconic sign along Interstate 95 is getting a face-lift with an updated logo, LED lighting and a bigger full-color screen. Following the success of Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, Family Leisure Centers (a partnership formed between Taft Broadcasting Company and Top Value Enterprises) decided to expand into a new region of the country by opening a second park. This attraction features four new thrilling, enclosed water slides. A new water ride was added this year, Diamond Falls. [33] Kings Dominion also added Dinosaurs Alive!, an upcharge dinosaur walkthrough exhibit, located in the Old Virginia section of the park. The decade of the 90's began with the expansion of Hanna-Barbera Land in 1990. Standing 305 feet at its highest point, riders race down a 300-foot first drop and through high-speed twists and turns at speeds over 90 miles per hour. Find more thrills at our ginormous collection of roller coasters among the East Coasts largest at 13 including Intimidator 305 . Green slime was the rage of the summerfor Kings Dominion's20th anniversary seasonwith the addition of Nickelodeon Splat City. Riders were assured they would get wet on this ride. [22] The entire ride's duration was about 25 seconds. #3. 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. Avalanche renamed Reptilian and Scrambler renamed Arachnidia. 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. [59] The attraction drew criticism in the press due to the region's experience with mining disasters. The area's fictional backstory centers around an explorer who discovered the uncharted land in 1935, naming the location "Site X. There is appearently no way to get to it but it is still there littered with trash and debris. You have permission to edit this collection. In August 2019, Kings Dominion announced that Soak City would be expanded in 2020 to include a new sub-area called Coconut Shores, featuring a multi-level water play structure and a children's wave pool. I guess this draws back to the age-old question: Was Volcano really worth it? 1974: Preview event featuring a film theater, Scooby-Doo (now called Woodstock Express), and Lion Country Safari. On June 30 of that year, the park was sold to Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Also, before Smurf Mountain, it was called Land of the Dooz. Bengal tigers arrived at the animal preserve. This was later converted into Nick Central. In the next season, Kings Dominion added a Huss Top Spin called Tomb Raider: Firefall, and was named The Crypt, which was a standard size and outdoor version of a similar, but larger, ride named Tomb Raider: The Ride, also now The Crypt, at Kings Island. 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. While the park had always had a Halloween event, the new HAUNT event has been received very well. The theme park opened days late. Two new attractions debut this year. Early history as Kings Dominion (197283), the television show after which the ride was named, List of Fast Lane attractions Kings Dominion, "Kings Dominion GM retiring after 40-plus years with theme park and parent company", "A Detailed History of Kings Dominion's General Managers", "IAAPA Oral History - Dennis Speigel | IAAPA", "With repeal of Kings Dominion law, Va. schools can now start before Labor Day", "The End-of-Summer Child Care Crunch Is Here. Opened in 1990, and re-themed in 2013. April 27, 1974 King's Dominion Lion Country Safari. Kings Dominion unveiled a TOGO stand-up roller coaster in 1986 called Shockwave, the first of three roller coasters to be added under KECO. To build the water park, Kings Dominion filled in two-thirds of Lake Charles near the Candy Apple Grove region of the park. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, the 280-acre (1.1 km 2) 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 The rotor attraction was one of three inside the just-opened Lost World mountain. In 2023 we're highlighting White Water Canyon, Dominator, Reptilian, and so much more! It debuted in 2001 as FearFest,[56] but following Cedar Fair's acquisition of the park, the event was renamed Halloween Haunt in 2007. Kings Dominion's fountains play on International Street, in the shadow of the 'Eiffel Tower' Taken 10-22-1974. In 2013, Kings Dominion unveiled the bigger, better Planet Snoopy, the world's largest PEANUTS-themed children's area, featuring 8 new rides (18 total), a fresh market and more. The ride, which is themed to NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, was announced on August 20, 2009, and represents the park's largest-ever capital investment. Thepark's 15th anniversary seasonsaw a fresh new lookin Hanna-Barbera Land. [53] A steam train ride called Old Dominion Line operated nearby in the same park section. The Outer Limits has a 56 miles per hour (90km/h) launch, four inversions, and an identical "spaghetti bowl" layout to Flight of Fear at Kings Island. Kings Dominion Attractions: International Street - Begin your journey of fun in this tiny European village. Parts of the 1977 movie Rollercoaster were filmed at Kings Dominion, and the park was involved in a major part of the film's plot. A campground was completed in time for the 1978 season and the park's well-known Lost World mountain debuted in 1979. We offer a wide array of group activities that can be tailored for your needs plusemployeeoffers on group ticket sales. In 2002, Ricochet was added, followed by Drop Zone (now Drop Tower)in 2003. Fast Lane is Kings Dominion's virtual queue system. Dont miss out on your chance to make unforgettable memories! The ride features a cable lift hill, an 85 first drop and a maximum speed of 90mph (140km/h). [4][5] The new park was designed with similar themes, rides, and activities as sister park Kings Island. The early 2000s saw Kings Dominion opening new rides similar to existing rides at other Paramount Parks. 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. The Haunted River was a lot of fun. An attraction for adventure seekers is unveiled this year in Tomb Raider:The Ride (now The Crypt). Senior executives with Taft Broadcasting purchased the theme park division of Taft and formed Kings Entertainment Company (KECO) with Kings Dominion, Carowinds in North Carolina, Kings Island in Ohio and Canada's Wonderland in Toronto. It was the first looping coaster to feature an underwater tunnel and the first coaster at Kings Dominion to feature more than one inversion. This giga coaster by Intamin is themed to the late NASCARdriver Dale Ernhardt and represents the largest capital investment to date in the park's history. Both mother and baby seem to be doing fine, said Larry Mather, zoological manager, though he added that the baby's chance of survival "is not 100 per cent. Get your motors runnin' and head out on the speedway with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the PEANUTS gang to compete in one of the hottest races around -- the PEANUTS 500. [63], Original Kings Dominion logo used from 1975 to 1992; sometimes used in-park since 2014, Paramount's Kings Dominion Logo used from 1993 to 2003, Paramount's Kings Dominion logo from 2003 to 2006, Logo used briefly in 2007 after the switch from Paramount Parks. In late 1998, an explosive force ripped through a theme park known as Kings Dominion, and things have never exactly been the same. On May 22, 2006, Cedar Fair announced the purchase of all five Paramount Parks. 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