In a video posted to the park’s Social Media Channels, Kings Dominion has announced the impending closure of Shock Wave, a Togo Stand-Up Coaster that has been operating at the park since 1986. The coaster has given over 22 million...
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Kings Dominion Create Joint Ticket for 2015
When theme parks from two rival companies are in such close proximity, you may think there could be some animosity and rivalry between the two. But Virginia’s two major theme parks, Busch Gardens Williamsburg (owned by SeaWorld Entertainment) and Kings...
Continue reading...Kings Dominion to Rebrand Waterworks as “Soak City” in 2015
Originally opened as “Hurricane Reef” in 1992, Kings Dominion’s in-park water park “Waterworks” will be receiving a face lift, new attractions and a new name for 2015. Now named Soak City, the water park at Kings Dominion will feature many of...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Roundtable: Our Most Underrated Coasters
This is the first post in the Coaster101 Roundtable Series, where the Coaster101 team takes a topic, and all present our opinion. Recently, About.com Theme Park Expert Arthur Levine published a list of his “Top 10 Most Underrated Roller Coasters in North...
Continue reading...Kings Dominion Expanding WaterWorks in 2015
Kings Dominion is continuing its 40th anniversary celebration with a major expansion to the park’s 20-acre water park, WaterWorks. The newly expanded water park will open in the spring of 2015. In addition to the water slides, rides and wave pool that...
Continue reading...Kings Dominion Prepares for 40th Celebration
Kings Dominion turns back the clock tomorrow, April 5, 2014, as the park kicks off its 40th season of operation. The season-long celebration will include many surprises, the return of classic park icons and more. “I’m very enthusiastic to be...
Continue reading...Battle of the Kings
After traveling to Kings Dominion recently, I thought it would be a good idea to compare it with its sister park, and former Paramount park, Kings Island. Both parks have some rides that are very similar, but they also have...
Continue reading...Kings Dominion’s Haunt 2013 Begins
More than 450 monsters will be unleashed at Kings Dominion this weekend as darkness falls and evil rises for Halloween Haunt on Friday, September 27th. The spooky event will feature two new mazes and a new live show. All together,...
Continue reading...Kings Dominion Celebrates 40 Years in 2014
Kings Dominion will celebrate 40 years of operation next season. “This once in a lifetime event will include many surprises, the return of classic park icons and a chance to create new traditions and memories with your family. The celebration...
Continue reading...Kings Dominion Hiring for Halloween Haunt
Do you have a knack for scaring the living daylights out of people? You’re in luck, as Kings Dominion is hiring the largest scare force in the region for the park’s 13th season of Halloween Haunt. The park is looking...
Continue reading...Intimdator 305 Wins 2nd Round of Insane Coaster Wars
Kings Dominion’s Intimidator 305 won this past weekend’s episode of Insane Coaster Wars: World Domination. The Intamin coaster beat out three other coasters: Titan (Six Flags over Texas), Blue Fire (Europa Park) and Tower of Terror II (Dreamworld). Watch a...
Continue reading...A-Z Coaster of the Week: Outer Limits
The A-Z Coaster of the Week is Outer Limits: Flight of Fear found at Kings Island and Kings Dominion. Both roller coasters opened in 1996 and were the first to use Linear Induction Motors (LIMs) instead of the traditional chain...
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