Not quite but if we do have special merchandise it will be for ten years next year, though it wouldn't be a suprise if the park were to roll out something special.
Christmas Town 2018
- Thread starter Nicole
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The Hessian said:
Christmas Town began in 2009, making 2018 its tenth season.
I'm glad the train will provide something new. They are running out of easy things to add, aside from more rides. Land of the Dragons maybe? I wish they would bring the penguins back, or do something new in festhouse park.
That's what hot chocolate is for.
It isn't that bad. Put a blanket under your ass, hand warmers and as Zach said hot chocolate. Even if it was bad my kids would pissed if we missed the train. HA.Zimmy said:
I agree with Zimmy.
I have never had anything but a miserable and cold experience on the train at CT. I have tried everything to stay warm, but the cold, metal seats defeat every strategy. Maybe if the decorations along the tracks were not so lackluster (read: nonexistent), I might be distracted enough not to start hating my life choices.
I much preferred Carowinds' carriage rides.
I have never had anything but a miserable and cold experience on the train at CT. I have tried everything to stay warm, but the cold, metal seats defeat every strategy. Maybe if the decorations along the tracks were not so lackluster (read: nonexistent), I might be distracted enough not to start hating my life choices.
I much preferred Carowinds' carriage rides.
Here is my thing, what exactly do I get for my efforts? As Nicole said, lackluster lighting? I can see that in Festa, and not freeze my ass off.
Zimmy said:
Well clearly it isn't the attraction for you then.
Luckily, the masses will adore it. Plus, it's good for the rest of the event as well. Any high-capacity, time consuming attraction to get people off the paths during Christmas Town is a huge win.
That could be said about the whole event, which I swear every year I won't attend but somehow get sucked into...Zachary said:
Part of the reason I loath x-mas town are the hoards. Anything that can distract them and get them off the paths is positive.
Another benefit of a holiday train is Kings Dominion can't directly compete with it. Winterfest could knock on Christmas Town's door when it comes to shows and decor but a Christmas train ride has the advantage of being a unique attraction for BGW. Virginia's holiday entertainment market is about to get a lot more competitive so the more BGW can add to set itself apart, the better.
Joe said:
Kings Dominion does have a very unique opportunity to create a great Christmas themed ride with the antique cars. It could be a great experience to drive through a winter village at the turn of century. It could really directly compete with the train.
I’m suprised no one has brought this up, but in the back of the most recent Fun Tracker a short description of the train was released.
I found the “1.5 mile tour” particularly interesting as it makes it seem that it will be a one stop attraction. This makes sense as I imagine most guests will want to experience a full loop and with people trying to get on and off at stations leading to a chaotic scene. Also, with this not just being a tour of light displays and actually showcasing different scenes themes to Christmas I see the need for one stop.
As to which station would be the starting point, I doubt they would utilize the Caribou Station due to the recent addition of InvadR. I would expect it to be the Festa station due to the pathway being able to be used for queue.
Busch Gardens said:
I found the “1.5 mile tour” particularly interesting as it makes it seem that it will be a one stop attraction. This makes sense as I imagine most guests will want to experience a full loop and with people trying to get on and off at stations leading to a chaotic scene. Also, with this not just being a tour of light displays and actually showcasing different scenes themes to Christmas I see the need for one stop.
As to which station would be the starting point, I doubt they would utilize the Caribou Station due to the recent addition of InvadR. I would expect it to be the Festa station due to the pathway being able to be used for queue.
I think Coke ads suit Holiday Hills.
I found this strange as well, but then it hit me that they may just be paintings on the side of Circo Sinistro that is visible from the train against the fence. Or in that stretch from Scotland to Festa due to the tight space. If this attraction is going to be staffed with live actors I could also actors re-creating the paintings.CastleOSullivan said:
On the park's auditions page right now, Miracles is listed as returning, while Twas That Night isn't listed at all. I'm sure this is inaccurate, but I think it's funny anyway.
Christmas Town Auditions
Christmas Town Auditions