Future Crowd Levels and Operations

[belsaas]

How do you think the crowds might be for the last Saturday, November 3rd? I was considering going, but only if rides are going to be hop on I think.

 

[Zachary]

I expect the park to be dead. Should be a great time for rides.

 

[Gavin]

They are selling tickets with parking included for $35 and Bring a Friend tickets for $19.99. I honestly think it’s going to be tough to call since this is new territory for them.

 

[CoasterAuditor]

^Yeah I veto all of that.

 

[Nicole]

I have created this thread to give people a place to discuss their predictions about the crowd levels at KD on future dates.

 

[belsaas]

I have created this thread to give people a place to discuss their predictions about the crowd levels at KD on future dates.

Oops! That was my bad. Thanks for moving this Nicole!

 

[Nicole]

I actually created the thread in response to your post. While we have a Future Crowd Levels thread in the BGW sub-forum, we had never created one for KD.

 

[Logang]

What do you guys imagine the crowds to be like this Sunday? I went opening Sunday last year and it was pretty dead even with Twisted Timbers just opening.

 

[Logang]

How are the crowds during weekdays during the summer? I've never attempted a summer trip before, but some friends are going Wednesday and I'm tagging along.

 

[bill s]

^^-- this is after the fact, but it seems the season really kicks in July 4th or slightly after. You know, when it gets really miserable outside the water park ...

 

[Mr. Mastodon Farm]

Do Saturdays tend to be busier than Sundays during the summer?

 

[Thomas]

Yes.

 

[belsaas]

Very much so! In my experience, Saturdays are nearly twice as crowded as Sundays.

 

[mdb07]

Having just gotten back into going to Kings Dominion now that my kids are older and interested in coasters, I have really been enjoying visiting the park on weekdays after work. We are pretty much able to get a full day in. This past Wednesday (8/14/19), we left the Burger King across the street at around 5:30 and went to the park. By 7:45 we had ridden:

• Dominator
• Avalanche
• Intimidator (Flight of Fear was closed or we would have done that one too)
• Backlot
• Delirium
• Racer 75
• Twisted Timbers (3 times with no wait)
• Apple Zapple
• Windseeker

Hit up Rita's and headed home. Great evening.

 

[Mushroom]

Weekdays during the last few weeks of August really are the best times to visit when it comes to low crowds.

 

[bill s]

Back when they were open until 8 the last week of August, it was insane. I can't blame them a bit that they started closing earlier those days and now are closed 3 days that week. I saw it.

 

[10fttall]

Has anyone got a guess for the crowds on Labor Day weekend? I've never been at that time of year, and I could see it going either way- beaches, camping and family BBQ, or maybe everybody runs to KD. My wife is an educator and we're thinking of going for the free/reduced tickets for education personnel on Labor day weekend.

 

[Mushroom]

It’s typically crowded. Not Fourth of July bad, but more crowded than your average weekend.

 

[horsesboy]

Just a friendly reminder that the State Fair starts tonight and runs through NEXT Sunday while the park is usually less crowded during that time expect heavier than normal traffic and congestion in the area.

 

[sereniv]

is it safe to say that tomorrow (9/29) will probably be a fairly light day? i'm bringing two friends who have never gone to KD and want to make sure they're able to experience everything.