Grand Carnivale 2022

[mtorange]

According to this link just posted on KD’s social media, Grand Carnivale will return from June 25th to July 10th!

Royal Rhythms will also be returning!

Kings Dominion Audition Registration

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[Mushroom]

According to this link just posted on KD’s social media, Grand Carnivale will return from June 25th to July 10th!

Royal Rhythms will also be returning!

Kings Dominion Audition Registration

Please click the link to complete this form.

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Inb4 SEAS takes over and replaces it with a DJ.

 

[CoasterAuditor]

I wonder if Passport to Thrills will be just a DJ in front of Pantheons station...............

Glad to see Grand Carnivale is coming back! Definitely notice a spike in attendance when that was going on last year. Imagine Tumbili will be mobbed on those Saturdays..................or on Saturdays in general.

 

[Coasternerd]

I wonder if Passport to Thrills will be just a DJ in front of Pantheons station...............

Glad to see Grand Carnivale is coming back! Definitely notice a spike in attendance when that was going on last year. Imagine Tumbili will be mobbed on those Saturdays..................or on Saturdays in general.

I had the pleasure of being at Grand Carnivale last year and had a great time. First time I’d seen a parade outside of Disney in a a LONG time. Also, the general atmosphere of the park was so fun and nice, I genuinely enjoyed my time despite the crowds.

 

[mtorange]

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Grand Carnivale dates are now on the park’s website. Hours have not been posted yet, however. As of now, park closings during the run are at 9pm on Mondays through Thursdays and 10pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

 

[mtorange]

According to the Special Events page, Grand Carnivale will not be operating on Tuesdays during its run. This is in line with what they did last season.

What is interesting, however, is Carowinds is running their event every single day during their run, with no days off.

 

[mwhinva]

According to the Special Events page, Grand Carnivale will not be operating on Tuesdays during its run. This is in line with what they did last season.

What is interesting, however, is Carowinds is running their event every single day during their run, with no days off.

Each park sets their own schedule for their special events. The same goes for Haunt and Winterfest schedules. Each park knows their own regional visitor demographics/behaviors and set their schedules accordingly.

Maybe, KD wanted to give their Carnivale participants a day off. Or, Carowinds budgeted for more performers and can run their event 7 days a week.

 

[super7]

I find that KD operates more limited entertainment than KI. They seem to hire less performers with no swing performers. KI always has swings. That’s probably why one day off.

 

[mtorange]

All Carnivale dates from June 25th to July 10th will run from 3pm to 9pm. This will be the longest the event has run during a single operating day, as in 2019 the event operated from 5pm to 10pm, and in 2021, the event operated from 4pm to 8pm.

 

[CoasterAuditor]

Noting to avoid to go on Saturdays and Sundays during that time. I could tell last year there was a noticeable spike in people in the park on a Sunday. I think KD needs to ramp up the events like this because I definitely feel like the events pull people in. It's kinda surprising KD doesn't have any sort of craft beer festival honestly.

 

[Zachary]

I still can't get over how short the runtime for this event is. It's really well done and guests seem into it. I wouldn't object to it running all summer long, but three weeks is like aggressively short.

 

[mtorange]

I still can't get over how short the runtime for this event is. It's really well done and guests seem into it. I wouldn't object to it running all summer long, but three weeks is like aggressively short.

I totally agree. I also feel for the performers who spend so long preparing for this giant undertaking of an event only to do it for three weeks. With that being said, I absolutely love the event and can’t wait to see what changes they make this year!

 

[mwhinva]

Kings Dominion has updated their web site with the 2022 Grand Carnival information. It appears the chef has changed up the GC menu selections for each country.

2022 GRAND CARNIVALE MENU

CHINA

• Kung Pao Cauliflower – Rice flour battered and tossed in kung pao sauce
• Char Siu Pork Belly – Teriyaki glazed pork on steamed buns with green onions
• Spicy Shrimp Udon – Tossed with snow peas, bok choy and red pepper
• Asian Style Banana Fritters – Served with caramel sauce and sesame seeds

FRANCE

• Raclette – Classic melty French cheese served with arugula on a garlic buttered baguette
• Savory Crêpe – Spinach, garlic and goat cheese stuffed crêpe
• Pear & Brie Croissant – Brie cheese, baby arugula, pecans and pear chutney
• Peach Galette – Fresh peaches baked in a flaky dough

GERMANY

• Currywurst – Fried bratwurst, cut into pieces and simmered in a tomato curry sauce
• Potato Pancakes – Crispy potato cakes, served with apple chutney and sour cream
• Apfelkuchen – Traditional apple custard cake topped with powdered sugar
• Pretzel Bites – Fried and served with Bach beer cheese

INDIA

• Vada Pav – A deep fried potato dumpling served inside a potato bun, topped with sweet tamarind chutney and cilantro sauce
• Chicken Tikka Masala – Roasted, marinated chicken, slow cooked in a spicy tomato curry sauce and served with basmati rice
• Paneer Pakora – Cheese battered in chickpea flour, cilantro chutney and spicy tamatar ki chutney
• Rice Kheer – Classic Indian rice pudding made with sugar, milk, cardamom and nuts topped with local berries

ITALY

• Lasagna Fritta – Tender pasta and herbed ricotta cheese, breaded and lightly fried and served with house-made marinara
• Brown Butter Sage Tortellini – Cheese stuffed pasta sauteed with pancetta, peas with classic sage and brown butter sauce and finished with lemon ricotta
• Bruschetta – Olive oil, vine ripe tomatoes, basil, garlic, shaved parmesan
• Crostoli Di Carnevale – Triangles of fried dough dusted with icing sugar

SPAIN

• Paella – Slow cooked in a traditional paella pan with saffron rice, bell peppers, tomatoes and onions
• Spanish Olive Medley – Crusty breads with Manchego cheese and pancetta
• Calamari De Ajo – Fried and tossed in garlic oil and sliced peppadews
• Lemon Olive Oil Cake – House-made super moist cake served with fresh strawberries

 

[Coasternerd]

Their version of Food and Wine it appears. Looks great though!

 

[Unagi]

Kings Dominion has updated their web site with the 2022 Grand Carnival information. It appears the chef has changed up the GC menu selections for each country.

2022 GRAND CARNIVALE MENU

CHINA

• Char Siu Pork Belly – Teriyaki glazed pork on steamed buns with green onions

That is bizarre. Char Siu is a Cantonese style of BBQ where Teriyaki is Japanese. Each have very distinct flavors as Char Siu is made primarily of Chinese Five Spice, hoisin and oyster sauces, and fermented bean curd and is very red. Teriyaki is a sweet soy sauce made with mirin, sake and sugar.

 

[Nibbins]

[...]
GERMANY

• Currywurst – Fried bratwurst, cut into pieces and simmered in a tomato curry sauce
• Potato Pancakes – Crispy potato cakes, served with apple chutney and sour cream
• Apfelkuchen – Traditional apple custard cake topped with powdered sugar
• Pretzel Bites – Fried and served with Bach beer cheese

[...]

Now this is some proper German food.

Obviously haven't seen or tasted them yet, but on paper it is very authentic.

 

[Crunchewy]

The menu sounds really good, and a variety of options for those not eating red meat or no meat. Definitely would like to check it out

 

[horsesboy]

They were having rehearsals tonight for the main stage show here are some pictures of it.

 

[outhikn]

At the park tonight, the Carnivale Crafts tent is a nice addition to see for this year's event, as I don't seem to recall it at previous years.

EDIT: I learned they have had the craft tents at previous Carnivales. Still a cool idea for families with younger kids though.

The tent's description:

Dress to impress for the king and queen of Carnivale!
Create your very own dazzling crowns, flowering lei or carnivale noise maker to bring along with you to the spectacle of color parade.

(Not sure about the noise maker part though, and standing beside overly-zealous kids in the parade crowd, all trying to impress the king and queen with their creations )

 

[Zachary]

I'm always stunned by how great this event is. Long parade, immense cast, great food—it really feels like peak KD in all the best ways. Also, I'm a sucker for interactive, environmental performers and characters and Carnivale even provides that. It just makes the park's core feel so alive.