I think we will see the mountain return/be rebuilt in some capacity in the next two years. The replacement ride will interact with it in some way.
Ideal and Likely Volcano Replacement Ideas
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I agree with you 100%, I even remember the concept art images from last year showing a “lost mountain in the distance” or something. I think it’d be smart for the park to lean into its iconic history and bring back a park landmark that all generations of Virginians have fond memories of.
Instead of the budget being 100% invested into a thrill ride, I’d like to see a majority of the budget go into restoring the atmosphere of the mountain (or maybe even just a big hill) and then the remaining money be spent on surrounding flats/family attraction. I’d rather the area feel a bit more distinguished and unique from the rest of the JungleX-theme than the area be dominated by the latest and greatest coaster.
If the mountain were to come back - seeing the way Tron light cycle interacts with and surrounds the foot paths underneath the canopy - it would be cool if it felt like it’s own enclosed, separate area rather than limit the experience inside/around the mountain to just a queue line.
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They had a mountain and they tore it down. It had lichen growing on it like it was a natural formation, even. Nothing could have gone inside it, but that wasn't needed to make it worth keeping or, especially, to be relevant to Jungle X. I could see maybe what looks like chunks of an exploded volcano appear, but no huge mountain. Or maybe arrange coaster tracks to look sort of like a mountain.
They were about halfway done with a 6 million dollar renovation project of the mountain structure when the entire thing was demolished. I'd like to see the mountain come back, perhaps bigger. My ideal replacement of Volcano would be more or less the same concept: a launched inverted coaster that sends riders out the top of the mountain. The rest of the layout could be reimagined.
But I'd also like to see the mountain host another log flume like the one that used to be in it. With the Jungle X theming it could make for an outstanding dark/water ride, especially if it is in the same structure as the coaster.
But I'd also like to see the mountain host another log flume like the one that used to be in it. With the Jungle X theming it could make for an outstanding dark/water ride, especially if it is in the same structure as the coaster.
I think the aging of the mountain coupled with the expansive network of Volcano’s supports and mechanics throughout it made it prohibitively expensive to remove Volcano while preserving the mountain. I don’t expect CF to build a new mountain (remember that the Lost World complex was one of the most expensive theme park structures ever built when it opened in 1979), but I also don’t think the conversation ends at “they had a mountain and they tore it down.”
I don't need a new mountain, but I hope whatever coaster they build has a fairly significant amount of structure of some sort it interacts with.
Ok, hear me out. A inverted coaster that launches into a triple helix that narrows like a funnel, creating an illusion of not only crashing into the other side of tracks, but also a mountain.
I think we could we see a gerstlauer invert? I seen they are building one overseas called storm but it’s a swing launch with only 1 train. A bigger full circuit one would be great here.
That's what I was thinking earlier. What better way to pay tribute to an inverted launch coaster than build an inverted launch coaster?
If it has a launch, it's got to be a furious one.
Oh? I was unaware it was a swing launch… I hope if kd is still considering a wing they go with something unique like this but with a longer complete layout and more powerful launches.
I'm hoping that the similarities between a B&M Wing and an S&S FreeSpin will keep the Wing idea from resurfacing.
They'd have to remove Arachnidia and Mt. Kilimanjaro if that layout ended up happening wouldn't they? And based on the TLC given to the ride and mountain, it doesn't look like they're going anytime soon.
I imagine he is referring to a B&M Wing in general not specifically the layout we saw before that was clearly going to be a rushed decision. I wouldn’t mind a wing personally because I feel like KD could use another B&M and I’m not quite sure which other model makes sense to add with BGW nearby except the Flyer which ain’t happening. I would prefer if they did go with a Wing it would be like Thunderbird because that ride is excellent and would be unique because there’s only one full on launching B&M wing on that scale and they could incorporate a lot of Jungle X theming elements as near misses.
I would ultimately prefer a Mack LSM or a Gerstlauer Infinity to a B&M period or an intamin, or a few other more interesting options but IF it was a B&M launching wing would be excellent or a Mega but I don’t see that happening.
I would ultimately prefer a Mack LSM or a Gerstlauer Infinity to a B&M period or an intamin, or a few other more interesting options but IF it was a B&M launching wing would be excellent or a Mega but I don’t see that happening.
I know this is a rare type of ride, and CF has had their Intamin issues.
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I think a water coaster would be really cool back there. Both your flume and rapids ride are over in Old Virginia, the water park is at the back, there's no water based attraction over in the Jungle X area and it's kinda logical to have one over there. Additionally they can tie in some of the Jungle X lore with a great ride.
And instead of the old mountain/volcano, you can build a big temple with front and back that hides a bulk of the ride. For the queue you enter where old VTBC was, then climb up to make your way over the brae run of the coaster. This area would be heavily vegetated with some ruin looking stones, walls, and structures. I'm thinking something that looks somewhat like this:
Loading platform is in front of the temple after you crossed over the brake run, this wold be sunken below the level of the front of the temple so you could have a small structure that provides shade and cooling for the station. Have a small indoor part of the track. I'm thinking like a turned drop, bunny hill, overbanked turn, another bunny hill, and helix up into a small show room. There you have have a quick small story telling element to launch then outside through the temple god's mouth, outside into a very tight twister layout back there. Then to one final lift, opposite the initial lift, turn around, drop into the initial water pool, rising banked turn, drop into a second pool inside the loading station next to the temple facade. Then finally one last turn to the brakes.
But -
I think a water coaster would be really cool back there. Both your flume and rapids ride are over in Old Virginia, the water park is at the back, there's no water based attraction over in the Jungle X area and it's kinda logical to have one over there. Additionally they can tie in some of the Jungle X lore with a great ride.
And instead of the old mountain/volcano, you can build a big temple with front and back that hides a bulk of the ride. For the queue you enter where old VTBC was, then climb up to make your way over the brae run of the coaster. This area would be heavily vegetated with some ruin looking stones, walls, and structures. I'm thinking something that looks somewhat like this:
Loading platform is in front of the temple after you crossed over the brake run, this wold be sunken below the level of the front of the temple so you could have a small structure that provides shade and cooling for the station. Have a small indoor part of the track. I'm thinking like a turned drop, bunny hill, overbanked turn, another bunny hill, and helix up into a small show room. There you have have a quick small story telling element to launch then outside through the temple god's mouth, outside into a very tight twister layout back there. Then to one final lift, opposite the initial lift, turn around, drop into the initial water pool, rising banked turn, drop into a second pool inside the loading station next to the temple facade. Then finally one last turn to the brakes.
Reminds me of Escape from Pompeii almostI know this is a rare type of ride, and CF has had their Intamin issues.
But -
I think a water coaster would be really cool back there. Both your flume and rapids ride are over in Old Virginia, the water park is at the back, there's no water based attraction over in the Jungle X area and it's kinda logical to have one over there. Additionally they can tie in some of the Jungle X lore with a great ride.
And instead of the old mountain/volcano, you can build a big temple with front and back that hides a bulk of the ride. For the queue you enter where old VTBC was, then climb up to make your way over the brae run of the coaster. This area would be heavily vegetated with some ruin looking stones, walls, and structures. I'm thinking something that looks somewhat like this:
Loading platform is in front of the temple after you crossed over the brake run, this wold be sunken below the level of the front of the temple so you could have a small structure that provides shade and cooling for the station. Have a small indoor part of the track. I'm thinking like a turned drop, bunny hill, overbanked turn, another bunny hill, and helix up into a small show room. There you have have a quick small story telling element to launch then outside through the temple god's mouth, outside into a very tight twister layout back there. Then to one final lift, opposite the initial lift, turn around, drop into the initial water pool, rising banked turn, drop into a second pool inside the loading station next to the temple facade. Then finally one last turn to the brakes.
