Is Winterfest Coming to Town?

[Zachary]

Spoiler: Almost certainly, yes. Provided what I've been told over the last two years now (!), I'd be shocked if another two years pass before we see Winterfest in Doswell.

 

[Pretzel Kaiser]

Could they launch it this year?

 

[Zachary]

I would not be surprised if it did, but I wouldn't bet on it either. I do believe it is safe to say that, come 2018, King Dominion will have Winterfest though.

 

[horsesboy]

I would not be surprised if it did, but I wouldn't bet on it either. I do believe it is safe to say that, come 2018, King Dominion will have Winterfest though.

I been seeing allot of speculation that it is coming. How does Cedar Fair do it at other parks is it an add on event or is it included in the season pass. Because I read through my season pass fine print and it says expires November 1stnwhich would be the end of the parks regular season of course. That doesn't exclude them from either doing it as an add on like BGW does or simply chaneing the expiration date but how have they handled it at other parks. Regardless I would be surprised if we don't see it by 2018.

 

[phurst]

I see it's free for gold and platinum pass holders at Kings Island. I see their all season dining covers Winterfest as well. Let's hope KD follows suit.

 

[coasterdude205]

Busch gardens is about to lose a bunch of business once kd gets this up and running. There is no other Christmas event in the area like this and with the ease of being 20 minutes from Richmond the crowds will definitely switch parks.

 

[Nicole]

I think that will depend on the quality of the event.

 

[phurst]

It will definitely depend on the quality of the event, but as someone who isn't a big fan of Christmas Town anyway, if it's included in my season pass AND my dining plan, it's a no brainer for us.

 

[Pretzel Kaiser]

I'd go once to see if it's too X-mas-y for me. It also depends on what rides were open and there's enough to make the crowds tolerable.

 

[phurst]

I'd go once to see if it's too X-mas-y for me.  It also depends on what rides were open and there's enough to make the crowds tolerable.

Those reasons exactly (plus, you know, having to pay) are the reasons I don't care for Christmas Town, but as someone who has been known to go to KD to eat and then go home, I can guarantee at least a couple of visits.

 

[warfelg]

I'd go once to see if it's too X-mas-y for me.  It also depends on what rides were open and there's enough to make the crowds tolerable.

Those reasons exactly (plus, you know, having to pay) are the reasons I don't care for Christmas Town, but as someone who has been known to go to KD to eat and then go home, I can guarantee at least a couple of visits.

I'm glad I'm not the only one lol.

 

[Unagi]

Busch gardens is about to lose a bunch of business once kd gets this up and running.  There is no other Christmas event in the area like this and with the ease of being 20 minutes from Richmond the crowds will definitely switch parks.

I don't see BGW taking an attendance hit from Winterfest.  If anything it may help ease the crowds at Christmastown but that's doubtful.  Industry-wide, the uptrend is on the rise for many parks to host holiday events now.  It's evident when Six Flags America, a park that rarely gets new major attractions, had their first Holiday in the Park last season.   Pretty soon, we'll see more and more regional and seasonal parks hosting a Christmas event.  The general public will look at Winterfest as an "extra" option in addition to Christmastown.

 

[jeffh]

I'd go once to see if it's too X-mas-y for me.  It also depends on what rides were open and there's enough to make the crowds tolerable.

Those reasons exactly (plus, you know, having to pay) are the reasons I don't care for Christmas Town, but as someone who has been known to go to KD to eat and then go home, I can guarantee at least a couple of visits.

I'm glad I'm not the only one lol.

Also in that club...

 

[SLC Headache]

^Fourth-ing that.

Really curious as to which coasters will be operating for Winterfest.

 

[warfelg]

Over in the RMC Hurler thread, the leaked press info says 2018 Winterfest, International street will be open, ice skating under the Eiffel Tower.

 

[Unagi]

^Fourth-ing that.

Really curious as to which coasters will be operating for Winterfest.

Just for reference, Kings Islands didn't have any of the major coasters open for their last Winterfest however they will open Mystic Timbers for the next one.

 

[SLC Headache]

^Fourth-ing that.

Really curious as to which coasters will be operating for Winterfest.

Just for reference, Kings Islands didn't have any of the major coasters open for their last Winterfest however they will open Mystic Timbers for the next one.

Oh, OK. Looks like it's SFA for my winter coaster-ing needs, then.

 

[Pretzel Kaiser]

I think the most important thing from the leak is that Winterfest is going to have crafts!

 

[coasterman00]

I think the most important thing from the leak is that Winterfest is going to have crafts!

I think the ice skating sounds cool too!

 

[Pretzel Kaiser]

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