Jungle X-Pedition
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Jungle expedition closed today abruptly and cleared of guests at 11:30 AM after opening normally. The following work is ongoing, but was started before the park opened.
I was told it was a pipe break. This came from a store clerk so take it for what it’s worth.
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Path is back together, once the loose sand is washed away, the path is as good as new.
A before and after comparison
2008
Now
Two rides gone that have now been replaced.
2008
Now
Two rides gone that have now been replaced.
Tumbili and Volcano would have looked so good together IMO
All the tree growth KD has been allowing over the last decade or so is helping the park so, so much.
It’s a major pro of Kings Dominion vs Carowinds and Kings Island. Ya know along with the whole “2 of the best coasters in the world thing” per captaincoaster.net
I love how lush the area has become. Looks so much nicer and provides way more shade.
Hadn't really noticed until this how big of an impact the themed trash cans have had. First thing I saw in that 2008 image was the big blue cedar fair graphic.
Totally agree. Such an under appreciated detail of Jungle X. They’re such a tiny detail, but you’d certainly notice if they weren’t there and the blue Cedar Fair graphic was. Really helps the immersion.
I’m sure this would cost tens of thousands of dollars, but I’d love the park to invest in themed trash can decals for the rest of its themed areas. Over the long term, it would be relatively inexpensive, and I think it would go a long way to help guests realize what themed area they’re in.
Another comparison post.
2018
Today
Jungle X has to be the most transformed area in the park.
2018
Today
Jungle X has to be the most transformed area in the park.
Pantherian looks so good looming over the lake!
The whole area would look so cluttered if Anaconda were still there. But now that the lake has room to breathe it contrasts the busyness of Rapterra's midway well. Definitely gaining confidence that a new dining hall akin to Canada's Wonderland's Lazy Bear Lodge will be placed near the lake within the next few years.
Edit: Posted this in another thread, but the circled area would be a great spot for a new restaurant/dining hall. Tear up some of that asphalt with it and have outdoor seating with firepits alongside the lake. Jungle Market Eatery is the most redundant restaurant in the park- they can repurpose that building for something else or remove it entirely.
The whole area would look so cluttered if Anaconda were still there. But now that the lake has room to breathe it contrasts the busyness of Rapterra's midway well. Definitely gaining confidence that a new dining hall akin to Canada's Wonderland's Lazy Bear Lodge will be placed near the lake within the next few years.
Edit: Posted this in another thread, but the circled area would be a great spot for a new restaurant/dining hall. Tear up some of that asphalt with it and have outdoor seating with firepits alongside the lake. Jungle Market Eatery is the most redundant restaurant in the park- they can repurpose that building for something else or remove it entirely.
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When the park reopened this season, with Anaconda removed, most of the small trees and underbrush obscured views of the lake:
But this past week I noticed the park worked on removing all that growth - where just look at it now in comparison!
The view from the tables - where this in my opinion is now the most "naturally" scenic place to eat from in the park:
And the view from near Stunt Coaster:
But this past week I noticed the park worked on removing all that growth - where just look at it now in comparison!
The view from the tables - where this in my opinion is now the most "naturally" scenic place to eat from in the park:
And the view from near Stunt Coaster:
I love how much well-deserved limelight Pantherian is getting now!