Just posted to the blog! http://kdfans.com/2012/kidzville-demolition/ Explains which each ride is in each of the photos that Kings Dominion posted.
Planet Snoopy Expansion
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Kings Dominion updated their face book page on Friday. They confirmed that there will be eight new rides added for Planet Snoopy in 2013. They had a picture of the Snoopy Rocket Express elevated monorail ride along with the annoucement. My best guess for the remaining 7 new rides (based on the official annoucement video and park management comments) is as follows:
1. Snoopy's Rocket Express (elevated monorail).
2. Kiddie Train ride (set on the former site of Yogi's/Treasure cave).
3. Teacup ride.
4. New Kiddie Swings ride.
5. Lucy's tugboat (mini Disk-o style ride).
6. Balloon ride (not sure which style of ride).
7. Hang Glider style ride. (lay-down).
8. Kite Eating Tree (Possible Frog Hopper style of ride).
There is a small chance that KD could receive another new ride before it is all said and done. The reason I am stating this is that 2 of the 3 Cedar Fair parks that received a true Planet Snoopy expansion and renovation, (Cedar Point, Valley fair, and Dorney Park), made a surprise announcement a couple of months into construction that they were receiving an extra new ride (VF & Dorney). So keep your eye on the construction progress.
Course, an existing ride that is getting the most extensive overhaul, (at this point), is the kiddie bump cars. The old "boulder" rock work is gone and a new facade is to go up. I wonder if the park is getting new bump cars and a new updated operating system for it as well?
P.S. there are some pictures someone took on the "other" KD fan site face book page showing the clipper swinging ship, the old tree swing, and the old dipping dots truck in KD's boneyard / graveyard. Along with the old motion seats from the action theater. I am not sure if the ride graveyard is still in the far southeastern section of the old animal safari or if it is located somewhere else now.
1. Snoopy's Rocket Express (elevated monorail).
2. Kiddie Train ride (set on the former site of Yogi's/Treasure cave).
3. Teacup ride.
4. New Kiddie Swings ride.
5. Lucy's tugboat (mini Disk-o style ride).
6. Balloon ride (not sure which style of ride).
7. Hang Glider style ride. (lay-down).
8. Kite Eating Tree (Possible Frog Hopper style of ride).
There is a small chance that KD could receive another new ride before it is all said and done. The reason I am stating this is that 2 of the 3 Cedar Fair parks that received a true Planet Snoopy expansion and renovation, (Cedar Point, Valley fair, and Dorney Park), made a surprise announcement a couple of months into construction that they were receiving an extra new ride (VF & Dorney). So keep your eye on the construction progress.
Course, an existing ride that is getting the most extensive overhaul, (at this point), is the kiddie bump cars. The old "boulder" rock work is gone and a new facade is to go up. I wonder if the park is getting new bump cars and a new updated operating system for it as well?
P.S. there are some pictures someone took on the "other" KD fan site face book page showing the clipper swinging ship, the old tree swing, and the old dipping dots truck in KD's boneyard / graveyard. Along with the old motion seats from the action theater. I am not sure if the ride graveyard is still in the far southeastern section of the old animal safari or if it is located somewhere else now.
I updated the first post with the "Snoopy's Rocket Express." I will add anything to the first post that is confirmed by the park.
I'm interested to see what Bolder Bumpers will be themed after because the name change doesn't show any type of theme. Just the regular jr. bumper cars. It's name will just be Bumper Cars.
Hopefully we will see the webcam be going up soon. They said it will go up once construction starts.
I'm interested to see what Bolder Bumpers will be themed after because the name change doesn't show any type of theme. Just the regular jr. bumper cars. It's name will just be Bumper Cars.
Hopefully we will see the webcam be going up soon. They said it will go up once construction starts.
A small update. Kings Dominion Facebook page is featuring one of the new rides each day (Monday-Friday). The park started last Friday with "Snoopy's Rocket Express" (elevated monorail ride). So far the following rides have been announced:
Monday: "Linus Launcher" (lay-down flying ride)
Tuesday: "Woodstock's Whirlybirds" (mini teacup ride)
I assume Kings Dominion will keep revealing one new ride each weekday on their Facebook page. If that is the case, then the 8th and last new ride should be announced next Tuesday. My hope is that, once all the new rides are announced, the park will have updated the Planet Snoopy website by the end of next week and the construction webcam will be up and running.
Stay tuned.
Monday: "Linus Launcher" (lay-down flying ride)
Tuesday: "Woodstock's Whirlybirds" (mini teacup ride)
I assume Kings Dominion will keep revealing one new ride each weekday on their Facebook page. If that is the case, then the 8th and last new ride should be announced next Tuesday. My hope is that, once all the new rides are announced, the park will have updated the Planet Snoopy website by the end of next week and the construction webcam will be up and running.
Stay tuned.
Just a friendly reminder to everyone that the first post is still being constantly updated as Kings Dominion reveals all the new rides!
http://forum.parkfans.net/thread-1444-post-46331.html#pid46331
http://forum.parkfans.net/thread-1444-post-46331.html#pid46331
The first post has been updated with Kings Dominion's recent announcement.
Kings Dominion is also looking for a KidCaster to report on Planet Snoopy's construction. Applicants must be from the ages of 6 to 10 and must have parents agreement and be able to go to the park at least once a month.
Kings Dominion is also looking for a KidCaster to report on Planet Snoopy's construction. Applicants must be from the ages of 6 to 10 and must have parents agreement and be able to go to the park at least once a month.
A quick update. Kings Dominion has officially released the names for all the new Planet Snoopy rides. Also, the bump cars is getting a Planet Snoopy name as well. An excerpt from the KD web site announcement is below.
Also, on the "other" Kings Dominion fan site facebook page, is a series for 59 pictures of the current state of the former Kidzville area. A few of those pictures show "before and after" of certain sites within the old kids section.
Kings Dominion Announces Eight New Rides in the Bigger, Better Planet Snoopy
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
DOSWELL, VA (December 18, 2012) -- Eight new rides await families at Kings Dominion when the bigger, better Planet Snoopy opens in the spring of 2013. Combined with the re-themed rides, Kings Dominion’s Planet Snoopy with boast 18 total rides and will span nearly 14-acres, doubling its current size. All of new and re-themed rides, based on one of the most believed comic strip characters, are designed for families to experience together.
The list of the eight new rides include:
• Snoopy’s Rocket Express: An aerial monorail that gives families a view high above Planet Snoopy.
• Flying Ace Balloon Race: Hot air balloons that lift up 15 feet into the air, as you spin around. Each balloon represents a different country throughout the world.
• Linus Launcher: This ride will give families a sense as if they are flying around together in Planet Snoopy.
• Charlie Brown’s Wind Up: Families will hop in and swing around on this baseball-themed ride.
• Snoopy’s Junction: It’s all aboard a Snoopy-themed railway, with Woodstock leading the way.
• Lucy’s Tugboat: Come on board a rocking tugboat, as guests set sail with the entire family by their side.
• Snoopy’s Space Buggies: Defy gravity, as families hop into moon buggies that bounce up and down and rotate in a circle.
• Woodstock Whirlybirds: Spin around in the classic teacups, with a new Woodstock-themed twist.
The list of the 10 additional rides include:
• Lucy’s Crabbie Cabbie (formerly Boulder Bumpers)
• Great Pumpkin Coaster (formerly Taxi Jam)
• Woodstock Express (formerly Ghoster Coaster)
• Snoopy vs. Red Baron (formerly Red Baron)
• PEANUTS-TM Turnpike (formerly Junior Turnpike)
• PEANUTS-TM Road Rally (formerly Road Rally)
• Boo Blasters on Boo Hill
• Joe Cool’s Driving School
• Flying Ace
• Snoopy’s Moon Bounce
Also, on the "other" Kings Dominion fan site facebook page, is a series for 59 pictures of the current state of the former Kidzville area. A few of those pictures show "before and after" of certain sites within the old kids section.
Kings Dominion Announces Eight New Rides in the Bigger, Better Planet Snoopy
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
DOSWELL, VA (December 18, 2012) -- Eight new rides await families at Kings Dominion when the bigger, better Planet Snoopy opens in the spring of 2013. Combined with the re-themed rides, Kings Dominion’s Planet Snoopy with boast 18 total rides and will span nearly 14-acres, doubling its current size. All of new and re-themed rides, based on one of the most believed comic strip characters, are designed for families to experience together.
The list of the eight new rides include:
• Snoopy’s Rocket Express: An aerial monorail that gives families a view high above Planet Snoopy.
• Flying Ace Balloon Race: Hot air balloons that lift up 15 feet into the air, as you spin around. Each balloon represents a different country throughout the world.
• Linus Launcher: This ride will give families a sense as if they are flying around together in Planet Snoopy.
• Charlie Brown’s Wind Up: Families will hop in and swing around on this baseball-themed ride.
• Snoopy’s Junction: It’s all aboard a Snoopy-themed railway, with Woodstock leading the way.
• Lucy’s Tugboat: Come on board a rocking tugboat, as guests set sail with the entire family by their side.
• Snoopy’s Space Buggies: Defy gravity, as families hop into moon buggies that bounce up and down and rotate in a circle.
• Woodstock Whirlybirds: Spin around in the classic teacups, with a new Woodstock-themed twist.
The list of the 10 additional rides include:
• Lucy’s Crabbie Cabbie (formerly Boulder Bumpers)
• Great Pumpkin Coaster (formerly Taxi Jam)
• Woodstock Express (formerly Ghoster Coaster)
• Snoopy vs. Red Baron (formerly Red Baron)
• PEANUTS-TM Turnpike (formerly Junior Turnpike)
• PEANUTS-TM Road Rally (formerly Road Rally)
• Boo Blasters on Boo Hill
• Joe Cool’s Driving School
• Flying Ace
• Snoopy’s Moon Bounce
Welcome "Kazmo 1." I'm inclined to agree, I Googled that ride from the other parks and it does appear to be a kiddie wave swinger, which isn't that much of a stretch since they used to have a kiddie swing ride.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6__9JdR9LzA&feature=youtu.be
Kings Dominion has just released a small little update and has stated that Chase, the KidCaster, was at the park yesterday and his review should be up by next week.
Kings Dominion has just released a small little update and has stated that Chase, the KidCaster, was at the park yesterday and his review should be up by next week.
First KidCaster Video is now up!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrlHEhmkT04&feature=youtu.be
Remember Chase is only 7... that is all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrlHEhmkT04&feature=youtu.be
Remember Chase is only 7... that is all.