The track from the station up to the top and curveing back is tracked. The track coming from the exit of the station to the over banked turns and bunny hop going into the station.
Project 2018: Twisted Timbers
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Irvine-Ondrey Engineering will be doing the controls for the ride.
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Kd posted this on FB about the recent track installation.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154840182331875&id=32237381874
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The park has posted a new Twisted Timbers photo update to their website. https://www.kingsdominion.com/blog/2017/october-construction-update
Some awesome new pictures on the website!
https://www.kingsdominion.com/blog/2017/twisted-timbers-november-update
https://www.kingsdominion.com/blog/2017/twisted-timbers-november-update
The park has shared their latest Twisted Timbers photo update! Track work is now 95% complete, with only four pieces of track left to install. According to the update, once the remaining track is installed sometime after the New Year, crews will begin work on the queue and theming.
Twisted Timbers December Construction Update
The more I see of this ride, the more excited I get for it. Especially with that beautiful overbank completed, I am more and more convinced that this is going to be a phenomenal coaster.
Twisted Timbers December Construction Update
The more I see of this ride, the more excited I get for it. Especially with that beautiful overbank completed, I am more and more convinced that this is going to be a phenomenal coaster.
I have been informed by a source from within the park that the asphalt in virtually all of the former Wayne's World area is currently being replaced with brick pavers! The bricks will span the entire swath of land starting back at the Xtreme Skyflyer entrance, behind the former Grove Stage, up to the Rebel Yell entrance, then all the way back towards Juke Box Diner, Ricochet, and Twisted Timbers.
This appears to be the park's largest asphalt-replacement project since the 2013 Planet Snoopy expansion, and it should really brighten up the area to welcome the new coaster. That particular wasteland of cracking, patchwork asphalt left behind by Hypersonic was in my eyes the most atrocious space in the entire park, so to see that asphalt finally gone is thrilling.
This appears to be the park's largest asphalt-replacement project since the 2013 Planet Snoopy expansion, and it should really brighten up the area to welcome the new coaster. That particular wasteland of cracking, patchwork asphalt left behind by Hypersonic was in my eyes the most atrocious space in the entire park, so to see that asphalt finally gone is thrilling.
I kind of wish they would extend Old Virgina into that area now, or at least the the area in with the orchard.
That would be cool, but I think there is too much in that area that would be out-of-place or need enormous retheming to make it work. Xtreme Skyflyer, Windseeker, Rock Shop, Ricochet, and Juke Box Diner all have too much of a sleek or urban look to fit Old Virginia's woodland vibe in my opinion.
However, I think a few thousand dollar's worth of paint, signage, music, and strategically-placed antique cars could create a more satisfying 50's downtown theme. Imagine a few road signs with some generic 50's sayings or images (think Hubba Hubba Highway), road markings on the ground, the two sports cars spaced throughout the area instead on Juke Box's patio, and some rock 'n' roll pumped in.
They could even capitalize on Twisted Timbers' location at a remote dead end of the area to create a rundown, "off limits" space on the outskirts of town. An "Off Limits" or "City Limits" sign or two, rustic landscaping and props, and an independent sound channel with instrumental folk music or creepy sound effects could create a compelling sub-area and a stellar entrance. Before dismissing this idea as too in-depth for Kings Dominion, consider the entrance area for Mystic Timbers at Kings Island.
However, I think a few thousand dollar's worth of paint, signage, music, and strategically-placed antique cars could create a more satisfying 50's downtown theme. Imagine a few road signs with some generic 50's sayings or images (think Hubba Hubba Highway), road markings on the ground, the two sports cars spaced throughout the area instead on Juke Box's patio, and some rock 'n' roll pumped in.
They could even capitalize on Twisted Timbers' location at a remote dead end of the area to create a rundown, "off limits" space on the outskirts of town. An "Off Limits" or "City Limits" sign or two, rustic landscaping and props, and an independent sound channel with instrumental folk music or creepy sound effects could create a compelling sub-area and a stellar entrance. Before dismissing this idea as too in-depth for Kings Dominion, consider the entrance area for Mystic Timbers at Kings Island.
Facebook user Jason T. posted this off-season photo in the public "Kings Dominion Connoisseurs" Facebook group:
If you look closely at the Rock Shop on the left side of the picture (directly before the Juke Box Diner sign), something is missing. The enormous guitar has been removed from Rock Shop's exterior!
Looks like Rock Shop is undergoing some serious renovations as part of the area's refurbishment to welcome Twisted Timbers. The store will undoubtedly become a Twisted Timbers shop, and from the looks of it will sport a new theme (and possibly name?) to go along with its transformation.
Honestly, I sort of dig the look without the guitar. I'm also glad to see Rock Shop get some love. The building was severely outdated with poorly removed Wayne's World references that gave the store a rundown appearance, and it sold little more than generic sportwear. Hopefully a Twisted Timbers remodel will inject some life into this sleazy shop.
If you look closely at the Rock Shop on the left side of the picture (directly before the Juke Box Diner sign), something is missing. The enormous guitar has been removed from Rock Shop's exterior!
Looks like Rock Shop is undergoing some serious renovations as part of the area's refurbishment to welcome Twisted Timbers. The store will undoubtedly become a Twisted Timbers shop, and from the looks of it will sport a new theme (and possibly name?) to go along with its transformation.
Honestly, I sort of dig the look without the guitar. I'm also glad to see Rock Shop get some love. The building was severely outdated with poorly removed Wayne's World references that gave the store a rundown appearance, and it sold little more than generic sportwear. Hopefully a Twisted Timbers remodel will inject some life into this sleazy shop.
Kings Dominion's director of marketing, Scott Clemons, shared this photo of the new pavers around Twisted Timbers. What an improvement!
(Click on the second picture for a better view)
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Definitely glad to see some more pavement gone, I just hope these pavers are better maintained than the ones around Dominator. Those things are looser than a thrift store turtleneck.
I'm thrilled with the new pavers as I was hoping they'd do those with installing WindSeeker, yet it only took 6 years later.
Also, has anyone heard anything about any rides getting paint/TLC this winter besides Volcano? I've been wanting a Drop Tower repaint for what feels like a decade, and it wouldn't surprise me if Ricochet got a quick clean up since it's in the Twisted Timbers entry plaza.
Also, has anyone heard anything about any rides getting paint/TLC this winter besides Volcano? I've been wanting a Drop Tower repaint for what feels like a decade, and it wouldn't surprise me if Ricochet got a quick clean up since it's in the Twisted Timbers entry plaza.
It wouldn't take much for a simple retheme of Ricochet, just look how Carowinds re-themed Carolina Cobra into The Flying Cobras last season.
However, I believe in Twisted Timbers theme they're going with the retro/1950's feel of Juke Box Diner, Ricochet, and WindSeeker's neon-like lighting.
However, I believe in Twisted Timbers theme they're going with the retro/1950's feel of Juke Box Diner, Ricochet, and WindSeeker's neon-like lighting.
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The first train for twisted timbers has arrived!
https://www.kingsdominion.com/blog/breaking-news-the-first-train-for-twisted-timbers-has-arrived
https://www.kingsdominion.com/blog/breaking-news-the-first-train-for-twisted-timbers-has-arrived
Pretzel Kaiser said:
Thoughts exactly. Gets me hyped for how the theming will turn out, if the trains are any insight as to the overall level of detail that is getting put into the project.
A shot of the train cars in some sort of room. If you look closely, it appears there will be a green train on this ride as well as the blue one. https://instagram.com/p/BeJbYW3lMtd/
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