Project 2025/Caldera: Rapterra (Launched B&M Wing Coaster)
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Looks like this may be going up tomorrow (part of dive loops?) they are working on the station tunnel today as well
There appears to be a waterway that has been dug from the old haunted river station where the boats went inside. Looks like the water will go under the launch. I bet they’ll mention the Haunted River somewhere in the queue line. Would be a cool little nod to the past 
Is there going to be an official announcement at the park? I remember for Twisted Timbers there was an announcement made on the stage underneath the Eiffel Tower and they also announced WinterFest. If so, does anyone know the time and location on Wednesday?
I actually just contacted the park about this via their Contact Us page. Their response:
Hi Aaron,
At this time we do not have any events planned in the park for 7/31. Thank you for your question. Follow us on social for information on 7/31.
Sincerely,
Kings Dominion
Sounds like a 5am press dump if I've ever heard one. Real shame there's no in-person event, would have been super cool to have the stage literally underneath the ride, have some banners drop down after the announcement, etc.
The fact that there is still track arriving just blows my mind
I just can’t stop looking at this inversion! It looks like a non-inverting underdeveloped wave turn/cobra roll lol
For the sake of preventing argument. Photos and videos are not permitted on any of the roller coasters at KD.
With that being said, here is a July 29th “aerial” update.
With that being said, here is a July 29th “aerial” update.
It's CRIMINAL that the Eiffle Tower is closed still. We'd have so many incredible shots by now...
and those pieces are ("only") #47 and #49. It goes all the way to 76!
In the aerial photo, when you enlarge it, did anyone notice the footers between the new electrical building and the pathway between FOF and Mt. Kilimanjaro?
There are two in alignment directly behind the drink vending area and one close to the old FOF photo booth area. All three seem to be massive; especially the one closest to FOF. They are way larger than any existing footers created to date.
There are two in alignment directly behind the drink vending area and one close to the old FOF photo booth area. All three seem to be massive; especially the one closest to FOF. They are way larger than any existing footers created to date.
You'd be surprised how huge the foundations of the other footers actually are underground. The holes you're seeing dug are for the full foundation. Most all of that foundation will be graded over resulting in only the footer sticking out of the ground.
Suddenly its extended closure makes sense.
Guys... within ~24 hours, all will be revealed!!!
I am just here say that whenever a new B&M gets built in segments like this, its the pure definition of ART.
So many people usually only see these creations in their completed, continuous form. Seeing the birth of designs like these from blueprints to steel in colorful, high-definition is never to be taken for granted. I cherish moments in my life like this, because we will see only so many coasters come into being as brilliantly as this one.
Magical stuff I can't wait to experience!
So many people usually only see these creations in their completed, continuous form. Seeing the birth of designs like these from blueprints to steel in colorful, high-definition is never to be taken for granted. I cherish moments in my life like this, because we will see only so many coasters come into being as brilliantly as this one.
Magical stuff I can't wait to experience!
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