Who would have thought we'd likely be seeing 2 B&Ms go up in Virginia in the same year. Dominator and Griffon were a year apart for the only similar situation we've had.
Project 2025/Caldera: Rapterra (Launched B&M Wing Coaster)
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I wonder if the plans you’re teasing on Twitter are for this… wishful thinking.
Yes, "Amendment #47 2024 Plan of Expansion" is on the Hanover County site.
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You mean this plan? 
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Huge shout-out to everyone who collaborated with us behind the scenes in secret on this! HUGE props to @CoasterMac in particular for his incredible NoLimits work!
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Huge shout-out to everyone who collaborated with us behind the scenes in secret on this! HUGE props to @CoasterMac in particular for his incredible NoLimits work!
AHHHHHHH ITS HAPPENING THIS IS NOT A DRILL
I knew it was soon
I knew it was soon
Shows some themeing elements in the plans as well. Looks some sort of plane inspired based on that runway for the launch.
Big props to the walkway interactions though, you don't see that much.
Big props to the walkway interactions though, you don't see that much.
I am surprised at how low it gets over the pathway, I wonder if there will be any sort of netting
BRAVO. BRAVO AS USUAL. KD has a HUGE winner on their hands and i cannot wait to ride it, i am so excited for this.
Much better than what was originally proposed. Definitely visiting in 2025.
Merry Christmas indeed. I thought Thunderbird was a great ride when I went to Holiday World in 2015, so I'm looking forward to having a launched wing close to home. Crazy to see how close it will get to Tumbili
The hype is real for this one. Will be a fantastic addition to the lineup!
I hope the track color is a placeholder. Depending on the species of bird (assuming this is the bird temple), blue might be nice, perhaps with yellow or red accents.
This looks like an awesome ride, and the perfect coaster KD needs right now. It seems like it'll take the best of both Gatekeeper and Thunderbird, with large intense elements, great interactions with nearby paths and scenery, and a seemingly well-themed queue and station. I cannot overstate how well this ride complements the current park lineup, and if we have to get another decade of rethemes and retracks after this addition, I still think this is totally worth it.
Kinda related but also kinda not, there's no thread on this so I thought I'd bring it up here. I really hope Kings Dominion goes all out for its 50th anniversary in 2025. I would love to see some smaller improvements throughout the entire park, like repaints for Intimidator and Dominator, some new theming elements around the park, or even a retrack for Woodstock Express considering its historical significance to KD. Don't get me wrong, this coaster is an awesome addition for its anniversary season, and if it's all we get I will still be 100% fully satisfied. I just hope this anniversary takes a lot of cues from Great Adventure's seemingly awesome 50th celebration next year. They deserve it.
Kinda related but also kinda not, there's no thread on this so I thought I'd bring it up here. I really hope Kings Dominion goes all out for its 50th anniversary in 2025. I would love to see some smaller improvements throughout the entire park, like repaints for Intimidator and Dominator, some new theming elements around the park, or even a retrack for Woodstock Express considering its historical significance to KD. Don't get me wrong, this coaster is an awesome addition for its anniversary season, and if it's all we get I will still be 100% fully satisfied. I just hope this anniversary takes a lot of cues from Great Adventure's seemingly awesome 50th celebration next year. They deserve it.
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I hope so as well, it would be way too much orange in that corner. Felt like I had to keep them though, as that’s what was in those station leaks.
This is so huge for our little regional park. Now if they can just market a new attraction correctly maybe we will see a pretty big jump on attendance. The outcome of this ride has a huge impact on the park if it does well or not.
Also adding - The Wing Coaster shouldn’t be the only changes being made to Jungle X in 25. I’ve got reason to believe some other attractions may be getting some love finally.
Also adding - The Wing Coaster shouldn’t be the only changes being made to Jungle X in 25. I’ve got reason to believe some other attractions may be getting some love finally.
Such a upgrade. Such a W for Kings Dominion.
Love it, especially the non-standard elements. Kinda funny how it nearly copies Dominator’s interlocking corkscrews. As stupid as it may sound, I’m stoked for the airtime hill, hope it gives decent floater which is one element I was definitely wishing would make it into the plans.
Like many of you here, I’ve been following both the Volcano and BGW Drachen Fire replacement projects with great anticipation and intrigue. Both were iconic to my childhood.
I was greatly underwhelmed with the news of the proposed Drachen Fire replacement. It seems short sighted and lazy.
I am very, very excited for the Volcano replacement. The scale and uniqueness look amazing, and it will add so much character to the Jungle X area.
I have been a 30+ year member and fan of both parks, and swayed back and forth on which I favored, but I really think this will move the needle in a great way for KD.
I was greatly underwhelmed with the news of the proposed Drachen Fire replacement. It seems short sighted and lazy.
I am very, very excited for the Volcano replacement. The scale and uniqueness look amazing, and it will add so much character to the Jungle X area.
I have been a 30+ year member and fan of both parks, and swayed back and forth on which I favored, but I really think this will move the needle in a great way for KD.
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