They are doing a lot of improvements around the park this off season. They renovated two buildings one for victorias pizza and then they turned country kitchen into the VIP lounge which is now Old Dominion Inn. They have also added a bunch of electric car chargers to the parking lot and now the potential mods to i305.
BGW may not be adding a new ride this year technically, the have retracked and remodeled Loch Ness monster. Those improvements to an iconic coaster with low ridership will be well spent money by the park.
Construction walls have already gone up and some concrete has actually been poured in a few spots from the reports I've seen from pass holder preview day. They're wasting no time getting a jump on this project as even Construction for intimidator didn't begin this early in the season.
I am going to miss the mountain. That mountain is historic, with many attractions within it's rocky walls. Hopefully, they will fill the space with a new coaster soon.
Really enjoyed the Comprehensive Review & your overall enthusiasm for KD. Their 50th Anniversary is fast approaching, so here are just a "few" things that might help KD to actually "compete" and surpass BGW: 1. REPAVE the Front Parking Lot- someone please help with this : I thought the BATTLE OF THE CRATER was in Petersburg, not the FRONT PARKING LOT in Doswell...
Number 3 way for KD to compete with BGW : 3. This one may seem very "insignificant", but am I the only one that REALLY appreciates KD's "Retro Logo" that's nestled in the Flower Bed in front of the Fountains?? Just my opinion, but that logo looks SO MUCH BETTER than the "curved" logo that's on everything else ( this video shows the curved one at the beginning)....KD, please please BRING BACK that Original Logo, & put it on EVERYTHING from advertisement, the Entrance Sign on I-95...even the trash cans...it would be a Fitting & Perfect gesture for the 50th Anniversary next year....
I went to kings dominion yesterday and 305 was closed for temporarily for the entire day until 15mins before closing (do not recommend tumbli I think I might have got a concussion if I was by myself) also KD Is only 40$ unlike Busch gardens. 305 when I did go on it almost blacked out 😅
I don’t see how KD would be above Cedar Point, Canada’s Wonderland, Kings Island, Carowinds, and Knotts. Cedar Fair tried to revamp KD like they did with the other paramount parks but it didn’t pay off or help yearly attendance which is why they started neglecting it more than the others.
Kings dominion, unlike bgw, I feel like is actually heading in the right direction. Bgw adding launch coaster after launch coaster got super stale. Then, after adding a family launch coaster, they decided it would be wise to add another family coaster. What makes it worse is where they are adding it. The plot of land that they are going to place it has been reserved for the rmc hybrid that bgw has desperately needed for years. To me, this decision has just crossed a line. Which has caused me to lose all interest in bgw as a whole. While rmc hybrids are my favorite coaster type, b&m wings are a second favorite. Clearly, for me, one park has gone in the right direction. As you mentioned, the jungle expedition theming did impress me (it is more impressive when you're actually in the park). I hope kd can replicate that in other areas. Now i will say that kd has got to do something about the state of the parking lot. Not even to mention the hotel that has just been left to rot for all to see. Going back to bgw, its quite obvious that swe is clearly putting all of their money in their florida parks. I think all of the additions to swo and bgt make sense. Though it's obvious this is in response to Universal's New Park. However, that just isn't a good enough excuse for back to back family coasters. Especially since the park has needed a flagship coaster (and no pantheon, just isn't it). If they needed to wait, then just wait. Any who great video!
Number 2 way for KD to compete with BGW (haven't even gotten to the rides yet...) 2. The FRONT ENTRANCE needs a TOTAL MAKEOVER....it's so dated...every time I see it, I get the urge to grow a mullet...
Number 4 way for KD to ever compete with BGW : 4. KD seems to have a recurring problem with having plenty of help...Multiple rides being closed due Lack Of Staffing is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE
I’m sorry taking out the volcano the blast coaster was the biggest mistake because all people are going to do is compare that coaster to the volcano blast coaster . And Busch Gardens has Much better themes then Kings Dominion . I haven’t been back to Kings Dominion since they took out the volcano blast coaster or do I ever plan on going back again !!!!
KD id a fone park but BGW is on a whole different level, thier not even comparable bro....KD is a half a day park, you go to KD to marathon i-305 and Twisted Timbers, hit Dominator and get out if there!💯 BGW is arguably the most beautiful park in the country, great food, shows, AND alot more coasters...again not even close
Saw the concrete footers the other day. 🤘🎉
They are doing a lot of improvements around the park this off season. They renovated two buildings one for victorias pizza and then they turned country kitchen into the VIP lounge which is now Old Dominion Inn. They have also added a bunch of electric car chargers to the parking lot and now the potential mods to i305.
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
It's part of Six flags now, so now it'll probably end up beating these predictions.
BGW may not be adding a new ride this year technically, the have retracked and remodeled Loch Ness monster. Those improvements to an iconic coaster with low ridership will be well spent money by the park.
I’m surprised they were able to do as much work to the Loch Ness monster since it is a historic monument in the state of Va
3:50 i immediately thought "BLADE OF JUSTICE" (geometry dash level song)
me too i checked the comments to see if anyone else noticed.
Goukisan - Betrayal of Fear my beloved
Can't wait! Thanks for the great video!
I hope the Kings Dominion wing coaster does happen. Great new addition.
Construction walls have already gone up and some concrete has actually been poured in a few spots from the reports I've seen from pass holder preview day.
They're wasting no time getting a jump on this project as even Construction for intimidator didn't begin this early in the season.
I wish KD had a big rollercoaster with hills
Intimidator 305
@ThegoatedT That doesn't count lol. Majority of the ride is ground level
I haven't been to KD in so long but I really wanna go back soon to see and experience the new changes
I am going to miss the mountain. That mountain is historic, with many attractions within it's rocky walls. Hopefully, they will fill the space with a new coaster soon.
One coaster ain’t changing nothing
If KD is now the GOAT in Virginia parks… it can only mean one thing… BGW is getting a new attraction of some sort 😊
Really enjoyed the Comprehensive Review & your overall enthusiasm for KD. Their 50th Anniversary is fast approaching, so here are just a "few" things that might help KD to actually "compete" and surpass BGW: 1. REPAVE the Front Parking Lot- someone please help with this : I thought the BATTLE OF THE CRATER was in Petersburg, not the FRONT PARKING LOT in Doswell...
Number 3 way for KD to compete with BGW : 3. This one may seem very "insignificant", but am I the only one that REALLY appreciates KD's "Retro Logo" that's nestled in the Flower Bed in front of the Fountains?? Just my opinion, but that logo looks SO MUCH BETTER than the "curved" logo that's on everything else ( this video shows the curved one at the beginning)....KD, please please BRING BACK that Original Logo, & put it on EVERYTHING from advertisement, the Entrance Sign on I-95...even the trash cans...it would be a Fitting & Perfect gesture for the 50th Anniversary next year....
I went to kings dominion yesterday and 305 was closed for temporarily for the entire day until 15mins before closing (do not recommend tumbli I think I might have got a concussion if I was by myself) also KD Is only 40$ unlike Busch gardens. 305 when I did go on it almost blacked out 😅
KD is the 3rd best park in the chain imo
I would place knotts at number 3.
What’s your number 1 and 2
I don’t see how KD would be above Cedar Point, Canada’s Wonderland, Kings Island, Carowinds, and Knotts.
Cedar Fair tried to revamp KD like they did with the other paramount parks but it didn’t pay off or help yearly attendance which is why they started neglecting it more than the others.
@@CoasterCarter09 1. Ki
2. Cp
Kings island and cedar point are my 1-2 btw
Is that the fucking Blade of Justice song?
Kings dominion, unlike bgw, I feel like is actually heading in the right direction. Bgw adding launch coaster after launch coaster got super stale. Then, after adding a family launch coaster, they decided it would be wise to add another family coaster. What makes it worse is where they are adding it. The plot of land that they are going to place it has been reserved for the rmc hybrid that bgw has desperately needed for years. To me, this decision has just crossed a line. Which has caused me to lose all interest in bgw as a whole. While rmc hybrids are my favorite coaster type, b&m wings are a second favorite. Clearly, for me, one park has gone in the right direction. As you mentioned, the jungle expedition theming did impress me (it is more impressive when you're actually in the park). I hope kd can replicate that in other areas. Now i will say that kd has got to do something about the state of the parking lot. Not even to mention the hotel that has just been left to rot for all to see. Going back to bgw, its quite obvious that swe is clearly putting all of their money in their florida parks. I think all of the additions to swo and bgt make sense. Though it's obvious this is in response to Universal's New Park. However, that just isn't a good enough excuse for back to back family coasters. Especially since the park has needed a flagship coaster (and no pantheon, just isn't it). If they needed to wait, then just wait. Any who great video!
One coaster isn’t gonna change nothing about which park is better lol
Kings Dominion crowned
Yes.
Number 2 way for KD to compete with BGW (haven't even gotten to the rides yet...) 2. The FRONT ENTRANCE needs a TOTAL MAKEOVER....it's so dated...every time I see it, I get the urge to grow a mullet...
Number 4 way for KD to ever compete with BGW : 4. KD seems to have a recurring problem with having plenty of help...Multiple rides being closed due Lack Of Staffing is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE
KD will never stand up to its sister park KI and BGW is a better park.
Yup BGW is better in literally everyway and kings island is my favorite park so there's no competition there
We’ll see after 2025. Everyone dissing on kd but won’t say anything when they make their comeback
id rather them take this money and repave that GOD AWFUL parking lot
It’s pretty bad lol
Only a fool will agree with this.
kings dominion is not nearly as good as Busch gardens as an overall park, but i’m really excited to see what they do
I’m sorry taking out the volcano the blast coaster was the biggest mistake because all people are going to do is compare that coaster to the volcano blast coaster . And Busch Gardens has Much better themes then Kings Dominion . I haven’t been back to Kings Dominion since they took out the volcano blast coaster or do I ever plan on going back again !!!!
KD id a fone park but BGW is on a whole different level, thier not even comparable bro....KD is a half a day park, you go to KD to marathon i-305 and Twisted Timbers, hit Dominator and get out if there!💯 BGW is arguably the most beautiful park in the country, great food, shows, AND alot more coasters...again not even close
KD is not a half a day park unless its just dead lol
@CG-gm8ns I would reverse everything you said you had a horrible time there