Ever since our families first visit to Kings Dominion in 2015, we have been in love with the park. While every Cedar Fair park has their own unique aspects, Kings Dominion happens to be the most beautiful in our opinion. All the trees and beautiful landscaping. The food has typically been very good, and the collection of roller coasters and attractions have always provided us with multiple visits of FUN.
One of the most unique, and themed areas of Kings Dominion has always been Safari Village. With rides like The Crypt, Volcano, and Anaconda, and the theme surrounding Hungry Hippo, and to a lesser extent Outer Hanks, the whole area was nice with leftover remnants from when Paramount owned the park. Sure there are some weirdly out-of-theme elements in the area like Backlot Stunt Coaster and Intimidator 305, but you could easily get lost in the common tie-in while within the realm of Safari Village.
Sadly in 2019, Kings Dominion announced the removal of one of the most unique roller coasters on the planet, Volcano. While we might not personally like roller coaster inversions at our older age, Volcano was always a must ride attraction when visiting Kings Dominion.
Reference: 1998 Kings Dominion Volcano: Blast Coaster Press Kit
Kings Dominion is announcing a complete overhaul of Safari Village for the 2022 season. Introducing Jungle X-Pedition, set to an exotic archeological dig site and research facility, where explorers can visit the base camp for a bite to eat at a new signature restaurant and shop at an immersive retail location.
Around the corner, guests can climb aboard Tumbili, a thrilling roller coaster that suspends riders on either side of the track as the cars flip continuously throughout the ride.
Created by S&S, the 4D FreeSpin roller coaster will take riders along 770 feet of track to a height of 112 feet and with a top speed of 34 miles per hour.
Tumbili will reside on the site of the former Crypt Topspin.
Outer Hanks will also be completely transformed for 2022 into the Explorer’s Outpost. New outside bar, new kitchen, completely new menu. More details coming soon.
2022 Kings Dominion Haunt & Winterfest
In addition, Haunt celebrates 20 years in 2021. Experience the nightmares select days September 25 through October 31.
Kings Dominion has announced all new mazes, scare zones and more for 2021.
Grimm Woods – An all-new outdoor maze, takes you on a journey over the river and through the woods based on the tales of the Grimm brothers. Encounter Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf, Hansel and Gretel, the hungry witches of the woods and more.
Uprising – the undead have taken over Safari Village. Will their uprising be your downfall?
New Live Entertainment – Each night of Halloween Haunt will kick off with an opening scaremony featuring Majesty herself as she summons and casts hundreds of monsters out into the night. A total of four new shows will thrill guests with spine chilling music and dancing.
During the day, Kings Dominion is all fun, no fear and features fall family fun at the Great Pumpkin Fest! Before 5 p.m., younger guests can enjoy hay mazes, pumpkin painting and some of their favorite rides in Planet Snoopy.
Winterfest will return to Kings Dominion, this year debuting the Winterfest Wonderland Parade.
Make reindeer tracks to Kings Dominion this holiday season for the Wonderland Parade, an extraordinary Christmas spectacular found only at WinterFest. Each and every night, guests will be treated to a grandiose showcase of dazzling displays and extravagantly decorated floats with classic themes such as toy boxes, gingerbread houses and choo-choo trains. What’s more, singers and dancers from the amazing experiences all around WinterFest will join the merry procession to perform on the parade route. And maybe the Big Guy himself – Santa Claus – will join in this magical Christmas parade. “Yule” just have to come and find out for yourself!
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