Attempting to Ride Roller Coasters in the Snow | Kings Dominion Opening Weekend 2022 Vlog

[@intocoasters]

Wow, Pantheon got out-themed by a 4-D freespin. Way to go Busch. Reptilian's trains look awesome!

[@zacg_]

I don't understand the hate people give to S&S Free Spins. They're really fun. I get that they don't turn a park into a destination because they've become so common. But there are a lot of rides that are common that are still fun. I ride every Batman clone I come across because they are fun to ride. The Free Spins have a different experience each time so they have an advantage over most clones. I'm not saying they are elite coasters but they are fun.

[@AychSkwaird]

Based

[@TheAlfredapple]

I feel like that's the general consensus. I think the hate they normally get is based on something else, like in the case of the Six Flags parks, the criticisms were coming from a frustration of the parks not really getting something new or inspired. In the case of Kings Dominion I think it was more of a lack of a replacement for Volcano than a dislike for Free Spins. Might just be what I'm thinking though and not the general population.

[@coreyysmithh]

i've never rode one before and to have one in the Virginia area is good enough for me

[@Calakapepe]

I think it was just from those years that six flags was spamming them to all the parks. but once someone gets a chance to ride one.. most people I think can appreciate them for being a fun ride as another option when youre at a park. like you said, nothing elite, but I think they're great. Way cooler than any vekom boomerang or SLC and not painful at all to me.

[@lanceflx63]

This a smaller version of it than what most other parks have installed. I wonder why KD went with smaller model just like they did with their frisbee ride.

[@fpgmatthew]

I’m always happy to see Kings Dominion get some love and money invested into it. 2025 is their 50th anniversary, so I’m very hopeful something absolutely huge and unique comes to replace Volcano. I’m glad you both enjoyed your day despite the snow

[@bigblueamusementproductions]

Anniversaries don't usually mean a big new addition like a coaster as anniversaries sell themselves. I think 2024 could be the year of Volcano's replacement.

[@UltimateGamer34]

we all know volcano's replacement is comming

[@ivorythebean]

I still want to see Cedar Fair invest some money into Michigan's Adventure, it looks depressing!

[@wyattjones145]

Actually, those palm trees are sabal palmettos that withstand temperatures down to 7 degrees so they will be fine.

[@CoasterStudios]

oh good!

[@bobbyswanson3498]

despite a rough last decade for KD i think their recent additions have been in the right direction for the park. candy apple grove and the jungle expedition are both great areas of the park with moderate theming while tumbili and twisted timbers fit really well into those themes (not to mention all the ride rethemes and spruce ups). it just feels like theres a big focus on quality of life and making the park feel like it actually has cohesive lands compared to the usual cedar fair and six flags look.

[@mrknowhere6457]

I'm really digging the direction KD is going with this largely themed area, hope they keep it up. Looks like an awesome year for the park.

[@jankolloch8849]

I think it's crazy how Tumbili is more themed than Pantheon 😂

[@nichtsistkostenlos6565]

They must have massively exceeded their budget for the coaster itself with Pantheon or something because they must have had a meeting to say: "Yo, what's the least we can possibly do to theme this ride because we're f'ing broke".

[@jankolloch8849]

@@nichtsistkostenlos6565 Yeah, it has probably been this way. I hope they theme the ride though in one or two years

[@tylerseward2980]

@Nichtsistkostenlos interestingly enough it seems they have a few billion to spare based off the Cedar Fair offer. But I have no idea lol

[@jankolloch8849]

@@tylerseward2980 Maybe they safe the money to make a bigger offer next year 😂

[@Zatoka.]

​@@nichtsistkostenlos6565 If they're out of money, they could probably do some DIY sh!t, lmao.

[@jackcapell8471]

Love seeing El Toro Ryan in your videos you two are the OG best coaster tubers

[@Artbyhurricanyounot]

Lol I love people who get to operate launch coasters. The guy working flight of fear saying “I can’t remember what this button does” and pressing it to launch riders was really funny to me and idk why. I guess it’s nice when operators try and have fun with riders

[@CallMeTwizzy]

Not seeing the volcano there is so sad. Ill never look at the area the same

[@MikeBrown-lg3on]

I’m so glad they put pavers out there. The pavement was brutal in the summer time…

[@TacoTot]

6:49 The fact that one of the boats from Haunted River, that ended up becoming theming for Volcano, is still sitting in the original ride trough for Haunted River while land clearing is taking place……..makes me happy. Haunted River was my favorite ride when I was a kid.

[@JamesSmith-uc8tk]

Yes! That ride was awesome.

[@DottieWorld]

On sunday, my friend said hi to you guys while exiting I305. He was on the same train as you. I wish I could’ve seen you guys as I went to King Dominion at the same time.

[@Tker1970]

This was the first year Busch Gardens WB was open year round. We went Mid January. Cold and fun.

[@h-man1371]

GP: The Joker at Six Flags is so tumble-y Josh from Kings Dominion: That's excellent name for a coaster

[@Calakapepe]

yo Kings Dominion should be proud of their new area! I completely agree with Sarah that parks are paying attention to the 5 senses. The details they put in their new section is great and Im glad that KI and KD has done a good job with their new areas. Love the touch of ambient music.. soon the sister parks will replace each of their large empty lots too 😅😅

[@DoomPlague]

I can sympathize with Sarah regarding Volcano. I spent years saying I would get to it and never did. Also, as a KI homer, I'm jealous of the working they put in to Jungle X-Pedition. I hope KI one days gives Action Zone a real theme and makeover.

[@GreatAmericanCoaster]

I relate to Mark, I'll wear shorts when it's -20 outside.

[@markgary5645]

Same actually if it's -100 I'll still wear shorts

[@coasterlover2484]

How is Kings Dominion’s 2022 addition so much better themed than BGW’s

[@baconchris]

it would really cool if the 4-D free fly coaster had more layers and a longer layout

[@SpeedBird6780]

A launched Vekoma STC would really fit in that section.

[@VortexCreations.]

I love how you could hear clint's scream in the background lol

[@Lucky_9705]

Kings Dominion is criminally underrated

[@ItsSiebay]

I’m glad they decided to not only keep Avalanche, but theme it to the area, and give it a fresh coat of paint.

[@lfroncek]

Why was ElToroRyan there for Tumbili? Does the ride even have a block zone?

[@SoCalAdventurer19]

The jungle expedition looks beautiful. Cedar Fair is finally paying a lot more attention to theming, landscaping, atmospheric music, and even the food. I sure can't wait to go see this myself if we get the opportunity to return.

[@BigPacoPump]

It’s crazy when KD is out theming BGW

[@dougronald561]

I almost went, too, but it snowed! I couldn't travel long distances to get there in the snow.

[@bonafidecobra]

Yeesh this is like the 4th time it snowed in VA. Must be a new record for us🥶

[@xavierdomenico]

We get snow most winters lol

[@alexbrown2696]

Y'all got more snow than South Jersey on Saturday. I saw on Twitter that Short Pump had around 3 inches of snow but South Jersey had mostly rain.

[@coasterodyssey]

I’ll save that wig for you in case Karen Taylor needs to make a return. 🤣

[@chrishudson3223]

A 4-D freespin and Crumbl Cookies! It was great to talk to you guys the other day!

[@theoriginalThud]

Nice video! I haven't been motivated to go to KD since they closed Volcano. However, I like what they're starting to do with the park - perhaps the start of something big over the next ten years. Maybe this will be the year I return. It's crazy to see that KD is now out theming BGW.

[@thisrollercoasterlife498]

Going to KD for my first visit on the 20th. Excited!!

[@stephenbarr1995]

Maybe they should retheme Backlot Stunt Coaster to a jungle expedition theme to fit the area.

[@JamesSmith-uc8tk]

Or, they could put Diamond Falls back in it's place.

[@teddybearrr235]

I actually saw you at the park in line for Reptilian! I didn’t want to tell “HI” in the middle of the line because that would’ve been awkward, but it was really cool!

[@chargedonpc9989]

A similar thing happened to me on Sunday as well.

[@nathanlamoreaux1272]

The area around Tumbili looks great. I always enjoy the Free Spins and it's nice to see one with some theming and music rather than tacky Joker "theming" plopped on concrete. I actually wouldn't mind seeing more Free Spins at other CF parks, particularly the smaller ones. Looking forward to visiting next month!

[@VortexCreations.]

also that entry concrete thing that yall were waiting at in the line looks to be one of the volcano sign archways that they had

[@slotsz]

5:32 "they kept the water effects from tomb raider" LMAO

[@Digikid313]

I find it hilarious to see how bundled up you two were for temperatures that didn't dip below freezing. Where I'm from (Winnipeg Canada) we haven't even seen above freezing temps yet this year and yet people are already switching into their spring clothes. Also did you know that the attraction safety spiels for the rides in Jungle X-Pedition were recorded by youtuber Alicia Stella of Theme Park Stop? Perhaps someday you two will be invited to do something similar.

[@calebreese2311]

They should blast the Home Depot theme for Reptilian now

[@cowplatter5320]

About the Tumbili Signs, the freespin at SFDK had a Batman logo in the structure, but it was taken down after the season.

[@morganshoop3409]

As an employee of FoF in 2019, this is beautiful to see.

[@illumynarty]

Six Flags Over Georgia literally closed for that entire weekend because of that extremely cold winter storm, imagine how brutal it must have been in Virginia for this opening weekend

[@chargedonpc9989]

It wasn’t too bad on Sunday, but Saturday would have been cold.

[@mattsmith7991]

I remember Smurf Mountain. Yes, I’m old.

[@99averagebowler56]

Now we need a coaster parody for tumbili like the joker clones lol

[@YeehawMan-mofo]

I can't believe seven months ago, I saw the official animation for tumbili. Then seven months later, I see this. Dang, that was pretty fast. It didn't even take a year.

[@JamesSmith-uc8tk]

I was wondering if Avalanche still existed at King's Dominion. Does the Scooby Doo coaster still exist? Oh, and that reference to Mt.Kilimanjaro appears to be related to the ride of that same name that is long gone. It was a roller coaster that went in a big circle in and out of a small mountain. I know that sounds weak, but man, that ride would haul ass.

[@MatthewLavan]

Ah great video! 😊 crazy how cold it was this weekend 😂 I went Sunday and glad everything was like open lol… fun times! Happy to see you two had fun too! I think I saw you, Taylor, up on International Street at one point from a distance 🤣

[@chris_allupinya5613]

Sarah should get the shirt. Who cares what anyone says! That design is beautiful. Shoot I want it lol

[@ElectricKiwii]

Was gonna try and go to KD opening day as well until the forecast called for snow. Looks like we made the right call haha

[@Commanders2022]

Prediction: I don’t expect them to do this soon. But over the next 5 years, this is what I would do: 2023- retheme backlot stunt coaster to a jungle expedition/tiger theme and put trees everywhere. Change the cars to safari cruisers. 2024- b&m flying coaster themed to a bird (volcano’s replacement) 2025- retheme i305 to a space theme to match flight of fear (like orion/flight of fear) to separate it from jungle x-pedition

[@seminoleboy96]

I305 is already themed dude

[@Commanders2022]

@@seminoleboy96 and it will get rethemed to a space themed like Orion. Watch.

[@bigblueamusementproductions]

To keep the Jungle X temple theme going, I think Garuda would be a perfect name for a wing or flyer there.

[@XxMemeist_ExtremistxX]

@@Commanders2022 no it won’t i305 will stay the same and if anything gets revamped it will be the anaconda there’s been rumors for years of that thing getting replaced/revamped

[@Commanders2022]

@@XxMemeist_ExtremistxX if you look at the 6 temples on the map, the 4th is anaconda. There’s 2 left to be discovered (backlot retheme and volcanos replacement). It would be in KD’s best interest to give i305 a space theme and make an area-52 themed area

[@aidenbullock2596]

Reminds me of Tsunami Surges opening day being 50 degrees

[@nicholasbottoms-pace3776]

I wish i was there - i told my best friend i was like kd opened today i feel bad for everyone in the snow 😭😭😭

[@MatthewBaileyMedia]

12:25 is the time stamp of when I appeared in the background of coaster studio's video. He also appeared in my video about kings dominion as well. Thank you Coaster studios for being in my video.

[@learei4642]

Yeah, the weather has been really weird recently

[@shadycharacter94]

Hope Reptilian gets some merch because that logo is fantastic.

[@fearme7184]

I was at American dream mall lol during all of this.

[@nothing6396]

So is KD becoming the park with themeing and BGW the one with none

[@its.gp.angella]

I’m still unclear how my Karen wig ended up on your head but it’s all good 😂😂

[@Kdog4660]

After riding cheetah hunt in what was 40° weather recently, I can only imagine riding coasters in 30s.

[@nickwerner7983]

Was that during the Winter Event? I’m thinking about going to Kings Island and Carowinds this summer.

[@CoasterStudios]

Nope, this is just the normal operating season!

[@Nitrolord]

The music in the background at the end sounded like the start of some awesome outro music you were going to play us out with, shame it's probably copyrighted lol

[@rileytruong6141]

ngl the lifthill music was a JAM

[@brandonmadar7586]

What do u think will replace Volcano? Can u do a video about it?

[@ArchJ17]

So out of curiosity what would you like to see replace volcano in the plot to go with this area?

[@CoasterStudios]

I did a video about this a while back- I’d be fine with a couple of options. This includes a big GCI/Gravity Group wooden coaster, an S&S axis or 4D like Eejanaika, or Vekoma flying coaster

[@sharkyfish3492]

welcome to kings dommion in the fricking SNOW

[@eddienhp]

Imagine if Tumbili open and operated during the snow in March. By the way, I how that Mark was wearing shorts at 35 degrees weather at 0:42! That was hilarious! 😂 And also, Ryan and The Coaster Idiots are in your vlog at 6:34 lmao! 😂😂😂

[@KackUp94]

looks like they took a lot of note off of Phantasialand with the theming

[@dylpickle6123]

The S&S looks cool.

[@stephenn77]

Wait a minute… there’s two sizes of freespins? Thought they were all the same!

[@SmileBullet]

Dragon Slayer opened at AdventurLand last year, same model as Tumbili

[@RP_0228]

so its 35 degrees there but its freezing but in the Nederlands its like 5 to 0 degrees :)

[@sumguy8]

You'll find aliens in the jungle before you fine dale earnheart (or jr.).

[@CLAYMAKERSGUIDE]

Come back this weekend. It's supposed to be warm. Yo I might ride this.

[@AJ_Vortex]

WHAT UP MCLOVIN

[@mclovin7440]

AYYYYY

[@ToaOfFusion]

Wait, Kings Dominion is open for the season now?

[@David-gj9qr]

It's probably a media thing. Like it's only open to critics or something

[@tnkBeatbox]

@@David-gj9qr nope it's open for the season, I was there yesterday

[@appalachianenthusiast9499]

@@David-gj9qr No, they always open for the season in March.

[@ralphwaggoner208]

Weekends only right now. But yeah.

[@sabki-]

But that means they can still build another coaster in place of where volcano was at because the nee coaster was not built in the space volcano was

[@maxhagenauer24]

I didn't know you don't like freespins cause the are to much. I know many people don't like them cause they don't do much for them but for you, you didn't like the feeling of that many flips on a free spin?

[@Shockzone1495]

Come back to Florida it's always hot down here 😎☀️🌇

[@idontlikethehamiltons318]

Dude there’s always that one guy wearing shorts in crazy cold weather

[@praetorian1877]

Hahaha “You’re one of those!” Hahaha

[@michaelcook4194]

Was that the side that got water dumped on them? 🤣😉

[@thewoodpeckers655]

Kings Dominion did the freespin right.

[@MERRLINN]

I wish they would restore the special effects to flight of fear that use to have.😔

[@IntaminFanGRLPowerCoasters]

That ride operator for Flight of Fear is acting like the ops on Full Throttle

[@tdog8600]

Does one side flip more than the other?

[@CoasterStudios]

I believe the left side tends to flip more...at least from what I've heard

[@tdog8600]

@@CoasterStudios left from what perspective? Either side could be considered left

[@jaysisemore1127]

Tried to go (figured you’d be there) but the park closed 20 minutes after I arrived so I decided not to waste the ticket

[@maxjonak6742]

Are you going to head over to Sea World San Diego to check out Emperor Dive soon?

[@CoasterStudios]

maybe later this year!

[@maxjonak6742]

@@CoasterStudios I heard it doesn’t even have a station cover.. from what it sounds like even pantheon is better themed than this thing😂

[@chargedonpc9989]

I was there! I literally saw you but didn't get to talk to you because by the time I was sure it was you, you were already leaving.

[@tnkBeatbox]

Wow your PFP is the same dog as mine

[@KingsDominionUpdates]

When did you go to intimidator?it was closed when I went!!

[@CoasterStudios]

they reopened it later in the day

[@MattHeadleyNC]

Where the heck is that boo blasters?! Went to KD for a few days last year and never heard of that

[@CoasterStudios]

It’s on the outer edge of planet snoopy

[@MattHeadleyNC]

Was it open last year?

[@CoasterStudios]

@@MattHeadleyNC yes

[@MattHeadleyNC]

@@CoasterStudios dang! Totally missed that!

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Wow one train loading at a time are you serious?

[@JodyR87]

Was there with them. My wife and I actually met you right before you guys got on I305. So you have a little more experience with me on I305 Taylor, was that it running pretty slow? Even if that was it slow it lived up to the hype... (I know I'm like 20 years late on this one lol)

[@donjernigan3435]

If KD would have started Tumbili at 10:30AM (30 minute before the park opened) on Saturday everyone would have been able to ride. There was only about 100 people there. Then KD kicked everyone out at 1PM and closed. Especially since the press/ media were invited too come in at 10AM. That's what BGW did with Pantheon the week before.

[@JordanFilms2003]

9:08 Since when did Kings Dominion have the rights to the Brave soundtrack.

[@jessr1698]

Kings Island plays Wreck it Ralph at park close so....

[@ninjagirl226]

I ran in the snow yesterday…in shorts… get used to the cold.

[@Pearl_X_Maxxxine]

made it in the video @ 15:27 😂

[@thomasxl200]

Lmao did they just leave Anaconda out of the Jungle Expedition area

[@Commanders2022]

I think they’ll add it once they retheme back lot in a couple years

[@thomasxl200]

@@Commanders2022 interested to see how the Backlot Stunt Coaster will go with a jungle theme

[@matthewmiller7207]

Home Depot advertising, in Kings Dominion? They're turning into Six Flags!

[@ryanmcdonnell5988]

Tumbili, Twisted Timbers, Reptilian, and Blue side Racer75

[@heyitsmaggiexxo]

Yeah, don't let that music fool you! i give it a season before it gets cut and never plays again.