Virginia is for Coaster Lovers! ERT, Backstage Tours, and More at Kings Dominion! August 2022 Vlog

We're back with the Coaster Crew for their annual event 'Virginia is for Coaster Lovers' and there's an exciting itinerary set up for the day! We kick things off with ERT, a buffet lunch, and then behind the scenes tours!
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[@hedgehogcoasters7239]

Taylor's obsession with the singing mushrooms is hilarious and I love it

[@OfficialJosephology]

Lol it was Sarah saying “are you happy to see me too you didn’t even say it” for me 😂

[@christianortiz-v1l]

Jenn's reaction to I305 was priceless 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@doctorPuffin]

I want to ride Twisted Timbers so much it looks so fun!

[@brazpack]

6:00 When I went to Carowinds I was surprised at how far in every direction you can see intimidator and fury. I saw fury poking over the horizon when I was still 10 minutes away. Kings Dominion is basically completely hidden.

[@wisdumbhaswon1501]

yep, you literally cant see anything except the crest of I305 through the trees, but then when you get to the parking lot it opens up and you can see everything

[@peacefulthrillseeker]

Highlight of the Vlog the behind the scenes stuff of the events totally awesome 👏🏽

[@zygoat2369]

Reptilian's color scheme looks amazing and it fits in with the area so much better than when it was Avalanche. I always thought it was weird that there was a snow-themed coaster right next to a volcano lol

[@Stuie299]

We definitely need more Jen!

[@Spike-sk7ql]

I want to get down there SO BAD!! It's ridiculous that I'm a cedar fair platinum pass holder, and haven't been down there yet! In 19, we had made plans for 20 to take a trip and hit Dorny, KD, BGW, and maybe go down and hit Carowinds before we left for home. Then 20 happened, and..... well you know. Hopefully next year I can finally get to a cedar fair park other than Kings Island, and Cedar Point.

[@planetcoaductions8820]

I mean at least it’s kings island and cedar point. All I have in Iowa is Adventureland and lost island

[@aydendemko9675]

Its my home park it’s crazy fun

[@AmusementInsider]

Great day 👍 🍻

[@CoasterStudios]

Can't stop watching the ending of this vid on repeat

[@heysatan8]

@@CoasterStudios Me either. Austin is hilarious. Was he drunk? xD

[@JamesonThomas24]

Roller coaster bounding is something I’ve never considered, but it’s AMAZING!

[@gametime2473]

We were at KD last Monday and Tuesday... there was almost no one at the park. It was so awesome. We didn't wait in a line for two entire days. We also got the craziest 4D ride ever. It was spinning like a teacup ride, lol. On a side note, we haven't ridden Twisted Timbers since opening season when we had a platinum pass and it felt like a totally different ride. It felt SO MUCH faster than before. That ejector airtime might be up there with the strongest I have felt. That was absolutely nuts. I think that ejector force is in Skyrush territory at this point. What happened?

[@thewoodpeckers655]

Grizzly may not be the best ride at kings dominion, but it definitely has the BEST crew in any park.

[@christianortiz-v1l]

Grizzly is massivly underrated!

[@williambush406]

They just redid it

[@thewoodpeckers655]

@@williambush406 oh I’m aware. And it’s *still* not the best in the park. I haven’t been able to ride it yet, but with the amount of charm the ride has, I may actually rank it above dominator which would make it 3rd best imo.

[@fah-ryftii3342]

Kings dominion is awesome and it is my home park to

[@moncalimarimoncalimari8964]

Same

[@ebw16256]

That looks like a fun park day. Imma be at Carowinds Wednesday!

[@princesssmina]

I went here with my family it was the greatest time ever! We went on a lot of rides hope you guys can go there!

[@brucejensen2693]

So, went to KD first time in late July. Loved the place, much more than I thought. Grizzly was backbreaking rough (I thought I'd need a back brace afterwards), but I think it has really good bones with a variety of fun elements. At any rate, much MUCH better than its west coast namesake. A decent retrack would improve the heck out of it. I-305 - had three rides. First two were in the morning before it got blazing hot and while I was still fresh - awesome rides. Then I got back on in the PM, and I blacked out cold at the first turn. Completely disoriented and terrified. OMG. First time ever. Twisted Timbers - what can I say except it is virtually a perfect ride. A beautiful park. You have a superb home park, Taylor and Sarah. Here in the SF Bay area, all I can do is be jealous and wish.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Love the title clever use of the state slogan (Virginia is for lovers)

[@coasterconfusion305]

I love kings dominion and wish I could visit again! That event looks so fun!!

[@coreyysmithh]

i love seeing when you post KD and Busch Gardens, also i think it's crazy that our home parks are the same ones

[@maddiemoulton9250]

me too

[@BliXXardStorm]

I was there on the 23rd! Man! Great video guys!

[@dantc2403]

I like how coaster enthusiasts have incorporated cosplay into their events now. I guess this makes it a fandom now?

[@silverwolflee6978]

Austin the agent of chaos

[@CoastinWithMax]

10:24 That should be ILLEGAL 😂

[@andyroman8223]

I went on i305 yesterday for the first time, and it is easily my number 1. I305 honestly did a better job of being Skyrush than Skyrush.

[@mr.noride7226]

I305 is better at everything compared to Skyrush except for the airtime.

[@andyroman8223]

@@mr.noride7226 They felt pretty on par in terms of airtime. The drop on skyrush only gave me a small pop of airtime, so it was only the three camelbacks that gave me air. I305 has an airtime filled first drop, camelback, snaps, two slightly trimmed airtime hills giving sustained flojector airtime, and the snap into the brake run gives a violent pop of ejector airtime.

[@bushwxcker540]

@@andyroman8223 the airtime is not even comparable to skyrush

[@R7SkIlZ]

@@bushwxcker540 atleast you can come up out of your seat

[@spentron1]

I almost can't believe you got off Grizzly not complaining, even more that you went twice. I did see the yellow train behind you, I got a much better ride maybe 5 weeks ago on it, so maybe they put round wheels on or something, but that thing has been absolutely brutal most of the year with no detectable signs of retracking whatsoever.

[@JMHalleyJr]

Grizzly is the most underrated coaster at KD, IMO

[@coasterjedi2555]

I was also suprised, the only rownits not bad in is the front, every other seat is brutal

[@christiwright3604]

The skeleton in the Christmas decor gives new meaning to the spirit of Christmas 🎄…just saying

[@timtrickz92]

I went to Kings Dominion on Tuesday for the first time in 7 years. The park was empty, and nearly every ride was a walk on!! Which was great considering I live in Utah and very rarely go to Virginia. Also Twisted Timbers was my first RMC ever!! Way more aggressive then I expected, but loved the twisty smoothness!!

[@TheNinjaDC]

“How do normal people ride this [i305]” “They don’t.” 🤣

[@mistylsms3223]

I have and will always be eternally grateful that I305 is 20 minutes from my house. (20 minutes on a good day, usually 30, sometimes 45 or 60, you know how I-95 is.)

[@josephzastocki2815]

I was literally there yesterday lol

[@randywest5149]

Randy West One My Favorite Giga Roller Coaster in Virginia USA 🇺🇲 it's: Intimidator 305 EST. 2010 at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia USA 🇺🇲.

[@beep6202]

I work in the theming department of another park, so it was so cool to see how KD stores theirs!

[@matthewmiller7207]

@11:35, It feels like it's been a while since I last saw these guys. ^^

[@detroitdiezel7856]

Gabby is smokin' hot!! 🔥 We need more Gabby in future videos!

[@prest0ncali]

I’m not going to be able to look at the twisted timbers sign ever again

[@KingsDominionUpdates]

8:12 notice those shipping containers in the old volcano area? Could it be start of construction? And they announce it opening day 2023?

[@jamalbrown8555]

Hi hello guys you guys are awesome 😎 I love y'all videos they are such Banger's you guys have a good day or night where ever you are stay safe.

[@randywest5149]

Carowinds EST. 1973 in Charlotte, North Carolina USA 🇺🇲 it's Soul Cool Amusement Park in North Carolina USA / South Carolina USA 🇺🇲

[@DJ_I.T.-BrianWattz]

I just went to Kings Dominion for the first time Tuesday. I thought Grizzly was the roughest wood coaster I've ever ridden fealt like it was on a gravel rock track. One point it banged really hard on something.

[@williambush406]

They redid it

[@ryanjabell]

Also at 5:20, I had the same piece the veil shirt 8 years ago 😰🫣🤠😅

[@randflam]

4:11 RUFUS

[@Gregorymachi]

Yo I love ur vids nd kings dominion is my home park

[@spenserkahle1851]

I was there last sunday (8/21) everything was a station wait it was awesome! I305 was running pretty slow though

[@jbsthecoolest]

Austin not being excited for Tumbili 😂😂 Also- did Sarah eat watermelon with Ketchup on it 😳

[@maxhagenauer24]

Imagine growing up at a home park for 20 years and not knowing the real manufacturer for one of their coasters.

[@CancelHappiness]

R.I.P cedar fair

[@Jdn__0001]

I’ve only been to one cedar fair park, which is Dorney Park. It’s a real shame that I never been to Kings Dominion. Seems like such an amazing park. It’s like 6 hours away from me. Maybe just maybe, I’ll go next summer, I wonder how good the other cedar fair parks are because I liked Dorney Park, but people say it’s the the weakest cedar fair park. If that is the weakest, I can’t imagine how fun the other parks are.

[@planetcoaductions8820]

Dragon slayer looks a little more intense than this one. Does it have the same feature as in 2 different modes

[@minasotah]

R.I.P. VOLCANO 🌋

[@MrJamieBattle]

12:00 they ordered a WUMBO

[@bobathelizard1213]

Yaaaaaa!!!!

[@YuhErox]

I305>

[@CancelHappiness]

That girl was finnneeeee

[@sophiebryant548]

I’m going to there this weekend! Now preparing for the trip, And seeing the mess with the lockers, are you allowed to bring a Fanny pack on all the rides?

[@PracticallySquared1]

Just was at KD a few weeks ago and the twisted timbers lockers were messed up then too. It gave me a locker but after the ride it didn't recognize my birthday or symbol. Spent 20 minutes with ride op trying to find my stuff. Nightmare.

[@seanflynn6688]

Y’all wanna go next weekend please 😀

[@legoengineer8833]

10:10 are you themed to MCdonald'd. I'm dying.

[@ryanmcdonnell5988]

I'm still very disappointed that Twisted Timbers was closed for my visit

[@Alan_Smith]

Even with the tree removal for Hurler, Grizzly night rides are amazing, but they used to be way better, pre-Hurler. And so glad someone called out on the Mack/Intamin mistake. Sorry not sorry!!

[@aydendemko9675]

W frednats

[@unwoundsteak17]

I was coincidentally down there at the same time

[@RapidZCoasters]

I'm sorry. Twisted timbers is not better than steel vengeance

[@Keelansvoboda]

Exactly, that was a stupid remark

[@randywest5149]

Randy West Favorite Amusement Parks in Pennsylvania USA 🇺🇲 / Virginia USA 🇺🇲 / North Carolina USA 🇺🇲 / South Carolina USA 🇺🇲 it's Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown Pennsylvania USA 🇺🇲 & Kings Dominion in Doswell Virginia USA 🇺🇲 & Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina USA 🇺🇲.

[@coastaku1954]

When was this? I was literally just at KD yesterday (27th)!

[@JohnSmith-mt3wf]

Sarah, it sucks, but when a necessary retrack costs 12 million dollars (the number for the Colossos at Heide Park’s retrack): Selim: “BRING OUT THE BULLDOZERS AND JACK UP THE PRICES!” Maybe plan a trip to liseberg to ride a prefab that is actually cared for by management.

[@Almightycoasters]

I love the Six Flags hate on this one. Everyone seems to forget how bad Colossos got before they retracked it.

[@gametime2473]

If you are going to spend that kind of money on a retrack, you are better off just doing an RMC treatment.

[@Almightycoasters]

@@gametime2473 I think they’ll do the 208 track

[@coltonwiggs1594]

Had no idea Charli XCX was an enthusiast

[@themeparkguyproductions]

3:49 “That’s what she said”

[@JMHalleyJr]

If Sarah will eat watermelon with ketchup then one has to wonder what she’d do for a Klondike bar?

[@CoasterStudios]

they aren’t even that good!!!! -sarah

[@maxhagenauer24]

How do you get so zoomed in on the eiffel tower shots?

[@CoasterStudios]

By having a long lens

[@arisscalemodeling350]

Will you guys by any chance be at Busch gardens williamsburg on tuesday? Would love to get an autograph

[@CoasterStudios]

We will not

[@arisscalemodeling350]

@@CoasterStudios Darn alright

[@andrewmccall4684]

It will probably take king Dominion years to remove anaconda because it's the first ever roller coaster with an underwater tunnel

[@MrGoat-cd8lt]

I’m making a list of all of my favorite/the biggest coaster KZbinrs current credit counts, so can you let me know what yours is?

[@CoasterStudios]

920 -Taylor

[@MrGoat-cd8lt]

@@CoasterStudios tysm! how many has sarah ridden?

[@RapidZCoasters]

@@MrGoat-cd8lt she doesn't keep count lol

[@MrGoat-cd8lt]

@@RapidZCoasters oh lol

[@alexbrown2696]

@@RapidZCoasters She should

[@car_tar3882]

i dont get it this park has a better top 3 than carowinds and a top 4 on par and then carowinds after that is a bunch of coasters ranging from mediocre to aweful and after kds top 4 its 2 great launch coasters grizzly which will be great with the refurb rebel yell which is a classic a better wild mouse reptilian and is incredibly charming compared to carowinds which is awfully corperate and then when people rank parks they put KD in the 20s and carrowinds in the tens kd is my number 2 park and should be at the top of anyones bucketlist

[@_stafford]

how do I sign up for next year

[@CoasterStudios]

www.coastercrew.net/

[@jmburgess2003]

I was honestly getting worried about Jen and her increasingly horrible looking sunburn.

[@lilnutty6821]

Are Taylor and Sarah dating?

[@danielonadventure]

Am I somehow less American if I ALSO don’t like watermelon… #teamsarah

[@CoasterStudios]

She likes watermelon, but the watermelon had ketchup on it...