Intimidator 305 Review | The Most Intense Roller Coaster Ever Built | Kings Dominion, Virginia

Is this the most intense roller coaster ever built? Intimidator 305 has built up a bit of a reputation for it's high G first turn, causing riders to grey out, and sometimes even black out. It's one that you either love or hate! Let's dive into this massive 305 foot tall monstrosity!
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[@evil_me]

I was one of the first to ride I305, before the re-track and trim brakes..... It was the most amazing thing ever!

[@mr.flaxonwaxon9283]

Same! first time I experienced grey/blackouts too and still to this day the only ride that does it to me

[@brandonfulcomer2924]

They took the trims off with the re-track, they’re only in the small airtime hill towards the end now

[@vapoet]

I loved it but my daughter passed out every time for the first half of that season before the breaks. We were there that first weekend, My daughter and I had our hands up and I watched her arms fall and go completely limp in that first turn.

[@MikeR65]

@@brandonfulcomer2924great times!!

[@assemblyrequired7342]

I'm so jealous, since I'll never even have a chance to ride it in it's original form! I mean, it can't be much worse than a Skyscraper, right? I'm curious whether or not I could take those forces without passing out, but I guess I'll never find out.

[@Aerolandaircraft]

Let's just say it's amazing how Taylor's opinions and filming has evolved!

[@CoasterStudios]

the channel has come a long ways since the days of filming with an ipod touch!

[@Aerolandaircraft]

@@CoasterStudios it's incredible the effort you put into your videos!

[@maxhagenauer24]

When the ride is by far the tallest and fastest in Virginia and it gets a small line just because of the intensity shows how crazy it is.

[@arturobianco848]

Well id on't really get it why this park is so quite compaired to the other parks i visited. Not done a whole lot of parks in the states yet but this was defently one of the more pleasant ones. I would have loved to ride volcano i think thats the one kind of coaster this park is still missing. And maybe swap out the old arrow ( i'm assuming its an arrow and not a vekoma) with a new gen vekoma. Not that the ride was bad but the newer ones are so much better.

[@CoasterCentral305]

Yeah, Anaconda is an arrow

[@maxhagenauer24]

I think its safe to say this is my #1 bucket list coaster. I live intensity more than anything. Positive Gs and whip.

[@solarwinds5114]

Yeah you'll love this then. It's basically all that to the max

[@TheBroox-zc8mg]

It's my #2 bucket list coaster, right behind Iron Gwazi

[@spenserkahle1851]

As VA native, I305 was my number 1 until i went to BGT in the summer of 2022 and rode Gwazi. Both amazing

[@G3R0George]

The best I've got like that so far is Goliath at sfmm

[@mr.flaxonwaxon9283]

Riding this is like....a roller coaster trying to kill you but you escaped lol

[@BrooksHolt]

Will never forget riding this on a super hot day (prob dehydrated too) and remember coming to with the restraint seatbelt smacking me in the face 🤣

[@BungeeJump16]

Amazing

[@hellashes]

The first time I got the chance to ride this I was blown away and was like "yeah this is definitely fitting into my top three." However a year later I got to experience it in the front seat at night and it has not moved from my number one spot in over 5 years.

[@caffeinatedtrouble]

No one can call themselves a serious coaster connoisseur unless they've done I305. It just has to be experienced to be believed. As a Brit who isn't able to get out to the States that often, I'm very fortunate to have been on this (and lived to tell the tale!).

[@MrJamieBattle]

I-305 was my number 1 until fury opened and it’s still in my top 10. I love this relentless thing. I have a soft spot for this ride because on my July 2014 visit, I had my first front row ride on it, at night no less and I felt a spirit went through me while riding. My dad passed away the day before my visit so I knew he watched over me. 🙏🏾💙

[@billchief397]

Hugs...it's strange how that can happen at any point...to have on a coaster is special. Thanks for sharing that.

[@arturobianco848]

I still must do fury going there in june but i like the intimin better then the B&M at least usually. The one exception are the inverts B&M rules in that one altough if you want a bit more of an relaxed ride the new stc from vekoma isn't that bad either.

[@catchilupi]

Kings Dominion was my home park growing up. I remember when Anaconda was new and dwarfed Rebel Yell. It felt huge towering over the trees and lake. Then I305 was built and was literally twice as tall. Anaconda and the whole park look like a joke from the top of that hill. And the speed of cable life! Tears flying out of my eyes… best ride. It’s my #2 out of 184 credits only after El Toro.

[@quix9556]

Last time I rode this was the only time I’ve blacked out on a roller coaster. Ridden this before, but I ended up riding it in the back row on a super hot day, and coming out of FoF with no refreshment afterward. So it was 95 degrees out and hadn’t had a drink for like 30 minutes. How you describe the blackout is exactly how it felt to me, I woke up when the snappy transitions started and regained my vision when the trimmed airtime hill kicked in. I’ve never hit the brake run on a roller coaster, covering my face and trying to comprehend what happened until then. And again, that’s coming from someone who’s ridden it multiple times.

[@Thundernoob98]

I remember back when the fast pass was unlimited I rode this ride like 5 times within half an hour and started to get lightheaded 😂

[@b8c0n15]

As somebody who loves Orion, it has completely changed with how it rides. It used to have minimal forces and was rattling. Now it runs fast, has great forces, and is smooth as glass. Every time I go back it gets better.

[@marcusmcgraw3519]

Lmao minimal forces. You guys are so obnoxious and weird with your “forceless” criticisms. You’re the reason I don’t tell people I like coasters, because they will instantly look down on me for doing so because of entitled ass people like you

[@DangerrNoodle]

I've only ever gotten one ride on I305, back in 2022, and I had the full blackout experience. Your visualization of what the blackout is like was so accurate! That was exactly what it was for me. It's still an awesome ride, but I'd love to get another chance to experience it and hopefully stay conscious throughout the entire thing 😂😂😂 It's a weird feeling to have the credit but not remember much of it

[@The0Train]

it was the third roller coaster ive ever ridden on which is why i love it, it gives me the confidence to ride everything else

[@coasterworld44]

I love the new animations you guys are doing!

[@idioticallyrandom7579]

One thing I love about it only having only 2 supports for the lift is that you can see it sliiiiightly sag when you’re in the station. Perfectly adds to the intimidation!

[@WaveManMike]

I305 is one of those coasters that you really can’t tell what it will feel like through a screen. With KD basically being my home park, I luckily can ride i305 whenever the parks open. One thing that the videos will never be able to translate is the feeling of those fast snappy turns. You’ll never know what it means for something to be aggressive yet BUTTERY SMOOTH until you try this 😅

[@StubbyWubbyz]

im going for spring break should I be scared?

[@ventopha]

i grew up 2 hours south from doswell and i remember the times before I305, growing up and gradually being allowed to ride the big coasters.. i’ll NEVER forget us one day approaching the park for another yearly trip and seeing the brand new I305 appear in the skyline, and your passionate explanation of it encapsulates my entire first ride experience. it’s truly a must-ride for any enthusiast and kings dominion will always be one of my favorite parks!

[@NoGods999]

I love this rollercoaster! I still haven't made up my mind which coaster I like best, but Intimidator 305 and Fury 325 are definitely my top 2 favorites.

[@quix9556]

They’re both really different rides, but both worth a try. I prefer Fury for the longer and more well rounded ride, but some people love the intensity i305 provides.

[@scott1969k]

Rode both of these in the same day with my son. Did Carowinds one day, then the next morning did a quick ride on Fury, then drove to KD & hit I305 on our way back home to Maryland. One of my best days ever.

[@winkmarketresearch]

Such a well-done video, playlists by coaster name is huge!

[@riafe010]

I think this is the best coaster review of the channel. Thanks.

[@karlanderson7436]

I rode I-305 for the first and only time a couple years ago, and absolutely loved it! It was a hot summer day (but I was keeping myself well hydrated) and I rode it multiple times, and each and every time, I greyed out exactly as Taylor described. I was surprised that even at age 49, I could do about 7 or 8 rides without feeling beat up physically. Amazing ride, as intense as what I'd heard, so much worth the trip to KD.

[@Sliipjack]

This was my 16th ever coaster. I was quickly becoming an enthusiast at 35 years old but holy smokes it was still shocking! I got off an just could not believe what I had just done lol. I can't wait to go back this year and get some more laps in!

[@stevehardisty6502]

We spent summer 2023 traveling around trying to hit all the CF parks... 305 was by far one of our favorites out of the parks we got to. Carrowinds, Kings Dominion, Michigan Adventures, Multiple KI and CP as they are our home parks.... Great Coaster! We want to go back to Kings Dominion- beautiful park and excellent rides! Tumbili is also a new favorite!

[@nallen0]

This is my favourite review you’ve done so far! Along with after your ROH first ride reaction, the feeling of “I MUST RIDE THIS ASAP” is so strong right now - I’ve always wanted to ride it, but now I simply need to get there as a priority. Thank you 🙏

[@CoasterStudios]

Love to hear it!!

[@ATLSloan]

I’ll give the nod to Eejanaika for most intense coaster ever. But I will say, the more I ride i305, the more I ‘respect’ it Also, don’t give Six Flags any Pizza Hut Sponsorship ideas 😂

[@arturobianco848]

Haven't done that one but yes that might take the nr 1 spot in intensety till that day this is the one for me in that category. Well at least in intensity weill still being enjoyable.

[@BrandonRealLilB]

VA native here love i305. EEjanaika is my #1 bucketlist

[@lighthouseclimber]

Only trip ive made to KD was about 10 years ago, rode I 305 4 times, greyed out each time, i remember freaking out initially cause no ride had ever done that to me before and only one ride (Goliath, 6Flags Ga) has done that to me since, but what an experience, ill never forget it, alot of fun, definitely in my top 5

[@wesleyx1]

I've ridden I305 over the years and agree on the intensity and incredible speed that doesn't let up until the final brake run. It is one of my favorite rides. I usually greyed out after the first drop until I rode next a woman whose father was a fighter pilot. She told me that in order to prevent blacking out on high G maneuvers, the pilots squeeze their abdomen very tightly to keep their blood in the upper part of the body. I tried that on the first drop and it worked! I do that for the first drop now and don't get light headed or grey out anymore. The high speed turns do get a little painful on my neck and back though. I do make a point of riding this whenever I visit KD, but I can't ride it too many times before I start to feel light headed and worn out.

[@mlhartman2010]

This is my #1. I love it so much.

[@NoahHagan]

still can’t believe this ride opened the exact same day i was born. this is probably my #1 bucket list coaster because of this and just seeing this makes me excited

[@Artbyhurricanyounot]

Last year for my birthday I went with my best friend to KD who had never been before even though she, like me, grew up in VA, and the “GENTLEMEN START YOUR ENGINES” wasn’t working 😭😭 I hyped her up about it too.

[@marcusmcgraw3519]

Wait, that’s the part you hyped her up about? Out of everything on the coaster, that’s one of the worst things to spotlight

[@Artbyhurricanyounot]

@@marcusmcgraw3519 of course I hyped up the whole ride, but I did tell her that they had a cool voiceover audio and it kinda sucked that the station was pretty much dead silent

[@jhjansenhtpc]

Did some front and backrow nightrides on I-305 this summer, truly amazing ❤

[@Mr._Kagle]

I would love to see you do a series where you revisit some of your older reviews and see how much your opinions on the coasters in question have changed.

[@CoasterStudios]

We’ve been sporadically updating old park and coaster reviews the past few years and I think the quality on them has definitely improved!

[@annibalirealty]

Hands down one of my all time favorite rides. I was fortunate enough to be able to marathon it 17 times without getting out of my seat one during ERT for an event. Unforgettable experience.

[@hooligan_3]

Rode this for the first time last summer and loved it. Ended up going on it 5 or 6 times that day. Can't wait to do it again this year!

[@tad80659]

Great review Taylor for this beast of a coaster. By far my favorite ride I have ever been on so far. I gotta say when I went to Hersheypark and heard that Skyrush was more intense or better than I 305 I couldn’t wait to ride it. After riding it though I found it pretty underwhelming compared to this. I love speed and rapid transitions and this ride is amazing with those elements. I wish they would make more of these kind of rides but it sounds like Cedar Fair did not get the return on investment they expected and scared off other parks from putting a similar ride at their park. It really is a one of a kind coaster and I am fortunate to live just over an hour away from this park and get to visit frequently.

[@Derek_the_coaster_nerd]

this thing is my number 1 (and my home park has Steel Vengeance, so that says alot) specifically for the positives... blistering positive gs immediately followed by amazing negatives.

[@2kthrills168]

I305 has plenty of airtime imo. The drop in the back row has great ejector along with the following hill. The transitions also provide some nice airtime.

[@Sonic-gy7kq]

Its always nice hearing people talk about their home park and referring it as "we" as in "were getting..." or like "our..." just kinda funny and wholesome.

[@CRBTrains]

This has been my number 1 bucket list coaster ever since it opened. I finally got the opportunity to ride it in August and it was well worth the wait. I only got 1 ride but I was in the front row. It immediately took my #1 spot out of 157 credits. It’s ridiculous

[@jordansoboojie]

This ride is my favorite of all time. It is legit what started my enthusiasm for coasters at 15 years old. I remember being at KD for Halloween haunt in 09 and seeing the track being in the parking lot. The forums speculating what this could be and being shocked that we were actually getting a giga. I am so glad i was able to experience it before the re track even though i still love it. Nothing compares

[@SiberianThunderT]

I went nearly a dozen years without going to a theme park between early undergrad and getting back into things after the pandemic hooked me with a return to RCT... I went to KD for the first time in 2022 as my first theme park after that gap. I had heard about I305 from enthusiast YT videos and decided, with a few similarly wary friends who had previously avoided it, to make that my first coaster of my adult experience. We ended up up lapping it multiple times over a half hour or so before finally getting to other coasters. 😂 I only have about 36 credits total so far, including several from before undergrad, but it's easily my favorite coaster of that list by a wide margin!

[@arturobianco848]

Well i have close to 700 and its still in me top 5 so you ve done at least one of the great ones. Not suprised its by a wide margin. From what i'v seen and not ridden yet i don't expect that it will move out of my top 10.

[@allidoisspinpoi8181]

I am in that last category, I marathon this ride whenever I go, this is why I like going by myself lmao

[@adamdurbin6895]

Absolutely solo trips are the best 👍🏻

[@AustinPagliei]

Exactly, I enjoy rides better without people next to me, its breaks the vibe off as soon as upu sit down, it like dam it. Its happend to me all the time.

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

It's a perfect 10/10 for me, and neck and neck with Velocicoaster for my favorite Intamin. I love the airtime you get on those high speed turns. Even though I barely get a slight greyout, if any, I still love it. I wish I would greyout or blackout on it. It's really cool when it happens. For my first ride in 2018, I intentionally didn't eat or drink anything for 16 hours, and not even a slight greyout, but it has happened on a few of my rides. On my visit last year, most of the people in the park had i305 as their top priority; THE reason they wanted to go to the park. I think it's more popular than we realize. But the operations are so awesome, that it doesn't get a long line. I've always seen it on 2 trains, even though all 8 days I've been here have been slow days. On those slow days, everyone flooded i305 and kept going around for more laps. The line stayed short, but the trains were always full, and this does ride best with a full train.

[@planetguyalex]

I rode this back in 2018 and it’s been in my top 10 since then. That first banked turn might be my favorite element I’ve ever experienced on any coaster ever, and my current count is 378.

[@gaggledweasel2579]

Love that he mentioned iron gwazi at the end. I live right by busch gardens and love the hype around it

[@starapton5374]

Didn’t know what to expect from this when I first rode it last year. Now I’m grateful for it only being three hours from where I live now. Hoping to get plenty of rides on it this year. Easily in my top 5

[@Jshmoney24]

I grew up in central va and kings dominion was my home park for a long time. I loved this ride so much. Still a top for me and I hope I can get back one day to ride it. I used to gray out every time but I’ve seen a friend blackout too haha

[@jayducharme]

Good review! I'm one of those who's greyed out on this coaster. I've blacked out only on one -- the original version of Kennywood's Steel Phantom. But this one is just as intense though a lot smoother. Good point about keeping hydrated.

[@MarkRidley-lp3im]

Love this ride a lot. Ride it 286 times last year. Give this ride a 10! 👍

[@richey0995]

I’ve been obsessed with Intimidator 305 ever since I was a kid, and I finally got the chance to ride it last year, it’s my number 1 coaster now. It’s the first roller coaster that I’ve ever grayed out on, I figured out on that day that everything I thought might be a gray out before, was not really a gray out, I only managed to resist it on my one ride in the front row! I could go on about how much I love I305 for hours, like I consider that front row ride at sunset to be the greatest moment of my entire life! I would trade Orion for it in a heartbeat, cuz it’s just way too far away, the only reason I even got out there in the first place was cuz I flew to Pennsylvania to ride Wildcat’s Revenge, which was closed down for both days I was there, so I drove down to Kings Dominion to lighten that devastation. As much as it pains me to say I’m glad WCR was closed, cuz if it wasn’t I would’ve just went home satisfied and probably wouldn’t have even thought of going to Kings Dominion, it’s almost like fate lured me into riding Intimidator 305!

[@richey0995]

Also this was the last (lift hill) giga credit I needed, it’s crazy to think I rode Steel Dragon 2000 before riding this 😅

[@zacg_]

I don't tend to grey out for some reason but I305 is the one coaster that's pulled it off. f you're familiar with Newton's laws and understand what exactly a "force" is then you realize how insane it is to have a turn which rapidly changes your vector of momentum right after a giga drop. It was a truly demented idea and I don't think anyone else will ever do that again. The engineers who designed this knew exactly what they were doing and I'm really surprised Intamin let them getaway with it. But I'm glad they did. There's nothing fancy or especially creative about I305. It's more just a case of engineers doing something really ballsy that few other people would dare try.

[@ts371]

I rode this for the first time in the summer of 2023. I just wasn't expecting how aggressive this coaster is. The lift hill even took my breath away as I didn't think it was gonna be that fast. That first turn made me almost black out. I couldn't enjoy the rest of the ride because my vision was just so blurry. I'm glad I got to ride this, but I don't think I can do it again... but I probably will lol

[@CaseFamilyVlogs]

We loved this coaster when we rode it last year!

[@TIMMAYY7]

This is now on my dream coasters bucket list!

[@MackLee23]

I was absolutely terrified the first time going up the lift hill on i305. That was the year it first opened. I already loved coasters nut something about the build up in the station and lift hill hit different. I've loved it ever since, however!

[@dj_stuber]

I remember looking forward to this on a trip there in 2022. After the first ride, I wasn't sure I could handle much more of it. Later on in the day though is when I really started to enjoy it. I eventually stopped graying out by my last few rides. Needless to say, I want to go back to KD to get more rides.

[@MrMattogreen25]

Rode this last year with my 50-year old dad, we lapped it 4 times for a total of 5 rides, we both absolutely loved it, and it was unique compared to the other 2 gigas on our trip (Orion an F325) because it was different than anything we had ever rode before (and I've been on Maverick several times)

[@samuelpatton2677]

A coaster that really caught my attention years ago, was Cheetah Hunt at BGT, love when it’s low and twisting…I-305 is like that part on steroids! Absolutely love the twists and speed that never really seems to let up (until the trims). I love MF and what it did for the coaster wars, but this, as you said, is intense!

[@casualmaille1749]

Went on this last year. Loved it. I think I can handle pretty much anything if im strapped in secure.

[@randihotlin]

Love it!! 1st rides were multiple rides last August. Walk-ons all day! For me, atm I would say it's definitely tied for 2nd place w/ El Toro.

[@Maya_Ruinz]

Wow.. definitely need to visit here at least once.. that drop and the aggressive banking is wild.

[@SwNero]

I’ve been on more than 1000 different roller coasters and I305 just plays in its own league when it comes to forces and intensity. I just love it, something you can not experience anywhere else.

[@TheAdrianMc]

11 times!! I went last year and that grey out was addicting!! Add in those whips and a slow day with 2 trains and all of a sudden, the 2nd half of the day was spent there! Met another guy who had been on it more than me that day and that was only because I got to the park an hour after it opened.

[@CivilianSatellite]

I love roller coasters that challenge my perception of what a roller coaster is capable of doing. There is nothing else on earth like I305. When it's running in peak form, it's my favorite coaster on the planet.

[@captjaneway3]

Once rode it 9 times in one visit which I definitely felt after I was done. As far as air time maybe I’m shaped differently so I fit in the seat and restraints differently but I get airtime on the way down where I’m thrown in to the shoulder harness and also get airtime in the next 2 hills. The third hill with the trims you’re right I’m not sure what it would be like without them.

[@simonfarenick8249]

I absolutely LOVE I305! It's really intense but really re-rideable for me. I was at KD last August and I rode it about 20 times!

[@Zorilla10]

I remember riding it when it first opened and still did have long lines. I didn't pass out nor grayed out, but my brother passed out and lost our parents' cell phone on it. Now I tend to grey out on the first turn, but I'm also like 15 years older.

[@lonewolf1405]

I love this thing. I was not ready for that first turn the first time I rode it and I definitely grayed out. Now I prepare myself to ride it by hydrating and making sure I’ve had a light breakfast

[@user-bb1kh2gs7e]

Love it--still remember the shock after riding it the first time.

[@kevinwalden4288]

Intimidate 305 is by far my favorite coaster I've been on. Lucky to live only 20 minutes from the park. Blacking or graying out is one of my favorite things about this ride

[@jeffgreen5429]

Hit up KD last summer for the first time ever, doing a 5 park tour (Dorney, KD, Carowinds, KI, and Michigan's Adventure... also hit CP during the year). I honestly think I305 was my #1 of the whole summer. When we went to Carowinds next and I got on Intimidator there, I couldn't believe how tame it was in comparison. Count me in the 4th group of "OMG, i'm going to lap this over and over." Sadly, I didn't get to ride it more than once. I wanted to go a second time but i had family waiting for me. Only regret I have from the summer.

[@joshuakeesee5528]

Ive got a funny story about this coaster. So i live about 10 minutes away from KD, well one day in HS, me and my buddies went during halloween haunt, where coasters were still open, at night, in the cold. We went on intimidator. HOLY CRAP IT WAS COLD. But while riding, at one point, i screamed out "I CANT FEEEEL MY NIIIPPPPLLLLEEEESSSSS". Turns out, the car in front of our had some college dudes in it, and when we all got off thdy were DYING laughing, turned found out i (a quite overweight guy) said it, and busted out laughing even harder. Hung out with them for an hour, cool dudes lol

[@PrinceofMiami14]

As a Richmond resident having this thing in my backyard, I’ve got to ride this more than I have. Can’t take it for granted

[@dragonmyr]

Accurate description! I rode i305 shortly after it first opened. It had the original low-to-the-ground first turn and trim brakes installed on the first drop -- I don't recall them doing anything though. I grayed out and got the tunnel vision effect from the first turn. Most intense ride I've ever been on. The headache it left with me with made i305 a one and done. I'll happily ride Velocicoaster and Wildcat over and over again, but i306 is too much for me.

[@constable012]

Although it's my #2 overall (the theming and variety on Velocicoaster make that my #1), this is my favorite coaster to ride. Just crushes you with positive Gs from drop to trim like nothing else. Also gives some unique pops of air time during those quick transitions. As mentioned, very smooth too. Just amazing.

[@tyketyke]

i spent my birthday at KD for the first time this past summer and i rode this like four times in a row. yeah, the first turn is insane (and weirdly enjoyable for me, there's nothing else like that feeling), but my favorite part has to be the incredible sense of speed before the trim brake. i think the longer wait for the front row is 100% worth it so that you can fully feel the speed. it is definitely my favorite coaster so far and i can't wait to make it back over there and get some more laps!!!

[@Lone_Legend12]

I road this with my sister last year. the first time I road it I didn't really gray out but the second time my vision got fuzzy and I kind of felt light-headed until we unbanked.

[@jonathans1637]

I’m fortunate never to have blacked out. KD is my home park and I love this coaster! Great commentary Taylor!

[@GPK1075]

you haven't made a review for this ride!? Love the video and the editing!

[@CoasterStudios]

This is a re-review actually! We made a review for this ride first back in 2013, then again in 2015...now here's the 3rd and hopefully final iteration of this video!

[@kowalskivideos6476]

It’s very true about the grey out that happens after that first turn. Happened several times for me. I got to ride this opening week in 2010

[@SSSGoldenFish]

The fact how this is light work for me, and I laughed the whole time because my friends were screaming so loud

[@The0Train]

can’t believe i went on that, you could see the whole park from up there because it stops for a second before dropping. it wasnt the funniest that would be the denominator but the it sure was the scariest and intense

[@808CoasterLife]

Being a coaster enthusiast for a few years, most new coasters I ride don’t make me nervous (X2 being one of them). That being said, this is one of a few rides out there that would make me pretty darn nervous before riding. It looks incredible!

[@Raptor3698]

Easily my favorite coaster of all time. Also my first Intamin I ever rode. And for 2023 it was running insane. I don’t know what they did, but that air time was hitting even in the front row on the trimmed hills. Edit: Just wanted to mention, I rode this in the rain in 2018….. That was fun🤣🤣

[@lyingdogfacedponysoldier201]

You're absolutey right. I've visited in 4 different years and this year in October it was absolutely flying. Second only to opening year and not a whole lot slower. The front row night ride I had was one of the best rides ive ever had on a coaster

[@jamesrauff]

This still is my number one coaster without a doubt. I had made a return back to kings dominion (2018) for the first time since my freshman year of college in 2000. So a lot of the park had changed. I had no idea what I305 was about … rode it and was completely blown away at its sheer intensity . I don’t think a coaster will ever match that feeling for me and that’s why for me it’s my #1. I never got a night ride out of it so I wonder if it’s even more intense at night. I live in LA now and don’t know when or if I’ll ever make it back to kings dominion but this park including I305 and volcano will always bring me back to certain times in my life and have a spot in my coaster heart.

[@tectonicshiftfitness2586]

I can't wait to ride this coaster this year!

[@ccubsfan94]

The first, and currently only ride I've every blacked out on, is Dragon at Adventureland in Iowa. Through the second loop, I asked my friend group, they did as well. Only until the helixes but it was odd. Especially for the type of coaster.

[@tecwzrd]

First time riding this I was in the very back with my daughter and we both blacked out for a few seconds on the first turn. This was about 2 weeks after it's grand opening before they slowed it down a bit. Great ride but now we don't ride past the 5th seat :) Domintor is still my all time favorite at KD. Can't wait for the Volcano replacement coaster!

[@gregorygorski8086]

I've been a coaster junkie for my whole life, and while I will definitely say this is an amazing coaster, for some reason both times I was able to get to the park and ride it, I sadly always had the fuzziness last much longer for me and i would walk off with a headache for awhile so I wasnt gonna do it if i went back... never thought it could have been cause of dehydration. I'll have to give it another go with that more in mind next time.

[@JenerationXY]

I’ve been on the Intimidator 305, and sweet baby Jeebus is it awesome!! It’s one of the best coasters I’ve ever been on, and I didn’t even gray out.

[@gansdavid]

Great narrative, but remember… (if you’re old enough to remember) I-305 is positioned where the King Cobra shuttle rollercoaster was.. you can even still see the footprint. The safari was there too of course I remember it all, I’m 51 and have been going to Kings Dominion my entire life.

[@adamdurbin6895]

Rode it opening year and it was insane. I can absolutely lap this thing and have gotten a few night time zen rides over the years. My only issue with it is it desperately needs a paint job this is one of my favorite rides but completely understand why the GP is not a fan. back right is my preferred seat.

[@ScotRice-xp2rr]

I got my 1st rides this past summer & it immediately jumped into my top 10! 4 back to back rides & grayed out on the 1st turn every time (I'm almost 60 and no coaster has ever done that to me). If it hadn't been for my wife not riding & my daughter not tall enough to ride, i probably would have rode it 30 times 😆 I love it!

[@arturobianco848]

I'm a bit younger only in my early 50 isch, and also done it for the first time last year and man i have had the same experience never happened to me so much in any other coaster. Only lech coaster gave me gray outs on a regulair basis but they aren't on the same level of this beast.

[@ScotRice-xp2rr]

@@arturobianco848 You are absolutely right....a beast! Cheers Arturo

[@triple7marc]

My favorite Giga (I’ve ridden every one in the US) and my #3 coaster in general out of 288, behind only Voyage (#1) and X2. It’s seriously one of the most insane coasters in the planet. It’s actually a miracle that it even exists.

[@jackportenier2441]

I305 is my #6 of currently 228 coasters ridden. It is such a wild ride from start to finish.

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

This ride was a 90 minute wait the one day I went. I was surprised to see it with such a massive wait

[@ryanreed7688]

Got to ride it for the first time (and times 2 through 12 😁) in 2023 and it instantly became my #3 favorite coaster. Easily the most intense coaster I've ridden, though I did manage to avoid blacking out. On some rides I even miraculously avoided greying out. I really hope Cedar Fair keeps it running long-term because it is truly exceptional, but unfortunately it wouldn't surprise me if they cut it off at a certain point to replace it with something more people will ride.

[@leander7889]

This thing is A FRIKKEN MAZING!!! I have rode this coaster 8 times in 1 day. I'm that rider that was ready to go again. And it pretty much just opened. Very worth the wait, EVERYTIME!

[@mulinhuan8410]

I hold my breath from dispatch until the top of the lift hill whenever I want a guaranteed blackout. Even some coaster enthusiast friends of mine think I’m nuts for doing this lol.

[@rovelfox7832]

I rode this with a friend, and I only greyed-out while my friend was completely out for the first part of the ride. I want to go on it again at some point due to not really noticing the second half of the ride because of laughing too hard as he came back to with some great reactions. Laughing on a rollercoaster like that is an experience though; we both had to take a prolonged break after that.