Kings Dominion is FIGHTING Pantheon

Volcano: The Blast Coaster is about to become Volcano: The Wing Coaster taking a shot at its biggest competition.
The rivalry between Busch Gardens v. Kings Dominion is one of the greatest, and it’s always enticing when one takes a hit, because then we know something good is on the way.
It’s difficult to say either took a bigger hit than Kings Dominion is 2019, facing the sudden closure of their fan-favorite coaster, followed by what would have been the perfect Volcano replacement heading their main competitor.
I always suggested Kings Dominion could counter this by adding an Intamin Hyper Coaster, to 1, fill that hypercoaster gap, and 2, take the eyes off Pantheon. But the likeliness of that is always low, Cedar Fair and Intamin most likely won't ever work together again… but that's okay, because Kings Dominion has another trick up their sleeve, and it’s got to be good or else they’ll suffer the wrath of Roman Gods.
There’s gotta be a reason Volcano's replacement is taking so long, and I think I know why.
Now, I don’t think a Wing Coaster will necessarily be a better ride than a Pantheon, but I think it has an edge that Pantheon doesn’t.
We’re not here to speculate whether this is or isn’t the next coaster, but to explore the possibilities of why this wing coaster, and in general, why a Volcano replacement is taking so long to get built and how it’s preparing to fight Pantheon.
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[@crazy4wavescoasters741]

I miss Volcano so much... No B&M can replace it properly

[@coastercult4142]

Volcano was super overrated and i think this ride will be better

[@Nookster69420]

@@coastercult4142lets see

[@themeparkreconnoiter9787]

I couldn't watch Dante's Peak because it reminds me of that coaster, but it can always be brought back, but only at this park. But because I would hate them if they make a coaster that would come launching out of a model mountain especially on top no matter if it's a different theme or It will be stealing. However, it would be nice if they revive it into a Gerstulaur Launch Invert.

[@assemblyrequired7342]

I get the sentiment, but at the very least, it's nice that there will be a spiritual successor, especially for those of us who never got to ride the original.

[@trevorbourquejr8884]

I agree that the level of theming could make or break this ride with the GP and enthusiasts. I drive from Charlotte every summer to KD and there wasn’t much of a better top 3 than i305, volcano and Twisted Timbers

[@ncbbq1]

That ICONIC MOUNTAIN, which was the Haunted River ride before Volcano should be REBUILT with a themed Coaster around it. The once towering structure separated itself from any other theme park north of Disney World

[@schumi246]

Maybe it’s taking so long, because it’s a launched B&M flyer, and not a wing coaster at all. It would be another first of its kind just like volcano was.

[@-AxisA-]

There is a launched flying coaster built in 2020 to Phantasialand called "F.L.Y". It would be the first B&M launched flying coaster and first in USA, but not the first in the world.

[@erick2853]

I think the proximity and competition between KD and BG really allows the customer to really benefit, both of these parks are always trying to one up one another and we are benefiting from it.

[@tomkoa521]

Years and years ago, for one summer I can remember a pass that was offered where the two parks worked together for once and offered a seasons pass type pass to both parks

[@josephscott6892]

The wing coaster track has already been spotted at KD

[@pipegiraldo8578]

Wonderful video like always 🔥

[@JFrombaugh]

I think it's more likely they call it Firehawk and make a Kings Island shoutout

[@teddycarter2618]

I was thinking Pterodactyl 🤷‍♂️

[@maincoasters]

this video is so so good and inspiring. AND THE THUMBNAIL 🔥🤙!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@willcallaway8783]

Do you really think the Intamin/CF relationship is over? I know the things are super rocky, between them, but do you really think it's over, forever? I hope not. Great video.

[@ThemeParkMedia]

if they work together again i'll be the first to buy a season pass

[@namevone]

They haven't worked together since 2010 so it's not too out there to think. Although the merger could change all of their relationships with manufacturers

[@tomw485]

Yeah given the merger with Six Flags I have to think that relationship will be strongly reconsidered especially given the recent successes of Intamin with other parks.

[@michaelbianco32]

I think everyone here needs to remember that CF & Intamin haven't worked together since 2010 on NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS. They still have quite a large portfolio of Intamin attractions across the chain that need parts & maintenance, and they certainly go to their rides' manufacturers when they need parts. Top Thrill 2 wasn't Intamin likely because of the price tag, and in part due to Intamin being difficult to work with from their strained relationship. Intamin isn't exactly happy with CF either for being blamed for issues with prototype attractions and innovative designs, and they definitely stand by their products over taking the hit. Definitely understand not expecting any brand new flashy coasters or major rides from Intamin at CF parks (at least until we see what happens with the SF merger), but it'll be funny when all the "CF WORKING WITH INTAMIN AGAIN!?!?!?!?!?!" vids drop just because CF goes to Intamin for some notable rehab work or new trains for an existing ride. (Sorry for the paragraphs lol)

[@ssuuss539]

Mack hyper spinner thingy would of worked

[@F7PRO37]

They need to have the volcano facade return

[@jimmynodean]

Never in a million years would I have ever expected Volcano to bite to the dust before... Anaconda 🤯

[@KDGoldenYears]

The only reason is because of reliability. Anaconda is rarely to ever down, vs Volcano. The park spent millions on repairs, it was a maintenance nightmare for the park. I'm sure, as much was spent on repairs close to how much the ride cost in 1998.

[@EmVee.]

I wish they would go with a Vekoma flyer honestly

[@maxwellanderws]

It would be a shame for Kings Dominion if Busch Gardens announced a B&M wing coaster for next year.

[@3vlogs487]

Now a ride opp at Busch gardens said to everyone riding that they are getting a B&M coaster that is going to reuse drakenfires station. This is all part of their 50th anniversary special.

[@darkelfling65]

Because of the proximity, even though it is a pipe dream, but it would be great having a wing coaster do an overbanked curve around Flight of Fear's silo. They could even paint the outside of the silo to match whatever theming they were planning.

[@endosrc]

i just want something cool to look at on the lift hill of Reptillian

[@davidfarrugia7646]

Well it’s Confirmed it’s a BNM and it’s on its way and they started building it this week! Right in the middle of the park footers are going in!!!

[@devdoesitbest6974]

Phoenix would be an amazing name for this. Not only is it a great name but having a section where you launch out of the volcano into the sky would be epic

[@davidfarrugia7646]

It’s going to be green!

[@danieledwards4274]

Speculation or Documented "won't work together with X manufacturer"? Why does everyone say these things? No park company can just "burn" all bridges...

[@tomkoa521]

I think they screwed up by tearing down the actual mountain.. that mountain was iconic to kings dominion and had held so many different great attractions throughout the years.. I would’ve preferred seeing them keep the volcano/mountain and do a dive coaster into the volcano and call it ‘volcano II “the quest” ‘ or something.. hell maybe even a dive coaster with a launch somewhere in the second half.. I just think a wing coaster isn’t a great successor to that land plot where the theming element will probably never in a million years live up to what was and what has already been.. plus they already have dominator which is a great coaster that I think will be even better than any wing coaster they could do.

[@jacobp5348]

My question is how does a Phoenix tie jnto a jungle?

[@stevewalsh1987]

Fenix at toverland dosnt really do the near misses but is still by far one of the best wing coasters.

[@tomw485]

They should have built a Mack Hyper. With DC Rivals and the upcoming Hyperia Mack has shown they are capable of incredible world class Hypers. A B&M Wing coaster is such a boring choice.

[@billybob33366]

So KD and Wonderland getting with coasters in 2025?

[@tuseemusic6269]

So sad I moved away from kings dominion and I find out via KZbin volcano is permanently closed. Lost some of my childhood today

[@vinnycamarata4907]

There is a mythical creature that can tie in the area theme to africa. It's called the Kongmato.

[@car_tar3882]

It’s gotta be THEMED

[@EtaM29]

I guess you could say that Phoenix Rising from the ashes is pretty cool

[@derekp308]

KD, don’t rip off the name of Knobel’s beloved woodie.

[@Balsley1105]

I love Busch Gardens, but putting what they are putting where Drachen Fire was really infuriates me after DarKoasters fail

[@jghost910]

Same here. Really upsets me but I don’t think it’s been officially announced so it could change. I was really hoping for an I-box rmc

[@someoneout-there2165]

Volcano and Flight of Fear were their best two coasters. Now Volcano is gone and FoF is rough as all hell. Kings Dominion will never be close to as amazing as Busch Gardens is. 💋

[@jackbarnhart7394]

KD is an enthusiast park all the way at this point. Adding a B&M wing would be so counterproductive. Thusies hate gatekeeper which is the best possible wing coaster it makes no sense.

[@car_tar3882]

Welp they just announced their not doing early entry next year and if their screwing over their most loyal customers I don’t see them doing anything good

[@djsugarc1075]

CF& intamin will be working together in 5 years or less. the new merged company doesn’t care anymore.

[@Silas-dg3lv]

Theming could make or break this ride, so hopefully they could make a good effort to theme it well, unlike Pantheon.

[@michaelpryor78]

Flying coaster would be better

[@Jgame95]

B&m is the modern day arrow. Their vibrating design from the 80s is far from perfect but since they keep selling they won’t do anything different. They didn’t learn and will meet the same fate.

[@ccs_adventures2783]

not happy about it should be mack coaster or sns launch

[@gregg5958]

For me, the ONLY replacement to Volcano is a new Volcano. I don’t care how good some other coaster is, it will never be what I want to see there. Everything will always be inferior. Without a mountain with fire coming out of it, it is a step DOWN.

[@just-dashin]

bruh.

[@Spike-sk7ql]

Dude, really?????? Any B&M is NO replacement for any Intamin. Im sorry, but no Intamin, no top tier, headline rides. CF doesnt start working with Intamin again, thats the end of quality thrilling rides at CF parks.

[@spentron1]

Really? And as a coaster, Volcano doesn't compare with current Intamins either.

[@Spike-sk7ql]

@@spentron1 true, but an Intamin blitz would be a perfect coaster for the park.

[@justinhill-]

if this was their attempt to combat pantheon then wow swing and a miss. at this point they are too far behind busch gardens.

[@user-hd4cw4li2k]

Kings Dominion is not fighting partheon

[@RideAllNight5]

No they are not

[@jackbarnhart7394]

mega lame, B&Ms are literal trash, and at my fave park too :(((

[@kenhutch7727]

bush gardens in now up 1 with a new coaster behind oktoberfest. I dont know if KD will be able to keep up. I hope they can get some good rides, replace anaconda.

[@sairosekk]

I'm sad I went to KD several times as a youth and Volcano was closed.i did get the hypersonic credit. But not the same. I was heartbroken when they took it down