Ranking EVERY Roller Coaster at Kings Dominion - Doswell, Virginia

[@BananaMaster101]

If you miss volcano😔😔 👇👇

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

I wish I wasn’t too scared to ride it in 2016

[@BananaMaster101]

@@IsleofPigsStudios same😔😔

[@PerplexinWarThunder]

I actually worked as a ride operator for volcano during highschool and summers throughout college. I miss getting to test ride it every morning! brings back some really good memories! It unfortunately even when I worked there had some serious problems with rolling back at the top of the volcano and we would close it for hours almost 2 or 3 times a week.

[@davidcarver9752]

I went the year they had first closed it to fix it and they never opened it back up😢

[@imataylorswiftandasmrfan]

Agreed. But I am also super exited for the Rapteria, the ride that will replace the volcano. Next time you visit the park, you will see a screen near the entrance!

[@mdfoster74]

You are awesome! Thank you for making these videos. It keeps me from feeling so homesick, since we moved from NC in 2022. ❤😇

[@jaredleebarker]

I love the work that they have done with Grizzly, but from my experience of the one time I rode it I think they should’ve retracked the entire thing. Right after you leave the tunnel and go through that one dip switching from Gravity Group track to the original, I got jackhammered really bad and it definitely ruined the rest of the ride for me

[@vapoet]

At my age, I have to beware of wooden coasters and Grizzly has always been painful to me. Thanks for telling me about the "jack hammer." It makes my decision simply as far as whether to ride it again.

[@coasterjedi2555]

Glad you enjoyed grizzly this year, as a KD homeparker, I got to see it go from a rough mess and my number 10 at the park to my number four with great airtime

[@MYWRLDVW]

Pretty good rankings! Looking forward to a ride on the smoothed out Grizzly. Also I agree with Backlot Stunt Coaster. My 11 yr old likes TT, but Backlot is her favorite so far. I miss the Volcano!

[@richey0995]

1. Intimidator 305, it’s the best roller coaster I’ve ever ridden, I got 8 rides total on it, 5 of them were back to back and I would’ve done more if the park wasn’t closing! There’s a lot I could say about this coaster, but we’d be here all day so I won’t 😅 2. Dominator, underrated, only did it once but I really enjoyed it and it surprised me, that drop off the midcourse gave some really good air time 3. Twisted Timbers, it disappointed me quite a bit but it’s still a great ride, it’s the third RMC I’ve done so I just expected it to be somewhat on par with the others (Lightning Rod and Storm Chaser) 4. Tumbili, this is the first free spin I’ve ridden and it was insane! I was tempted to put this at number 3, it was the first ride to scare me in like 7 years, I flipped 5 times and it gave upside down ejector airtime! When it dipped under itself the first time it flipped in a way that flung me downwards, and it genuinely made me believe I had been ejected! 5. Backlot Stunt Coaster, I’ve ridden the one at my home park Kings Island many times, and I actually thought this one was slightly better! 6. Flight of Fear, this on the other hand was much worse than the one at Kings Island, I only rode it to compare them and because I305 was down at the time 7. Reptilian, first bobsled I’ve ridden and it was good fun, I rode in the very back on my one ride That’s all I got to ride here, I probably could have ridden more, but I had sore legs and decided to put most of my time into I305. Hopefully whatever coaster gets added next will give me an excuse to come back here, cuz I really loved Kings Dominion!

[@lukeyt4756]

Me and my friends rode i305 5 times in a row and it was the first ride of the day

[@LIG87]

I remember one time back around 2003-2004 i got stuck and had to ride anaconda twice back to back because after the first ride, the seat restraint wouldn't release for me and nobody came to help me out lol..so i just sat through another ride😂 I was also getting very sick that day but i still managed to get on every ride in the park. I wasn't wasting what ended up being my last trip to Kings Dominion lol.. i hope to go back some day

[@mexman000]

I was there when the grizzly opened as a kid in ‘82. I was 10 on an elementary school field trip of some sort. I remember the grizzly just being very rough, but enjoyable. My old man would take us since probably the late 70’s to early 80’s. Anyone remember the potatoe sack slide? remember when they handed you a ticket booklet to use up for each ride? When you run out of tickets you either buy more or walk around or go home. Too bad Racer 75 is no longer the rebel yell

[@jasoncoburn445]

It will always be the rebel yell to those that were there when it bore its real name.

[@jasoncoburn445]

Thank you for bringing that up btw.

[@catmobile20]

I went on TT for the first time yesterday, it was crazy!!

[@Juliarocksss2]

I went on the twisted timbers twice in a row because I was sweating so much and I needed air

[@BrainFIop]

been my home park for more than a decade, awesome ranking for an awesome park!

[@awesomeperson2compilations100]

For Reptilion, I was in the very front and my friends and classmates were all behind me, I decided to lean to the left to see if I could hit the ball and I did, causing everyone behind me to hit it as well, that was funny.

[@grantwilliams3522]

I absolutely have to visit this park and ride all the coasters🤘🏼the park looks insane! I might wait for the Volcano replacement but who knows lol

[@eastonchristensen3601]

Grizzly’s fist few hills is amazing, the second half is unBEARable😂

[@magmabeamblook]

Therapy alert

[@Eddytainment]

Intimidator is 1 of a kind 100%

[@TimeWithRigo]

Completely agree with this list ! i305 totally deserves #1 spot. And glad to see Grizzly getting the love it deserves 😎

[@devdoesitbest6974]

Does anyone know what's going on with the park later this year? Wasn't able to ride I305 or Grizzly when I went earlier this year and was planning on going due to full year operations like Carowinds now has but the app says it's closed after November. Really need that I305 ride

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

I know everyone says that Intimidator is the best but 1. I love Twisted Timbers for personal reasons and 2. I haven’t ridden I305 yet so I can’t say

[@zacg_]

It really depends what you're going for. Twisted Timbers is an excellent ride with one of the best sequence of airtime hills in the world. That said, I305 is probably a more overall consistently thrilling experience. It does have three good airtime moments but they aren't the focus. Even the big turnaround after the drop isn't the best part of the ride (though it of course very forceful.) I think the rapid turns in the second half really make I305 elite. I'd say I305 is more unique and impressive for what it is than Twisted Timbers but mostly because Twisted Timbers is so typical of RMC. But on the other hand, RMC is pure excellence so there's nothing wrong with being a typical RMC because that immediately means it's an elite coaster.

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

@@zacg_ That is some detailed reasoning. I just adore Twisted Timbers because it was the first coaster I rode with an inversion. I can’t really say anything about I305 because I haven’t ridden it, but if what I heard it true: then I305 will be nuts (in a good way)

[@zacg_]

@@IsleofPigsStudios wow! TT is a heck of a ride to have as your first inverting coaster. It really is amazing. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm almost curious to hear what you think of more typical inversions as you experience more because the inversions on TT are very unusual outside of the RMC set.

[@IsleofPigsStudios]

@@zacg_ I did ride Afterburn and Copperhead when I went to Carowinds back in 2021 (They are also very high on my very tiny Coaster List)

[@Justyournormaldaygachatuber]

I rode the Apple Zapple and Backlot Stunt coaster. I hate roller coasters but I got over some of my fears

[@awesomeperson2compilations100]

I'm glad I didn't go on Tumbili when I was there last. I just got over my fear of roller-coaster that day, but this was the only one I didn't want to go on. The guy in front of me (after I left the line) threw up all over the person next to him, which would have been me and closed the ride down

[@michellerodriguez8860]

Anaconda opened in 1993 I rode it with my mother in July that year before deploying.

[@nicholasblack377]

What I think KD should do is take out Anaconda, replace it with something like Abyssus from Energylandia and put in a launched wing coaster as a replacement for volcano the blast coaster, then add 2 more nice coasters and at least 5 awesome flat rides

[@ThatsRelatable]

I remember when I was about 7 (2013) I rode the Racer 75 as my first coaster and almost died. My lap belt wasn't in properly and I told the staff, they didn't care and said "You'll be fine". Every time we went down fast, I was not in my seat alt all, holding onto the bar in front of me, and my mom physically holding me down. The reason why I'm never going on it again and all other wooden roller-coaster or one's with no harness

[@sir.meridian1122]

No,That’s absolutely part of the effect. Go on it again and savor every airtime moment you’re gifted.

[@davidtaylor1164]

This is interesting because I haven't been to KD in a long time, maybe 20 plus years even. I remember FoF and Anaconda being the top two. Also, what happened to the Shockwave? Did it get replaced?

[@disneydarling7573]

Twisted timbers and flight of fear are my favorites in this park. I truly believe though that KD has an amazing lineup of different coasters.

[@KeepRidinCoasters]

They really do ;)

[@vapoet]

I put Twisted Timbers ahead of 305, because Timbers consistently gets better for the length of the ride with the best airtime in the park. 305 does not get better throughout the ride. It's intense, but to me, not fun. I'm 60 years old, and fun beats intensity every time.

[@megan..213]

Kd is my home park!! i love it so much and this rating is 100% correct!

[@cleopatrajones2024]

All they need is a GCI and it will be complete. I don't care for winged coasters but that would be cool.

[@rachelwinsett7105]

When flight of fear came out that was epic for its time

[@amselby81]

IMO flight of fear got a whole lot better when the restrains were changed to a lapbar. It was a headbanger when it was an over the shoulder restraint.

[@rainybacon1]

I personally find volcano at number 1, flight of fear at 2, and then I305 at 3.

[@JosephJohnson-gu5fw]

Anaconda is the only roller coaster that I think I have ever actually been hurt on. I think I have like permanent neck damage or something after riding that ride it is so bad. And this is somebody who loves a rough wooden coaster

[@CaseFamilyVlogs]

We agree! I305 is legendary!

[@stephensfamily5154]

My first real roller coaster was dominator I went with my sister and we had totally different reactions.my sister was the kind of person to put their hands up on a roller coaster.on the other hand I'm the one who is screaming and holding on for dear life.

[@IDrankGasAndItWasYum]

The first roller coaster i ever ridden was Woodstock express and then reptilian then for some reason flight of fear

[@simpsoneric4]

Twister Timber is just like Twisted Cyclone in Six Flags over Gerogia.

[@Spike-sk7ql]

I-305 Twisted Timbers Dominator Then theres a mess of FOF, Backlot, Reptilian, Then Rebel Yell Then Tumbili. I STILL havent got on Grizzly since they were finishing it up when i was there in April, and now its shut down for a haunt! Guess im gonna have to go back again just to ride Grizzly once, and spend the rest of the time on I305😂

[@pierce2777]

when did they get rid of bobsled

[@ravensrulzaviation]

Need to hook up with Brandon. I was one of the first people to get zamperla correct. Lol. Rode iron Gwazi again. Still my number 1

[@cynicalstring5614]

Intimidator is my favorite coaster I have ridden. Also, That coaster Is not called Racer 75. Its the Rebel yell. It will always be the Rebel Yell

[@rachelwinsett7105]

Anaconda is older than 1999, it was built around 1991

[@Historybluff1986]

I didn’t know arrow was still running around making these loopers in ‘99

[@inlinechris]

1. I305 2. Twisted timbers 3. Dominator 4. Flight of Fear 5. racer 75 6. Back lot stunt coaster 7. Reptilian 8. Anaconda Didn’t get to ride grizzly because of it being closed and tumbili’s line was too long for me to get that in during my trip. Didn’t do any of the kids coasters Edit: also i305 is my new number 1

[@shitpostWJ]

Completely agree with these rankings except Number 7 and 8. I would personally have Reptillian lower than Anaconda. The thing is though I enjoy every coaster at Kings Dominion, so the rankings don’t matter much to me except i305 and Twisted Timbers.

[@johaku99]

I'm going to a ACE event I plan on lapping I 305 about 7 times

[@1grandpa654]

Idc KD should've just revamped Volcano modernize the launch to their most reliable magnetic launch's they use today, you can kind of make an exception to your most popular ride

[@MarkRidley-lp3im]

Intimidator 305 #1 Twisted Timbers #2 Dominator #3. I hope they Could get a record breaker B&M Wing Hyper Coaster that would be awesome.

[@Mrwolfiejunior]

I actually went there yesterday my #1 is twisted timbers

[@imataylorswiftandasmrfan]

The dominator is the OG👑

[@fongsungjaupseio5542]

Volcano was the best inverted coaster Ive ever rode. Very ambitious, original, intense, and fun. I305 is the most double edged sword for me now and I simply cant rank it anymore cuz I don't have interest in riding it anymore. That grey out thrill is too much for me nowadays. Double edged sword because at one time I305 was my favorite Rollercoaster at any park. Im sure people who read this comment and never went to KD will probably go now if they are Rollercoaster enthusiasts

[@Yikes_its_Psychs]

If they really do get a B&M launched wing coaster in 2025 I’m going to be very happy with my home park.

[@zacg_]

I personally am not a huge KD fan and I'm not entirely sure why. I think it's because I find the park to be a bit of a mess in terms of layout and cohesion. Also, the parking lot and front gate are just a disaster if you ask me. But they definitely have an above average coaster collection and their top two is arguably the best one-two punch out there maybe only challenged by SFNE, Magic Mountain or Cedar Point.

[@shitpostWJ]

I completely disagree with these rankings except the top 3. The top 3 are no brainers though. I would personally put Flight of Fear over Grizzly. I also would not have put Anaconda that low.

[@grandjohn]

Idk why, but I get more headbanging on Dominator than Anaconda. I think that's just a height thing, but I still love both of the coasters.

[@ndelli23]

Yup anaconda has awkward transitions in the middle section but gives me way less of a headache than dominator, anaconda has some super underrated inversions, esp the corkscrews which give the best hangtime on any arrow looper

[@texxy726]

Okay but apple zapple at 10?

[@t0x1cRBX]

Bro I would’ve ride dominator with my brother yesterday

[@tuck9799]

I live an hour from this park; Anaconda will give you whiplash and a migraine at the same time. I am shocked it's still operating. The only way you have a chance of reducing the effect of getting thrashed like a rag doll from the shoulders up is to press your head back hard as you can for the entire ride.

[@gator3-234]

Twisted Timbers has been I belive 2 other Roller coasters. The Hurler for Wayne's World. And I forget the second. Also I miss SHOCKWAVE.

[@Spike-sk7ql]

Yo, Anaconda was actually probably the smoothese Arrow looper ive ridden. Ride in the very back row. I went in expecting a prize fight though, so i rode very defensively. I-305 tops all the coasters there, and is hands down the best giga in existence. Ever. Never will be a better one. Ever ever. Did i mention that I-305 is great?😂

[@calebhummel5049]

Grizzly at 4 is a crime

[@dbone4463]

Yeah way to high

[@calebhummel5049]

@@dbone4463 yea

[@bRosehere]

Anaconda opened in 1991

[@gator3-234]

KD has not been the same at all since Paramount left.

[@CannonSevereWx]

We still did not get an apology from the KD park manager for being falsely accused of stealing water. We were apparently the topic of a search for over an hour with security looking for us... over two bottles of water. We paid for two drinks, but the coke was not mixed right and undrinkable, so we asked the cashier if we could get the water instead. She said yes and as we got off of the Backlot Stunt coaster over an hour later, a security officer wanted to ask us questions. If anyone knows the park manager, we would like to hear from him/her. We have been unsuccessful in getting an answer through their survey they sent us about our trip. It was ignored. I was also ignored on their KD Facebook page.

[@Historybluff1986]

2 waters, that’s like $600 worth of product at an amusement park.

[@CannonSevereWx]

@@Historybluff1986 That in itself is theft and price gouging people in need of water Many parks give away free water, but it is usually in the small bathroom cup size and it would take several cups and a lot of time to wait in line to be sufficiently hydrated. When we were accused of this, we were not even allowed to speak with the accuser to see why the misunderstanding happened. But having the receipt that we paid for drinks saved us.

[@joeconner3315]

lol and you’ve managed to bring this entire dispute all the way to this KZbin video. Congrats 😂

[@CannonSevereWx]

@@joeconner3315 Yeah, it is not a petty thing either. Security said it could be a serious problem, so I am still treating it seriously since it was a serious screw up on their part. If you think it is petty, hopefully you will be falsely accused of something "serious" soon so you can experience it. And maybe it will happen to you when you are 10 hours from home on a vacation.

[@sleeken]

no you’re completely right because the coke I got was absolutely horrible.

[@mr.bonkers122]

Me and my friend went in front row

[@car_tar3882]

Sorry but it’s gotta be 0 grain and grill 1 intimidator 305 2 grizzly 3/4 dominator/twisted tied 5 tumbili 6 backlot 7 reptilian 8flight of fear (move up 3 slots if it’s crazy hot) 9 apple zapple The rest aren’t worth rating

[@Euina567]

The grizzly,stunt coaster and racer75 is the best but apple zapple is to much for me💀🙏

[@maybe.kayleee]

What did apple zapple do to you 😭

[@shorty060506]

51mph is 82kmh not 31. Otherwise a great video with interesting perspectives. Cheers

[@elmzizdope]

Unpopular opinion, Intimidator 305 is my least favorite coaster at Kings Dominion. #TwistedTimbers is the best.

[@frankthecat1660]

The park is desperately needing a B&M invert.

[@ThatCatByTheStreet-ln2yc5we7d]

that is why they call it intimidator... not fucking PROJECT!!!

[@ravensrulzaviation]

Scoops

[@brian904]

I hate the new names of these old coasters.

[@mattpatti390]

I actually have Grizzly and FoF over Dominator. I think Dominator is super overrated and is getting rattly and rough now, as I always manage to experience headbanging when I ride it now. It used to be smooth but it’s getting old.