Why was the volcano removed from Kings Dominion?
Why was the volcano removed from Kings Dominion? This wasn't an easy decision for us, because we know that people love this one-of-a-kind coaster; however, over time it became nearly impossible to keep the ride up to our high standards of reliability and guest satisfaction, and for these reasons we had to make the tough call, the park said on its website.
Does Kings Dominion still have Shockwave?
Patrons enjoyed a final day on the stand-up coaster before it was permanently shut down. Riders made the accent on the Shock Wave roller coaster at Kings Dominion, Sunday 8/9/2015. Patrons enjoyed a final day on the stand-up coaster before it was permanently shut down.
Who owns Kings Dominion now?
Kings Dominion owner merging with Six Flags in amusement park deal valued at $2 billion. Cedar Fair shareholders will own 51.2% of the combined company, while Six Flags shareholders will own 48.8%. Both companies' boards have approved the deal.
Is Shockwave at Kings Dominion still open?
After operating for nearly 30 years and accommodating over 22 million riders, Kings Dominion announced on July 9, 2015, that Shockwave would permanently close.
What happened to the Grizzly at Kings Dominion?
The Grizzly closed on Labor Day of 2022 and work began almost immediately removing trains and bringing them into the Kings Dominion wooden coaster maintenance shop for their annual inspection and routine maintenance. During this process, seats, wheels, etc.