okaycoasters I never got to go to this park as a kid, as I grew up on the opposite coast. But I watched the movie Rollercoaster so many times, and it has the singing mushrooms featured in a scene, so when they brought them back it was like they were restoring an odd part of my childhood.
okaycoasters You really should! Not because it’s a great movie, objectively speaking (I’d say it’s on the high end of mediocre - not bad at all, not that good), but because it’s such a part of coaster history. First, it features great shots of old parks in the 70s, especially Kings Dominion and Magic Mountain. Second, as you may know, the celebratory premiere of the film at the new Rebel Yell is what brought together several enthusiasts who only then realized they weren’t alone in their hobby and so decided to found ACE.
My math teacher said that her favorite coaster was shockwave and her second favorite was anaconda She said her lease favorite was twister timbers WHAT?!!?!?!?’
There is somthing incredibly wrong with your math teacher, I think she likes pain, though, I hate to say it, I kinda dont mind anaconda, but I won't be sad to see it go
I actually live in Virgina and I have been to King’s Dominion many times, I was on the volcano and when you get on the roller coaster, you started at a slow speed, then a you shoot out of the volcano! It was so much fun and it always surprised me. I was very upset learning about the volcano’s closing, at least I was able to experience it. I recommend everyone to head there and to remember to “Ride On.”
CaptainIGC I cried for like 2 week and every time we went I cried and cried we left a picture of me my first time on it it was my first ever upside down roller coaster I’m going to miss it
I can't stress enough how much I love your narration and editing style! 1:15 talking about memories being blurry and then incorporating that into the video is just masterful. Your use of slow motion and speed ramping along with effortless transitions from scene to scene to match music and or narration is equally smooth. As a self-taught video/graphics designer for the last 20 years I know first hand how much work it takes to make these videos and it's highly appreciated.
Thank you so much again !!! I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for all your support too. It really does take alot time to make each video but I really enjoy the process so much
Volcano: The Revenge would be cool, but that won't happen due to the cost of building a new mountain. It would still be a cool addition if they ever did it.
I have thought about that so many times. Imagine it taller and faster with a new mountain haha it would be awesome but yeah your right they would never do that
I guess a 300 foot coaster that’s arguably the most intense coaster ever made along with a RMC and floorless isn’t enough. I305 destroys 90 percent of the coasters in the US. I live in Texas I’ll give you titan any day for that
I don't get why everyone is creaming their jeans over I-305 I rode it and, yeah, hella extreme and unforgettable, but..I'll be honest: I'd take The Voyage, SROS at SFNE, Steel Dragon 2000 or Anubis over the ride.
Your voice is sooo chill but not to chill that you stop listening to what you are telling. It's awesome how you combine the music with the footage and all while giving the information needed. Great video
What an inspiring video. The music and footage of the park went together perfectly. I've been to Kings Island several times and always wanted to visit its sister park.
Wow, your video feels like it was produced with love and joy, not just the typical content filler to generate clicks. Your passion promotes Kings Dominion in a way that their own Marketing cannot do. Keep up the great story telling!
Many of the rides that Cedar Fair removed from KD were older rides, or rides that were maintenance nightmare such as Volcano. Plus they took out Hypersonic XLC after the 2007, a prototype coaster that had a lot of issues. Many of the Huss Top Spin rides are reaching the end of their lifespans such as the Crypt.
I was thinking Hypersonic was removed before the Cedar Fair Purchase. Yeah alot of them are older or tons of work to maintain like you said. I do think cedar fair does a great job with the parks
At least it isn't six flags.... Seriously cedar fair needs to invest in less coasters for now and get bigger flat rides such as huss break dance or top scans from mondail...that is needed since they are removing the huss enterprises
You produce the best videos!!! I especially love this one, because I was so impressed with Kings Dominion on my one visit in 2018, despite Volcano being closed. I am so excited for my return there this summer! It's easily my 2nd favorite Cedar Fair park.
I stopped by one of my favorite videos of yours to say two things. This is the first time I've watched one of your videos while logged in. My family watches your videos on the big screen because of the quality. Not only because of picture content... but the edit, writing, voice over, and music placement. We fall in love with every ride you speak about because of your passion about each ride. You make every ride feel epic, the triumph they truly deserve. We stay logged out on the big screen for algorithm-sake and diverse needs from youtube. But, I gave you a well deserved like and subscribe before I wrote this. Our home park is Magic Mountain. With the world and our country going through what it is... I hope you can visit our park soon. Safety first, though. I hope you can spend 2 or 3 days capturing our park soon. There's a diverse line up with some clones and some very unique experiences, it is Six Flags of course. Many folks have filmed and presented our park... but I look forward to your perspective. I hope to see your passion about a few of our rides one day in the near future. Thank you for all you do. And please keep doing it. My family enjoys the escape from the current events and we look forward to you releases!
Wow I really appreciate this comment so much! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me this.Its the best feeling to know people enjoy your videos. I am so excited to get out to Magic Mountain. That is one of the TOP parks on my list to visit. I was hoping for a March visit but that didnt work out. My plan is to spend 2 days at this park when I go. One day to enjoy the park and one day to film. Thank you again for this!!!
It’s sad I’ll never get to share Volcano with my kiddos. But I’ll survive. We still have the hybrids. I’m glad they are really working on the theme aspect. I haven’t been in a decade but this video got me excited to visit. I hope covid takes a hike soon!
okaycoasters The hybrids are great! My mom and dad rode those coasters in their wooden prime, soooo jealous! But the good thing about all this coaster shuffling is that if we don’t end up with something new to replace Volcano, then we will probably just end up with a pretty good modern rebranded coaster.
Great quality 👍 videos man. I didn't know anything about ya videos until today, I subscribed. Great awesome video. I miss Volcano also, that was a kick butt ride. I live about 45 minutes away from Kings Dominion, opening back this weekend. I been going there since a kid since they opened in 75. Keep up the great videos brother, I appreciate it.
They used to have a safari way back in the day. I wish they'd bring back the King Cobra...it's old too like me. Excellent video btw...I hope Cedar fair sends you a lifetime free park adm.
I am liking your channel thus far. Keep up the good work. I like it, because you give positive notes you provide not just the negative ones, because many people enthusiasts and GP forget about what these companies are investing and doing as a whole and many videos I saw about this park said like 80% of the line up of coasters is whatever to whack. I like the Forgotten 10 video as well.
Great video. When cedar fair took over the park they had lots to do and i think they are doing a great job although its a long process. And yes what ever replaces volcano WILL BE EPIC!!!!
Epic videos, love your cinematic way of setting these up and the way you VoiceOver them. Suscribed and looking forward to new additions. One small technical note, and I hope you don't mind, can you please take a look at the audio levels in your edits. It looks like the music only parts are way louder then the voice-over parts. Besides that, keep them coming! Greetings from the Netherlands!
Thank You so much and I also appreciate the feedback.....I have tried to do alot better with the audio levels in my newer videos....Also thank you for the support !!!
@@Okaycoasters I noticed later on hehehehehehe . . . this was one of the first videos that popped up in the suggestions. The later ones do have a lot better loudness leveling! Thanks again for your content and how you explain your view on coasters! Like the no-nonsense approach!
I'm sorry I found this video so late. It was awesome! But I MUST know...what is the song that plays for the first minute and 9 seconds?! I can find what I guess is the original, but your video is the only one where I'm hearing this epic remix!
Great video! I love Kings Dominion. I've been going there since I was a kid. The Volcano was epic! Awesome, beautiful footage of the park and rides.😊👍🏻
Your right, Cedar Fair is fixing to do something BIG in Safari Village. They are not removing two rides in the same area and not have something big on the table to replace them. Great Video!!
I like that piece in the beginning where you mentioned memories being akin to dreams. Every time I watch one of your videos I’m transported back to the early 90’s when King’s (wasn’t that the nickname, lol) was one of my favorite parks. Thank you brother...keep creating 💯✅
Kings Dominion is treated as well as the rest of the higher parks, they just cut out a lot more of the mediocre or costly rides, which provides better overall quality. I wouldn’t be surprised when they do the same to CW. There’s still a lot they could do there.
King’s Dominion has been struggling in terms of attendance for a few years now. The continued removal of signature attractions are either a sign that Cedar Fair is about to pull a Geauga Lake or have a new master plan for this park. About a decade ago, KD and Carowinds were neck and neck for the 5th largest CF park. Carowinds has clearly taken that place and it doesn’t look as if that will be changing anytime soon. Regardless, KD is very forgettable at this point, so it isn’t surprising Cedar Fair is pulling back from this park.
I hope you will find the time to do an Europabased trip ( I would love to show you around!) From where i live we can do 13 major parks major parks in less than 7 hors driving :) plus a few smaller fun parks with good rides !
Your channel is by far the best coaster channel on RUclips. Might be my absolute favorite. Quality and great voice. Bonus points for including Hershey Park in your videos. Thanks for what must be long hours of editing and writing. Thanks. I look forward to so seeing your video on Candymonium. I hope to travel to some of the great parks you've been to someday. Thanks for making my down time a bit more enjoyable.
A lot of people think that the next ride coming and its replacement is a B&M wing. I think that's a question that you should have asked is what would you personally like to have fill in the space of volcano.
*Under Paramount* KI then..... KD Arguably was the top park, definitely was Paramount’s “baby.” *Under Cedar Fair* CP KI Carowinds CW Knott’s CGA then...... KD
As a young coaster enthusiast you have earned a sub! I live in Virginia so I have a good amount of parks around. And this new coastsr sounds awesome! Also Im ok with the crypt going away. It hurt and gave me way to much whiplash. I also still miss volcano.
I wish they would bring Volcano back cannot believe they removed that makes the park incomplete it was always a great ride plus they should add more extreme rides in the park
@@Okaycoasters can't wait for more vids this may be STRETCH to ask but are you going on season pass holders day? If so maybe a video of the new restaurant that took PE place?
I see Kings Dominion as being one of the better treated parks in the Cedar Fair chain. They have I305 and Teisted Timbers, man, that's ridiculous! I'd say they are right in line with Kings Island, which everyone seems to think is one Cedar Fairs babies. KD is a beautiful park, great rides, wonderful atmosphere. They have plans for the Volcano space, everyone needs to have faith in the mothership when it comes to coaster removals. Vortex and Firehwak removed from KI in consecutive years, I can almost guarentee something, aside from Orion, is coming KI way. KD has nothing to worry about, feel luck we Cedar Fair treats KD the way they do.
from what I understand that kings domian has a county that not wanting to help with tax cuts or permits to allow them to build. an carowinds with two different counties to deal with is not dealing with same problems there willing to help cedar fair
It sucked that Volcano had to bite the dust, but understandable, with its troubles of being a very unique prototype coaster. Its a mystery why Anaconda is still around; it just doesn't that nostalgic fun factor, with adequate comfort like other old school coasters; Montezooma's Revenge, Scorpion or Nessie (and other old steelies).
Congrats on a great video with true feeling & outstanding footage! Having a soft spot for KD for its past, I've often loved the park for what it COULD be. This video gives hope for all of us past & present KD fans! A thumbs up to CF for keeping the park clean & botanical. Now if the proper THEMING can take place in each section....I love Old VA, but not prehistoric 😆! The dinosaurs could be relocated to Safari Village with a "Lost World" theme....thats why I wish the mtn from Volcano could be rebuilt into a bigger & improved Haunted River. There are rumors of Avalanche being removed 😥....instead of that, give it a proper THEMING by relocating it to Candy Apple Grove, paint red swirls on the white track, & rename it the Peppermint Twist 😊. If a free-spin coaster does replace the Crypt, what kind of proper theming will it have in Safari Village? Instead of the free-spin, would love to see a type of dark, mining expedition ride (like in the Temple Of Doom),which would be a perfect fit in Safari Village 😊. Thanks again for a great, great video That's filled with hope for KD lovers !!
They should just shut it down. I don't live far and pass it all of the time to go to Busch Gardens. My last trip was sooo horrific and I love amusement parks. I never want to go back. I travel out of state to go to amusement parks more than drive 30 mins.
Y'all got it good. Try having magic mountain as your home park... what could be a roller coaster heaven if treated right has been let decay with Twisted Colossus (2015) being the ONLY elite ride in the park added since maybe tatsu in 2006 or more realistically X in 2001.
I hope Volcano is replaced by another launch coaster, maybe a launched B&M invert that's different enough from Volcano but also appropriately pays omage.
word is (info from another KD video) that Volcano closed bc the LIM and hanging parts were too difficult to source since the tech went obsolete and is no longer produced...
I admire what KD is doing, but removing Volcano and the Crypt while Busch Gardens adds the record-breaking Pantheon in 2020, and ANOTHER major coaster for 2021, was a mistake. Most close to the inner-workings of KD, myself included, believe 2021 will bring a B&M Wing Coaster like Gate Keeper at Cedar Point on a much smaller scale. That will be nice, but Busch bringing a potentially 300+ foot ride on the heels of Pantheon will overshadow a 100+ foot tall Wing coaster. I want KD to succeed, but timing is everything, and filling the void of Volcano in the this time frame alongside Busch's progress will be a sight to see. Good luck and RIP Volcano. Missed but not forgotten.
Volcano was my first steel coaster. It awakened the thrill seeker in me and began a life of finding bigger and faster ride, and it makes me feel much better knowing King's Dominion put a lot of effort into keeping it open. I really wish I could have ridden it just one more time, but I moved back to the East Coast just a few months too late 😭
Volcano is also the coaster that got me really interested and I sure wish I could have got one last ride too.......even tho I did get of of the last rides.
Cool video. Cedar Fair also bought Carowinds around the same time. Since then that park has had the same type of incredible improvements as Kings Dominion. So sad that Six Flags cannot learn from Cedar Fair's many successes.
I need to get back to KD, I only live 2 hours away but since the park was always so poorly run compared to Busch Gardens, we only went once every 5 or 6 years or so. Looks like it's continuing to improve. Last time i went was when Intimidator was brand new (what a coaster!)
Common man. You don’t have to stretch these videos. It seems your just spitting information thats not even relevant. I came to find out about 2021 coaster and got the entire park history. Waste of 10 minutes.
Considering they just got TT, no it’s not the end for KD. Cedar fair is weak in the southeast and they’re gonna hopefully try to get it on par with Carowinds, then when that happens kick it into high gear for both parks.
I'm glad I got to ride Volcano in 2018 before it closed, but I honestly don't miss the ride. It had a unique layout, but the line was always super long and it usually wasn't worth it to wait 1-2 hours in line just for it to breakdown. I'm sure we'll see somthing replacing Volcano and The Crypt soon. I would love to see a custom RMC single rail coaster replace Volcano and a Mondial top scan replace The Crypt.
I been to a lot of amusement parks, and i love king dominion the best. Maybe cuz its the closet to me, but they need to do something bout the loss of the volcano and anaconda need to be removed as well n replaced with something Busch gardens Williamsburg dont have. They are not even an amusement park (they're a theme park), so in terms of rides, i feel there should be no competition, KD is slacking in that department. I feel their new rides should be a suspended coaster (like the Big Bad Wolf that was at busch gardens) where anaconda is, and a record breaking flying coaster, where volcano was. It can go around flight of fear and the volcano.
It takes time. Besides it wasn't they're fault. It was intamin who is charging them too much money to operate Volcano. However The Intimidator could use some more airtime.
What a great video!! I personally love how you made KD look as beautiful a park as BGW. You're rite, KD has been treated pretty good by Cedar Fair! I just hope Cedar Fair does not let us down with a lame coaster replacement to Volcano.
Another great job. With KD being my home park I admit I get frustrated with some of the decisions that they make and I too have found myself quick to judge but nevertheless in life things often have to get worse before they get better. Iam confidant that the removal of these rides will bring bigger and better things to come . In the meantime I will continue enjoying what is offered to me here and branch out to some of the other Cedar parks I have not yet been too. Besides what a better excuse for a road trip for me and the family lol. Once again another great video and keep ‘em rollin. Me and my son can’t wait to see what u come up with next
I'm not too confident that the Volcano replacement will be as pleasing as people think. Again, unless they want to add some insane single rail coaster; I'm not sure what they could do with that spot. Volcano was more than just a fast ride. It packed, speed and intensity without being all that tall. Just hearing the LSM motor rocket the train, before getting on was a suspense magnet. It was a must do ride every time people came to the park. Not every replacement that a company does is a must do attraction. For some reason I'm hooked to NIGHT RIDES on TWISTED TIMBERS, as my must do.
Could not agree with this comment more! And you are right the sound that launch made was the best! Also a raptor would be a dream for this spot of land
@@Okaycoasters Cedar Fair is probably scratching their head right now. I'm not certain if they took into account, how much space they had to work with. Again the goal is adding a must do attraction. Maybe a dual single rail coaster?
SMH 🤦♂️ 🤦♂️ 🤦♂️... I totally miss the Hanna-Barbera days! ......even the Paramount days were awesome .. there was something about those eras that were just so awesome ...maybe because it was in my youth, who knows. The Rebel Yell was my first REAL roller coaster 🎢... I sat in the very back and when we went down that first hill 🤦♂️ I was DONE!! I thought I was going to die.. 😩😩😩.. but back then the trains had no divider seats and there was only 1 single lap bar straight across, so the bars went down only as far as it could on the biggest person.
Absolutely love this comment! The old lap bars were so awesome! I used to have to curl my toes up in the little gap between the rows on the cars because I was so scared I would fly out. Definitely will always be the ride closest to my heart... (and it will always be called “Rebel Yell” as far as I’m concerned!)
They had me at bringing back the singing mushrooms.
Haha me too! I love how they have brought back a lot of the history of the park. Now if only we could get the sky ride back. That would be perfect !!!
okaycoasters I never got to go to this park as a kid, as I grew up on the opposite coast. But I watched the movie Rollercoaster so many times, and it has the singing mushrooms featured in a scene, so when they brought them back it was like they were restoring an odd part of my childhood.
I really need to watch that movie. Still haven’t.
okaycoasters You really should! Not because it’s a great movie, objectively speaking (I’d say it’s on the high end of mediocre - not bad at all, not that good), but because it’s such a part of coaster history. First, it features great shots of old parks in the 70s, especially Kings Dominion and Magic Mountain. Second, as you may know, the celebratory premiere of the film at the new Rebel Yell is what brought together several enthusiasts who only then realized they weren’t alone in their hobby and so decided to found ACE.
That is so cool! I searched for it a few times on the movie platforms but didn’t see it. I’m gonna check again tonight for sure.
My math teacher said that her favorite coaster was shockwave and her second favorite was anaconda
She said her lease favorite was twister timbers
WHAT?!!?!?!?’
There is somthing incredibly wrong with your math teacher, I think she likes pain, though, I hate to say it, I kinda dont mind anaconda, but I won't be sad to see it go
your math teacher needs some serious help.
Cadonious she’s probably a masochist
Jay Slay that’s not nice
Cadonious GET HER THERAPY!!!!!
Awesome video! Quality editing with with good info
Thank you so much Airtime Thrills !!!!
okaycoasters you and airtime thrills should do a video together
Ikr!
Yea, you did a fantastic job. Your music editing was great
you should really give him a shout out. He deserves so many more subs!!
I actually live in Virgina and I have been to King’s Dominion many times, I was on the volcano and when you get on the roller coaster, you started at a slow speed, then a you shoot out of the volcano! It was so much fun and it always surprised me. I was very upset learning about the volcano’s closing, at least I was able to experience it. I recommend everyone to head there and to remember to “Ride On.”
Oh yeah that was the BEST part. What a great ride!!!
CaptainIGC I cried for like 2 week and every time we went I cried and cried we left a picture of me my first time on it it was my first ever upside down roller coaster I’m going to miss it
I thought it was closed because it kept rolling back on the launch?
Tommy3Sawtooth it kept getting stuck on the upside down part, and people would be stuck upside down and blood would go down into the head.
Fantastic editing and great footage, probably the best I’ve ever seen for a rollercoaster narration video
Wow what a compliment! Thank you so much !!!
Fantastic job! Great footage and narration. This video made me feel like I listened to someone tell a great story, in person.
Wow thank you so much !!! I appreciate the comment and feedback so much !!!!
Me too!
@@Okaycoasters Well done!
Hey, at least it isn't like Michigan Adventure 😥
Hopefully I can get to that park this year and it would be great to see them get a new coaster soon
@@Okaycoasters Yep, I hope to go there one day, and hopefully Cedar Fair will invest in a new coaster there!
Thet need a windseeker or a drop tower.
I can't stress enough how much I love your narration and editing style! 1:15 talking about memories being blurry and then incorporating that into the video is just masterful. Your use of slow motion and speed ramping along with effortless transitions from scene to scene to match music and or narration is equally smooth. As a self-taught video/graphics designer for the last 20 years I know first hand how much work it takes to make these videos and it's highly appreciated.
Thank you so much again !!! I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for all your support too. It really does take alot time to make each video but I really enjoy the process so much
Volcano: The Revenge would be cool, but that won't happen due to the cost of building a new mountain. It would still be a cool addition if they ever did it.
I have thought about that so many times. Imagine it taller and faster with a new mountain haha it would be awesome but yeah your right they would never do that
The editing is fantastic BTW
Thank you so much !!!
I guess a 300 foot coaster that’s arguably the most intense coaster ever made along with a RMC and floorless isn’t enough. I305 destroys 90 percent of the coasters in the US. I live in Texas I’ll give you titan any day for that
Chris Jones What a comment! I love this!!! Thank you
lol “i305 destroys 90 percent of the coaster in the US.” I love it!!
I305 is the bomb.... I305 makes Steel Vengeance its bitch.... i dont understand it. But I305 blows SV away
I don't get why everyone is creaming their jeans over I-305 I rode it and, yeah, hella extreme and unforgettable, but..I'll be honest: I'd take The Voyage, SROS at SFNE, Steel Dragon 2000 or Anubis over the ride.
I live in Virginia. Sorry 😂
Damn man... this is actually some really quality content. Subscribed. Keep it up 👍🏼
Thank you very much! Appreciate it!!!
Real pretty footage!! And good script
Subscriber from Belgium 😎🇧🇪
Thank you so much again !!!!
Volcano was my very first roller coaster and to see it gone hurts 😕💔
Awesome video as always!
Thank you so much!!!
Your voice is sooo chill but not to chill that you stop listening to what you are telling. It's awesome how you combine the music with the footage and all while giving the information needed. Great video
Thank you so much for that nice comment and for watching !!!
What an inspiring video. The music and footage of the park went together perfectly. I've been to Kings Island several times and always wanted to visit its sister park.
Thank you so much!! Kings Island is also one of my favorite parks !!!
Wow, your video feels like it was produced with love and joy, not just the typical content filler to generate clicks. Your passion promotes Kings Dominion in a way that their own Marketing cannot do. Keep up the great story telling!
Many of the rides that Cedar Fair removed from KD were older rides, or rides that were maintenance nightmare such as Volcano. Plus they took out Hypersonic XLC after the 2007, a prototype coaster that had a lot of issues. Many of the Huss Top Spin rides are reaching the end of their lifespans such as the Crypt.
I was thinking Hypersonic was removed before the Cedar Fair Purchase. Yeah alot of them are older or tons of work to maintain like you said. I do think cedar fair does a great job with the parks
At least it isn't six flags....
Seriously cedar fair needs to invest in less coasters for now and get bigger flat rides such as huss break dance or top scans from mondail...that is needed since they are removing the huss enterprises
You produce the best videos!!! I especially love this one, because I was so impressed with Kings Dominion on my one visit in 2018, despite Volcano being closed. I am so excited for my return there this summer! It's easily my 2nd favorite Cedar Fair park.
Thank you so much!!!! Yeah I think it’s a great park for sure.
I stopped by one of my favorite videos of yours to say two things.
This is the first time I've watched one of your videos while logged in. My family watches your videos on the big screen because of the quality. Not only because of picture content... but the edit, writing, voice over, and music placement. We fall in love with every ride you speak about because of your passion about each ride. You make every ride feel epic, the triumph they truly deserve. We stay logged out on the big screen for algorithm-sake and diverse needs from youtube. But, I gave you a well deserved like and subscribe before I wrote this.
Our home park is Magic Mountain. With the world and our country going through what it is... I hope you can visit our park soon. Safety first, though. I hope you can spend 2 or 3 days capturing our park soon. There's a diverse line up with some clones and some very unique experiences, it is Six Flags of course. Many folks have filmed and presented our park... but I look forward to your perspective. I hope to see your passion about a few of our rides one day in the near future.
Thank you for all you do. And please keep doing it. My family enjoys the escape from the current events and we look forward to you releases!
Wow I really appreciate this comment so much! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me this.Its the best feeling to know people enjoy your videos. I am so excited to get out to Magic Mountain. That is one of the TOP parks on my list to visit. I was hoping for a March visit but that didnt work out. My plan is to spend 2 days at this park when I go. One day to enjoy the park and one day to film. Thank you again for this!!!
Comparing to Kings Island, Kings island is actually better with the rides they got in the park.
@4640jds kings island has a lot of cool Ride's and activities
It’s sad I’ll never get to share Volcano with my kiddos. But I’ll survive. We still have the hybrids. I’m glad they are really working on the theme aspect. I haven’t been in a decade but this video got me excited to visit. I hope covid takes a hike soon!
Yeah I agree..and the Hybrids are great.....Hopefully things will clear up and you can make the visit this year
okaycoasters The hybrids are great! My mom and dad rode those coasters in their wooden prime, soooo jealous! But the good thing about all this coaster shuffling is that if we don’t end up with something new to replace Volcano, then we will probably just end up with a pretty good modern rebranded coaster.
Awesome video! Really enjoying your content recently!
Thank you !!!!
Great job as usual!
Thank you !!!
Kings Dominion is one of my favorite parks and I can't wait to see what the future holds!
Couldn’t agree more !!!!
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Planet Snoopy expansions, a new chef, and a new kiddie pool.
Holy shit the quality of this video is on point with airtime thrills! Very happy I discovered this channel!
Thank you!!! Airtime Thrills Channel is great !!! Best info and research in the game
okaycoasters you do great at research aswell
Alexcoasters 8 thanks !!!!
Krypt at Kings Dominion: Never has a Line
Talocan at Phantasialand: At least 25 Minutes
Great quality 👍 videos man. I didn't know anything about ya videos until today, I subscribed. Great awesome video. I miss Volcano also, that was a kick butt ride. I live about 45 minutes away from Kings Dominion, opening back this weekend. I been going there since a kid since they opened in 75. Keep up the great videos brother, I appreciate it.
Great video! Very level headed, realistic look at where the park has been and where it is headed. Editing and music are also on point.
Thank you so much for all the positive feedback !!!!!
The thumbnail caught my attention. I clicked on the video before my brain registered it.
Thanks for the feedback
They used to have a safari way back in the day. I wish they'd bring back the King Cobra...it's old too like me. Excellent video btw...I hope Cedar fair sends you a lifetime free park adm.
Haha that would be great and it'd be cool if they went and got King Cobra back. I have always studied that Coaster. Thanks for the comment
Wasn’t Safari back when they had the monorail and the Avalanche Bobsled? It’s been years since I’ve been to KD so I might be mistaken.
I am liking your channel thus far. Keep up the good work. I like it, because you give positive notes you provide not just the negative ones, because many people enthusiasts and GP forget about what these companies are investing and doing as a whole and many videos I saw about this park said like 80% of the line up of coasters is whatever to whack. I like the Forgotten 10 video as well.
Great video. When cedar fair took over the park they had lots to do and i think they are doing a great job although its a long process. And yes what ever replaces volcano WILL BE EPIC!!!!
Thank you and love the positive outlook. Im hoping for some good days ahead
Epic videos, love your cinematic way of setting these up and the way you VoiceOver them. Suscribed and looking forward to new additions.
One small technical note, and I hope you don't mind, can you please take a look at the audio levels in your edits. It looks like the music only parts are way louder then the voice-over parts. Besides that, keep them coming!
Greetings from the Netherlands!
Thank You so much and I also appreciate the feedback.....I have tried to do alot better with the audio levels in my newer videos....Also thank you for the support !!!
@@Okaycoasters I noticed later on hehehehehehe . . . this was one of the first videos that popped up in the suggestions.
The later ones do have a lot better loudness leveling! Thanks again for your content and how you explain your view on coasters! Like the no-nonsense approach!
Dope video but Some reeeeeeeeallllyyyyy Bad music in this vid tho lol
I'm sorry I found this video so late. It was awesome!
But I MUST know...what is the song that plays for the first minute and 9 seconds?! I can find what I guess is the original, but your video is the only one where I'm hearing this epic remix!
Great video! I love Kings Dominion. I've been going there since I was a kid. The Volcano was epic! Awesome, beautiful footage of the park and rides.😊👍🏻
Thanks so much! Yeah I really enjoyed Volcano!
Honestly knowing CF their rumored wing coaster will probably be delayed to 2022. CF always delays rumored B&Ms
I sure hope not. They cleared that land so fast! Fingers crossed
cough B&M wing clone cough... but yeah I have to say im actually glad I found your channel. .subed.. keep up the amazing work man.. you rock!!##!!
Haha yeah that’s what I think it will be too! Thank you so much for that and your support !!!
Hopefully its launched
Great Video!!!! Can’t believe you don’t have more subs or views. No one touches your editing and footage.
Haha Thanks Brad !!!
okaycoasters still looking for that MySpace tho
Brad Stinson 🤣🤣🤣
Your right, Cedar Fair is fixing to do something BIG in Safari Village. They are not removing two rides in the same area and not have something big on the table to replace them. Great Video!!
Thanks! Oh yeah I think for sure that’s gonna be the spot to be in the near future !!!
I like that piece in the beginning where you mentioned memories being akin to dreams. Every time I watch one of your videos I’m transported back to the early 90’s when King’s (wasn’t that the nickname, lol) was one of my favorite parks. Thank you brother...keep creating 💯✅
Thank you so much for always watching, commenting and for your support! I feel like I have heard people call it “Kings” before
My friends and I always said “K.D” 😂
Kings Dominion is treated as well as the rest of the higher parks, they just cut out a lot more of the mediocre or costly rides, which provides better overall quality.
I wouldn’t be surprised when they do the same to CW. There’s still a lot they could do there.
I agree they have treated the park very well
I’d love to see them revamp CWs Coaster lineup
King’s Dominion has been struggling in terms of attendance for a few years now. The continued removal of signature attractions are either a sign that Cedar Fair is about to pull a Geauga Lake or have a new master plan for this park. About a decade ago, KD and Carowinds were neck and neck for the 5th largest CF park. Carowinds has clearly taken that place and it doesn’t look as if that will be changing anytime soon. Regardless, KD is very forgettable at this point, so it isn’t surprising Cedar Fair is pulling back from this park.
I hope you will find the time to do an Europabased trip ( I would love to show you around!) From where i live we can do 13 major parks major parks in less than 7 hors driving :)
plus a few smaller fun parks with good rides !
Nicely done! Bravo!! Eloquent and intelligent. Thanks.
All I know is that Volcano' s replacement better be DAMN good. Shiiiiiit, Volcano was fun.
Great video man! I could listen to you talk all day. Well done.
Thanks !!!
I'm from here in rva (20 mins from KD). You?
Dude, again your content is top notch brother.
Thank you again !!!!
Very nice video and incredible editing too. Thanks for posting and have a nice day too.
Thanks so much !!! You Too
Your channel is by far the best coaster channel on RUclips. Might be my absolute favorite. Quality and great voice. Bonus points for including Hershey Park in your videos. Thanks for what must be long hours of editing and writing. Thanks. I look forward to so seeing your video on Candymonium. I hope to travel to some of the great parks you've been to someday. Thanks for making my down time a bit more enjoyable.
Thank you so much for that nice comment!!! I cant wait to get some good footage of that new ride and the great entrance and area they are building.
Yeessss I was waiting for this man! 😉
Haha thanks so much! Hope you enjoy it!
These videos are great. Keep up the good work!
DUDE! This is studio quality production here! Glad to finally find your videos, you've quickly shot up to the list of my favorite RUclips channels!
Thank you for that and for the support !!!
When I saw the thumbnail I was like ‘THEYD BETTER NOT BE KNOCKING DOWN I305’
Haha I couldn't take that. Na just hopefully constructing a new coaster in that spot !!!
A lot of people think that the next ride coming and its replacement is a B&M wing. I think that's a question that you should have asked is what would you personally like to have fill in the space of volcano.
Thats a good point. Its not a huge spot of land.
*Under Paramount*
KI
then..... KD
Arguably was the top park, definitely was Paramount’s “baby.”
*Under Cedar Fair*
CP
KI
Carowinds
CW
Knott’s
CGA
then...... KD
Mystic Timbers Fanboy
KI is trash just like Mystic Timbers
@@AuburnFanSince2010 hows KI trash, it's not my fault KD is neglected and isn't getting a rollercoaster in 2021
@@AuburnFanSince2010 mystic timbers is number one at King's island unless I ride Orion.
Rip Volcano😭
Gonna be hard to top that one
As a young coaster enthusiast you have earned a sub! I live in Virginia so I have a good amount of parks around. And this new coastsr sounds awesome! Also Im ok with the crypt going away. It hurt and gave me way to much whiplash. I also still miss volcano.
I wish they would bring Volcano back cannot believe they removed that makes the park incomplete it was always a great ride plus they should add more extreme rides in the park
Very nice video loved the coaster and landscaping parts of video and everything went together so smoothly very well done!
Thank you so much !!!!
@@Okaycoasters can't wait for more vids this may be STRETCH to ask but are you going on season pass holders day? If so maybe a video of the new restaurant that took PE place?
I see Kings Dominion as being one of the better treated parks in the Cedar Fair chain. They have I305 and Teisted Timbers, man, that's ridiculous! I'd say they are right in line with Kings Island, which everyone seems to think is one Cedar Fairs babies. KD is a beautiful park, great rides, wonderful atmosphere. They have plans for the Volcano space, everyone needs to have faith in the mothership when it comes to coaster removals. Vortex and Firehwak removed from KI in consecutive years, I can almost guarentee something, aside from Orion, is coming KI way. KD has nothing to worry about, feel luck we Cedar Fair treats KD the way they do.
from what I understand that kings domian has a county that not wanting to help with tax cuts or permits to allow them to build. an carowinds with two different counties to deal with is not dealing with same problems there willing to help cedar fair
It sucked that Volcano had to bite the dust, but understandable, with its troubles of being a very unique prototype coaster. Its a mystery why Anaconda is still around; it just doesn't that nostalgic fun factor, with adequate comfort like other old school coasters; Montezooma's Revenge, Scorpion or Nessie (and other old steelies).
I sure wish volcano was still operating too! I also agree about anaconda, Nessie is so much better IMO
Congrats on a great video with true feeling & outstanding footage! Having a soft spot for KD for its past, I've often loved the park for what it COULD be. This video gives hope for all of us past & present KD fans! A thumbs up to CF for keeping the park clean & botanical. Now if the proper THEMING can take place in each section....I love Old VA, but not prehistoric 😆! The dinosaurs could be relocated to Safari Village with a "Lost World" theme....thats why I wish the mtn from Volcano could be rebuilt into a bigger & improved Haunted River. There are rumors of Avalanche being removed 😥....instead of that, give it a proper THEMING by relocating it to Candy Apple Grove, paint red swirls on the white track, & rename it the Peppermint Twist 😊. If a free-spin coaster does replace the Crypt, what kind of proper theming will it have in Safari Village? Instead of the free-spin, would love to see a type of dark, mining expedition ride (like in the Temple Of Doom),which would be a perfect fit in Safari Village 😊. Thanks again for a great, great video That's filled with hope for KD lovers !!
I still find it funny that a Coaster themed to Nascar racing is mostly known for a RIGHT turn.
Haha never crossed my mind but it does turn right alot
They should just shut it down. I don't live far and pass it all of the time to go to Busch Gardens. My last trip was sooo horrific and I love amusement parks. I never want to go back. I travel out of state to go to amusement parks more than drive 30 mins.
Y'all got it good. Try having magic mountain as your home park... what could be a roller coaster heaven if treated right has been let decay with Twisted Colossus (2015) being the ONLY elite ride in the park added since maybe tatsu in 2006 or more realistically X in 2001.
Your editing is top notch and your positivity is super endearing. New fan for sure
Thank you so much again! I really appreciate the support and feedback !!!
I hope Volcano is replaced by another launch coaster, maybe a launched B&M invert that's different enough from Volcano but also appropriately pays omage.
word is (info from another KD video) that Volcano closed bc the LIM and hanging parts were too difficult to source since the tech went obsolete and is no longer produced...
the mountain is falling apart. its just gotten too old.
Fabulous footage, editing, and voice overs.
Thank you so so Much '!!!!
Dang this roller coaster vid actually getting at philosophical ideas about memory... lol. nice work man good editing as others have said.
Haha 😆 thanks so much!!!!!
I admire what KD is doing, but removing Volcano and the Crypt while Busch Gardens adds the record-breaking Pantheon in 2020, and ANOTHER major coaster for 2021, was a mistake. Most close to the inner-workings of KD, myself included, believe 2021 will bring a B&M Wing Coaster like Gate Keeper at Cedar Point on a much smaller scale. That will be nice, but Busch bringing a potentially 300+ foot ride on the heels of Pantheon will overshadow a 100+ foot tall Wing coaster. I want KD to succeed, but timing is everything, and filling the void of Volcano in the this time frame alongside Busch's progress will be a sight to see. Good luck and RIP Volcano. Missed but not forgotten.
I like this and I agree with it. The timing is bad. Im really hoping for some great stuff soon to that area of the park
I feel bad for the roller coasters that wear torn down...
Your grammar really sucks
Volcano was my first steel coaster. It awakened the thrill seeker in me and began a life of finding bigger and faster ride, and it makes me feel much better knowing King's Dominion put a lot of effort into keeping it open. I really wish I could have ridden it just one more time, but I moved back to the East Coast just a few months too late 😭
Volcano is also the coaster that got me really interested and I sure wish I could have got one last ride too.......even tho I did get of of the last rides.
This channel is amazing
Thank you so much !!!
you make good vids keep it up!!!
Thank you !!!!
Cool video. Cedar Fair also bought Carowinds around the same time. Since then that park has had the same type of incredible improvements as Kings Dominion. So sad that Six Flags cannot learn from Cedar Fair's many successes.
Yes Carowinds is in great shape since the Cedar Fair purchase. Completely agree
I need to get back to KD, I only live 2 hours away but since the park was always so poorly run compared to Busch Gardens, we only went once every 5 or 6 years or so. Looks like it's continuing to improve. Last time i went was when Intimidator was brand new (what a coaster!)
Amazing video! Good editing aswell!
Thanks so much !!!!!
okaycoasters It’s ok, you got another sub
Common man. You don’t have to stretch these videos. It seems your just spitting information thats not even relevant. I came to find out about 2021 coaster and got the entire park history. Waste of 10 minutes.
What was that guitar vocal opening song? 🎵
Considering they just got TT, no it’s not the end for KD. Cedar fair is weak in the southeast and they’re gonna hopefully try to get it on par with Carowinds, then when that happens kick it into high gear for both parks.
That would be good
okaycoasters gotta compete with BG. They beat both parks in everything but ticket cost.
I'm glad I got to ride Volcano in 2018 before it closed, but I honestly don't miss the ride. It had a unique layout, but the line was always super long and it usually wasn't worth it to wait 1-2 hours in line just for it to breakdown. I'm sure we'll see somthing replacing Volcano and The Crypt soon. I would love to see a custom RMC single rail coaster replace Volcano and a Mondial top scan replace The Crypt.
I can agree that line was never fun and it did break often. Also the single rail would be my dream replacement.
I saw 305 in the thumbnail, I'm genuinely worried.
I hope its a beginning of a new era, since I feel cedar fair needs to step their game up with Busch getting two crazy back to back coasters
I been to a lot of amusement parks, and i love king dominion the best. Maybe cuz its the closet to me, but they need to do something bout the loss of the volcano and anaconda need to be removed as well n replaced with something Busch gardens Williamsburg dont have. They are not even an amusement park (they're a theme park), so in terms of rides, i feel there should be no competition, KD is slacking in that department. I feel their new rides should be a suspended coaster (like the Big Bad Wolf that was at busch gardens) where anaconda is, and a record breaking flying coaster, where volcano was. It can go around flight of fear and the volcano.
I’m addicted to this channel
Haha thank you !!!!
It takes time. Besides it wasn't they're fault. It was intamin who is charging them too much money to operate Volcano. However The Intimidator could use some more airtime.
What a great video!! I personally love how you made KD look as beautiful a park as BGW. You're rite, KD has been treated pretty good by Cedar Fair! I just hope Cedar Fair does not let us down with a lame coaster replacement to Volcano.
Thank you!!! Me too
Thank you for this video.makes me feel better
Absolutely! Thank you for the comment
Another great job. With KD being my home park I admit I get frustrated with some of the decisions that they make and I too have found myself quick to judge but nevertheless in life things often have to get worse before they get better. Iam confidant that the removal of these rides will bring bigger and better things to come . In the meantime I will continue enjoying what is offered to me here and branch out to some of the other Cedar parks I have not yet been too. Besides what a better excuse for a road trip for me and the family lol. Once again another great video and keep ‘em rollin. Me and my son can’t wait to see what u come up with next
Thank you so much again! Also I love the mindset of heading out to some other great cedar fair parks!! Sounds like good fun!!!
I love your positivity. It is refreshing!
Thank You !!!!
Wow I never knew Volcano closed but I’m excited to see what they create to replace it
You always make such great points. I agree with so many of your videos
Thank you so much !!!!!
I'm not too confident that the Volcano replacement will be as pleasing as people think. Again, unless they want to add some insane single rail coaster; I'm not sure what they could do with that spot. Volcano was more than just a fast ride. It packed, speed and intensity without being all that tall. Just hearing the LSM motor rocket the train, before getting on was a suspense magnet. It was a must do ride every time people came to the park. Not every replacement that a company does is a must do attraction. For some reason I'm hooked to NIGHT RIDES on TWISTED TIMBERS, as my must do.
Could not agree with this comment more! And you are right the sound that launch made was the best! Also a raptor would be a dream for this spot of land
@@Okaycoasters Cedar Fair is probably scratching their head right now. I'm not certain if they took into account, how much space they had to work with. Again the goal is adding a must do attraction. Maybe a dual single rail coaster?
SMH 🤦♂️ 🤦♂️ 🤦♂️... I totally miss the Hanna-Barbera days! ......even the Paramount days were awesome .. there was something about those eras that were just so awesome ...maybe because it was in my youth, who knows. The Rebel Yell was my first REAL roller coaster 🎢... I sat in the very back and when we went down that first hill 🤦♂️ I was DONE!! I thought I was going to die.. 😩😩😩.. but back then the trains had no divider seats and there was only 1 single lap bar straight across, so the bars went down only as far as it could on the biggest person.
Those restraints for sure make the rides better and I also remember that ride feeling so strong years ago
Absolutely love this comment! The old lap bars were so awesome! I used to have to curl my toes up in the little gap between the rows on the cars because I was so scared I would fly out. Definitely will always be the ride closest to my heart... (and it will always be called “Rebel Yell” as far as I’m concerned!)
weeble1980 ... you are spot on!!!! I used to do the exact same thing lol. Thanks for sharing that wonderful memory☺️
What song is at the beginning? I really love it and the video.
Thank You!!! Im pretty sure the song is called Path of a Hero by FormantX