Editor Pick
Paramount Kings Dominion
- May 20, 2004
- Rated 3 of 5 by
beachlovr0 from Virginia Beach, Virginia
Kings Dominion is a bit farther from Virginia Beach than Busch Gardens. It has more rides and roller coasters than Busch Gardens, but we found most of the roller coasters to be much shakier than those at Busch Gardens. The shorter people in the group (even those just over 5 feet tall) had a lot of problems with their heads getting banged around on many of the rides. Prices for food are very high ($3 for bottled drinks in the machines), but that's to be expected for an amusement park. The water park is great, and definitely a necessity on hot summer days. Admission is included in park admission and it is located right in the park, so it's a perfect break during the day. Most lines move quickly, but quite a few lines are in the sun so make sure to keep everyone hydrated and with sunscreen. Different types of food for everyone, so there's no need to worry about that - they even have veggie burgers for vegetarians. Busiest times are on weekends, so try to go on weekdays to try to avoid lines (although it's very busy during all days in the summer). Plenty of rides for people who are scared of roller coasters as well, so there is definitely something for everyone.
From journal Sweet Home Virginia Beach
Paramont Kings Domion
- October 29, 2002
- Rated 4 of 5 by
tina Haflett from Indianapolis, Indiana
400-acre family theme park features eight themed areas, over 50 rides, and seven roller coasters. It has a water park, shows, lots of thrill rides, and a kids area. Try HyperSonic XLC, it is the only compressed-air launch coaster in the United States. Unique acceleration, zero gravity airtime and free-fall sensations. Volcano was my favorite; it’s the only coaster in the world to shoot you straight out of a raging volcano! Suspended from a steel track, you’ll fly in and out of the rumbling mountain at speeds over 70 mph, then rocket 155 feet out of the top of the crater into a series of heart stopping inversions before a final 80-foot plummet. This is one of the world’s fastest suspended coaster! Also Anaconda was a great coaster, it has a 144 foot drop into the depths of the Anaconda. The Anaconda was the first looping coaster in the world that showcased an underwater tunnel. Grizzly is a wooden rollercoaster hiding away in the backwoods of Old Virginia. This park was only about an hours drive from Virginia Beach.
From journal Virginia Beach,Bush Gardens Williamsburg and Kings Domion