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First, the bad news about Kings Dominion. The last few years, the park has jacked up their single-day ticket fee significantly.
That meant that a family of four could spend over $30 more than two years ago just to get in the gate!
That's why my discount ticket info is so crucial. My business is to save you money--which leads to the good news...
I've got discounts for you! More on that in a minute. First, here's what's new at the park...
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Plus, the park has announced its latest ride for 2012: Windseeker.
Picture this: 300+ feet up in the air...legs dangling...swinging 25-30 mph at up to a 45 degree angle.
Can't picture it? Click here for images and info on Windseeker!
And they'll be opening Dinosaurs Alive!"-- a 6-acre area full of animatronic dinosaurs.
These two attractions will join Intimidator 305, a $25 million steel gigacoaster. This monster hits a height of 305 feet and descends 300 feet at an 85 degree-angle, makes 6 humps, and 3 high-speed turns...all at 90+ miles per hour during its three minute race to the finish. Wow!
Also new last year: Planet Snoopy, a new playground for the little ones.
Then there's more top-rated rides: Americana, a huge, 110-foot Ferris Wheel, and El Dorado, a sky-high swinging pendulum ride.
Plus, in case you missed it in recent years, you'll be able to test your fate on their 14th roller coaster, Dominator, while once again enjoying this free perk--FREE season parking with most season passes.
(Scroll down for a YouTube video and discount ticket secrets!)
The park calls itself the "Mid-Atlantic's premier 2-in-1 theme park." This 400-acre theme park is home to 200+ rides, shows and attractions. It combines Hollywood-style entertainment with one of the largest roller coaster collections on the Eastern seaboard. It also has a children’s area, Planet Snoopy (which takes the place of the old "Nickelodeon Central," and WaterWorks, the park’s waterpark.
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And like I said...it's all one price.
BUT, Paramounts Kings Dominion is not for everyone. Click here to find out if Kings Dominion is the right park for you AND read tips to make your trip a success.
What else is popular?
Of course, hard-core roller coaster fans will still be able to defy the elements on Paramounts Kings Dominion's veteran rides. There's Drop Tower (where you can free-fall at speeds up to 72 mph and scream at decibels up to...uh, depends on your lung capacity), Shockwave, the East Coast's first stand-up roller coaster, and the Hypersonic Xtreme Launch Coaster (your chance to experience zero gravity).
And for those who like to get wet...what's new at WaterWorks?
WaterWorks' new attractions include: Tidal Wave Bay, its second wave pool; the new Tornado, which extends 65 feet into the air; and the Zoom Flume, which enables up to four riders at a time to raft and down a curving and tilting raging water path.
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Admission Prices, Plus How to Save Up to $26
What will you pay for a Kings Dominion Single day ticket?***First thing to know: Buy them in advance online, and you'll save up to $15 per ticket! (They don't even LIST the at-the-door price online, so if you insist on buying them at the door, add up to $15 per ticket to the prices below.)
- Adult Single-day Ticket Online Price: $49.99 (ages 3-61 AND 48" and taller)
- Child/Senior single-day ticket: $37.99 (Ages 3-61 and under 48”, ages 62+)
- Twilight Ticket (good after 4 pm): $37.99 (must be purchased online)
- Best deal: Buy your adult single-day ticket at least 3 days in advance online and you'll save another $5 (pay just $44.99)
I'll say it again: Buy in advance online. If you insist on buying them at the door, plan on paying up to $59.99 per adult and $37.99 per child/senior. Why do that?
If you're looking for Halloween Haunt ticket deals, click here
Missed these deals? No problem. I still have coupon codes and places where you can save as much as $10 per ticket ALL the time! Click here to learn how!
Looking for discount ticket secrets for other area attractions? See what savings secrets we've found for:
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Water Country USA
Great Wolf Lodge
Ocean Breeze Waterpark in Virginia Beach
Colonial Williamsburg
Consider a Season Pass...
Want to go again and again?
Paramounts Kings Dominion also offers a variety of season passes which are actually pretty good deals, especially if you buy four or more tickets.
Unfortunately, only the VIP and Platinum passes give you free parking. Buy the regular season pass and you'll have to pay for daily parking. And at $12 a pop, that can add up if you go multiple times.
Still, at $12, Kings Dominion parking is $1 less than at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
Click here for KD season pass details.
Park Events and & How to Eat for Less!
To help you save on food, Paramounts Kings Dominion offers Picnic Packages.
Why is this deal so good?
For $45.99 for adults, $35.49 for juniors, and $41.49 for seniors you get reduced admission to the park, plus an all-you-can-eat buffet from 3:30-4:30 pm. The buffet includes fried chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, soft drinks, iced tea and ice cream treats.
What if you've managed to get a rock-bottom discount ticket elsewhere? No problem. There's even a Meal-Only option, that is about $16.99 for adults and seniors, and $10.99 for juniors.
One catch: Picnic time is only from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, which forces you to plan your ride times a little. Plus, Picnic tickets MUST be purchased in advance, are not available at the front gate, and sometimes sell out-- so plan ahead!
Kings Dominion Hours & Directions
Hours at the park do vary by day during parts of the season, so be sure to check out our Hours & Operating Schedule page before you go.
The park is located off I-95, 20 miles north of Richmond and 75 miles south of Washington, D.C. The park opens April 4th, and is open daily during summer; weekends in spring and fall.
The park's address is 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA, 23047. Their phone number is 804-876-5000. Website: www.KingsDominion.com
For a map of the park itself, go to http://www.kingsdominion.com/visit/visit_park_map.cfm.
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