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First, the bad news. The last few years, Paramounts Kings Dominion has jacked up their single-day ticket fee significantly.
That meant that a family of four could spend nearly $30 more last year 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, this year the park is celebrating a new attraction: Intimidator 305, a $25 million steel gigacoaster. Here's what Paramounts Kings Dominion has to say about it:
"The lift hill will stand a towering 305 feet at its highest peak; descend 300 feet at an 85 degree-angle and thunder along the track at speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour during its three minute race to the finish. The trains, fashioned after Dale Earnhardt’s signature black car, will roar through six airtime humps plus three high-speed turns and the experience will have guests screaming for another lap around the track."Wow!
You can download Intimidator wallpaper, videos, and see the web cam (in season) here.
Also new this year: Planet Snoopy, a new playground for the little ones.
Then there's last year's new 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. For adrenaline-groupies, 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.
Admission Prices, Plus How to Save $10 or More
Adult single-day ticket: $56.99 (ages 3-61 AND 48" and taller)
Child/Senior single-day ticket: $33.99 (Ages 3-61 and under 48”, ages 62+)
But guess what you get for just $3 more?
Adult TWO-DAY ticket: $59.99 (ages 3-61 AND 48" and taller)
May be used any TWO days during the season, and must be used by the same guest for both visits (must show a valid signature when you enter and leave)
Want to go again and again?
Click here for season pass details.
Want to save more? As with most things, that can take a lot of digging. Luckily, I've done the digging for you. In fact, I've found a place where you could save as much as $10 per ticket!
We've got coupon codes! For the latest discount ticket deals, plus other tips for saving money at the park, click here.
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, and Colonial Williamsburg.
Free Parking with VIP and Platinum Season Passes
Paramounts Kings Dominion also offers a variety of season passes which are actually pretty good deals. The cheapest prices are available if you buy four or more tickets.
Here's a big change-- unlike last year, 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 $10 a pop, that can add up if you go multiple times.
Still, at $10, Kings Dominion parking is $2 less than at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. (Although I can tell you how to get Busch Gardens discount parking passes if you click here.)
Other Ways to Save - Picnic Packages
Last year, Paramounts Kings Dominion offered a Starlight admission ticket, which provided admission after 4 pm for a reduced price.
They're back this year, at $48.99 for adults, $33.99 for juniors, and $39.99 for seniors.
Why is this deal so good?
For $48.99 (for adults) 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. It's a great deal.
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 for adults and seniors, and $10 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 and 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 Kings Dominion address is 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA, 23047. The Kings Dominion 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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