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    3.3 (732 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Lynette H.

    We visited on a Saturday before the summer season really got its momentum. Because it was early in the year, the waterpark wasn't fully open yet... there were no live shows running, and very limited options, which was a bit of a bummer. If you aren't a hardcore ride enthusiast, the adult entertainment is pretty much limited to finding a nice spot to grab a drink. For adults who don't like coasters, early season is a total miss. They are incredibly cool, packed with big thrills, and 100% kid-approved. Arrive early! If you don't want to suffer in massive lines for the main attractions, you've got to be fast on your feet. Get to the park ahead of the crowds so you can sprint to the best rides first. While the lack of shows was disappointing, the park totally redeemed itself with pure, unadulterated nostalgia. My former pre-teen self was absolutely losing it because I got to meet Franklin--and had a chance to strike a pose, with Linus, Lucy, and hung out on the bench with Snoopy and Woodstock. These moments completely made the trip. As they say, "Happiness is anyone and anything at all that's loved by you." Go early in the day, hit the big tracks, and don't miss a photo op with the classic Peanuts crew!

    Emily M.

    My husband and I bought the season passes to Kings Dominion and visited on a Saturday in early June. We were happily surprised that there weren't a lot of people and the rollercoaster lines were short! The newer rides are great, we loved raptera. Soak City was another story and it was packed. The lazy river was chaos - I recommend that the lifeguards start limiting the number of folks that can get in at the same time. Other than frogmageddon (if you know, you know) we had a nice day at the park!

    Celebrating 50 years
    Dana B.

    Kings Dominion is celebrating its 50th anniversary of operation. Opened in May of 1975, the ownership has seen several changes, but family fun has been a constant. In recent years, a few rides have been retired and removed, while the park has received the new Rapterra, "the world's tallest and longest launched wing coaster", and a rebranding of what is formerly named Intimidator 305, now named Pantherian. Kings Dominion had announced that Pantherian would open summer 2025, but it still remains unopened, although the coaster giant has had a completed paint job and re-theme. Family rides still prevail at Kings Dominion. Despite the big kid rides, there are still many fun fam adventures to be had. From Boo Blasters, Blue Ridge Tollway, the Carousel, and many more. Food- who doesn't like a good snack. The food at Kings Dominion has come a long way since 1975. From the simplicity of Boardwalk Fries, to child friendly chicken tenders at Chicken Shack, there is something for everyone. Kings Dominion elevated the food experience with Grain and Grill, Outpost Cafe, and Firehouse BBQ. But not to worry, you can still grab pizza, burgers and hot dogs at various restaurants throughout the park. Cost - Entertainment is a luxury and going to Kings Dominion definitely comes at a cost. A regular single day ticket can cost upwards of $80 per person, but Kings Dominion is often running promotions and discounts. For $65 right now they are offering "Admission + Coca-Cola® fountain drinks all day". If you are local to the area, a season pass may be a better value. Food, drinks and snacks also add up quickly. Kings Dominion offers several drink and meal plans, be sure to read and understand how each works to decide what works for you. The plans can be frustrating trying to figure out which establishments accept which plans and the frequency of use. Live entertainment- Kings Dominion has a few opportunities for live entertainment, this isn't something of particular interest to me, but if it was, I might be frustrated trying to figure of what is happening and when. I went to Kings Dominion twice this week and the Kings Dominion Theater was advertising shows, but there were no shows on those two days. Overall value- like I have said previously, if you are local, consider a pass. Even if you live further away, if you plan to visit a few times in a season (think...summer, then in the fall is Haunt), a pass is a good value, especially a tier that includes parking. I can honestly live without food at Kings Dominion, but the all season drink plans are a deal. You can get a drink every 15 minutes, which comes in handy on hot days. What could be improved? Definitely more liberal and transparent dining plans. A snack-only plan for those who don't want a meal, but a pretzel or ice cream. Pave the parking lot. A half-day ticket, with admission that starts later in the day. The park is doing well with customer service and cleanliness. Overall in my personal experience, I have been enjoying Kings Dominion and its 50th year season.

    Arati S.

    I have an annual pass to KD and visit this park frequently. Most recently I had visited this park for their annual WinterFest, and it was very well done. From carollers to live sheep and llama's, KD went all out. The light displays were gorgeous, and they also provided a special dining experience with igloo seating under the park's Eiffel Tower area, on a reservation basis. They also converted the front area of the park into an outdoor ice skating rink, and it looked very magical. I would still say that food pricing is ridiculous for the quality of food that is being offered, so I wouldn't go there to eat. But all in all, I was impressed with WinterFest.

    Hammed A.

    A fun time at King's Dominion. I visited on a weekday with relatively light foot traffic. Considering the other amusement parks in the Mid-Atlantic region, Kings Dominion is one of the better amusement parks in terms of customer service, ride availability, food services, and park layout. I visited on a day in which the weather produced torrential rain, however, to my surprise the park remained open despite the gloomy forecast. Even the roller coasters were operational during the rain. I had never experienced riding a roller coaster in the rain, much less torrential rain, however, it was a fun experience. I was a bit apprehensive at first, seeing riders exit the roller coaster cars soaked from the rain, but the ride attendants and operators assured us the ride would be safe and even encouraged rider enthusiasm in anticipation of boarding the cars. Word of caution, if you are visiting the park on a day with inclement weather forecasted, anticipate the park to remain open unless there is forecast for major thunderstorms or hurricane. While in the park you'll spend time under covered shelter which will reduce your time actively experiencing the park. Since the park is not new, there are plenty older rides, however, there are newer rides strategically situated throughout the park. I purchased multiple Fast Lane passes and quickly realized after the first ride that it is not necessary during the week, even in the summer, as the park isn't so packed. Kings Dominion provides anticipated park volume on specific days, so consider this for planning purposes. I also purchased Preferred Parking for $40 which was a questionable upgrade. At my arrival and departure of the park, the Preferred Parking lot had ample spaces and so did the standard parking. One perk about Preferred Parking is depending on where you park in this area you can be within short walking distance of the main gate to enter the park. Overall a very good experience.

    Franklin
    Michele A.

    Lots of things could be improved. Food is always cold and expensive. Drinks not so great especially if you drink alcohol. Displays are not very impressive this year and now they told us they are closed for winter fest this year. Couldn't even watch the trick or treaters since it's behind a fence now. Boo

    Anya R.

    Went solely because I saw that they had wines at the amusement park!!! We pairing wines and rides or WHAT? Food & Wine Festival Select Dates August 2-25, 2024 (Friday-Sunday) Live Music and Entertainment Family-Friendly Activities Food Options Charcuterie for Two Flight of Spreads Fondue for You Sommelier's Selection Palmier Baker's Basket Flights Full Wine 5oz Wine Tasting 2oz Wine Tasting Flights (4 2oz Pours) Frozen Rośe Tickets available online: https://www.kingsdominion.com/events/food-and-wine-festival Kings Dominion Doswell, VA

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    Mark

    It a really nice park it not big but it good, ride are good, all of them are pretty smooth. And they have decent food. Love it so much ch and it is a fun park.

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    good park. lady working register on july 23 at 2:45 at the cactus cantina was completely rude and didn't want to do her job

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    My hubby lost his phone and they got it back so promptly!!! Thank you Kings Dominion.

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    Ask the Community - Kings Dominion

    Alguien sabe cuánto tarda en llegar los tickets si los compro en línea?

    Trajimos boletos en línea y descargamos el a mi teléfono y mostramos la puerta.

    Best day to visit?

    Sundays and Wednesdays

    Should I visit in April or May? I'm curious if all of the rides will be open on a theoretically nice-weather Saturday. I want to take an out of state friend to KD, and I want to make sure that rides like the White Water Canyon would be open.

    I would go in May if you want the water park and water rides. It should open on Memorial Day or something like that. Check the website. It's still going to be very warm on opening day, which is two days from now. The water rides won't be open… 

    What rides remain open during rain I want to know because we are leaving to go next Sunday?

    Anything that isn't a roller coaster

    Can you share a meal plan?

    the all season dining costs 104+ tax. its good foe one person for the entire season. i usually get one meal plan and just split the lunch and dinner entree with my hubby.

    Does KD have wifi available?

    Yes. Like any other wifi. It will drain your battery. It works well with my phone. I have an iPhone and Verizon.

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    Review Highlights - Kings Dominion

    We're season pass holders and already love the park, but the detail and dedication of the employees for this event are amazing.

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    Shenandoah Flume Log - 11/6/19 Ahhh the people of the White Water Canyon crew await their turn on a ride that will soak you to the core.

    Shenandoah Flume Log

    5.0(1 review)
    0.2 mi

    11/6/19 Shenandoah Log Flume  is my favorite water ride as a…read morekid; as well, as now. These kind of log rides no matter what name they are give are always fun and enjoyable   most people who don't like rollercoasters would enjoy these kinds of rides. As a kid on two separate occasions I found a toys of some sort that someone else dropped or forgotten in the boat.  I don't remember what the second toy was, but the first item I found on this ride was a switchblade knife made of plastic. I picked it up and cleaned it up with some napkins I had. I did a more thorough cleaning later on that day. I even found money in the boat too. It wasn't much, but $5 to $10 bucks was a lit to a kid back then. This ride is not a high level thrill ride. It is a laid back ride with two hills in it. One in the beginning to start the motion without the ocean. The second hill is at the end after the bend.  The rest of the trip is past a house, through the woods without grandma's house we go.   There is little to no chance of getting some water on you...except your backside when sit down in the boat. This ride us located in the woods just like my favorite rollercoaster  named The Grizzle...oh, for the record, it's not truly hidden in the woods anymore, but I will explain this later on. Shenandoah Log Flume  is a softcore ride for children who are becoming teens and teens who are becoming adults. Needless to say, this ride can help break you in... of course, I have seen people abandon ship at the top of the second hill. I have done it once just to see where the staff members go, when it's time for the changing of the guards. I had to abandon ship when the ride malfunctioned too. This was a disappointment, because I like this ride.  Shenandoah Log Flume is not the longest log ride I have been on, but is still fun. Splash Mountain (At Walt Disney World), Saw Mill Log Flume(At Six Flags Great Adventure), Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls (At Universal Studios) and Coal Cracker (At Hershey Park) are four fantastic log rides.There are other log rides out there, but you get the point.   A lady I know..wait,...no,....woman I know named Jasmine would have a blast on these rides. Why, because they are relaxing and the water rides are scenic.  Lady Jasmine of Canada would appreciate it. I look forwards to riding another one of these fantastic rides.

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    Shenandoah Flume Log - 11/6/19 back in the 80's I found a switchblade knife made of plastic in one of these boats.

    11/6/19 back in the 80's I found a switchblade knife made of plastic in one of these boats.

    Shenandoah Flume Log - 11/6/19 Thirsty? Drinking this water will take you places.

    11/6/19 Thirsty? Drinking this water will take you places.

    Shenandoah Flume Log - 11/6/19 look across the forrest and through the woods, The Water Water Canyon is a foot.

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    11/6/19 look across the forrest and through the woods, The Water Water Canyon is a foot.

    Berserker - 11/2/19 The ride I was afraid to go on a for awhile...glad I grew out of that fear.

    Berserker

    5.0(1 review)
    0.1 mi

    One first of two rides that scared me as a young kid. I remember my sister and her friends always…read morewanting to go on it. It would be the first ride she would go on to get her adrenaline going. I would sit there some times impatiently waiting to get to the rides I could handle. Most of the time the lines went fast on the account of this ride being a ship. A number of people could fit on this ride. There is a place to put your personal belongings, but not everyone felt comfortable doing that. Even back then, King's Dominion is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Nevertheless, I remember people losing their pocket change on this ride all the time. If you want to get do you want to get technical and nasty, some people would spit or hocking loogies, while upside down. It would be timed so when one spits, the ship was on it's way down so someone would get hit by it. I have come close to getting hit by some one doing this. The person was lucky to get away from me. One of the last times I went on this ride, some one vomited and that kinda ended it for me. I wasn't hit be the vomit, but it ruined someone's morning. I don't know why I was a scaredy cat for a number of years as a kid, but I am glad I developed a stomach for this ride, because it is one of the better starter rides out there. This kiddie ride that I see parents and kids go on, suck. Once you experience The Berserker in all of its heavenly glory, there no going back to the cheap imitation versions of this ride.

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    Berserker - 11/2/19 "hold on to your personal belongings, stuff gets dropped on a dime on this ride."

    11/2/19 "hold on to your personal belongings, stuff gets dropped on a dime on this ride."

    Berserker - 11/2/19 THIS IS NOT THE KIDDIE RIDE VERSION,  THIS IS THE REAL DEAL.

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    11/2/19 THIS IS NOT THE KIDDIE RIDE VERSION, THIS IS THE REAL DEAL.

    Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Irish dancing

    Busch Gardens Williamsburg

    3.4(1.6k reviews)
    60.6 mi

    The ride selection is fantastic almost all of them are world-class. My personal favorite is…read morePantheon, although, objectively, Verbolten is probably the best ride in the park. However, the rides are really the only thing I have to say that's positive. Ride operations were poor at best. They take a long time to load and unload, with the only exceptions being Griffon and InvadR. The worst offender was Tempesto. In fact, the entire Festa Italia area had pretty poor operations, which is unfortunate since it has some of the best rides in the park. Tempesto is a very short ride, and in the time it took them just to load one train, it could have completed about eight cycles. I also found that Apollo's Chariot and Pantheon were pretty restrictive for larger riders. I'm not that big of a guy, and they had to squeeze me into both of them. (Also, there's a ride operator at Apollo's Chariot who will, without warning, shove the restraint into your thighs and is apparently not afraid to risk permanent damage to your future lineage.) I can't imagine having to push a wheelchair around this park. There are extremely steep hills everywhere. So if you're planning to visit and have a mobility disability, all I've got to say is: good luck. The food was kind of mid, with one exception: the pizza pretzel. That was actually pretty good. To sum it all up, if you only care about rides, this park is a great option. However, when it comes to literally everything else, it's pretty weak.

    We had a day to take friends with kids to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg VA. There was a lot of…read moreentertainment for the kids, and for adults, too. I remember a ride that most of us adults went on that felt like a whirlpool. Maybe it was that whitewater one. We did get very wet! But mostly we focussed on the kids. The kids loved the Big Bad Wolf, the Grover Alpine Express, and for the youngest, Oscars Whirly Worms! The Wolf was a 40mph roller coaster for those over 42-in tall, not, we thought, for little kids. It was a sort of werewolf story-line. Grover was a favorite for the littler kids over 38-in tall, with several drops that were dramatic enough for them. Parents rode-along. Oscars was just for the littlest who can walk. Parents rode-along on this one, too. Some spinning. Some rocking. That's the experience we were after. Nice!

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    Busch Gardens Williamsburg - The Apollo

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    Cobblestones Water Park - Great water slides.

    Cobblestones Water Park

    2.6(42 reviews)
    11.8 mi

    Disclaimer up front. This place is dated and could use a facelift and you must bring your own…read morechairs. That said... The pool is huge and the water slides very fun and efficient (wait times are short). I took my granddaughter for a weekend swim and we both had a great time. The water slides are the bomb, especially for a local pool that is not part of a theme park. The pool area is large and even on a weekend we had plenty of room to swim and horse around. They allow beach balls and small pool toys. The pool offers fun for all age kids - the baby pool has mushrooms and slides and there is even a mid size slide for kids too old for the baby pool but not ready for the big slides. All of the lifeguards we encountered were smiling and friendly. The snack bar has a wide variety of ice cream, drinks, and unhealthy fried foods (fries, Snickers, Twinkies) and service was fast and efficient. The inside eating area has lots of tables but is very dark. Now for the things that need improvement: Bathrooms are dingy and old, but not unclean. The party deck wood is old and I would worry about splinters. They have nice areas with tables and umbrellas to eat, but NO poolside chairs. Come on! For $20 weekend admission they should have chairs lining the pool area. The parking lot needs paving and spot markers, and the outside needs better signage to find the entrance. Even with all these negatives, I have to give 4 stars because my granddaughter had a wonderful time (she can't wait to go back) and the other patrons seemed to be having fun as well.

    My husband was charged 4 admission tickets when he told Jennifer that there are 2 adults, 1…read moretoddler, and an infant. As soon as he noticed that she charged for our infant, Jennifer turned around and didn't acknowledge him after the transaction was made. As soon as our infant woke up, we all went in and requested a refund for charging our infant. She was not friendly at all and said, " I DID ASK FOR HEIGHT". She did give us a refund after we showed her that we actually did have an infant not 2 toddlers. The staff do not measure the kids. There is no sign or anything of 32 inches. The staff "eye balls" the height of children. Only giving two stars because the kids had fun. Besides that we will not be coming back. $20 is not worth going to a "family establishment " that isn't so friendly.

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    Cobblestone waterpark.

    Cobblestones Water Park - We love Cobblestone!

    We love Cobblestone!

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    Water Country USA - Chick-fil-A?? At water side

    Water Country USA

    3.7(278 reviews)
    59.6 mi

    We spent a full day at Water Country USA and still didn't hit everything. We arrived close to after…read moreopening and grabbed chairs near the wave pool. We also grabbed a single large locker. Life jackets are located throughout the park. There are several family water slides: Big Daddy Falls, Aquazoid Amped, and Malibu Pipeline were all rides we as a family with 36" and 48" tall children could experience together. My oldest and I liked the cutback water coaster a lot! Rock 'n Roll island is home to the lazy river, a large standard pool and an obstacle course. There is also a kiddie slide in this area along with 3 body slides for 48"+. My youngest enjoyed the cow-a-bunga play area and the couple of slides there. High tide harbor was also a hit: a multi level play structure with multiple kiddie slides. Hubba hubba highway was also a crowd-pleaser, think non-lazy river. We spent a lot of time in the wave pool too. No tubes but grab a life jacket and let the waves take over. We also had lunch and my youngest ate the whole cheeseburger she ordered and gave it two thumbs up. The dirt cups were also a favorite that the kids enjoyed. Definitely a fun waterpark, recommend a weekday visit if possible.

    Today, me and my partner were there and we were leaving because we had ridden everything and on our…read moreway out we needed WiFi to call our Uber, well, one of the security guards (the lady with the black hair at the metal detector) yelled at us because she thought we were going back into the park (we weren't) we were simply trying to get better signal connection. Then she told us "not to go past the sign" that was in between the empty kettle corn bar and the exit, so we didn't. We inched closer to the sign to get better connection but we couldn't get any. (Mind you we DID NOT cross the sign line) then the male security guard with a GREEN HEADBAND, yells at us, "You have been warned, if you go past the sign you will be trespassing and you will be arrested" when we had two seconds earlier stated the fact that we had just been trying to get WiFi. It's really disappointing to see this as a customer and someone who has worked at bush gardens before. After this btw, I was going to come back into the park as the lady had suggested to get the WiFi and when I did, they had purposely moved the metal detector line and I heard the lady say to the guy, "well if they don't wanna come through now, they can just cry about it" as well as I had to stand near the now obsolete metal detector (after they moved it) and I luckily got the WiFi signal. They purposely moved the no bag line to the bag line just because they didn't want me to go through and when I needed the connection and was trying to get the uber to get both of us home, they got on the radio and called the park sheriff as if I was doing something shady. (I'm black btw) I hope whatever is left of the park time you guys have left is better than this one we both experienced today. Pics of them down below

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    Burrito bowl

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    Last water river.

    Great Wolf Lodge

    Great Wolf Lodge

    3.2(767 reviews)
    51.8 mi

    My family and friends had an absolute ball at Great Wolf Lodge! The staff was extremely friendly…read moreand helpful, and there were so many activities to keep the kids entertained even after they were done with the water park. There was truly something for everyone to enjoy! And for us parents, the bar was reasonably priced, which was definitely a plus! Everything was nice, clean, and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay and made some great memories together. We'll definitely be back!

    Second time here because I wanted to give it another try. I'm disappointed yet again. The bed is so…read moreuncomfortable. The mattress is old and creaky. The room, although nice, complete with a fireplace (it's just for show-doesn't get warm) is SO INCREDIBLY DAMP!!. It's disgusting and it stinks like a musty old basement . called to the front desk and they had maintenance bring a commercial dehumidifier (see picture). It's been running for over 24 hours now and thank goodness the room has dried out. The smell still lingers but not as strong. The maintenance guy even said "oh my gosh this is terrible. I feel it and smell it, I'm so sorry!" I rented a cabana overnight and paid at the front desk in the morning. Went downstairs to Check In and was told "I'm sorry all the cabanas are full. Someone made a mistake and didn't reserve yours" I was pissed and my daughter was disappointed. We had a cabana yesterday and wanted another one today. The manager offered an apology and a "free game of bowling or whatever you want." I was also told "I will look into your reservation and see what kind of discount I can give you." Of course I got refunded for the cabana, but no reservation discount. What I wanted was the cabana I reserved and paid for. What I got was a round table, a few chairs, towels and a free locker rental. The gesture was nice but definitely not sufficient. Our table was placed in front of two empty cabanas, although they had someone's name on them by, 4:45 PM no one had showed up for either one. Somehow I doubt they came at 5 PM when the park closes at 8 PM. One of those could've been mine! The internet...it's horrible. Been here 3 days and have been able to access internet probably 2 or 3 times. I have work emails to answer and can't. See pic of the message I keep getting. I tried airplane mode on and off, tried rebooting my iPhone, tried "forgetting the network"...tried everything the front desk staff said to try. $1200 for 3 nights and I can't even access my work email on a regular basis. I was offered a $50 refund on my stay because of this. We'll see if that even shows up. The only way I'm even able to write this review at 1:45am as I lay here in bed, is because it miraculously connected for the moment I don't even care about the $50, I just need the Internet like I get at every hotel that I visit. I swear, it's just been one thing after another here. I cannot wait to get back home. As much as I want to like this GWL location I just don't. I'm really looking forward to visiting Kalahari in November when it opens. P.S. on another note, staff is very friendly and pleasant and the lifeguards do a great job constantly checking the pool for safety.

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