Kings Dominion

Kings Dominion, June26, 2010

Our vacation this summer looks almost nothing what we had planned a year ago. We were going to go to stay a week at Williamsburg, Virginia which would make Virginia Beach, Busch Garden and other Parks within easy driving distance. Changes in the kids schedules among others makes it necessary for us to look for destinations within an hour (or two) driving distance from home.  Looks like we are going to be spending a few hours at Kings Dominion instead. 

Kings Dominion is not one of those places that elicit excitement out of me. Not because I wouldn't want to take on rides like the Dominator, Intimidator and the likes, but I worry about dizzying headaches, backaches, lost eye glasses and whether I could actually survive such rides. I am sure I would have felt the same if we went to Bush Garden instead. Maybe I should consider seeing my Doctor for a physical exam the next time. My kids are a different matter. So after a very early breakfast (no more food or drinks after), we were off.

First on the menu was the Dominator. It looked intimidating enough to me until I saw the Intimidator. Lines weren't too long the ride itself was pretty short.

Second on the menu was Volcano, The Blast Coaster! Instead of riding down from a dizzying height like the Dominator, you basically get shot out the summit of an artificial volcano. The lines were terribly long, almost two hours, and the heat / humidity was almost unbearable.  Because of the long lines my kids decided never to ride that one again...well, maybe until the next visit.


Third on the menu, the Avalanche, ore like a bobsled but good for those who can't take the twist and turns of a regular coaster. This would definitely have been perfect for me.

Last, the wave pool. I guess they found that one refreshing but by the end of it all they were tired. It is time for us to have dinner, then head on back home.

In case anybody was wondering what the adults have been doing all this time? We waited, cooled down and spent our time at Starbucks.