upstop Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I imagine there will be textured lighting on Snowflake Lake at night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Paging @pianoman as I think the last page of posts are relevant to your interest in the fountain. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoman Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Paging [mention=10611]pianoman[/mention] as I think the last page of posts are relevant to your interest in the fountain. I'm so excited to be able to skate on the fountain again! I went to Winterfest in 2005 and skated then. It was pretty nice, but I think this year will be much better. Almost 12 years of waiting to do it again is about to pay off! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 @pianoman True on the fountain ERT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 16 hours ago, FoF96" said: It looks like they have elevated the ice rink rather than using the floor. wouldn’t it have been cool to have the lights on underneath the ice? The ice rink has always been built on temporary platforms above the fountains. It was always a popular myth in the early years of Winterfest that they froze the fountains. But that is simply impossible since the fountain is not built to be frozen - even if it had feezing coils and piping installed, the concrete would crack, electrical fail, fountain plumbing would be compromised etc. Personally, I'm curious to see where the staging platform will be (where you put on/take off your skates.) In the original years of Winterfest, it was at the end nearest to the main entrance. For the 1-year return during Paramount, they installed permanent access walkways and placed the staging area at the end nearest to the bandstand - opposite the previous set-up. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 By the looks of some pictures released on either Snapchat or Twitter, the skate shop will be located in the Peanuts portion of the Emporium. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 So who was saying KI couldn’t serve Smokehouse offerings in the dry park? Looking forward to the upgraded serving baskets at Hanks. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Haven’t heard a peep about the construction in Coney. Wouldn’t it be a hoot if it was a Smokehouse and maybe a ride too? There is plenty of space in that area. What if just to the left of the candy shop was a Wildmouse Coaster that partially uses space in tower gardens? Then there could be another ride for Winterfest! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 12 minutes ago, upstop said: What if just to the left of the candy shop was a Wildmouse Coaster that partially uses space in tower gardens? Then there could be another ride for Winterfest! That's a great idea. I've always wanted a Wildmouse Coaster at the park, and thought that section would be perfect. WinterFest would definently benefit from it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 13 hours ago, King Ding Dong said: So who was saying KI couldn’t serve Smokehouse offerings in the dry park? Looking forward to the upgraded serving baskets at Hanks. Could Hank's be the new smoke house? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 5 hours ago, SonofBaconator said: Could Hank's be the new smoke house? Ooh, now that's a good idea. Put the Smokehouse in Hank's and a new ride in the construction zone across the midway. I like it! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I'd like an indoor dining facility on the area formerly known as Coney Mall. The best placement would be a little further down towards Zephyr to give patrons some climate control on that side of the park. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I wonder if the Mac & Cheese bar is a test and if it is successful that they will bring it back during the regular season. We don't know what is happening with the presumed Coney Smokehouse yet but if they do make it more like Carowinds Harmony Hall they could always add the Mac & Cheese Bar as one of the kiosks in that building. More variety in food options is always a good thing. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 5 hours ago, Rivertown Rider said: I wonder if the Mac & Cheese bar is a test and if it is successful that they will bring it back during the regular season. We don't know what is happening with the presumed Coney Smokehouse yet but if they do make it more like Carowinds Harmony Hall they could always add the Mac & Cheese Bar as one of the kiosks in that building. More variety in food options is always a good thing. A test indeed of wether or not I want to gain 20lbs during my visit at KI. 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Because of the food selection, I’m considering going midway between the holidays so I can spread the holiday eating out... oh who am I kidding. BRING IT ON! 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 On 11/18/2017 at 4:11 PM, jcgoble3 said: Ooh, now that's a good idea. Put the Smokehouse in Hank's and a new ride in the construction zone across the midway. I like it! I never understood a burrito shack in a German area of the park. Besides, they have the seating for it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I think it was 2 seasons ago that Kings Dominion had a "twelve days of Christmas" theme, where each day they presented a new "gift" to their patrons for the following season. Most (if not all) of them centered around smaller cosmetic changes, the re-introduction of old things the park had lost thru time but remained strong in the memories of those that attended the park in their youth. I don't recall if there was truely anything remotely major announced, but I still thought it was a great way to present the smaller updates changes that are needed, especially during a time when there is not a brand spanking new coaster to hype. If they took the 8th-10th, weekend of operation plus the 15th-23rd week of full operation, that adds up to 12 days and would work perfectly. At some point they've got to say why they are doing work in coney, even if its small improvements, I think that would be a great way to introduce them. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 That'd be a great way to do it, but I don't think they really have to announce it. Sometimes park patrons (us) are the best marketing sources and the info will get out there either by us or someone else. Side note, anyone stop to see if any plans have been filed? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 On 11/17/2017 at 9:52 PM, King Ding Dong said: So who was saying KI couldn’t serve Smokehouse offerings in the dry park? Looking forward to the upgraded serving baskets at Hanks. It was me. I think you are also making a pretty big assumption that it is being smoked in the water park. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoan Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 On 11/19/2017 at 1:21 AM, Tr0y said: A test indeed of wether or not I want to gain 20lbs during my visit at KI. You aren't trying hard enough. I mean there is a Turkey Buffet going on as well. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondyRidesOn Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 6 hours ago, SonofBaconator said: I never understood a burrito shack in a German area of the park. Besides, they have the seating for it. Or they could sell Tex Mex food with German ingredients; they could call them Oktoberfest Burritos and Tacos. Tortilla shell with Gliers Goetta, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese. Blondy, pipe dreaming... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=YolnrgUs&id=EFA7F598313C4C37447CF59D6D150B52D29C291C&thid=OIP.YolnrgUsQotoT8GMnxARwQEsDh&q=Gifs+Homer+Simpson+Drooling+Mmm&simid=608051140611344995&selectedIndex=3 me during Winterfest 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 18 hours ago, BlondyRidesOn said: Or they could sell Tex Mex food with German ingredients; they could call them Oktoberfest Burritos and Tacos. Tortilla shell with Gliers Goetta, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese. Blondy, pipe dreaming... The best Tex-Mex food I've ever eaten, hands down was at a little place I stumbled across in Bordeaux, France. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Random thought- Imagine listening to this while going up Racer's lift hill 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I was listening to an antique car blowing its horn going down Coney Mall tonight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 12 hours ago, Oldschool75 said: I was listening to an antique car blowing its horn going down Coney Mall tonight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Like an actual one? Baconator's confused 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 1 hour ago, SonofBaconator said: Like an actual one? Baconator's confused An actual one. Photo belongs to (@lepolt) on Twitter. Came across this while on Twitter last night. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrider Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Are they teasing us and dropping a clue as to what's to come? Just like Christmas in July before announcing Winterfest is coming back. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Or it was just turn of the century atmosphere sounds. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Skyrider said: Are they teasing us and dropping a clue as to what's to come? Just like Christmas in July before announcing Winterfest is coming back. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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