2018 Construction in Coney Mall

[upstop]

I imagine there will be textured lighting on Snowflake Lake at night.

[MDMC01]

Paging @pianoman as I think the last page of posts are relevant to your interest in the fountain. 

[pianoman]

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!


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[IndyGuy4KI]

@pianoman True on the fountain ERT!

[Shaggy]

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.

[Creed Bratton]

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.

[King Ding Dong]

So who was saying KI couldn’t serve Smokehouse offerings in the dry park?

Looking forward to the upgraded serving baskets at Hanks.  

 

[upstop]

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! 

 

[JubJester]

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.

[SonofBaconator]

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?

[jcgoble3]

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!

[BeeastFarmer]

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.

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[Rivertown Rider]

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.

[Tr0y]

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.

[upstop]

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!

[SonofBaconator]

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.

[medford]

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.

[Creed Bratton]

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?

[teenageninja]

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.  

[Stoan]

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.

[BlondyRidesOn]

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...

[upstop]

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 

[medford]

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.

[SonofBaconator]

Random thought- Imagine listening to this while going up Racer's lift hill

 

[Oldschool75]

I was listening to an antique car blowing its horn going down Coney Mall tonight.


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[SonofBaconator]

12 hours ago, Oldschool75 said:

I was listening to an antique car blowing its horn going down Coney Mall tonight.


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Like an actual one? Baconator's confused

[JubJester]

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.

[Skyrider]

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.

[upstop]

Or it was just turn of the century atmosphere sounds. 

[SonofBaconator]

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.