2013: Planet Snoopy 7-acre (2.8ha) expansion and merges with KidZville; 2014: 40th Anniversary celebration; International Street fountain restored, Candy Apple Grove and Safari Village return; Volcano: The Blast Coaster and Anaconda retrofitted. [39] The event featured specialty food trucks, seasonal decorations, a small selection of rides. The theme park opened days late. The Outer Limits has a 56 miles per hour (90km/h) launch, four inversions, and an identical "spaghetti bowl" layout to Flight of Fear at Kings Island. 1. The animatronic Singing Mushrooms, popular decades ago, was redeveloped with newer technology and placed back on display. The partnership, their first in nearly 15 years, is part of the two parks 40th anniversary celebrations. We learned an important thing in 2015: You like photographs of proms. Early history as Kings Dominion (197283), the television show after which the ride was named, List of Fast Lane attractions Kings Dominion, "Kings Dominion GM retiring after 40-plus years with theme park and parent company", "A Detailed History of Kings Dominion's General Managers", "IAAPA Oral History - Dennis Speigel | IAAPA", "With repeal of Kings Dominion law, Va. schools can now start before Labor Day", "The End-of-Summer Child Care Crunch Is Here. This season saw the park unveil the Grizzly, a wooden roller coaster in a forest settingwith an 87-foot drop and high-speed twists and turns. This shaft drives a series of pinion gears, providing rotation to not just the center mast but the four individual "sweeps." A new water ride was added this year, Diamond Falls. Viacom purchases Paramount Communications. The King Kobra roller coaster was the new attraction this year, featuring a 75-foot drop. The expansion included a new 65-foot tall slide complex featuring three different attractions called Paradise Plunge, Aqua Blast, and Thunder Falls; a new children's area called Splash Island; expanded cabana areas, updated bathhouses, and other improvements to the area. This ride enables guests to experience what it would be like to be behind the wheel of a racecar. [1] Opening day of the park saw 50,000 guests, with an additional 50,000-60,000 guests waiting to enter.[9]. A light coating of dust, just waiting to be brushed away. To build the water park, Kings Dominion filled in two-thirds of Lake Charles near the Candy Apple Grove region of the park. I'm Not Amused", "Cedar Fair, L.P. To Acquire Paramount Parks", "Cedar Fair, L.P. 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Kings Dominion-The Time Shaft - YouTube 0:00 / 0:15 Kings Dominion-The Time Shaft 7,921 views Jun 29, 2014 18 Dislike Share Save KDGoldenYears 838 subscribers Phil Collins "In Too. [4] On October 23, 2007, Kings Dominion announced that Dominator, a floorless roller coaster, would be moved to Kings Dominion and located in the International Street section. The ride featured two separate launch sections, a roll-out inversion on the top of the mountain, and three heartline rolls on the way back down. New attractions include Nickelodeon Central in the main park and Pipeline Peak in WaterWorks. Experience fun all season long with our world-class events. Expansion continued in the waterpark area with a re-theme to WaterWorks in 1999. Another new roller coaster joined the park's lineup in 2006 in Italian Job:Stunt Track (now Backlot Stunt Coaster). The trend of adding launch coasters continued in 1998 when the park opened Volcano, The Blast Coaster. A small wooden roller coaster. Over the next two seasons, Kings Dominion added three new attractions starting with a thrilling steel roller coaster, Dominator. It was the first looping coaster to feature an underwater tunnel and the first coaster at Kings Dominion to feature more than one inversion. Kings Dominin will also be adding free park WIFI for guests and introducing FunPix, afun and easy way to capture, collect, and share photos while you're at the park. It was standing room only this year, as Shockwave was introduced as the first stand-up roller coaster on the East Coast. The interest in the new ride helped drive attendance over the 2 million mark for the first time in park history. The six-acre waterpark featured 15 water attractions, including a variety of slides. The area is themed to a showcase of various European cultures, with buildings representing France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy. The magic left the place long aog. I like to imagine it's down there, just as it was on it's last day of operation. This season saw the introduction of the world's first compressed air-launch roller coaster, HyperSonic XLC and began a new annual event celebrating Halloween called FearFest.. Also new this yearis 7th Portal, an adventure-filled3-D film. The 2004 season saw the addition of a family dark ride experience, Scooby-Doo &The Haunted Mansion. In 1996, Kings Dominion introduced its second launched roller coaster, and first LIM-launched roller coaster, The Outer Limits: Flight of Fear. The Showplace re-opened as the Kingswood Amphitheatre. A little bundle of love. [5] In addition, Kings Dominion's 1/3-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower and the International Street Fountain greet visitors near the main entrance to the park. New lighting packages were added to the International Street fountains and Rebel Yell. This May 1979 image shows the interior of the new Time Shaft ride at the Kings Dominion theme park in Doswell. Kilimanjaro? [26] The park continued to operate as Paramount's Kings Dominion until the beginning of the 2007 season when Paramount was dropped from the title. It is the first baby to be born from some 60 eggs that were laid in January. Also in 1993, Smurf Mountain was removed, leaving only the Time Shaft and Haunted River remaining in The Lost World Mountain until 1995 when both rides were removed. For the 2009 season, two flat rides once located at Geauga Lake, like Dominator, opened in 2008. There are other versions of the ride in Cedar Fair parks such as Canada's Wonderland, Cedar Point, Kings Island, Knott's Berry Farm, and Carowinds. Tomb Raider: Firefall received the name The Crypt. It was located in the mountain that is now home to Volcano, the Blast Coaster. Land of the Doozwas replaced by Smurf Mountain. New Ride Complex Opening At King's Dominion, https://coasterpedia.net/w/index.php?title=Time_Shaft&oldid=189946. Families raced down 12 hills on the Rebel Yell racing roller coaster, took a spin on the Carousel, viewed the musical revue "Give My Regards to Broadway" in the Mason Dixon Music Hall and observed the park atop a 315-foot-tall Eiffel Tower. The amusement ride wiki. Centrifugal force, created as the ride spun, held passengers against the wall as the . photo: Kings Dominion. Originally, only the walkway and its shops were considered part of the International Street area;[53] during the park's Paramount seasons, the boundaries of International Street expanded to include the Action Theater.[54]. It's Here! 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Asite was selected in Doswell, VA in the heart ofthe Mid-Atlanticto build the 400-acre park. Drop Zone Stunt Tower became Drop Tower Scream Zone and The Italian Job: Turbo Coaster became Backlot Stunt Coaster. Anaconda was also originally billed as having six loops,[17] but unlike Arrow's six-inversion coaster Drachen Fire that opened at Busch Gardens Williamsburg the following year, the Anaconda actually has only four inversions: a vertical loop, a sidewinder, and two consecutive corkscrews. HUSS Troika. In August 2019, Kings Dominion announced that Soak City would be expanded in 2020 to include a new sub-area called Coconut Shores, featuring a multi-level water play structure and a children's wave pool. Kings Dominion continued its growth when it became part of Paramount Parks in 1993 and switched its name to Paramount's Kings Dominion. Rangers manned a lookout tower at Kings Dominion Lion Country Safari Park, waiting for calls for assistance. In September 1976, a camera crew set up by the log flume at Kings Dominion in Doswell as filming continued on Rollercoaster. The movie, starring George Segal (in boat) as a ride inspector, was filmed at several amusement parks and is about an extortionist who demands $1 million to end his bombing campaign at parks. Riders were assured they would get wet on this ride. Parts of the 1977 movie Rollercoaster were filmed at Kings Dominion, and the park was involved in a major part of the film's plot. Kings Dominion celebrates its 25th anniversary season. On October 15, 2016, Kings Dominion announced that the Hurler wooden coaster would be permanently closed.[37]. Attractions for the season in 1975 included Rebel Yell roller coaster, Lion Country Safari Monorail, Log Flume, a Steam Train, Sky Ride, Galaxie roller coaster, and the park's signature attraction, the Eiffel Tower. I guess this draws back to the age-old question: Was Volcano really worth it? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}). Here is a timeline of Kings Dominion Attractions 1974 - Lion Country Safari & Scooby Doo Rollercoaster open as a preview. Zimmy, SWStevo and Unagi. In 2013, Cedar Fair merged the KidZville section of the park and introduced 12 new and re-themed attractions. In April 1974, the Lion Country Safari opened as the first part of the Kings Dominion amusement complex near Doswell. For the 2014 season, Kings Dominion commemorated the 40th anniversary of Lion Country Safari and the preview-opening of Kings Dominion by returning park icons from past eras. A more faithful recreation of Kings Dominion, Virginia's premier themed amusement park. From 1979 until 2019, the area was anchored by a large artificial mountain, originally home to the Lost World ride complex and later to Volcano: The Blast Coaster; the structure was demolished with the coaster in spring 2019. International Street is the park's main entry area, featuring a 320-foot-long (98m) fountain pool[52] in the center of the walkway leading up to the 1/3 scale replica of the Eiffel Tower at the end of the street. Standing 305 feet at its highest point, riders race down a 300-foot first drop and through high-speed twists and turns at speeds over 90 miles per hour. For the 2018 season, Kings Dominion opened Twisted Timbers on March 24, 2018, three years after Hurler operated for the last time, converting the track from wood to steel. The parks top show featured 16 college and high school students; it was presented in the $1.6 million Mason Dixon Music Hall. Park visitors enjoyed five magical lands -- International Street, Old Virginia, ConeyIsland, The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera and Lion Country Safari, which opened as a preview to Kings Dominion in 1974. The Time Shaft spun approximately 40 to 50 revolutions per minute and once the revolutions reached 100 per minute the floor dropped down about six inches - just enough to scare your pants off! Dont miss Jungle X-pedition, an immersive x-perience x-ploring an ancient jungle civilization. The Safari monorail station was nearby. The attraction opened in 1979 as Voyage to Atlantis but was rethemed the next year. A few small elements are still missing, but many key components are there. The Rebirth of The Grizzly Part 3 - The Forces of Gravity. [14], One of the first additions under the new management group was Berserker a looping starship ride added to International Street in 1984. Kings Dominion celebrates its 10th anniversary season. It was opened to the public in May 2010. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The ride opened on May 26, 1979 along with Journey to the Land of Dooz and Voyage to Atlantis as part of the new The Lost World themed area. Kings Dominion 'The Lost World' manmade mountain hold three fantasy-adventure rides. [34] Another expansion in 2017 updated the former Nickelodeon Central area of Planet Snoopy with three new attractions and a covered pavilion area. Our Congo area was also rebranded Safari Village in honor of Lion Country Safari that debuted in 1974. In 1983, Taft Broadcasting sold its theme park division to Kings Entertainment Company (KECO). It opened in 1992 as Hurricane Reef and is included with admission to Kings Dominion. After less than two years of construction, Kings Dominion opened to the public on May 3, 1975. New this year is Sky Pilot. Racing Rivers, a water slide complex, opened in 1987. The park is also the site for the American Coaster Enthusiasts' summer conference. Aveline90 (1) Show contributions . The Chance Rotor accommodated approximately 30 to 35 people and above the ride was an object straight out of a Frankenstein movie. It was in the park for nine seasons before being relocated to Jolly Roger Amusement Park in Ocean City, Maryland, Alton Towers in England, and later to Hopi Hari in Brazil where it exists today as Katapul. The decade of the 90's began with the expansion of Hanna-Barbera Land in 1990. The rides trains are themed to Olympic bobsleds from five countries:United States, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland. Kings Dominion began operating its animal safari area during the summer of 1974 as a way to drum up advance interest in the park. One of the first additions the new management group installed was Berserker, a looping starship ride on International Street in 1984. Tornado, Dinosaurs Alive, and Volcano: The Blast Coaster were all removed before the 2019 season. [53] A steam train ride called Old Dominion Line operated nearby in the same park section. With a maximum height of 8 off the ground and just about 200 of track, younger "thrill seekers in training . New this year is Avalanche, a bobsled-style family roller coaster with twisting curves, deep valleys and steep hills. Please subscribe to keep reading. . When I was there last weekend I was trying to walk up to that tunnel and look inside but I was afraid I would get in trouble to I decided not to. [18], A new 20-acre (81,000m2) water park addition called Hurricane Reef opened in 1992. Themulti-sensory rideappeals to park visitors and coaster enthusiasts alike with its thrills and specialeffects. [8] Daily admission price in 1975 was $7.50, and a dollar for parking. "[49] Initially, the area was part of one of the park's original attractions, Lion Country Safari, which contained a monorail train through a nature preserve until its closure in the 1990s. Hurricane Heights, a 65 ft. mega complex featuring 3 new slides and Splash Island, a family splash zone. Kings Dominion opened May 3, 1975, offering fun and thrilling attractions that included the Rebel Yell roller coaster, Lion Country Safari Monorail, Log Flume, Steam Train and other family attractions. Drawing a crowd - a 17-story man-made mountain, housing three rides, opened yesterday at Kings Dominion theme park on Interstate 95. In 2023 we're highlighting White Water Canyon, Dominator, Reptilian, and so much more! The movieRollercoasterstarring George Segal and Timothy Bottoms was filmed at the park. An approximately one-third scale replica of the. Originally opened in 1997 as Taxi Jam in Kings Dominion's "Kidsville," The Great Pumpkin Coaster is the perfect introductory coaster for "Thrill Seekers in Training.". This all-new section featuresrides, shows andattractions specifically for kids. Many of the park's removed attractions are documented - The Old Dominion Steam Train, The "Lost World" Mountain w/Haunted River, the Monorail through the animal areas, and of course Lake Charles. Two new attractions debut this year. Also expanding the Planet Snoopy experience includes a new event space and upgraded food and beverage locations. The original 4 rides were The Land of Dooz, an indoor family train ride that towed up and down hills, Time Shaft, a Chance Rotor, Haunted River, a themed boat ride with a final splashdown drop, and Mt Kilimanjaro, a Bayern Kurve. Diamond Falls, the Shoot the Chute ride closed that season. Formally. Original themed areas included The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera, International Street, Lion Country Safari, Old Virginia, and Coney Island. Kings Dominion is an amusement park located in Doswell, Virginia, 20 miles (30km) north of Richmond and 75 miles (120km) south of Washington, D.C. White Water Water Canyon opened this year, presenting guests with a fun, thrilling watery course and spouting geysers. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area has a vintage, rustic theme marked by its wooded architecture and country-style decor. (1979 - 1995) It didn't take long for King Dominion to be recognized as the perfect family destination location in the Mid-Atlantic region. 2022: Tumbili coaster replaces The Crypt. In 2016, Kings Dominion introduced the gravity defying thrill ride, Delirium! [35] On August 9, 2015, Shockwave closed in Candy Apple Grove permanently, and a swinging pendulum ride titled "Delirium" was built in its place. In April 1974, the Lion Country Safari drive-thru animal park at Kings Dominion in Doswell was ready to open, featuring several hundred animals antelope, elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes and more. DOSWELL, Va. -- Kings Dominion is set to launch Tumbili, a new 4D spin roller coaster, next year as part of the theme park's renamed and updated Safari Village, park officials announced Thursday. Jungle X-Pedition is set in the deep jungle, where explorers can visit base camp for a bite to eat the Outpost Caf and gear up at X-Plorer's Supplies. The park's kids' area, Hanna-Barbera Land, is transformed into KidZville. [38] In January 2020, the park also announced the removal of The Crypt to make room for future development in the Safari Village section of the park. Kings Dominion introduces the world's first linear induction launch-style roller coaster with Outer Limits:Flight of Fear. Kings Dominion unveiled a TOGO stand-up roller coaster in 1986 called Shockwave, the first of three roller coasters to be added under KECO. Also added was a new children's play area, Scooby's Play Park. I've been on other centrifugal force rides, but they weren't quite the same. The ride also features one of the largest vertical loops in the world. While the park had always had a Halloween event, the new HAUNT event has been received very well. Kings Dominion added its fourth roller coaster, a Schwarzkopf shuttle loop known as the King Kobra, in 1977. Replaced Boo Boo's Tree Swing (1975-2009) and Swing A Round (2010-2012), A 200-foot-long (61m) children's coaster. You really like them. Full-time and seasonal jobs are available across all departments including rides, food service, maintenance, and more. Kings Dominion, along with Kings Island, Carowinds, Great America and Canada's Wonderland, were sold midway through the season to Paramount Communications, Inc. An exciting new attraction opened this year with Days of Thunder, a racing simulator ride. 3. Berserker, a giant Viking ship that takes riders through a series of 360-degree loops, was added to the park's lineup of world-class thrills this year. In 2014, the area's name reverted to Safari Village to commemorate the park's 40th anniversary. It is similar to the Backlot Stunt Coaster rides at Kings Island and Canada's Wonderland, which both opened in 2005. While in line for the Volcano (or while on the assent for the Avalanche) if you look closely you can still see the boarding area and que section for the old smurf ride. Get your motors runnin' and head out on the speedway with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the PEANUTS gang to compete in one of the hottest races around -- the PEANUTS 500. Jungle X-Pedition is set in the deep jungle, where explorers can visit base camp for a bite to eat the Outpost Caf and gear up at X-Plorer's Supplies. The parkbuilt one of the top steel roller coasters in the world in 2010, Intimidator 305. Our 14-acre kids' area features 20 rides designed for families to enjoy together, live entertainment featuring Snoopy and the PEANUTS Gang, and more. Soak City, formerly known as WaterWorks, is Kings Dominion's water park. Looking to get value out of your tax return this year? Kiddie Racing Ride | PEANUTS 500 | Kings Dominion PEANUTS 500 Put the Pedal to the Metal for the Win! [62] Following the controversy, Kings Dominion dropped Miner's Revenge from its Halloween maze lineup the following season. All in all, "Lost World" is a fine addition to Kings Dominion, and . Dont miss out on your chance to make unforgettable memories! From left are driver Ken Lion, Lora Becraft and Larry and Mary Tropea. Opened in 1990, and re-themed in 2013. In addition to rides, the area features an arcade, carnival games, counter-service restaurants, and a gift shop. The park added its third launched roller coaster, Hypersonic XLC, in 2001. And the Haunted Mansion; similar Scooby Doo-themed dark rides had opened at three other Paramount Parks during the three previous seasons. Kings Dominion opened in 1975 and is currently owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company who purchased Paramount Parks from CBS Corporation on June 30, 2006. In 1993, they added a motion simulator attraction, originally featuring the Days of Thunder film, and Lion County Safari was removed at the end of the season. In late April 1975, landscape workers prepared gardens in front of the Eiffel Tower replica at Kings Dominion. Soak up the sun at Soak City, our 20-acre waterpark included with admission. Fast Lane is Kings Dominion's virtual queue system. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The world's fastest suspended roller coaster is unveiled this year at Kings Dominion with the introduction of Volcano, The Blast Coaster. Find more thrills at our ginormous collection of roller coasters among the East Coasts largest at 13 including Intimidator 305 . New attractions included the Taxi Jam roller coaster. References This giga coaster by Intamin is themed to the late NASCARdriver Dale Ernhardt and represents the largest capital investment to date in the park's history. Kings Dominion will open part of the theme park on Sept. 23 with free admission during the UCI Road World Championships. Control of Paramount Parks had been transferred from Viacom to CBS Corporation in 2007. Starring everyone's favorite PEANUTScharacters and their summertime adventures,this colorfulpageant of lights invites guests to explore a breathtaking display the entire family enjoys. The mountain's previous rides had all been removed several years previously, and Volcano gave the mountain a major transformation. We also introduced 2 new attractions. I recall unaccountably thinking the dance club vibe was really cool, and I loved the forces. [11] They thought that if students were not able to attend school in August, then more families would spend money at Kings Dominion, and more teenagers would be able to provide a low-cost workforce to the amusement park. Time Shaft was a Rotor built by US manufacturer Chance Rides that was previously located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, USA. King Kobra was removed at the end of the season. Avalanche, which remains the only Mack Bobsled roller coaster in the United States, opened in 1988. The 2014 season also saw the return of the iconic floral clock, the popular clown band, and the renaming of Johnny's and Trail's End Grill restaurants to the original names, Dinner Bell and Hungry Hippo, respectively. [55] It has since been removed. In late 1998, an explosive force ripped through a theme park known as Kings Dominion, and things have never exactly been the same. STart-up problems plagued two of the rides, but many. In the next season, Kings Dominion added a Huss Top Spin called Tomb Raider: Firefall, and was named The Crypt, which was a standard size and outdoor version of a similar, but larger, ride named Tomb Raider: The Ride, also now The Crypt, at Kings Island. On May 3, 1975, after less than two years of construction, Kings Dominion opened its gates to the public. The ride was voted "Best New Roller Coaster of 2010"byAmusement Today. Since its opening in the mid 70's, the park continues to change and evolve. Just a few of these attractions were the Candy Apple Grove and the Singing Mushrooms. A custom looping roller coaster. The park was also one of the amusement parks used as a set for the movieRollercoaster, filmed in 1977. Yogi's Cave was rethemed to Treasure Cave and many rides in KidZville, such as Scooby-Doo's Ghoster Coaster, George Jetson's Spaceport, and Huck's Hot Rods, continued to bear the names of Hanna-Barbera characters. The 17-story Lost World mountain was the new attraction this year, featuring three separate rides:Journey To Atlantis,Land of the Doozand the Time Shaft. You can cancel at any time. On 7/10/15, the park confirmed that they would be removing the coaster Shockwave in August, with the last rides on August 9. . I know this has been asked, but do they still have any room for such a ride in the mountain structure? Home Parks Kings Dominion Attractions Basic data. During the next two seasons, Kings Dominion expanded Hurricane Reef behind the Rebel Yell and renamed it WaterWorks. ), 1998-2019: Soak City Splash House (children's water play area; replaced by Lighthouse Landing), 20092011: El Dorado (where the WindSeeker is now located), 20102016: Snoopy's Moon Bounce (replaced by Sally's Sea Plane), This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 07:50. In 2000, Nick Central opened, replacing Nick Splat City and part of Kidzville.[21]. We offer a wide array of group activities that can be tailored for your needs plusemployeeoffers on group ticket sales. The Haunted River was a lot of fun. Washington Post writer Peter Galuszka (author of a book on the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster)[60] said the attraction "hits a little too close to home for me" since "the idea of abandonment is a difficult topic for miners". 19751983: Adam's Apple/Vertigo (Himalaya ride), 19751995: Old Dominion Line (steam train), 19751995: Sky Ride (two entrances, one next to the Racer 75 and one in (Planet Snoopy)Hanna-Barbera Land; one entrance still stands), 19752011: Yogi's Cave (renamed and rethemed later, did not open in 2012 and was demolished after the season was over, replaced by Snoopy's Junction), 19761993: Apple Turnover (Enterprise ride next to Lake Charles), 19791980: Lost World Mountain: Journey to Atlantis (replaced by Haunted River), 19791995: Lost World Mountain: The Time Shaft, 19791983: Lost World Mountain: Journey to the Land of Dooz, 19801995: Lost World Mountain: The Haunted River, 19852002: Diamond Falls (shoot the chute) (located where Backlot Stunt Coaster sits), 19861996: Fred's Jungle Gym (children's play area), 19871996: Racing Rivers (waterslide complex), 19891998: Sky Pilot (Located near Racer 75 in Candy Apple Grove), 19922004: Kiddie Cove (children's area of WaterWorks(Soak City)), 19922007: Spiral Chute (two, body waterslides next to the Anaconda roller coaster), 19922014: Shoot-The-Curl (water slide, demolished to make room for a food stand), 19952012: Snoopy's Splash Dance (formerly Nickelodeon Green Slime Zone), 19972012: KidZville (This section became part of Planet Snoopy in 2013. Beginning in 2023, Kings Dominion will expand to year-round operations by adding additional weekends to the calendar. Celebrate cultures from across the world during our immersive international celebration, Grand Carnivale. [28] The park announced plans to keep it running until a buyer was found. The complex cost $7 million to construct and can accommodate 6,800 persons an hour. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, the 280-acre (1.1km2) park opened to the public on May 3, 1975, and features more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including 13 roller coasters and a 20-acre (81,000m2) water park. This page was last modified on 4 February 2022, at 15:43. 2. [33], For the 2013 season, Planet Snoopy merged with KidZville during a 7-acre (2.8ha) expansion to form the largest Planet Snoopy in the Cedar Fair chain. 'S last day of operation Shockwave was introduced as the first looping coaster to feature an tunnel... Get wet on this Wikipedia the language links are at the park 's lineup 2006! 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