Kings Dominion is a 400-acre amusement park in Doswell, Virginia that offers a full day of fun with over 60 rides, 15 roller coasters, live family entertainment, and a 20-acre water park included with park admission. Known for having some of the best roller coasters on the East Coast, King’s Dominion is about a 2-hour drive from Washington, DC.
Direction
16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA
Kings Dominion is located at Exit 98 off Interstate 95, 20 miles north of Richmond and 75 miles south of Washington, DC. For more information on the area, see A Visitor’s Guide to Richmond.
What’s new at Kings Dominion?
- In 2018, Kings Dominion introduced a new roller coaster called Twisted Timbers. The roller coaster is a combination of steel and wood and includes a 109-foot tall barrel drop. The theme park also debuted at the Kings Dominion Winter Festival, a festive spectacle that is open during the winter season. Attractions include a 300-foot tree, live performances, and light displays.
- In 2015, WaterWorks transformed into Soak City with many of the park’s most popular water rides and attractions while incorporating all-new rides and elements, including a 65-foot-tall sliding tower featuring three thrill rides, each one of the which offers a unique driving experience, Splash Island, a new larger family welcome zone, improved changing areas and new restaurant concepts.
- In 2013, eight new attractions opened at Planet Snoopy, the themed area based on one of the most beloved comic book characters. Planet Snoopy will feature 18 attractions in total, spanning nearly 14 acres, doubling in size. New attractions include: Snoopy’s Rocket Express, Flying Ace Balloon Race, Linus Launcher, Charlie Brown’s Wind Up, Snoopy’s Junction, Lucy’s Tugboat, Snoopy’s Space Buggies, and Woodstock Whirlybirds.
- In 2012, WindSeeker, a 301-foot-tall tower, opened spinning riders 30 stories above the park. Towering 300 feet above Kings Dominion it will provide a thrill unique to the Mid-Atlantic region.
- Plus, new for 2012, Dinosaurs Alive! It opened with nearly 40 animatronic dinosaurs in a spectacular outdoor forest setting. Visitors to the park go back in time to periods between 245 million and 65 million years ago in this multi-sensory and interactive dinosaur park. An additional fee of $ 5.00 is required for this attraction.
Calendar and hours of operation
Kings Dominion is open on the weekends of March 25, 2017 through Memorial Day, daily during Spring Break April 8-16, and Memorial Day weekends through Labor Day. . Kings Dominion opens at 10:30 am every day. Waterworks Water Park is open at noon, weather permitting, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Closing times vary throughout the season. See the calendar here.
Tickets
Buy your ticket online and get a discount. There is a parking fee of $ 15 per vehicle.
Visiting tips
- Buy tickets in advance so you don’t have to wait in line.
- Visit on a weekday. The park is busiest on weekends and holidays.
- Get there early to make the most of your day. Head to the most popular attractions first. The lines get longer later in the day.
Kings Dominion is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. In addition to Kings Dominion, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, an indoor water park complex, and five hotels.
Official Website: www.kingsdominion.com
