Giga-coaster structure completed at King's Dominion
Engineers have completed the construction of the Intimidator 305 roller coaster at the King's Dominion theme park in Richmond, Virginia, US.
The new attraction stands 305ft (93m) tall and will reach speeds of 92mph (150kmh) during a three-minute ride along the 5,100ft (1,55km) long track.
Designed and built by Intamin AG of Switzerland, the US$25m (£15.17m, 17.5m euro) coaster has been named after the stock car racer Dale 'The Intimidator' Earnhardt.
Other new additions to the offering at King's Dominion for the 2010 season include Planet Snoopy, based on the Peanuts cartoon franchise, which replaces the former Nickelodeon Central/Hanna Barbara attraction.
Kings Dominion is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, which last month was acquired by Apollo Global Management.
More News
Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes, combining sport, entertainment, culture and education.
The €800 ... More
Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, using immersive storytelling and adaptive reuse ... More
Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the appeal of its recently launched Sirene Island themed area and ... More
- News by sector (all)
- All news
- Fitness
- Personal trainer
- Sport
- Spa
- Swimming
- Hospitality
- Entertainment & Gaming
- Commercial Leisure
- Property
- Architecture
- Design
- Tourism
- Travel
- Attractions
- Theme & Water Parks
- Arts & Culture
- Heritage & Museums
- Parks & Countryside
- Sales & Marketing
- Public Sector
- Training
- People
- Executive
- Apprenticeships
- Suppliers
