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Kings Dominion to operate 12-month season
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ings Dominion, the popular theme park located near Richmond in Virginia, US, has announced that beginning in 2023, it will expand to year-round operations.
The scheduling change adds additional weekends to the calendar in January, February and early March, with regular park operation continuing throughout the rest of the year.
“Kings Dominion will be the cure for cabin fever in 2023,” said Bridgette Bywater, vice president and general manager. “We’ve always wanted to find a way to extend our season to all 12 months, and now families and season passholders won’t have to wait until the spring for their favourite rides or their first taste of funnel cake.”
Weather conditions and scheduled maintenance will limit the operation of some park attractions.
The 2023 season also will see the return of popular annual events at the park, including Grand Carnivale, Halloween Haunt and WinterFest. All events, plus the newly added winter weekends, are included with the purchase of a Kings Dominion season pass, now available for the lowest price of the season.
This year, guests were introduced to the park’s newest themed area, Jungle X-pedition; its newest coaster, Tumbili; two re-themed family favourites, Reptilian (formerly Avalanche) and Arachnidia (formerly Scrambler); as well as new dining experiences and live entertainment.
Carowinds takes operations year-round
Carowinds will not go into hibernation after the holidays. The nation’s only amusement park straddling two states - those of North and South Carolina - will expand to year- round operations beginning January 1 2023. In addition to the park’s usual operation throughout the year, the updated schedule will see extra weekend openings through January, February and early March. The added winter operating days, in addition to
the early season and spring break operations, will provide guests with the opportunity to experience even more seasonal events and explore Carowinds across the entire year.
Guests will experience rides, subject to routine maintenance, seasonal refurbishments, and weather closures. Select Carowinds dining, merchandise locations and games will be open for guests to enjoy during the winter operating days.
The expanded operation brings additional value to season passholders. 2023 Gold Season Passes are available and include unlimited visits this year and next; free, season-long parking; unlimited visits for Carolina Harbor Waterpark; admission into seasonal events during the 2023 season like Grand Carnivale, SCarowinds and WinterFest; discounts on meals and merchandise; and Bring-A-Friend discount offers. Guests will experience the iconic border between North Carolina and South Carolina anew when Carowinds celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023. The 2023 season marks the beginning of ‘50 years of Carolina fun’, a limited-time special event bringing exciting entertainment, enhanced food and beverage offerings, and other immersive experiences. At the centre of the 50th anniversary celebration will be the debut of Aeronautica Landing, a tribute to the Carolinas’ spirit of invention, exploration, and aviation, where guests can immerse themselves in the history and future of flight. Aeronautica Landing will include the introduction of five new themed attractions opening in 2023, as well as a re-theming of an existing ride.
12 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022
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