Kings Dominion | Rapterra | B&M Launched Wing Coaster | 2025

[Ethan]

A 360⁰ raptor roll? Ffs what is it with stupid names for elements which pretty much already exist.

I love how it's not even a 360⁰ roll anyway! If they're gonna be silly with these names I'd like them to at least try to be a little more accurate!

 

[LightningColossus46]

Unless you do it first, you shouldn't be allowed to come up with new element names. Flat spins usually enter turns (step up under flips that don't step up for context)

Looks fine, but B&M just sort of sucks. Outside of Montu, they have nothing in my top 25 (kumba, Mako, candymobium, Medusa sfdk all missed out after some tips this summer)

Also the rattles get worse at least on Emporer and Mild Eagle from year to year. Even on middle seats, Iron Meanace had many obvious jolts.

Should be a pretty Mid 1 and done type credit much like most non-invert B&Ms

 

[Youngster Joey]

Thunderbird is easily the best wing coaster in the states and this looks like it could rival it. Will need to ride it but it looks like a much stronger addition than we thought when we assumed it was just a normal wing coaster

 

[Pokemaniac]

A 360⁰ raptor roll? Ffs what is it with stupid names for elements which pretty much already exist.

It's especially dumb when the video goes on to show that the roll is only 270°.

 

[cocoa]

yesterday i was at the park and a little kid was throwing a tantrum because none of the coasters there had a wing slide or a raptor roll. I guess they are in touch with what the kids want!

 

[CanobieFan]

Passing through the area on my way to DC this afternoon I stopped by for an hour to look around (and ride Project305), I'll actually visit the park next week on my way home to Orlando, but I couldn't help myself today

https://twitter.com/x/status/1819185274674434101

https://twitter.com/x/status/1819186019612188786

 

[emoo]

Maybe the excuse for the 360 raptor roll name is it includes the turn into the station. That makes it a longer element overall and still completing the full 360 degrees. Not the best reasoning but none of the names feel any more absurd than some other 'unique' marketing tags we get. Looks like a fun coaster that should please many who ride it.

 

[roomraider]

Maybe the excuse for the 360 raptor roll name is it includes the turn into the station. That makes it a longer element overall and still completing the full 360 degrees. Not the best reasoning but none of the names feel any more absurd than some other 'unique' marketing tags we get. Looks like a fun coaster that should please many who ride it.

I'm sure that's their reasoning but it's basically the same element as the one on heavens wing except the turn from that has some verticality to it.

 

[ava1enzue1a]

What in the world is that first element supposed to do? It looks so weird in the POV. Also Wing Slide as a name for your regular mediocre turn. What's wrong with you B&M?

Lateral airtime?

 

[Niles]

The final piece of track is in.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=919293776905867&id=100064757588645

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Trains have flown in;

Source

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Station construction from a friend. Doesn’t scream themed structure to me but whatever.

 

[Boodangy]

Obviously we're just too uncultured to realize their grand plan to have the first coaster themed after Blue Flash

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Aight let's get this thread back on track...

Just like the trains;

Source

 

[davidm]

IAAPA train reveal;

https://twitter.com/x/status/1858893162787315888

https://twitter.com/x/status/1858911198885867878

https://twitter.com/x/status/1858916563342012734

 

[Gazza]

No bird on the train?

 

[Niles]

Testing is underway.

 

[VonRolland]

Testing is underway.

L O O K S S L O W

 

[Hixee]

It looks... fine? It doesn't seem to really do anything very interesting.

Hopefully with a bit more speed the forces will be alright, but doesn't feel hugely inspired.

 

[JoshC.]

It looks... fine? It doesn't seem to really do anything very interesting.

Fixed that for you.