Walking in Kings Dominion is a little easier than at Busch Gardens. Busch Gardens is very hilly, but KD is flat. So less stroller arm or ankle snaps. But KD has far fewer indoor AC spots to recover, so it comes down to which is more important, the tendinitis or the heat exhaustion.
We had a lot of problems with the ride height restrictions. It left a lot fewer things we could all do together, or even in separate units. My wife was too tall to ride on most of the kidzville rides (the limit was something like 48"), so my youngest was unsure about riding by herself.
Some highlights:
- The Ghoster Coaster has small seats, even for a roller coaster. Make sure to check your booty at the entrance.
- I had no problem fitting into the Boo Shooter with my two oldest.
- The Taxi Jam was a tight and painful fit.
- Zoom Flume has a guest weight restriction of 250 lbs.
- Tornado has a guest weight restriction of 175 lbs
- Pipeline Peak has a guest weight restriction of 300 lbs
- Surf City Splash House has the same weight restriction
- Intimidator 305, Drop Tower, Crypt, Dominator have test seats at the beginning of the line to see if you fit.
- Problems are quoted as existing for anyone who may exceed 76” in height, those who exceed 250 pounds, have a 46” waistline, or 54” chest. Larger guests may experience difficulty on Anaconda, Backlot Stunt Coaster, Crypt, Dominator, Drop Tower, Flight of Fear, Grizzly, Hurler, Flying Ace, Rebel Yell, Ricochet, Ghoster Coaster, Shockwave, Taxi Jam, and Volcano.
KD also limits the food and drink you can bring in. Which is a shame, as the food is pretty bad and pretty expensive. We had lunch for 5 people (3 kids) for $60. Burgers. Really.
