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Volcano’s Powerful Rolling Launch | Coaster Moments
Volcano’s Blast Off – Memorable Coaster Moments
Volcano: The Blast Coaster’s a pretty memorable coaster for a number of reasons. It’s an inverted launch coaster built in a themed mountain at Kings Dominion. The majority of launch coasters catapult their trains from a dead stop, Volcano’s launch happens on the move. To me, the rolling launch added to the intense level of suspense as you wait to be hurled to warp speed.On Volcano, riders board the train and get buckled in. The train is slowly dispatched and takes an immediate left. As they finish the left turn a long tunnel lies ahead. The train just creeps along as the riders wonder when they’ll be launched. You see the LIMs overhead and know that it’ll happen any second and then it happens. The acceleration is so raw and powerful. It’s like there’s an angry machine gradually pushing you faster and faster. The launch is nowhere near as immediate as Hypersonic XLC’s was. It’s a bit more gradual, but still very exhilarating.
Relive more memorable coaster moments on rides like Hades, Voyage, and Montu.
What do you think of Volcano The Blast Coaster? Is Volcano’s launch one of your favorites? Leave a comment below. Image courtesy of CoasterImage.
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I would have to give this a 9 out of 10. My son and I rode it and it is totally different then any coaster around. I think the landscape of the ride really helps it as well. The blast seemed faster to us…probably because of it’s unique design instead of just a straight shot. it is also very smooth and that counts of alot when you have a 10 year old riding. BIG thumbs up to King’s Dominion for this coaster!!!