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Calling All Thrill-Seekers!
Welcome to Paramount's King's Dominion
By Carma Haley
Having a fear of snakes will not keep you away from this roller coaster. The Anaconda is a roller coaster constructed of "giant steel coils" and has the only butterfly configuration found in the United States. In addition, the Anaconda is the only roller coaster in the world that offers both inverted loops and sends riders into an underwater tunnel. The loops include one that is 100 feet above the water as well as a combination corkscrew loop that is 156 feet long. With a total of six loops and speeds that exceed 50mph, this ride will have you head over heels for this roller coaster in no time flat.
With a 360-degree vertical loop which takes you into a 540-degree horizontal position, making you parallel to the ground below, the Shockwave is one ride you don't want to miss. This steel roller coaster reaches speeds of up to 50 mph, turns you upside down then right side up again, all while living up to it's name of the Shockwave. You may want to be sure to hold on tight; this ride has no seats. Each of the thrilling feats mentioned above is experience by riders who are standing up. Plant your feet firmly, and hang on tight to the harness, the "shock" of the year awaits.
Want more of a thrill than a roller coaster? King's Dominion will be more than happy to accommodate you. The Xtreme SkyFlyer is one experience you will not soon forget. Wrapped in a harness, either alone or with up to two friends, riders are brought to a height of more then 150 feet. Once the countdown begins -- 3-2-1 -- riders pull a "rip-cord" 
which releases them into a soar across the sky and back. Riders can sail through the air up to 80 mph. Also located in the Wayne's World theme area, the Xtreme SkyFlyer is for those who seeks thrills, no matter what the cost.