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in 1988 and was renamed to Reptilian in 2022 following a refurbishment. The change coincided with the addition of a new themed area at the park called Jungle X-Pedition.
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Reptilian features chutes or half pipes without any fixed tracks like most other roller coasters. Having no tracks allows the bobsled cars to move freely.
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named Avalanche at the time would be added for the 1988 season. It officially opened to the general public on March 26, 1988.
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As Avalanche, the ride was themed after Olympic bobsleds that represented five countries. The countries included
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3 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 1 across in 2 rows for a total of 14 riders per train.
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The coaster did not operate for the 2020 season due to the park being closed for the
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Each car seats two riders, with one rider sitting in between the legs of the other.
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Kings Dominion
Kings Dominion
Jungle X-Pedition
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37°50′24.47″N 77°26′26.51″W / 37.8401306°N 77.4406972°W / 37.8401306; -77.4406972
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Doswell, Virginia
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