Kings Dominion was looking to bring new life to a section of the park formerly known as Safari Village. We worked with the client to develop the highly-themed Jungle X-Pedition concept and master plan. Jungle X-Pedition invites guests to join in the exploration of the unknown land discovered by the explorer Gerald Winston Whey.

Theming of Jungle X-Pedition is focused on the animals that called this place home centuries ago. Once celebrated in carvings and activities, each animal is represented in medallions at each ride honoring the animal that inspired the attraction. The landscape is littered with ruins and artifacts of the explorers and archeologists who discovered and were studying this lost civilization. Their tents and dig sites can be found throughout the land, as are buildings they constructed to feed and house themselves.

The focal point of Jungle X-Pedition is the new family-friendly S&S ride Tumbili, dedicated to the great monkey god who ruled over the area. Just like the monkeys that once shared the land, guests can tumble and race across the canopy of trees on a rollicking ride. Click here for more information about our work on Tumbili.

Newly Themed Attractions & Buildings:

• Outpost Café, The Tin Goose Lounge, Jungle Market Eatery, and Food and Beverage Kiosks
• Jungle Outfitters Retail Store
• Flat Rock Stage – Live Entertainment Stage
• Tumbili – S&S Sansei manufactured 4D Spin Coaster
• Arachnidia Ride – Scrambler Flat Ride
• Reptilian Ride – Bobsled Ride

Our Services Included:

• Concept and Master Planning
• Land Planning
• Architectural & Engineering Design, Structural and Foundation Design, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Design, for all buildings and structures.
• Theme and Ride Integration
  • Concept and large ride components into a compact footprint
  • Marquee design
  • Lighting Design
  • Load Station Design
  • Ride Queue & Shade Structures
  • Control and Main Ride Structures
  • Ride Electric and Control Integration
  • Back of House Design