Park GuideKings DominionPublished July 12, 2026Updated August 24, 2026
The History of the Great Pumpkin Coaster
The Great Pumpkin Coaster is the gentlest ride in this history, a pint-sized family coaster in Kings Dominion's Planet Snoopy. It is where a lot of young Virginians take their very first roller coaster ride.
Taxi Jam to Great Pumpkin
The coaster opened in the park's children's area under the name Taxi Jam, a simple oval circuit with a small first drop and a few gentle bunny hops built for the youngest riders. When the area was rethemed to Planet Snoopy, based on the Peanuts comic strip, the ride was renamed the Great Pumpkin Coaster, a nod to the classic Peanuts Halloween special.
One thing to know
It began life as a ride called Taxi Jam, before the children's area became Planet Snoopy.
What was the Great Pumpkin Coaster called before it was renamed?+
The ride originally opened as Taxi Jam in Kings Dominion's children's area. When the area was rethemed to Planet Snoopy, based on the Peanuts comic strip, it was renamed the Great Pumpkin Coaster.
Is the Great Pumpkin Coaster good for young kids?+
Yes, it is the gentlest coaster at Kings Dominion and is designed for the youngest riders. It features a small first drop and a few gentle bunny hops on a simple oval circuit, making it a popular first roller coaster for young Virginians.
Where is the Great Pumpkin Coaster located inside Kings Dominion?+
The Great Pumpkin Coaster is located in Planet Snoopy, the park's children's area themed around the Peanuts comic strip characters.
Why is it called the Great Pumpkin Coaster?+
The name is a reference to the classic Peanuts Halloween special, 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.' The ride was renamed as part of the children's area retheme to Planet Snoopy.
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