Carowinds Discussion Thread

Cool time-lapse. Nothing really happens until half way.

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The crane is gone, so I think it's finally done.

They still have to take off the brace.

The crane is gone, so I think it's finally done.

 

 

They still have to take off the brace.

Crane rental isn't cheap. If the braces aren't going to be ready to come off for a few weeks, the crane can go and come back. That'd save thousands of dollars.

They won't need the larger cranes to remove the brace. There are still cranes in the park (including the one in the pic) and others being used to put up slingshot. I'm sure they know what they are doing.

They won't need the larger cranes to remove the brace. There are still cranes in the park (including the one in the pic) and others being used to put up slingshot. I'm sure they know what they are doing.

But just to be sure, wouldn't it be better if a couple of rollercoaster enthusiast called them and told them how to do their work..??

^this

But just to be sure, wouldn't it be better if a couple of rollercoaster enthusiast called them and told them how to do their work..??

Those braces will be down in the blink of an eye...park wanted to get the course done before worrying about the small things. Chain installation is finish, focusing on entry plaza and bridge over the dive.

I would urge you guys in twitter to follow the parks GM mike. This man is the core of what it means to love what you do and he loves keeping us in the loop. He is passionate about the park and the future of carowinds and he appreciate us enthusiast so please, give him a follow... @mikefehnel. You won't be diaapointed!

Whats the crane doing?

torquing

Whats the crane doing?

Most likely installing the LIMs, Fire effects and show building.

Whats the crane doing?

 

Most likely installing the LIMs, Fire effects and show building.

Whats the crane doing?

 

Most likely installing the LIMs, Fire effects and show building.

And the hornets nest.

https://www.carowinds.com/taste

The Taste of Carolinas will be held Saturday and Sundays between April 18 and May 17, 2015. Food booths will be open from 11:00 am until one hour before the park closes.

Taste of the Carolinas will feature cuisine from 9 different regions.

menu

Asheville/Mountain Region

 

– Smoked Trout Rillette Flatbread

– Appalachian Cheese Plate

– Mushroom Ravioli with Smoked Turkey and Wild Herb Butter

– Pecan Cinnamon Bread pudding with Cream Cheese Icing

 

Upstate South Carolina Region

 

– Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Balls with Cranberry Jelly

– Brunswick Stew over Carolina Rice

– Beef Corn Pone Pie

– Sour Cherry and Fig Smoothie

 

Low Country Region

 

– Fried Oyster Flatbread Po-boy

– Coastal Carolina Crab Soup

– Frogmore Stew

– Shoofly Pie

 

South Carolina Barbecue Region

 

– Pulled Pork Spring Roll with Carolina Mustard Sauce

– Carolina Gold Hash and Rice

– Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings

– Red Velvet In and Out Cupcake

 

Calabash Region

 

– Pulled Pork Spring Roll with Carolina Mustard Sauce

– Carolina Gold Hash and Rice

– Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings

– Red Velvet In and Out Cupcake

 

Outer Banks Region

 

– Crab Ceviche

– Fried Green Tomato Soufflé

– Hatteras Clam Chowder

– Outer Banks Honey Gelato

 

Lexington Barbecue Region

 

– Beer Basted Pulled Pork Sliders

– Barbecue Chicken Slider with Lexington Sauce

– Barbecue Ribs over Ketchup Slaw

– Moon Pies

 

Charleston Region

 

– Sweet Tea Glazed Chicken over Cabbage and Beets

– Shrimp and Grits

– Chicken Perloo

– Sweet Potato Dumplings

 

Piedmont Region

 

– Broasted Chicken with Drip Pan Potatoes

– Creamed Leeks and Butter Beans over Biscuit

– Neese Sausage, Fig and Goat Cheese Turn Over

– Strawberry Flan with Wild Berry Glaze

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I see they've zoomed in on the station. I wonder if for any specific reason.

I see they've zoomed in on the station. I wonder if for any specific reason.

yes...

I see they've zoomed in on the station. I wonder if for any specific reason.

Probably so enthusiasts can stay awake at night worried whether the gray supports are still on the drop or not.

Source

(Obvious) Fun fact: Fury's lift chain has already been installed and is the longest lift chain in the world.

Bye bye gray supports

I think its just the angle. If you look closely, you can still see the one on the hurler side.

Now we get a good view of the station: