Carowinds Discussion Thread

[BotanicalStig]

Sooo...someone is feeding a "thunder road is on the chopping block" rumor to screamscape...hummmmm...

 

I've wondered why they never finished re tracking the ride. Seems unlikely that they would fix half of the ride only to scrap the whole thing two seasons later, though. I would much rather see them finish the refurb, much better than the other woodie IMO...

 

Just a few more days until opening

[I305forever]

^ But the ride is so iconic why would they get rid of it?

[aCoasterStory]

I thought Media Day wasn't until the 25th?

 

[ernierocker]

^It is. Probably park employees/VIPs.

[Password121]

 

Via Mike's Twitter the sign is in place in the new plaza.

 

 

 

It looks like they've added all the counties from both SC and NC states in the area as well. That's a nice touch. I think it was in the old entrance too tho .

Holy crap it's Cedar Point 2.0!

I thought Media Day wasn't until the 25th?

 

Maybe that first rider auction thing? Or was that for after media day?

 

Anyhow, it isn't too often than 100% of the riders have a huge smile across their face on the brake run. Regardless if this coaster lives up the nit-picky, ridiculous, and in some cases flat out unrealistic (Ejector airtime? Really? Are you aware of the manufacturer?), the ultimate goal of roller coasters is to be flat out fun, making you feel like a kid again; and it looks like this coaster does it better than just about any other in the world.

In my book, that's the best measure of success. Right on, Carowinds/Bolliger&Mabillard. Right on.

[aCoasterStory]

"The @TODAYshow has #FuryFever! Check out the exclusive story tomorrow morning during the 9 a.m. hour! pic.twitter.com/ySQCOl8N2d"

[tarheel1231]

Maybe that first rider auction thing? Or was that for after media day?

 

Anyhow, it isn't too often than 100% of the riders have a huge smile across their face on the brake run. Regardless if this coaster lives up the nit-picky, ridiculous, and in some cases flat out realistic (Ejector airtime? Really? Are you aware of the manufacturer?), the ultimate goal of roller coasters is to be flat out fun, making you feel like a kid again; and it looks like this coaster does it better than just about any other in the world.

In my book, that's the best measure of success. Right on, Carowinds/Bolliger&Mabillard. Right on.

1. This was not the first rider auction because there would have been an empty seat in the front row.

2. You have to remember that those people probably aren't enthusiasts, so their smiles probably aren't an accurate measurement of how good the ride was for enthusiasts.

[Password121]

^So... you're saying the only accurate measure of a ride's success is the smiles on the faces of less than .01% of riders? Way to completely discount the opinion of the group that really matters to the industry.

[cfc]

^Yep--remember that enthusiasts are are a very small part of the theme-park business.

[tarheel1231]

I'm not denying that it's a great ride, look through my posts in this thread and you'll find the complete opposite. I'm just saying that to enthusiasts, the general public's opinion might be completely different from ours.

 

I think I need to stop posting.

[cwgator]

^^I don't think you need to stop posting. However being a little less negative about your own home park sometimes on this site would be a bit of an improvement.

[aCoasterStory]

Holy crap. This is epic:

 

@laresathompson

[DJeXeL]

Fantastic!

[Password121]

This entire ride is just completely italicized. That looks badass.

[aLFREd_25]

Oh, wow! That picture got all of my attention for a quick second. I'm loving all the lights.

[TyRush]

Holy crap, its like my NL2 lighting packages

[Mossed]

Carowinds went all out on this coaster. Can't wait for the reviews to start rolling in later this week.

 

[rcdude]

I think we've got a winner for best Cedar Fair coaster entrance. Additionally, judging by the riders in the picture (who I assume are employees or family members assisting with employee training) Fury 325 looks like it is going to be an absolute hit among Carowinds visitors. I really wish I could make it to Carowinds to ride Fury 325 this year, but it's looking unlikely. At the moment, a Carowinds/Dollywood trip is priority number one for me in 2016.

[SFOGdude25]

I'm green with Fury Fever!!

Seriously, this thing looks amazing. Cannot WAIT to ride it later this year!

Edited March 24, 2015 by SFOGdude25

[JeromyL]

WOW. can't wait. Maggiekat and I are all set, we are flying out of Vegas on Thursday. Going to make the preview night and all day on Saturday. YAY (Maggs is still under the impression that we are going to SFOG, boy will she be surprised)

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

Now that's what you call an entrance! I thought Banshee sign was amazing, but Fury 325 takes the prize for sure!

[KarlaKoaster]

I love immersive theming, but I also just love stylised rides like Cedar Fair do. It looks so slick with the sign and the hexagonal honeycomb aesthetic running through the ride in the station, on the sign, in the tunnel etc etc. Cedar Fair really know how to create a strong brand with their coasters.

[GwaziBSRider1]

That's absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to see it in person on 4/4!

[PVA62]

I really like the Fury sign, I don't like the queve entrance sign. It's almost too over the top with lights for my tastes. I'm looking forward to the ride and new entrance though, I hope to check it out this year. Carowinds has a winner on their hands here.

[cfc]

I rather like the lights and the sign. Cedar Fair usually has pretty cool entrance signs.