Carowinds Discussion Thread

[rcjp]

^If its different, I honestly see it being because the park, or CF KNOWS the dumbass general public will throw poo-poo at riders when entering the tunnel. Similar to the death of the DUELING Dragons. People are stupid and have ruined/will ruin anything.

This is quite sad. If everyone knew how to behave properly we could have a lot more interaction between the rides and the surrounding area (or two rides like dueling coasters) but I guess that's just not gonna happen.

[BDG]

Webcam 1 has been moved/panned a little bit, it's now aimed at the first twisty bit:

 

photo: http://cs1.pixelcaster.com/carowinds/camera1.jpg

video: http://pixelcaster.com/live/carowinds/camera1.html

[Sharman19]

Looks spectacular! This thing is going to go up fast!

[GCI Wooden]

Well, that went up quickly. I guess the low sections get built a lot quicker than I thought. After this turn is completed, the rest of the ride should be put up really fast, all the way until the turn around, because it stays pretty low to the ground.

[JRice92]

I'm starting to get really excited for this coaster, if all goes right then I should be able to ride this next year!

[CPTCOASTER]

If SFMM had a Giga like this, I'd be set for life. That drop is just beautiful

[GCI Wooden]

^ Yes, that drop is beautiful.

 

I love how small the guy on top of the hill looks!

 

EDIT: I looked back now and I realize that that is not a person, sorry.

Edited December 6, 2014 by GCI Wooden

[CPmillenia94]

Not sure that's a person..

[CpBluestreakCp]

This coaster is going up so quick and looks fantastic. Still love the colors. Hopefully I'll get out there next year.

[glucky11801]

That's not a person up there. It is a Christmas Tree, which is customarily used when topping out a structure.

[JeromyL]

If SFMM had a Giga like this, I'd be set for life. That drop is just beautiful

 

That would be awesome

[nicman]

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Edited December 7, 2014 by nicman

[BDG]

^ You need to save the image if you want people to actually see it. You're linking to the actual webcam, which constantly changes.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

It's awful that people do foolish stuff such as throwing objects at riders! I agree that we could have more interactions with coasters if people would act with sense. But to many idiots have nothing better to do than throw "garbage" or whatever else that they can find at a speeding coaster going 95+. I hope that bridge at least comes close to the animation. I love it so much!

[Nickstroberg]

^ Yeah, I'm really keeping my fingers crossed.

[Texascoaster89]

It's awful that people do foolish stuff such as throwing objects at riders! I agree that we could have more interactions with coasters if people would act with sense. But to many idiots have nothing better to do than throw "garbage" or whatever else that they can find at a speeding coaster going 95+. I hope that bridge at least comes close to the animation. I love it so much!

 

Indeed, when I made my first trip to Cedar Point this season, I was surprised at the ability to be near some of the rides, like Corkscrew and Dragster and Millennium Force. My home park is SFOT, NOTHING is near a pathway except the turn out of the station on the Texas Giant, otherwise all the rides are away from the public, frankly...I enjoyed being up and close with them.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

^ Yeah, I'm really keeping my fingers crossed.

 

My fingers are crossed as well!

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

Indeed, when I made my first trip to Cedar Point this season, I was surprised at the ability to be near some of the rides, like Corkscrew and Dragster and Millennium Force. My home park is SFOT, NOTHING is near a pathway except the turn out of the station on the Texas Giant, otherwise all the rides are away from the public, frankly...I enjoyed being up and close with them.

 

I went for the first time last year and I enjoyed the "up close" feel as well. Sadly, I don't have a home park, but I'm okay with that because I have an excuse to travel all over and visit parks I haven't been to yet. It's a win, win for me.

[nicman]

Morning update:

(I do not think I have seen any morning photo's yet)

[Philrad71]

Drove by the park yesterday on our way back from Florida and this coaster definitely adds a nice addition to their skyline. Reminded me of MF's first hill/drop in terms of steepness (but without all of the hill supports).

[tarheel1231]

I believe the crews have the day off today.

[nicman]

^I noticed that there was nothing new on Fury 325 today.

[drummermattk]

Looks like the first turn is going up. Maybe they could get it all the way up and done by friday or saturday!

[nicman]

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[glouthan]

^^That would be exciting, and they have some track near the ground right after that turn, so they just have to bridge the gap. That would leave them a couple days to do that - might happen!