Carowinds Discussion Thread

[Axelman]

Looks like their going to be lifting one piece at a time (hence the 3 cranes)....so it could take a while....depending on what time they start at.

 

nope.. two already connected... and at least one crane will be lifting the gondola carrying the mechanics to attach the track.

[glouthan]

Ok, that really does make sense, I guess it just makes the coaster look that more intimidating with the fewer supports.

[GCI Wooden]

Like Intimidator 305 with its 2 supports. I think that's exactly what they are trying to do, make it look more intimidating. It worked with Intamin, why not try to replicate it? Also, less 200+ foot supports means it won't cost add much. Seems like a "win win" situation, more intimidating and it costs less.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

I'm just ready to ride this MASSIVE coaster! It looks so breathtaking!

[Axelman]

from General Manager Michael Fehnel · Dec 2

"Here is a view of Intimidator taken from FURY 325. What a view! FURY should top out tomorrow!!!"

[Axelman]

an email from the park yesterday about the topping off of the lift hill:

I’m so sorry for the inconvenience, but we just learned this event will actually be delayed. It will probably happen Thursday. I will keep you posted ASAP.

we're guessing because of fog...

[BDG]

Current status...

[coasterchitchat]

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[nicman]

Current update for the new gate:

[rcjp]

Looks like it's going up now (maybe)

[nicman]

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[GCI Wooden]

So excited! This ride looks so amazing, and then when it is topped off it'll look even better. I'm surprised that they are starting now when Leviathan took all day to do (at least that is what I heard on here before).

[glouthan]

They now have some people working on the drop track area up high in a basket - they are probably prepping the area for the track, so I guess that mean it's today.

[DoinItForTheFame]

Just checked out the webcam, and I don't know why... but I think this looks awesome! It is so eerie... And amazing at the same time!!

[Axelman]

per the General Manager Mike Fehnel

The webcams will be exciting tomorrow (Thursday) as the last 2 pieces of the #FURY325 lift hill go up. First piece should lift off between 6:30-7:30AM.

[PVA62]

About to bolt the first piece in!

[Sharman19]

Is it me or is there a gap?

[BDG]

The red crane that's pointing to the right, is holding the "gap" piece.

 

https://www.carowinds.com/swarm/building-the-nest/live-camera-feed

[coasterbill]

Just checked out the webcam, and I don't know why... but I think this looks awesome! It is so eerie... And amazing at the same time!!

 

I agree with you, that's an awesome image... thanks for sharing it.

[nicman]

Looks like it is in:

[Keetz]

The final piece is going up!!!

[Keetz]

It looks so Pretty!

[Sharman19]

Sorry, I'm going to be out for a while. I'm cleaning the keyboard because I can't stop drooling over this!

[Keetz]

I love the floater feeling you get in the back seat of B&M mega coasters.It feels so different compared to intamin coasters where you are thrown over. It's gonna be awesome to have that for a 325 foot drop. I found this on heraldonline.com

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

I'm trying my best to contain myself! That drop is beyond amazing! I wonder how many Millennium Force fans we go have left when this bad boy opens next year!