Carowinds Discussion Thread

[rcjp]

^It does look like a pretty cool element. But, honestly, I think it will just be a moment of weightlessness only sideways (but perhaps that will add to the fun).

[glucky11801]

I love how they created that funky 91-degree transition into the drop. It's not something B&M normally does...but that's a good thing!

 

[nicman]

I thought they were going to construct it from top to bottom, that is why I really never noticed any new pieces in the tunnel.

[PVA62]

I still think it is crazy that there are over 80 pieces left to be placed. This thing is massive. Looks great too!

[nicman]

^I still think they are a bit behind, anyway another piece of support has been installed:

[GwaziBSRider1]

They're not behind at all. There's still plenty of time left. Unless there's some cataclysmic storm there this winter, it'll be ready for opening day.

[Brassinthegrass]

There seems to be a whole lot of construction going on today at the new entrance, nice to see the moving quickly!

[nicman]

A New Piece Of Track has Been Installed:

[GCI Wooden]

They are really moving quickly! If they continue at this rate they could finish the turn-around by tomorrow! (Or am I just dreaming)

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

That drop is going to be INSANE! I can feel myself coming out my seat already!

[GCI Wooden]

Ok, I knew that this was going to be a strange element, but I just checked the webcam and they placed a giant support. It looks like after the strange banking, there will be a VERY steep drop.

 

Also, I'm a big fan of the fact that I can see the webcam at night, on my home park's webcam you can't see ANYTHING once the sun sets.

 

I don't normally post pictures of the webcam, but I thought it was necessary because of how weird it looks.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

Super Happy! I just purchased my "Pre-season single day online discount tickets!" YOU CAN GO ANY DAY THE PARK IS OPEN! You don't have to wait for certain days. I thought the promotion was going to be over starting the beginning of the year, but I guess someone forgot to update the site. LOL. Now I'm just waiting for the Fast Lane Plus to update! My parents and I will have a blast that day!

THREE DOWN! ONE MORE TO GO! I'm just waiting on that Fast Lane Plus to kick in!

[BDG]

10 am right now, and already new track in place. Could the horseshoe turn be completed today?

 

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

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

[woolandmammoth]

I'm ready working out my trip for this summer/spring. I hope this is a continuation of a return to form for B&M that Banshee got started. Im loving how much time is spent low to the ground.

[Wolfman_KL]

10 am right now, and already new track in place. Could the horseshoe turn be completed today?

 

I'd go all in on that turn being completed today!

[drummermattk]

Looks like it may well be completed today! looks like either the one or two pieces of track (looks like theres about two more pieces to join the assembled ones) that are left are assembled and are ready to be lifted up. Im not the first to say it but This thing is going up pretty fast!

[hey...hey]

I believe I am correct in saying the new entrance to the park is right where the tunnel is...right?

[GCI Wooden]

It looks like there will be two paths leading to the entrance to the park, one path that goes over the tunnel, and another path that goes under a couple turns.

 

[glucky11801]

Here comes the last piece of track for the horseshoe turn!

[BDG]

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[drummermattk]

COMPLETE!

[Brassinthegrass]

Not quite... Looks like the approach side is still not completely in place....

[drummermattk]

ok now it is complete lol

[BDG]

And from the construction crew perspective:

 

 

 

 

 

source: Mosley Erecting Company

[rcjp]

^That last picture looks really cool.

Thanks for posting.