Carowinds Discussion Thread

[rcjp]

That's more like it

[nicman]

If you look at the webcam now, there is a blinking light at the top of the lift, I wonder what's that for.

[tarheel1231]

If you look at the webcam now, there is a blinking light at the top of the lift, I wonder what's that for.

That's a beacon for airplanes.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

I just check the Carowinds website and noticed that the 2015 Fast Lane is now available. But I know many people may not like the fact that Intimidator is listed on Fast Lane Plus instead of regular. Of course I expected Nighthawk, and Fury325 was a given. But Intimidator? Oh well. I'm buying the Fast Lane Plus regardless.

[ECZenith]

^ Everytime I have been to Carowinds I have been lucky and only waited 10 minutes tops for Intimidator. I am hoping Fury 325's line moves as fast as Leviathan, gotta love B&M's people-eating capacity. Nighthawk however... I always wait along time for. I think I am going to risk not getting a FastLane as it will not break my heart to miss Nighthawk in 2015. The only CF park I buy FastLane at is Cedar Point due to Maverick's dreaded line.

 

I think the neon looks great, I'm hoping to see this baby testing in the coming days.

[josephcissell]

I have to say, I happen to really like the lighting package. Makes sense that Cedar Fair wants to show off their latest and greatest ride all throughout the park and for several miles around. I doubt that they come across quite as brightly in person as the photo would make it appear though. Hopefully I will get a chance to check out Fury this spring.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

My trip planning for Carowinds is now complete! I plan on being at the park on Apr.17. Hopefully all the kids will be back in school and the park will be empty. But I want know until I get there. LOL. Either way, I'm going to have a major blast!

[DanTheBooker]

The forces will be strong with this coaster. I have a feeling.

Get it?

[drummermattk]

^bwahahahahahahahahaha thats a good one , its the week. Test Runs Start hopefully today!?

[tarheel1231]

Tomorrow!

[VF15]

^

Yes, the rumors I've heard are saying that the first test run will be sometime tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing it!

[lbeeler]

^

Yes, the rumors I've heard are saying that the first test run will be sometime tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing it!

I hope they leave the cameras as is, and don't move them or turn them off like HW.

[Keetz]

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Yes, the rumors I've heard are saying that the first test run will be sometime tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing it!

I hope they leave the cameras as is, and don't move them or turn them off like HW.

^^^^This

 

Also, Have they done envelope testing yet? Do they need to do envelope testing?

[nicman]

The gate is looking good:

[michaellynn4]

^

[Brassinthegrass]

The parking lot is coming along nicely as well, I'm glad to see those islands in there! I hate when a parking lot is just a giant pad of blacktop....

[theintimidator]

I think testing starts at 11, but I'm not sure if it's 11 AM or PM.

[Password121]

I think testing starts at 11, but I'm not sure if it's 11 AM or PM.

If that's correct, I would say AM. I'd think they'd want to observe the ride as it's in motion.

[VF15]

It's foggy and rainy at Carowinds right now, but hopefully we'll still be able to see a test run today.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

So far, no activity near the station. Maybe later today we might see some testing.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

I just lied! LOL! There is now activity near the station! I see someone walking the track. PLEASE STAY ALERT!!!!

[DJeXeL]

Saw someone roaming the catwalk at the bottom of the lift. Hopefully to start the lift.

[A.J.]

My goodness, are you guys watching the webcam with a bag of popcorn?

[DJeXeL]

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

My goodness, are you guys watching the webcam with a bag of popcorn?

LOL! A bacon toaster sandwich, tots, and a cherry limeade! So that sums it up.