Carowinds Discussion Thread

[robbalvey]

So how much of the new additions is taken up by the space that Thunder Road occupied?

[VegasBaby]

Should be a great addition to Carowinds, I really like this slide tower that CF has been putting up at their parks. The trap door slides are a ton of fun and having three of them really helps with capacity issues. The other three tube slides offer a different experience for people that might be too scared to try out the trap door slides. I also like how they are keeping it included with park admission and not charging a separate fee for it.

[pproteinc]

So how much of the new additions is taken up by the space that Thunder Road occupied?

 

 

The new wave pool, the new entrance, Blackbeard's Revenge and parking revamp. There still will be an empty plot of land where TR station was located I guess for future County Fair expansions that's to come hopefully in 2017.

 

Clearly I'll be going over there to eat in Harbor House restaurant if seafood is on the menu. I most excited about that alone. lol. I wonder also where this starbucks is actually going to be located near the front entrance its not much space up there. I'm thinking theyre are going to start phasing out the deco style buildings 1 by 1.

 

Hopefully they give the current slides and structures thats there a good power washing, rust treatments and paint jobs just to freshen up the place with the new themes.

[michaellynn4]

So how much of the new additions is taken up by the space that Thunder Road occupied?

 

Someone elsewhere made this mockup using the leaked blueprints:

 

[SFOG1991]

^Every time I see that I wonder if this expansion was originally planned without the removal of Thunder Road (which I still think was a terrible decision). I mean they are hardly using the space it occupied (so far).

[aaron88stang]

Is it weird that I am most excited for the new restaurant?

[michaellynn4]

^Every time I see that I wonder if this expansion was originally planned without the removal of Thunder Road (which I still think was a terrible decision). I mean they are hardly using the space it occupied (so far).

 

...I really don't know what you're looking at. This is taking up most of the ride's footprint.

[pproteinc]

Is it weird that I am most excited for the new restaurant?

 

Nope I'm geeked about myself and the new parking lot exit.

[jarmor]

So how much of the new additions is taken up by the space that Thunder Road occupied?

Not much at all . . . for now. From what I "hear" it wasn't in the plans to remove it, just yet but due to "other" problems with it, coupled with very low ridership the decision came to remove it. There has been permit floating around for grading in the county fair section. Maybe we will see what becomes of that in October? But as of right now, the Skeleton crew show for SCarowinds is to be he held in the County Fair.

[chargersmichael]

I was also sad to see Thunder Road...but I'm sure the waterpark expansion will be a huge hit with the GP! I'm a fan of waterparks and really hope to make it out to Carowinds again soon to experience the latest additions!

[Philrad71]

Is anyone disappointed that there isn't a Nascar swim-up bar featuring Bud Light/Busch Light specials served by Hooters chicks?

[DaMarkSta]

Sounds like a Plants Vs Zombies experience or dark ride is going to be announced in October for next year. That's a great IP for Cedar Fair to get a hold of for dark rides.

[Pyrozooka0]

Come on guys, Hurler isn't that bad.

 

(Just kidding, RIP Thunder Road, you will be missed)

[mordecai-75]

^ it would be great if the fall announcement is that their giving Hurler the iron horse treatment.100% not gonna happen, but it would be sweet.

[Vonni]

I wonder how likely the odds are that Carowinds Vortex will be converted into a floorless coaster in 2017 like CP did with Mantis, and CGA is doing with their Vortex? Someone in the CGA thread mentioned that Carowinds Vortex would be very boring as a floorless as the layout really only works because of the Stand-Up gimmick. I personally cant state an opinion on that as I've never been to Carowinds.

[jarmor]

I don't get it. The layout is the layout, be it standing or sitting. Some people even sit as it is now. In my opinion, trains don't make the layout, they can make the layout bearable or not. Ao, if its boring as a floorless, chances are its still working as a stand up.

[pkdcoaster]

Apparently Fury 325 is having a major breakdown this weekend. It only opened briefly yesterday morning as has been down since and Carowinds tweeted that they don't expect it to be open today either. Anybody know what the deal is?

 

JEFF

[TyRush]

Yes!! This is Intamin's chance to regain maintanace superiority!

[grsupercity]

My guess would be melting wheels in that Carolina sun lol

[JonnyRCT3]

Yes!! This is Intamin's chance to regain maintanace superiority!

Literally every manufacturer's coaster's would need to be down a three months consecutively for that to happen.

[mpmbee]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z155vq38Vcg

 

Brilliant documentary about Fury here, some beautiful and unique shots in there too.

[coasterbill]

I watched that last night and it's fantastic.

 

Also, speaking of Fury, Carowinds tweeted that it will be up and running this coming weekend. No word obviously as to why it was closed on Sunday and most of Saturday but apparently there's been a crane / lift near the drop which is now gone.

[boldikus]

^^ Thank you, I love these FDTS documentaries, so well done.

[Vonni]

Such a fun documentary. I love all of his documentaries he has done on different Coasters. Also, I LOVED the song at the end of the video "Feel the Fury".

[Coaster Hero]

This documentary was really great. The footage, the interviews, and the soundtrack, it was all well done!