Jump to content
  TPR Home | Parks | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram 

Carowinds Discussion Thread

P. 417 - Fury back open now with 100% less crack!

Recommended Posts

I wonder if they're going to announce anything else besides the new coaster. I know "largest announcement in history" shouldn't be taken too literally, but with Fury's huge announcement to live up to, I can't help but wonder if there is something else (small, of course) in addition to the coaster. Kinda like how Canada's Wonderland announced Winterfest in addition to Yukon Striker, although this park already has Winterfest.

 

Can't wait!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I wonder if they're going to announce anything else besides the new coaster. I know "largest announcement in history" shouldn't be taken too literally, but with Fury's huge announcement to live up to, I can't help but wonder if there is something else (small, of course) in addition to the coaster. Kinda like how Canada's Wonderland announced Winterfest in addition to Yukon Striker, although this park already has Winterfest.

 

Can't wait!

 

Likely announce a new area,which is what Wonderland did.

 

https://www.canadaswonderland.com/blog/august-2018/canada%E2%80%99s-wonderland-to-officially-open-frontier-canada-in-2019

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I might plan a spontaneous trip Friday Oct 19-22nd for the park on Saturday & Sunday. Does anyone know how reliable taxi or Uber is? I know it’s close to the airport so that’s a huge Uber hot spot I’d imagine, but I wanna make sure I’d have a way back to the hotel from the park.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I might plan a spontaneous trip Friday Oct 19-22nd for the park on Saturday & Sunday. Does anyone know how reliable taxi or Uber is? I know it’s close to the airport so that’s a huge Uber hot spot I’d imagine, but I wanna make sure I’d have a way back to the hotel from the park.

 

I've only used Uber around downtown and surrounding neighborhoods in Charlotte, but I can't imagine you'd have any problem at Carowinds.

 

Just a heads up, the park is closed during the day Friday the 19th, Scarowinds is open 7 p.m. to midnight that day. Park is open 10-5 on Saturday and Sunday with Scarowinds taking over 7-midnight. I went to Scarowinds last year and it was crazy crowded. Not sure about the daytime crowds during Scarowinds. We might go this year because we have platinum passes.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I might plan a spontaneous trip Friday Oct 19-22nd for the park on Saturday & Sunday. Does anyone know how reliable taxi or Uber is? I know it’s close to the airport so that’s a huge Uber hot spot I’d imagine, but I wanna make sure I’d have a way back to the hotel from the park.

 

You have plenty of time, check the app a few times to see if there are Ubers around the park at the time and days you're looking for.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

How does Scarowinds work? Do I need a separate ticket or am I just able to stay in the park? Crowds don’t bother me as I’m used to GADV’s insane Fright Fest crowds and I’d 100% be Fast Lane Plusing.

 

Also seems to be tons of ubers that relax on Carowinds Boulevard as of what I just checked in the app.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I might plan a spontaneous trip Friday Oct 19-22nd for the park on Saturday & Sunday. Does anyone know how reliable taxi or Uber is? I know it’s close to the airport so that’s a huge Uber hot spot I’d imagine, but I wanna make sure I’d have a way back to the hotel from the park.

 

I've used Uber to get from the airport to the park and park to hotel with no issues. Airport to park was only about $20 and park to hotel was less than $10.

 

The driver doesn't have to pay for parking and there's a pick up spot by the buses near Fury's first elevated turn.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I love that Carowinds is trying to steal some of six flag's thunder tomorrow but man that's alot of announcements for one day.

 

Side note I keep hearing that this will be Carowinds largest investment in its history at 20 million. I am correct that Fury cost around 30 million?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Need some input from anyone who went last year, is Carowinds’ Winterfest event worth a ~3 hour drive to get there? My family is moving to the Raleigh-Durham area fairly soon, and while I’m visiting them over Christmas I’m considering swinging by the park if there’s enough rides open and enough fun things to do.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Carowinds Makes Bold Strike with Biggest Investment to Date

Copperhead Strike, the Carolinas’ first double launch coaster, joins new themed area and hotel to bolster park’s regional destination appeal

 

CAROWINDS, Charlotte, N.C. – Carowinds will mark a turning point in its evolution as a destination amusement park when it introduces Copperhead Strike, the Carolinas’ first double launch coaster, for the 2019 season. Copperhead Strike simulates the harrowing chase of getaway cars racing through rolling farmland, sending riders on two launches through a relentless winding ride over half a mile of steel.

 

In this innovative ride, the coaster dynamics are carefully crafted to offer a thrilling and intense low-to-the-ground experience. With three 16-passenger trains fashioned after 1930s coupes, Copperhead Strike sends riders cruising into a Jojo roll right out of the station. They then go into a lightning fast launch to a 360° loop, the second of five inversions, moving into a series of near-miss twists, turns and flips. Without slowing down, the ride launches a second time to accelerate into a memorable hang time loop, leaving passengers breathless and wondering which way is up.

 

The new coaster is the central element of Blue Ridge Junction, a new immersive, richly themed area inspired by the majestic beauty and easy-going culture of the Blue Ridge Mountain region of the Carolinas. Conceived for the purpose of engaging all five senses, the redesigned seven-acre area will feature the new Blue Ridge Country Kitchen restaurant in the former Wings restaurant location.

 

More transformational features will open at Carowinds in 2019: The new SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Carowinds, a 130-room hotel currently under construction, is expected to welcome its first guests late in the year. Also added for the first time is a new dormitory to house students from across the region and around the world, allowing the park to develop programs such as a full internship for travel and tourism students. These features, along with the new roller coaster and themed area, encompass the largest investment in the park since its opening in 1973.

 

“This is a clear demonstration of our commitment to being the premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas for families and thrill seekers alike,” said Pat Jones, Carowinds’ vice president and general manager. “Copperhead Strike adds a completely different experience than our other world-class coasters, giving our guests a diverse park-wide experience that satisfies like never before. Blue Ridge Junction, the restaurant and our new hotel are additions we know our guests will enjoy, ensuring Carowinds continues to be the place where the Carolinas come together to create lasting memories for generations to come.”

 

Season pass holders will be among the first to experience Copperhead Strike in spring 2019. Fans can purchase 2019 season passes now at Carowinds.com at the lowest price of the season, and receive unlimited visits for the rest of 2018 and all of 2019. Those who can’t wait to experience the thrills of Copperhead Strike can take a virtual ride at http://www.Carowinds.com/CopperheadStrike where they can also view renderings, ride stats and more.

 

Copperhead Strike is designed and manufactured by Mack Rides of Waldkirch, Germany, a recognized leader in roller coaster development.

 

Below are images from the rendering of the final ride, track that is currently being manufactured, and the latest construction from the ride site.

2102273492_CopperheadStrikeHangtime.thumb.jpg.ba9c7b25ebecc5542bc30040c76794f7.jpg

699381398_CopperheadStrikeInversions.thumb.jpg.e45067ee7208b74c66283e0908634761.jpg

1851085694_CopperheadStrikeInvertedTopHat.thumb.jpg.84772e6c5dc60fb59536c0a3de8393a3.jpg

2061900283_CopperheadStrikeOverview.thumb.jpg.5f01fa20e3c5fe63ee932e32db1db114.jpg

962666267_CopperheadStrikeOverview.thumb.jpg.10b529a3087c4e70f55ae23086698763.jpg

1186916101_CopperheadStrikeSecondLaunch.thumb.jpg.a8537ad189df99d9e31e5fd33c3928ab.jpg

692082455_Overheadviewwithfeatures.thumb.jpg.e3fd0e2c7a0531d0cd2b4b471ded1f72.jpg

174701853_CopperheadStrikeBarnWideShot.thumb.jpg.737090fc82cbea1a48bde6b4b619f01a.jpg

1781924807_CopperheadStrikeCorkscrew.thumb.jpg.81dcbb9095630130ef277caf0d14d1e9.jpg

710231717_CopperheadStrikeFirstLaunch.thumb.jpg.558f8a8fc5dada2b4aacc83de210131f.jpg

1945629671_CopperheadStrikeFirstloop.thumb.jpg.71fd6ef0b34ef01703a7b25d79f9a02a.jpg

1728469849_PaintedtrackatMACKplant1.thumb.JPG.36361baea34d444ad898f63f43e1abca.JPG

429143725_PaintedtrackatMACKplantcloseup.thumb.JPG.8f3d40edd7155f8cbbaa3a86840e89f7.JPG

1707264491_PaintedtrackatMACKplant.thumb.JPG.667d1eb775586fec14c449655afa287a.JPG

9866891_UnfinishedtrackatMACKplant1.thumb.jpg.2dbad0e6c000839eaf9879c79eb73b5f.jpg

1656733469_UnfinishedtrackatMACKplant.thumb.jpg.eb73b22eebfee505ad3a0e90c58e7ddc.jpg

1.thumb.jpg.60006ee3fe17427326271cad2f2b34c9.jpg

2.thumb.jpg.da30451f6155586968f4a8cda6a1154f.jpg

271852162_Anchorbolts.thumb.JPG.619c7597790b92aaf6bd5581c080a61e.JPG

2031807189_Drillrigs.thumb.JPG.5263986722eebe2a7fbad6ca388ad69f.JPG

1879226744_Granitedrillslug.thumb.jpg.a3b5158efa355ed67d8c0bc0f542989c.jpg

893423011_Mudmatpour.thumb.JPG.c40b1cd5be8b928778f1472b26046853.JPG

1774232371_Mudmat.thumb.JPG.7d2e39f903a85e51b1b45e06861b5d05.JPG

Rebar.thumb.JPG.e81e6c7b1a617dcc1be21a1eaeddf78e.JPG

595394996_RockAugerBit.thumb.JPG.4e086ceb399c6e1dc4669b02267b0eb1.JPG

1665993312_TrackSupports.thumb.JPG.9f9faa4ccae9354d2e23f38f0ce8c8fe.JPG

Edited by robbalvey
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Was the entirety of Six Flags just upstaged by a single Cedar Fair park?

 

A bold strike indeed. Looks fantastic. And it's the revenge of the Jojo roll!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I am very very happy with my recent purchase of a KD platinum pass. I've wanted to get down to Carowinds for a while, looks like 2019 is the year. This looks GREAT! Totally up my alley.

 

Is that an airtime hill during the 2nd launch? Haha wut?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Wooooahhhh I love everything about it! The atmosphere, launch house, weird bump in the second launch, all of the twisty bits and inversions. Looks like I might have a new favorite at Carowinds! This will be a great compliment to Fury and Afterburn, and actually give me something to look forward to in the middle of the park.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Terms of Use https://themeparkreview.com/forum/topic/116-terms-of-service-please-read/