[coasterbruh]

well well well..............as the saying goes, "change is inevitable". I may be one of the few that rode it everytime i went to PC. I can remembered always being startled everytime the whistle blew.........but its time to move on. we always will have pictures and stories to pass on to future park goers. And with the revamping of prertty much every area there it wasnt needed anymore. Sad to see it go, but looking foward to the plans and attractions to come..................by the way, has anyone other than me notice that the "flight school" is no longer in the park........that areas screams flat ride!!!

[AMartin777]

Well, Alan, I actually agree with everyone about the historical aspect of the boat. What I don't agree on is how everyone seems to think this will ruin Carowinds or something. The only people who really care about the riverboat are likely the people posting on these boards; not 99% of the people cranking through the park gates each year. The Sternwheeler isn't the first historical item to go (that is, *if* it is indeed going, which we still don't have 100% confirmation of), and it won't be the last. We've seen Blackbeard's Revenge, White Lightning, the monorail, the skyway, and countless other former park attractions sacraficed for change; that's the nature of an amusement park.

I agree with you that the majority of the people coming through the gate are oblivious to the historical significance of certain items within the park. But I would like to point out that the majority of the people coming to the park are also younger (teenage) and most havn't had the opportunity to personally invest in gaining an appreciation for the history of the park. I also submit to you that this appreciation cannot always be gained in a lasting and truly meaningful way if you are not exposed to it first hand.

The removal of the previous rides/attractions from Carowinds are an inevitable part of change for the park but there comes a point where you have to draw the line between what is "expendable" and what lies at the "soul" of the ideals that make you who you are. Too much change can lead to a disconnect between the essence of the ideas on which something was founded and the people the ideas were meant to affect.

Ask yourself this: What is an essential element that makes you think (and feel) Carowinds?

They don't have a specific, identifyable character such as Disney has Mickey Mouse. The logo has always been somewhat distinctive in its shape even with the "mountain" included from Paramount. What else? I believe the Sternwheeler could be cited as an example of that "identity". Parks have personalities and the historical atmosphere on which they were built is intrinsic to their existence and future success. Parks ignore this to their peril.

[coasterbruh]

Just when you think its safe to go outside.....

Carolina Queen- Reports are rolling in that the Carolina Queen Riverboat is still holding court behind the park and around the old campground, I will confirm this soon. If I find the Queen, mark my word, she will be saved. The Queen is worth a few million dollars being that she is an antique amusement ride, to scrap her would cost more than it would be worth.

......Ok im confused is this a ride or a living person??

[Dukeis#1]

People often refer to things like Boats, Locomotives, Planes or maybe evan Cars(remember 1983's "Christine") as living things because they become so attached to them. This is the point just before they go on a shooting spree in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

I'm assuming that the S.S. Carolina(:() is now enjoying it's new life as track on Thunder Road's turnaround.

[CMT]

The riverboat has been destroyed as of the off season When the boat was turned out to drain out the river, a hole was ripped in the boat's side causing damage that it wasn't worth repairing. The boat was then torn down for construction of the Borg.

[coasterbruh]

^^^^ Hello stale news.........yeah its jarvis, im fine. Any ole who, CMT would like to cancel his subscription............yeah he's gonna catch up now!!...........No!! thank you.

I think everyone and they momma knows that now!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[CMT]

Well maybe some people didn't know. Forseer asked a question, and I was trying to give hima clear answer without the scarasim many people use all the time here. Coasterbruh or whatever your name is, maybe you should get out just a wee bit more.

[Jonathan]

Yeah I actually have a feeling that CMT is way ahead of everyone here on most things. B)

[swampfox43]

Well maybe some people didn't know. Forseer asked a question, and I was trying to give hima  clear answer without the scarasim many people use all the time here.

Well, not to be disrespectful but the original post by Foreseer was made in Oct. '03. So, technically it is old news. We have all since learned then the fate of the Sternwheeler.....
I'm still sad that it's gone

[coasterbruh]

Coasterbruh or whatever your name is, maybe you should get out just a wee bit more.

Hey man I was just playing lol lol..........Sorry if i offended you.........