[Edwardo]

They’re not considering it.

[redrunner97]

They’re not considering it.

Nice to know.

[tarheel1231]

I wonder if Cedar Fair is expecting the new coaster to drive Carowinds into the 3 million range in terms of attendance. We have to be close by now, right? CF's projected attendance for the park after the initial $50 million investment was 2.5 million, and it's become crystal clear that the park has greatly exceeded those numbers. So maybe this puts Carowinds around 2.7-2.8 million currently? I think Project Alpha pushes the park into that 3 million range with Knott's, Wonderland, CP & KI.

[dirkdiggler1992]

It’s hard finding specific numbers but it looks like the park crossed 2 mill in 2015. 3 mill seems like a stretch in just four years even with the slight bump from Winterfest. Will the park be 50% busier in 2019 than 2015, the year we added Fury?

[cadi40]

I know many people who have never owned a Season Pass or have been to Carowinds rarely, And they want to get one this summer. I wonder if that’s the same with others. Judging that the Charlotte area is a very fast growing population center adding many families with kids who want to go to Carowinds, I wouldn’t be surprised if we passed the 3 Million mark soon.

[jlc9701]

I know the exact opposite of those people.

[gabed]

It’s hard finding specific numbers but it looks like the park crossed 2 mill in 2015. 3 mill seems like a stretch in just four years even with the slight bump from Winterfest. Will the park be 50% busier in 2019 than 2015, the year we added Fury?

Keep in mind the park has also extended hours outside of just Winterfest. Heck they’re open Thursdays this time of year now.

[uscbandfan]

I know some people that don't have kids who are having the "I'll go if I go" attitude this year. They're looking at other places to have new experiences. Since there's really nothing new to have a huge enticement, I doubt we'll see a spike in any demographic other than families with kids.

If alpha is a new coaster, I would expect a BIG bump next year.