[coasterfreak]

Yeah that is a totally opinionated post. There is no way that our little water park measures up to most others in America, heck even Cedar Fair's other parks have better water parks; Cedar Point, Dorney, Even Kings Dominion's in my opinion is better than ours.

[chknwing]

Yeah that is a totally opinionated post. There is no way that our little water park measures up to most others in America, heck even Cedar Fair's other parks have better water parks; Cedar Point, Dorney, Even Kings Dominion's in my opinion is better than ours.

Aren't all reviews and rankings opinionated? Keep in mind this isn't reviewed by someone local and biased. It is a completely outside opinion. You guys are all hardcore park enthusiasts so what may be important to you may not be important to others. And I believe what they were basing it on was "unique" attractions. It mentions Carowinds lazy river that crosses two states. May seem insignificant to you, but that is pretty cool.

[RollerBee]

Ya know, the "on the state line" concept is really unimportant. The whole purpose of an amusement park is a place to escape reality. A theme park is supposed to transport you into another world.

[coasterbruh]

This is for those who on here who think Carowinds waterpark is small and needs an expansion.

http://boston.cbslocal.com/top-lists/americas-6-best-water-parks/

Carowinds Boomerang Bay is #3

That list is full of shi...crap! So let's forget about typhoon lagoon...blizzard beach and even wet n wild in orlando alone. Yep, water country usa doesn't exist...nor does hurricane bay at kentucky kingdom. For christ sakes they couldn't even spell aquatica correct!

[Jonathan]

List appears to have been written by someone who Googled "water parks" for about 2 minutes and then randomly picked some.

No Holiday World either which is an automatic disqualifier.

[coasterbruh]

Exactly! Or splash country...I mean c'mon...

[tarheel1231]

Heck, even Great Wolf Lodge in Concord is better. If Carowinds gets a mat racer and a drop-capsule slide, THEN we can talk.

[RollerBee]

Rumor has it that Emerald Pointe is getting a mat racer.

[Edwardo]

Yeah, even parks like SFFT have nicer, more well rounded water parks. I've never ever seen Carowinds on a list for water parks.

[barrynyu]

Anybody think they'll announce a resort for that new chunk of land they bought across from the main gate? Seems that's the craze these days - Dollywood's building theirs now. Hershey is rumored to be considering this. And I think I've finally concluded the Roman thing isn't going to be a theme. It doesn't fit anywhere, but makes a good "we're building a huge bunch of stuff that takes a lot of time" tag line.
We're also at Kings Island right now and it seems Carowinds teasers are looking a lot like what they've done with Banshee and the Bat, tying into a spooky, Halloween theme. This plays into their lucrative Halloween season.

[chknwing]

Anybody think they'll announce a resort for that new chunk of land they bought across from the main gate? Seems that's the craze these days - Dollywood's building theirs now. Hershey is rumored to be considering this. And I think I've finally concluded the Roman thing isn't going to be a theme. It doesn't fit anywhere, but makes a good "we're building a huge bunch of stuff that takes a lot of time" tag line.
We're also at Kings Island right now and it seems Carowinds teasers are looking a lot like what they've done with Banshee and the Bat, tying into a spooky, Halloween theme. This plays into their lucrative Halloween season.

thats where the new toll boths are going

[Edwardo]

Only a small portion of the purchased land is for the new toll booths. Matt Oimet said in an interview recently that they're just looking for an operator for a hotel so I'm sure it's coming sooner rather than later.

[redrunner97]

I'm curious, what should be expect to actually be announced on August 21, 2014...

We all know these are a safe bet:
1. Giga Coaster
2. New Scarowinds Maze(s)
3. Revamped Entrance and Parking.

But a few "in-the-know" members have hinted at even more.

Maybe more Water park expansion? Some thrill rides? Rethemeing of one or more areas? Rapids rehaul? Repaintings? Resort hotel? The possibilities are endless, but what else do YOU think they'll actually bring to Carowinds in 2015?

[chknwing]

I'm curious, what should be expect to actually be announced on August 21, 2014...

We all know these are a safe bet:
1. Giga Coaster
2. New Scarowinds Maze(s)
3. Revamped Entrance and Parking.

But a few "in-the-know" members have hinted at even more.

Maybe more Water park expansion? Some thrill rides? Rethemeing of one or more areas? Rapids rehaul? Repaintings? Resort hotel? The possibilities are endless, but what else do YOU think they'll actually bring to Carowinds in 2015?

Were getting that awesome parking deck everyones been wanting.

[TheCoasterMan1]

I definitely think that we could see another water park expansion. The return of the gauntlet but hyped up. And a new flat. The addition of multiple mazes and the start of a resort hotel