General Carowinds discussion
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By Jarsh
#62681
coaster129 wrote:Does Jarsh Know?


Like Jonathan said, I don't know. And even if i did - I ain't going down that effing road again.
By coaster129
#62689
Jarsh wrote:
coaster129 wrote:Does Jarsh Know?


Like Jonathan said, I don't know. And even if i did - I ain't going down that effing road again.

I know I was wondering just in case of teasers!
By chunkyskunk
#62690
Goodness whatever we get we do not need a coaster. We need Dinosaur Alive to GO AWAY and Planet Snoopy to expand adding maybe 2-4 new rides. We need a couple of high thrill flat rides. Myself, after visiting four awesome and historic parks in Pennsylvania last month, I would love to see County Fair add some classic rides like Round Up, Tilt A Whirl, Tea Cups, Paratroopers, etc. Not that much room to expand there though. Will not take high end high thrill flat rides for me. Guess I am getting old. One thing I did remember was what Uncle Jerry said when I talked to him this morning briefly. I mentioned one thing I did miss about the park was that several classic rides are no more. He made the comment 'then you will love what is coming up in the future.'
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By pproteinc
#62694
PalmTree55 wrote:
pproteinc wrote:I'm not big on waterparks however if we are looking for slides I really hope they work with White Water West or maybe they have. The manufacture have a wide variety of different water attractions like the looping waterslides and mat racer. They're slide complexes are insane. I'm sure the complexes are custom made tho. I'm trying to get to IAAPA this year to see what new concepts they have going on.

http://www.whitewaterwest.com/


Proslide Technology is MUCH better: http://www.proslide.com/


Thanks for sharing I'll check them out.
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By coasterdude
#62709
Can anyone estimate how much of the original $50 million we will have left in 2016?
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By coasterdude
#62711
chunkyskunk wrote:Goodness whatever we get we do not need a coaster. We need Dinosaur Alive to GO AWAY and Planet Snoopy to expand adding maybe 2-4 new rides. We need a couple of high thrill flat rides. Myself, after visiting four awesome and historic parks in Pennsylvania last month, I would love to see County Fair add some classic rides like Round Up, Tilt A Whirl, Tea Cups, Paratroopers, etc. Not that much room to expand there though. Will not take high end high thrill flat rides for me. Guess I am getting old. One thing I did remember was what Uncle Jerry said when I talked to him this morning briefly. I mentioned one thing I did miss about the park was that several classic rides are no more. He made the comment 'then you will love what is coming up in the future! '


If the park moved the action theater to the pocket of spa next to the Rapids entrance(see the map), then we could easily expand into the parking lot and at that point, the possibilities of what the park could fill with that space are endless!
By Tawny71
#62729
What if 2016 had a whole "splash" theme?

They could take out Dinosaurs alive and put up a new splash pad for kids. That would alleviate all the bitching from parents who whine about having to take their kids "all the way" across the park from Planet Snoopy to Boomerang Bay. It wouldn't have to be huge or elaborate to be fun for the kids.

Then add a new bigger better log flume. I think the park could use another water attraction, and everyone seems to really miss the old one.

Finally, a water park expansion. Personally, I think Boomerang Bay is great the way it is, especially with the two new slides this year. But it would be awesome if they added a water coaster. :)
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By arby
#62731
I am one of the ones hoping for a log flume or something like it because I happen to love log flumes.

Some areas of the water park could use some TLC and overall it could benefit from an expansion - although the new slides this year seem to be a hit and were a great start.

I was doubtful about a water coaster until Jonathan pointed out that 2015 may be year 1 of the 3 year plan and not year 2. If that is the case I see either something to 'replace' the removed log flume or a water coaster in the water park. I give 2 thumbs up for either.
By RollerBee
#62734
The whole waterpark is in need of paint. Boomerang Bay theming is faded.
By coaster129
#62737
We need MaxAir! it would complete a little part of carowinds!
By coaster129
#62739
chunkyskunk wrote:Goodness whatever we get we do not need a coaster. We need Dinosaur Alive to GO AWAY and Planet Snoopy to expand adding maybe 2-4 new rides. We need a couple of high thrill flat rides. Myself, after visiting four awesome and historic parks in Pennsylvania last month, I would love to see County Fair add some classic rides like Round Up, Tilt A Whirl, Tea Cups, Paratroopers, etc. Not that much room to expand there though. Will not take high end high thrill flat rides for me. Guess I am getting old. One thing I did remember was what Uncle Jerry said when I talked to him this morning briefly. I mentioned one thing I did miss about the park was that several classic rides are no more. He made the comment 'then you will love what is coming up in the future.'

Teacups are so much fun, I would be there all day riding the teacups, just kidding, but its a good idea! :D
By coaster129
#62740
arby wrote:I am one of the ones hoping for a log flume or something like it because I happen to love log flumes.

Some areas of the water park could use some TLC and overall it could benefit from an expansion - although the new slides this year seem to be a hit and were a great start.

I was doubtful about a water coaster until Jonathan pointed out that 2015 may be year 1 of the 3 year plan and not year 2. If that is the case I see either something to 'replace' the removed log flume or a water coaster in the water park. I give 2 thumbs up for either.


Agreed Arby
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By redrunner97
#62759
RollerBee wrote:The whole waterpark is in need of paint. Boomerang Bay theming is faded.


I agree, they need to add some color to the water park. Everything is so washed-out looking, and the bathrooms/changing room need improvement too. Dare I say complete renovation.

But I LOVE the overall Aussie theming of Boomerang Bay, and I really hope it doesn't become another Soak City, and if the latest slides are any indicator, I don't think that's the direction they wanna take our water park.

And, again, I'm pulling for a Thunder Road repaint too.
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By FamousAmos
#62767
Speaking of washed out rides, did any of you guys get a good look at Intimidator? He is REALLY washed out and not showing that good ole' red color like in 2010. If anything get's repainted, Intimidator should be on the list. I also agree that the waterpark could use a good repainting. And Thunder Road would look good with paint on it. Maybe white or something like that.
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