General Carowinds discussion
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By ThrillCasterChris
#69943
Jay wrote:I'm the sir on reddit who suggested you come here. Welcome to the forums! You seem to have taken to it like a fish to water!


Thank you! Yes, like I said I am a veteran on message boards......sadly, mostly a Miami Dolphins one.....I know we're terrible. Don't rub it in haha.

arby wrote:Welcome to Carowinds Connection, Chris!

EDIT: I didn't realize there was a rollercoaster area on reddit. :oops:


Yeah, it's a great little community! They're all really into coasters all around the country and world. Check it out!

Littlegiles wrote:Welcome and congrats! Can't wait to see some of the stuff you come up with.

Perhaps a bit more "in-depth" details from the bridge over Fury and the new entrance area?


Sure! We did a small little bit in front of the bridge/entrance today! Look for it on Episode 2 coming out soon.

RollerBee wrote:Good evening and welcome to a whole new world!


Thank you so much :)

Tawny71 wrote:Welcome! I'm one of the people that bagged on you for saying "THE Fury three - twenty - five." But I have a thing about things being pronounced correctly. Like, my name is Tonya (pronounced t ahhhh nya), and I hate it when people call me Tanya (pronounced tan like the color and ya). Just my pet peeve. For your first video, I thought it was good! Can't wait to see what's next!


Well well well......so it's you I should thank for calling me out!??! :evil:



haha just kidding! Believe me, as someone that is big into Disney and Universal Orlando parks, it drives me nuts when people call "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad" just "Thunder mountain" or "that train ride"......or when they call it "the big golf ball" instead of "Space Ship Earth" !!! So don't you worry. I got it corrected, and we're good from here on out....

goldsteh wrote:Welcome to Carowinds Connection! Look forward to your videos.


Thank you! I look forward to bringing them to everyone! Believe me, this is such a treat for me.....I've been told "you should be on tv, stage, or something!" since middle school. This is an amazing chance for me to make that happen! I am excited to get in front of that camera every time I do! I am also very lucky to have Carowinds backing my ideas, and a editor who has same visions as I do....to make this fun, and exciting!
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By ThrillCasterChris
#69944
Bigcoasterguy wrote:Will you be at media day to get a POV for some of us who might not make it to the park for a while?


I really....really....really hope so! I am also pushing to be able to strap a go-pro on me to walk up to the top of Fury 3-2-5

I will be terrified, but I know its such a unique thing to be able to do, and I'd love to get that on tape!
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By ThrillCasterChris
#69946
coasterchitchat wrote:Welcome to Carowinds Connection! Bring us your experience on here.

Can you a video showing winter maintenance (example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsLCpKccsEI ) at Carowinds? I'm sure the GP would like (and think the rides are unsafe, LOL) it.


Love it! We are doing a matienance episode (what happens when the park is closed) for episode 3. I forwarded this to Chris my communications guy....pull some ideas from it! Thank you!
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By Wormy
#69947
From my Universal Citywalk perch this past weekend for lunch, your avatar looks familiar. :wink:

Welcome aboard, and good luck sir!
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By ThrillCasterChris
#69951
Wormy wrote:From my Universal Citywalk perch this past weekend for lunch, your avatar looks familiar. :wink:

Welcome aboard, and good luck sir!



haha! Yes, we went to Uni in November of 2013, and had an amazing time. JUST MISSED Diagon Alley, but hopefully we get back there soon!

Funny story about me wearing the Deadpool shirt.....we were in line for my son to meet Wolverine, and here I am this big Disney guy, been to universal a couple times but nothing crazy, and its time for my son to go up....they're interacting and all that, so my wife knowing the big comic book and Marvel nerd I am says "babe want a picture with Wolverine real quick?"....so I take this as an opportunity to let my inner-nerd/child out....and all giddy answer "yes!" and drop the back pack, refill mug and popcorn bucket....I run up to Wolverine....get ready to pose....he asks me.....

"hows everything going?"


I answer........ "Go--------"


INTERRUPTED WITH....



"SHUT UP WADE!!!"

I laughed harder than I ever had before....he killed it! My wife looked at me like "wtf?" so I had to explain that Deadpools name is Wade and he and Wolverine have a nice long battle between each other. She didn't get it as much, but man I loved that interaction so much!
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By ThrillCasterChris
#69952
MarkD wrote:Ahh yeah, a good hearty welcome.

I think a lot of us are just jealous of what you get to do while we just get to watch from the outside, with the occasional invites and such. :D



Believe me, I can't believe I have this opportunity! I am so thrilled and excited to be the "face" for the fans, I really hope I don't let you all down.......some of you? I can live with. But not ALL of you!

lol
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By arby
#69965
Jonathan wrote:
arby wrote:Welcome to Carowinds Connection, Chris!

EDIT: I didn't realize there was a rollercoaster area on reddit. :oops:


Reddit has become my new go to for general coaster and park discussion. /r/rollercoasters and /r/themepark


I'm checking out both now. Thanks!
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By redrunner97
#70030
Just wanna say that I am am really enjoying the videos and you are doing a great job!

Welcome to the forum. :thumbup:
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By ThrillCasterChris
#70074
redrunner97 wrote:Just wanna say that I am am really enjoying the videos and you are doing a great job!

Welcome to the forum. :thumbup:


Thank you so much! I'll see ya around the park
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By tarheel1231
#70252
I loved the new thrill caster! So does being a thrill caster mean you get to "test" Fury once it's been inspected?
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By ThrillCasterChris
#70254
tarheel1231 wrote:I loved the new thrill caster! So does being a thrill caster mean you get to "test" Fury once it's been inspected?

Oh man I hope so!


Heres the video guys and gals! Share and comment please :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maglKUg ... e=youtu.be
By Bigcoasterguy
#70256
Can't wait to see some of those "behind the scenes" things! I've always wondered what the park does with rides and things in the off season.