General Carowinds discussion
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By pproteinc
#107059
RollerBee wrote:Rides I figure are on the chopping block:
ElectroSpin - Problematic
Yo-yo - Rarely Open/Low Ridership
Scream Weaver - Low Ridership
Plants Vs Zombies - Low Ridership
Zephyr - Low Ridership
Southern Star - High Maintenance


Scream Weaver was just slightly refurbed this past off season and I see quite a bit people on with a line wait.

Zephyr’s cycle is so short and programmed so weirdly that it doesn’t even give time for the line to form back up and due to the shortness of the cycle nobody wants to really ride it. It allows me to really appreciate SixFlags ride cycles on their flats. Nice long ride times to actually enjoy them.

Electro Spin has actually been quite after the new motor has been installed.

Southern Star. I just don’t think that’s going anywhere. Still popular.
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By coasterbruh
#107062
yawetag wrote:
I guess my point is that RRR isn't "officially" gone. Sure, it's off the map, but it hasn't been announced. That's why I feel it's one of the two the management person said was leaving.

Did they announce WWF leaving the park?
By Brian6035
#107063
tarheel1231 wrote:Actually, RRR isn’t even technically “gone” yet. It’s closed, but the rafts and troughs are still there. So it would make sense that it would be the other attraction leaving.

I know people in upper management . RRR is GONE. Not just because of the mechanical issues it also costs too much to maintain and staff.
By RollerBee
#107067
Brian6035 wrote:
tarheel1231 wrote:Actually, RRR isn’t even technically “gone” yet. It’s closed, but the rafts and troughs are still there. So it would make sense that it would be the other attraction leaving.

I know people in upper management . RRR is GONE. Not just because of the mechanical issues it also costs too much to maintain and staff.

All of us know people in Upper Management, that statement don’t impress us much.
By Brian6035
#107068
RollerBee wrote:
Brian6035 wrote:
tarheel1231 wrote:Actually, RRR isn’t even technically “gone” yet. It’s closed, but the rafts and troughs are still there. So it would make sense that it would be the other attraction leaving.

I know people in upper management . RRR is GONE. Not just because of the mechanical issues it also costs too much to maintain and staff.

All of us know people in Upper Management, that statement don’t impress us much.

I don’t care what impresses you. It’s not returning.
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By yawetag
#107072
RollerBee wrote:All of us know people in Upper Management

:cry: I don't, so I'll just believe what all of you are getting.
By Glitch99
#107103
Wood Coaster wrote:I'm guessing this may have already been posted if so just ignore.

Its an Article on Water Rides at Theme Parks.


https://blooloop.com/water-rides-theme-parks/

Is the theme park water ride an endangered species?

One theme park trend I have noticed is that water rides are becoming less popular for guests. This could be due to a number of factors.


I've long blamed cell/smart phones as being the root of all the world's problems... :)
By Coasterphreak
#107120
Wood Coaster wrote:I'm guessing this may have already been posted if so just ignore.

Its an Article on Water Rides at Theme Parks.

https://blooloop.com/water-rides-theme-parks/

Is the theme park water ride an endangered species?

One theme park trend I have noticed is that water rides are becoming less popular for guests. This could be due to a number of factors.

Dude, we all read Screamscape.
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By BS1983CLT
#107123
I still think we will see an antique car ride in the Crossroad section of the park. Either where Thunder Road's entrance was or where to YoYo currently sits.

I also think we will see a water slide complex added to Carolina Harbor.

The park loves marketing both parks, so if they add an attraction to both parks, this will get the vision for tourists that there's a lot to see here... then they will think "Let me stay at the parks new hotel"...
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