[Footballteen58]

WetnWild EP general topic...

Made this topic because of the area most of us have likely been there and we can discuss the park.

What do you think this park needs most? I personally think they need more raft waterslides.

[coasterdave]

I think they need a Floorless myself. Everyone thinks they need a Floorless like every other park needs a Floorless. Yea I could not resist.

Back to the topic at hand.

[Chris]

I've lived in Greensboro since 1990 (moved here from Tallahassee, Fl) and have only gone twice (both times during the 2005 Season).

[Jonathan]

One of the better waterparks in the country. It really is a bit of a gem we have here. FYI, the Hydra Fighter II has finally been removed after sitting idle for a few years, and appears to be headed for Hard Rock Park.

[swampfox43]

Oh how I wish the park had rebuilt the <a href='http://rcdb.com/ig1954.htm?picture=1' target='_blank'>Shooting Star</a> coaster back in the early 90's. It was Emerald Isle Waterpark back then. I made several trips up there during the '91-'93 season to check on the progress of the coaster. All those wooden bents just lying there rotting away.....until they eventually decided to scrap the idea.

OK, to answer your question. Central NC, ie: Greensboro's Wet-N-Wild, would be a nice place for a small amusement park/waterpark combo, starting with a nice wooden coaster and a few good unique flat rides.

[Footballteen58]

Man they tore down Shooting Star before i was born(i live in lakesides once area). Proslide Tornado and a Proslide Mammoth would be great additions.

[Chris]

Man they tore down Shooting Star before i was born

Wow... I am old!

[TopGunUkno]

Lived here for about 12 years now.
Only been there once when I was around 11 or 12.

Its an alright park.
Of course I dont care for it much
Because I don't know how to SWIM :unsure:

[Chris]

I happened to drive by it today. The skycoaster doesn't look near as high as I remember it when I rode it in 2005. I know it hasn't changed, but it's weird. It doesn't look that big. Now, when I rode it...

[TopGunUkno]

I have never ridden the sky coaster but it does look smaller to me too! :huh:

[bgwfreak]

Lived here all my life...I like riding coasters, seeing movies...oh wait I thought this was Match.com

One of the better waterparks in the country.  It really is a bit of a gem we have here.  FYI, the Hydra Fighter II has finally been removed after sitting idle for a few years, and appears to be headed for Hard Rock Park.

Really? Interesting.

I was wondering what would become of it. I actually have that credit. Yes I am a whore (coaster whore that is).

[UpperNick]

The skycoaster at WnWEP is a 100 foot single model. The one at Carowinds is a 150 foot double. Part of Hydra was removed for Dragon's Den. The rest was removed in April 2007. All that remains is the station, maintence building, and some footers.

[Shooting Star]

Oh how I wish the park had rebuilt the <a href='http://rcdb.com/ig1954.htm?picture=1' target='_blank'>Shooting Star</a> coaster back in the early 90's. It was Emerald Isle Waterpark back then. I made several trips up there during the '91-'93 season to check on the progress of the coaster. All those wooden bents just lying there rotting away.....until they eventually decided to scrap the idea.

After riding the Shooting Star for many years at Lakeside, I was so excited when it was announced that the coaster would be "saved" and relocated to Emerald Pointe. Since I live near Greensboro, I was very happy at the thoughts of riding my favorite coaster again, and having it nearby. I remember reading somewhere that Dinn Corporation attempted to save the Shooting Star even after Emerald Pointe gave up on the idea, trying to sell other parks on the idea, which went nowhere. The Shooting Star would have been a nice addition to Carowinds, except that they already had Thunder Road, and I suppose they weren't interested in adding another out and back woodie. While I am glad that Starliner was saved in Florida, it makes me sad to think that the Shooting Star died such an untimely death after only 18 years of bringing happiness to so many.

Yep, I'm old too...I remember going to Lakeside in 1968 when Shooting Star opened to great media hype. I have a very short video segment that the local television station there in Roanoke sent to me a few years ago, documenting the closing of Lakeside. It shows some archival footage, such as the Shooting Star on it's first run, with local dignitaries onboard. Priceless!

Also, if anyone is interested, Salem Museum (Salem, VA) has a Lakeside exhibit, with memorabilia, and a wonderful scale model of the Shooting Star. as well as some blueprints of the coaster that they will show if asked nicely.