[Thriller]

From what I have heard, season pass renewal sales are flat. Almost no one is renewing. That is why they threw in the free parking. Maybe if they throw in a new coaster, I'll bite.

I agree, I have no reason to re-new for something that I will not use. I mean, Carowinds is great, but it's the same thing every year. Every once and a while something new comes along, but the past few years have been blah! I know things will get better, but until then, I will try out some parks that I have never been too!

[theonewhoknows]

You know guys lets think back to the past few years. Under Paramount, Carowinds was treated like the red headed stepchild of the group.. We only got hand me down rides such as Borg and others.. Nothing new that was designed for Carowinds..
Now under CF we are in the same boat.. I see other old paramount parks are getting rides(maybe not all). If something big and exciting were coming they would have already broke ground and made the announcement.. CF is not really interested in improving Carowinds due to the fact we are so far south (my opinion),
I personally don't think that the HRP will have an effect on us getting a Major new ride anytime soon.. If CF continues to run this park as it does I am afraid sales will drop and then we may fall victim to corporate greed..

[Thriller]

General improvements needs to continue no matter what happens. Carowinds has become a major theme park (IMO) and needs to continue on that path or we will indeed start seeing major drops in attendance as everyone will have that "been there, done that" attitude. But anyways, Carowinds is my home park and I just pray for good things.

[bgwfreak]

You know guys lets think back to the past few years. Under Paramount, Carowinds was treated like the red headed stepchild of the group.. We only got hand me down rides such as Borg and others.. Nothing new that was designed for Carowinds..
Now under CF we are in the same boat.. I see other old paramount parks are getting rides(maybe not all). If something big and exciting were coming they would have already broke ground and made the announcement.. CF is not really interested in improving Carowinds due to the fact we are so far south (my opinion),
I personally don't think that the HRP will have an effect on us getting a Major new ride anytime soon.. If CF continues to run this park as it does I am afraid sales will drop and then we may fall victim to corporate greed..

Ok name some hand me downs?

Borg
The new kiddie rides

And what?

Reptar was new
Ricochet was new
Top Gun was new
Saturator was new

So since 1999 we have gotten 5 coasters. 1 was used the rest were brand new!

Also Cedar Fair has already stated that they are very interested in improving the park and Scott with the park said that the future plans look very promising for enthusiasts.

[MarkD]

^ Yea, I got that impression from Scott. Altho I only talked to him for a minute or two he did seem pretty optomistic about the park and its future.

[arjaybee]

Also the fact that Carowinds is "...so far south" helps Carowinds. Carowinds doesn't conflict with any CF properties and gives them a presence in the south that they didn't previously have. Carowinds and KD are Cedar's entry against Busch Gardens, HRP, SFoG and Dollywood. I believe that they will compete with these other regional parks with new attractions in the coming years. Short term things may be a little shaky but the 2-5 year outlook is very promising. B)

[njf]

Here is Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom's Pass Info

When it comes to wet and wild fun, nothing compares to Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom. Whether you like the fast-paced action of water slides, the excitement of a massive wave pool or prefer to just sit back and relax, Wildwater Kingdom has something for you. Since its debut in 2005, Wildwater Kingdom has grown in size and popularity.

Pricing
Tickets

Regular, Single day admission to Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom is $23.95 (they charged $26.95 this year, $3 less plus no dry rides)
($15.95 after 4 p.m. each day); Junior and Senior admission is $11.95.
Parking

Parking is $5 per vehicle. Season pass holders and Platinum Pass holders enjoy free parking all summer long at Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom.
Season Passes
Order Online

Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom Season Passes are now on sale! Regular season passes are $44.95 (valid for guests 48 inches or taller in bare feet); Junior Season Passes are $34.95 (valid for guests under 48 inches tall in bare feet); Senior Season Passes are $34.95 (valid for guests age 62 and older). Children age 2 and under are free. Guests purchasing any Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom Season Pass though Nov. 11 will also recieve a FREE Cedar Fair V.I.P. Jacket (a $39.95 value!).

The all-new PLATINUM PASS gives you season-long access to Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom, Cedar Point, Soak City and every other Cedar Fair park throughout the country!  On top of that, Platinum Pass-holders always enjoy FREE PARKING.  Purchase by November 11th and receive a Cedar Fair VIP Jacket ($39.95 Value) absolutely FREE!

I give Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom 2 years before it is closed too.

[njf]

It looks like Carowinds has given up on a regular pass. ??? No price change either???

[KenB]

It's changed yet again. Now the Platinum pass is $150 - a $10 increase.

The VIP pass is now $69.95 - $5 less than it was - and free parking is STILL included. The "family pack" is back - buy 4 or more passes and it brings the price of the VIP down to $59.95 each. The regular pass has disappeared for good, apparently.

No Cedar Fair jacket, but now both of these passes include FREE admission to Scarowinds in 2008. It's unclear if it's ONE admission to Scarowinds or unlimited the way it's worded.

It says these prices are good until January 2nd.

They sorta got to where they should've been to start with - one Carowinds pass, one all-access CF pass, all with free parking, and a bonus with the Scarowinds admission. They might have avoided some of the negative reaction had they done this to start with.

[MarkD]

According to todays email:

November 12, 2007

FREE Parking!
FREE SCarowinds Admission!
LOWER Price!

Holiday Season Pass Program Offers More Value
Than Ever on a 2008 Season Pass

Buy Now and Don't Pay Until
March 1, with Our Deferred Payment Option

What are you waiting for? How many reasons do you need to buy your 2008 Carowinds Season Pass?

Well here are a few more:

FREE Parking- All 2008 Season Passes come with free parking that is good at ANY Cedar Fair park in 2008!

FREE SCarowinds admission- All Season Passes purchased prior to May 18, 2008 will recieve free admission to SCarowinds Halloween Haunt next fall. If you've already purchased your pass don't worry- you get in free too!

LOWER prices- Pass prices have never been lower. Purchase your individual VIP for only $69.95 each, and pay only $59.95 each when you buy four or more!

DEFERRED Payment- Want to buy that perfect holiday gift for your loved one and not pay until March 1? Take advantage of our deferred pass sale this holiday season and get all of the great VIP perks and benefits of a 2008 Carowinds VIP Season Pass, but don't pay until March 1, 2008.

Use your 2008 Season Pass to enjoy Carowinds all-new Water Park addition - Bondi Beach! The new 600,000 - gallon wave pool will be the centerpiece of a four acre expansion of Boomerang Bay, including 16 rental cabanas with chair-side service!

To take advantage of all of the awesome perks and benefits of a Carowinds VIP Season Pass and pay now, Click <a href='http://www1.cedarfair.com/carowinds/shop/shopping_season_pass.cfm' target='_blank'>Here</a>

To get your season passes and defer your payment until March 1, Click <a href='http://www1.cedarfair.com/carowinds/preorder/' target='_blank'>Here</a>

2008 Season Passholders receive all of the benefits listed below:

2008 SEASON PASS BENEFITS
Valid for the 2008 Public Operating Season

Unlimited admission to Carowinds for the 2008 public operating season
FREE PARKING in 2008 at Carowinds and all Cedar Fair theme parks and water parks
FREE SCarowinds Halloween Haunt admission in 2008
Designated Season Pass Parking Area
10% Discount on SpongeBob dollars
Enter the Park 15 minutes early to be the first in line for your favorite attraction. Daily from June 1- August 17, 2008.
Boomerang Bay Early Entry at 10:30 a.m. Sundays through Fridays: June 1- August 17, 2008
Bring-A-Friend for $19.99: 6 designated Holidays - Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, 4th of July, Labor Day
Pricing and benefits listed are valid through January 2, 2008

Have you already purchased your 2008 Season Pass?

All season passes purchased by November 11 wiil receive a FREE Cedar Fair windbreaker (a $39.95 value). The jackets are expected to arrive prior to Thanksgiving and can be picked up at the Carowinds Campground any time prior to opening day, March 21, 2008. After opening day, they can be picked up at the campground or at guest services at the park on operating days. The park will post a message on carowinds.com as soon as the jackets arrive.

Great news for everyone who purchased a 2008 Carowinds (admission only) season pass: You're now a VIP Season Pass holder! All 2008 admission-only passes will automatically be upgraded to VIP status. If you have not processed your pass, your upgrade will be done automatically and you will receive your VIP pass when you process. If you have processed your pass, stop by Season Pass enrollment on your first visit to the park next year to exchange your ID card.

We promised every one who purchased this fall that they would receive the lowest price of the year and we're keeping that promise! Beginning November 12, the park will contact each Passholder who placed an order between the time season passes went on sale and November 11 to begin a process to credit all phone and web orders the difference between what you paid and the new, lower price. If you do not hear from us, or if you purchased your Season Pass at the Park or at the Carowinds Campground, you will need to call us at 1-800-888-4386 starting Monday, November 19 to begin the process.

[njf]

I think that they are having problems selling passes.

[bgwfreak]

I wonder why? We're getting an AMAZING water park expansion. :rolleyes:

[CoasterChris]

I think season pass sales will go up now since they threw in Free Scarowinds. Good Move.

[BoRgAsSiMiLaToR]

I cant believe that cedar fair is doing free scarowinds! I am very happy about this. I have always wondered why it wasnt free for season pass holders. I think this is a good move. I am not surprised about the water park expansion but from the sound of it, its going to be a lot better than what paramount had done with boomerang bay. I am assuming they are taking out super saturator and expanding out through there? Is this correct? Does anyone have any construction photos yet? I think next season is going to be a good one. I am hoping that maybe they will pop in a flat ride or 2. Maybe they will turn the building they used for that scarowinds maze into something....

[Davidtmp]

Anyone seen the new Season Pass Deal?? You can buy now, but they won't charge your card till March 1st. Offer good till Jan 2, 2008, still with free parking.

<a href='http://www2.cedarfair.com/carowinds/preorder/' target='_blank'>http://www2.cedarfair.com/carowinds/preorder/</a>