General Carowinds discussion
By Picklesthedrummer
#50828
Now that you point that out, I do agree. The B&M that comes to mind to most is Diamondback. In the back it rattles around quite a bit. Intimidator is very smooth in comparison to it. Glad that it hasn't started to rattle around like it's cousin has.
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By Merthecat
#50831
chknwing wrote:had to crush his dreams

And mine...for a minute there I thought they were going to build that next year...
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By mark40511
#50837
Didn't Canada's Wonderland get Behemoth, then 4 years later they got Leviathan.............

Intimidator will be 4 yrs old in 2014.

Is asking for a coaster every FOUR years too extreme?
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By chknwing
#50840
a giga coaster probably wouldnt be as big a deal at carowinds as a launch coaster would be. Carowinds is one of the few Cedar Fair Parks without a launch coaster.
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By coasterdave
#50841
Not sure why some folks think Carowinds is or will get a Gigacoaster. I think it will NEVER happened folks. I guess to many folks are in the if it is bigger then it is better thing.
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By coasterfreak
#50843
From Screamscape...
I’ll file this as a very WILD rumor for now, but I did hear a very early whisper claiming that Carowinds may be on the short list of parks under consideration to get a B&M Wing Coaster in 2015. Cross your fingers… but this falls in line somewhat as Carowinds is due for a new coaster in either 2014 or 2015 as it will have been a good number of sinces since the park opened their last coaster, Intimidator back in 2010. If they decide to put the next Wing coaster somewhere else, Carowinds may receive a smaller coaster project instead for 2014.


I kinda hope we don't get a wing coaster personally. I'm in the Intimin Launch boat.
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By chknwing
#50844
screamscape reporting there is a rumor that Carowinds is due for a coaster in 2014 and is on the short list to receive a B&M Wing Coaster. Where would they put this thing. I'd like to do it like Cedar Point did going over the entrance but I just dont see any wheres to put a station. Also, if you are interested, Google Maps has updated their satelite view of Carowinds, which now inculdes windseeker. I havnt checked it in awhile so its possible its been that way for awhile.
By chunkyskunk
#50845
I just saw that report on Screamscape and I agree with 2015 being the year for the next big coaster. Even though I much prefer B&M over Intamin, I would not be too surprised if we did get a Wing Coaster but I do agree that we need a major launcher over anything else. I would prefer something similar to Blue Fire from Mack myself but either way is good. Maybe 2014 will bring some new additions to PLanet Snoopy. Been a while since that area got some love. I am also in agreement still that a giga makes little sense to me anything soon.
By Picklesthedrummer
#50846
There is always a way to find space for a new coaster, space is not the issue. As for the coaster, I do really like the idea of B&M wing coaster. I will be taking my first flight on Gatekeeper in a couple of days, so I will tell you guys how it is. I could also go for a launch coaster as well. Personally I would like something similar to iSpeed out in Italy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WEgV_Acn6E
By RollerBee
#50847
Over North Gate or replacing North Gate would be like Disney changing the entry to the Magic Kingdom. South Gate wouldnt look too bad as long as the tacky pillars arent added.
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By Jonathan
#50848
RollerNut wrote:Over North Gate or replacing North Gate would be like Disney changing the entry to the Magic Kingdom. South Gate wouldnt look too bad as long as the tacky pillars arent added.


Carowinds might have the most underwhelming entrance plaza in the entire chain, but I see your point on the actual entrance building.

I'd rather see a woodie, personally, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if a wing rider went in.
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By chknwing
#50849
yeah thats what I was talking about, over northgate, but there is no where for a station to go, they would have to remove alot of stuff or push the entrance out further so they can use that patch of green.


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