[RollerBee]

Yes, South gate has metal detectors.

[tarheel1231]

Actually, universal has a beg check at the entrance to city walk only (from what I remember) and none st the park entrances.

That's weird, do they actually plead for their lives during the 'beg check'? That seems pretty funny. I'm going to mess with some people next time I'm in Florida.

[intaminboy]

If this coaster was in fact an intamin, how would the prices be transported to the park and from where?

[Jarsh]

I think questions like this are what is driving everyone crazy. Have we guessed at what the addition will be so much that we have to resort to questions about how it will get to the park or when it will leave the factory? Not trying to sound like a prick here, but please stop asking dumb questions like this.

For the coaster newbs in the world: B&M track pieces are made in Ohio and shipped via normal flatbed truck to their destination when the park is scheduled to accept it. All other steel coasters coasters (aside from S&S/Arrow) are made overseas and shipped via container on a boat to the closest port to the park where it is then transported via normal flatbed truck to their destination when the park is scheduled to accept it.

There are no crazy rules and regulations regarding shipping coaster track. It's no different that pulling a flatbed full of steel or cars or cotton. I hope this clears up any confusion regarding this coaster (and others) being manfacturered, shipped, erected, etc.

Can we get back to discussing Carowinds 3 year+ expansion now?

[Jonathan]

People are also increasingly having zero regard for what thread they are in. There is a thread for questions and discussions specific to the 2015 coaster.

[arby]

I seem to recall them mentioning flat rides at the Charlotte city council meeting (or at least vaguely hinting at one). Since 2014 was the 2 water slides and apparently the $7 mil food/restaurant renovation, does anybody have any guesses as to what they might bring us in 2016 as part of this expansion? I'm assuming there is at least a few million dollars left after all the other work they are doing for a flat or two.

[tarheel1231]

^ By next year, Cedar Fair will have invested $43.5 Million into the park, so the left over money would be $6.5 million to be exact, and seeing how a ride like Windseeker only costs $5 Million, I'd say we can get a decent flat.

[mark40511]

^ By next year, Cedar Fair will have invested $43.5 Million into the park, so the left over money would be $6.5 million to be exact, and seeing how a ride like Windseeker only costs $5 Million, I'd say we can get a decent flat.

right, but you say that like once the 6.5 million is gone, then that's it? I don't think so. That's why I was confused earlier about the 3 year or 5 year expansion projects. It's not like after 3 or 5 years are over they are just going to STOP spending, NO?

[Edwardo]

Think of this $50mill as a bonus. They won't be normally spending this much in 3 years.

[saxrokinhomo]

There will probably be a second phase of expansion in 2017-? with another set dollar amount ( much like this project ), with its own set of goodies like rides, flats,and possibly that hotel they have been researching or w/e...but I agree a nice new flat and possibly renovate or completely redo boo blasters is what I would like to see out of the remaining budget.

[gabed]

My guess for the 2016 season is that Country Fair or Carolina Boardwalk will receive the “Gemini Midway” treatment that Cedar Point got this year. A new flat or two, reinstallation of GR8 SK8, and improving the atmosphere of the area.

[RollerBee]

If GR8 SK8 is coming back, where is it on the property?

[Tawny71]

The sign for GR8SK8 is in the middle of the Hurler track. You can see it when you're coming around one of the last curves.

I love the idea of re-deploying GR8SK8 (one of my faves!) and adding flats for year 3 of this expansion plan!

[Chris]

If I recall, GR8-SK8 used to be more intense. It makes me wonder if they re-theme it, put it in the thrill zone and bring it back to its old self.

[RollerBee]

What about the actual ride?