[Chris]

It's right next to Wild Bull.

[RollerBee]

Wild Bull was scrapped long ago according the book I brought at Carowinds. I would amazed and surprised if Gr8 Sk8 returns.

[arby]

Based on previous comments about how hard it was to maintain, I'd also be surprised to see it return. It was my favorite flat at the park.

[coasterbruh]

Who's with me and wanting to see the art deco style buildings get a facelift and become more antebellum inspired? Hopefully that will included in the 50million...

[RollerBee]

I am with ya, lets turn back the clock!

[arby]

I'm with you for anything that brings some Carolina-based theming to Carowinds. That would certainly help make the park more memorable to what I suspect is going to be a continual increase in attendance.

[LocoDriver]

Wild Bull was scrapped long ago according the book I brought at Carowinds. I would amazed and surprised if Gr8 Sk8 returns.

Well they did bring the Frenzoid back.

[LocoDriver]

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.

Yes, you are correct. When it was the Gauntlet it was more intense. I too hope to it returns with its original intensity.

[RollerBee]

Frenzoid was stored behind Drop Zone, me and a friend watched as they started painting it in Summer 2006.

[coasterbruh]

Did you watch from chopper chase???

[redrunner97]

I wonder if they plan on expanding the thrill zone in the direction of the new coaster? They could fit a new shop/photo center (ala Intimidator) and possibly bring in some flat rides in the next couple years? Repaint Gr8Sk8 and rename it Gauntlet, get it back up to full speed and throw it back there too? So may good things can come from this expansion, I'm definitely excited to see what comes in 2016 as well!

[barrynyu]

Who's with me and wanting to see the art deco style buildings get a facelift and become more antebellum inspired? Hopefully that will included in the 50million...

Please...yes...it's been a patchwork mess for a long time. And I was the one who brought up the metal detectors. They need to go - the Carolinas are about hospitality and friendliness and these certainly don't give that impression. You don't need them unless your crowds are very different than when I worked there...of course, there were those Buffet concert days...
I would also expect a new ticket building outside the Plantation House entrance like Cedar Pt and Hershey have done.

[deaconnor]

I'm soo excited for the new expansion. I think there are soo many possibilities and the can finally bring some life back to the thrill zone. There will be a bit of an eclectic theme going on, but as long as it's entertaining I don't think too many people will mind haha.

Also a little off topic but is anyone with a season pass going to Carowinds next Tuesday the 22nd that wants to help me and a friend get in for $24.99? Haven't been this year and am dying to go again. Looking forward to the announcement!

[LocoDriver]

Any chance Thrill Zone gets renamed and we see new names for Drop Zone, Hurler and Scream Weaver?

[redrunner97]

I don't see it happening, but yeah, there is a chance. I just think Centurion (or Fury325) would be generic enough to fit into an area about thrills. Even if the station or immediate area is roman or something.