[CoasterDad]

I would guess the water park will see a water coaster in 2016, similar to something like Holiday World owns. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the nearest water coasters to us are at Williamsburg and at Typhoon Lagoon. In order to complete the 3-year, $50M upgrade at the park, something within reasonable financial expectations would include a water coaster, which could easily weave in and around TR and on the other side of it. I would highly doubt they would scrap TR, but it could split the water coaster. Yes, a splash down such as on Manta, Sheikra or Griffon would come to mind, BUT we are talking another $20M-$25M to realistically consider that kind of addition.

[tarheel1231]

Two things....

1. River Rush is 3 1/2 hours away at Splash Country.
2. While I doubt we are getting a dive coaster in 2016, it would only cost about $17 million for a Griffon-sized dive coaster.

So I had an idea for a thing called 'Beach Party' and it would be a DJ playing music at Bondi Beach (or whatever it would be called in 2016). It would also be an interactive thing with lifeguards throwing beach balls into the water. I just hope it would be family oriented and not too spring break-y.

[intaminboy]

Did you factor in 9 years of inflation to that $17 million?

[Chris]

Did you factor in 9 years of inflation to that $17 million?

Considering Griffon cost $15.5 million, I'm going to guess he did.

[coasteraddict]

Hmmm... well, let's see. We could use a capsule drop slide or whatever you call those. Six Flags has some, and Six Flags White Water in Marietta, GA, is converting their tallest water slide into an even-taller capsule slide called Dive Bomber, so Carowinds could use one or two of those. Of course, most of us love record-breakers, so let's make it 200 feet tall (with an elevator to the top?)

Also, an awesome log flume somewhere in the park that is on the level of Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls (Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure). In addition, a crafty and fun water coaster works too!

[tarheel1231]

^^^ I did factor in inflation. Dive coasters are a peculiar type from B&M. They are probably the cheapest overall rides to build. that could depend on several things, like train length and track length. Since dive coasters aren't that long, I think it may have something to do with track length.

I'm not sure how I'd feel about a dive at Carowinds, because I felt that Fury's drop was more comparable to Griffon's than any of the 3 hypers I've been on. And dive coasters are usually all about the drop. Personally, I'd rather see a launched wing rider with water elements. But I doubt that we'll see another coaster before at least 2019.

[Tosu97]

My big splash would be a RMC similar to Outlaw Run that travels into the woods by the Campground and back. Since there is a 0% chance of that happening, I'll be happy as long as Thunder Road stays next year.

[coasterbruh]

My big splash would be a RMC similar to Outlaw Run that travels into the woods by the Campground and back. Since there is a 0% chance of that happening, I'll be happy as long as Thunder Road stays next year.

what a big "splash"...

[pproteinc]

This would be alot of space to work with for an expansion.

Leave every last tree is all I'm asking!


Off topic:
I noticed that Hang Time have been removed from Dorney's ride list. Wonder why. It does create a splash during it's cycle with the water literally spraying riders while in cycle....hmmm or nah? lol

[saxrokinhomo]

I would guess the water park will see a water coaster in 2016, similar to something like Holiday World owns. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the nearest water coasters to us are at Williamsburg and at Typhoon Lagoon. In order to complete the 3-year, $50M upgrade at the park, something within reasonable financial expectations would include a water coaster, which could easily weave in and around TR and on the other side of it. I would highly doubt they would scrap TR, but it could split the water coaster. Yes, a splash down such as on Manta, Sheikra or Griffon would come to mind, BUT we are talking another $20M-$25M to realistically consider that kind of addition.

If I'm not mistaken that $50M dollar 3 year plan ( phase 1) ended with Fury and the new entrance ( and included the two new slides and Harmony Hall) and that the next phase will have its own big dollar ammount ( another $50M or more who knows) est to spend over the next 3 years ( 2016-2019). So anything being constructed for next year is coming out of a new budget, not to be included with the most recent investment.

[intaminboy]

Last year was the first year of the 3 year investment, so the waterslides and Harmony hall were the start. The rides next year will be a part of the $50,000,000

[RollerBee]

This would be alot of space to work with for an expansion.

Leave every last tree is all I'm asking!
Hmm, maybe but didn't Dorney imply the ride was worn out?


Off topic:
I noticed that Hang Time have been removed from Dorney's ride list. Wonder why. It does create a splash during it's cycle with the water literally spraying riders while in cycle....hmmm or nah? lol

[chargercrazy]

Don't remove that pool - it is the best place to take the toddlers and it is so very quiet and hidden over there in the corner . . . at least until the new slides were put in last season.

[Ty-Rant_13]

I noticed that Hang Time have been removed from Dorney's ride list. Wonder why. It does create a splash during it's cycle with the water literally spraying riders while in cycle....hmmm or nah? lol

From what I've heard the ride has already been not only removed, but scrapped.

[pproteinc]

I wouldn't be surprised. It was a huss creation, it probably suffered from mechanical issues.