RollerBee wrote:I don't know why anyone would want Shockwave, it isn't a terrible coaster but it isn't a good one either.
While studying Carowinds, Cedar Fair determined it should become a top-tier park, bringing in many more guests than the current 2 million a year. That would require expanding attractions. For example, Carowinds had less than half of the number of water-park activities as Kings Island near Cincinnati. Kings Island had 15 family rides, while Carowinds had only eight.
“We felt that it was a park that was undersized for the market,” Frole says. “We really under-invested in Carowinds.”
The determination by Cedar Fair led to a decision in 2013 to build the Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds as part of a $50 million expansion and renovation at the park, which spans the Carolina's state line at Interstate 77. “We’re not going to be afraid to spend a little bit,” says Semmelroth, who is based in Charlotte.
The efforts are paying off. Carowinds’ attendance, guest spending, season-pass sales, group bookings and accommodations are all on the upswing.
coasterbruh wrote:This made me really excited to see what is to come to Carowinds! Its very relieving to know that THEY know carowinds is lacking in family attractions and could really benefit from more water park to make it a well rounded park.Is there a hint buried in what you just said? And like I said in a different thread, I really hope ride-wise they turn Carowinds into Knott's East and really turn Carowinds into a family park.
