[tarheel1231]

I also have a feeling lots of people are underestimating next year's addition, which *wilI* be highly marketable.

People have to stop comparing 2016 to what we've seen around the chain. I don't think it will be on the same scale as Kings Dominion's and Valley Fair's expansions were. We already know that Cedar Fair isn't afraid to spend a little, that was more than clear when they announced they were pouring $50 million in the next few years. Nothing is off the table.

[gabed]

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Still expecting some drop box slides and a rain fortress. I hope that I'm wrong and that we'll see something massive next year, (the fact that they're teasing this points to that) but I'd rather be satisfied than let down.

Now back to talk on Thunder Road!

[super7]

It's a shame they only are running one side on the weekdays. The least they could do is race it in its final days.

[KIJester]

Came to Carowinds to ride Thunder Road after work today and was greeted with the following....

[tarheel1231]

Maybe they closed it because they figured no one would ride it.

[coasterbruh]

9...

[Chris]

^

[Koallinbear]

I didn't think it would come this fast

[RollerBee]

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[Jarsh]

With the last Togo standup on the way out (and the other one removed last year), TR being removed, and the Mantis redo, it seems Cedar Fair is focusing on removing those rides that are cost prohibitive across the board. This can only mean better quality, easier to maintain rides in the future.

[coasterbruh]

:roll: Yep we really need reminding.

Sure do!
8...

[RollerBee]

On the Thunder Road tour this morning, we were informed there is no structural issues with Thunder Road.

[Chris]

^ What tour is this? One for the GP? If so, I wouldn't expect them to reveal there is (if there even is). Can you imagine what the headline would be if WSOC got ahold of that info?
"Carowinds continues to operate coaster, despite structural damage!"

[RollerBee]

No, Coaster Crew was given a tour of Thunder Road this morning, we walked all the way the turnarounds.

[SeasonDiningPlan]

No, Coaster Crew was given a tour of Thunder Road this morning, we walked all the way the turnarounds.

I was there yesterday morning too. I saw all your coaster crew guys walking around in your blue shirts " Last ride on thunder road" . Glad it is your last ride because my family was subjected to longer wait times due to a huge influx of folks coming to ride and we did not appreciate it!!

It's funny how this ride had virtually no wait time till they announce the closure and now all the sudden people care.