[Flarsen]

Hi, this is my first time posting on here but I want to jump right in. I was at Carowinds very recently and noticed workers sizing the area where white water falls was. I think that that area is the perfect size for a 4d coaster, kinda like Batman: The ride or The Joker. What do you think?

[gabed]

Won't happen and for capacity's sake I hope it never does at Carowinds.

[coasterbruh]

What do you mean capacity? With rides like ricochet and flying cobras, that coaster would fit right in. Have you ever waited in line for one? I've waited for 3 and capacity wasn't an issue.

[BS1983CLT]

Well now is the time that we need to keep our eyes on the lookout...

I was thinking that 2018 will be a coaster year but, with Knott's and Great America already starting construction, that won't happen.

Since Cedar Fair has already said they will add 4 new coasters. (GA, Knott's, KD & CP)

So, I think we will see a Vortex conversion, a new water slide tower & a expanded kids area.


That would be my guess.

I was at the park last week and noticed some flags in the field between Intimidators Gift Shop & Harmony Hall. Anyone else see them?

[uscbandfan]

^^ Capacity is an issue on Ricochet. Aside from RRR and Nighthawk, it's usually the longest wait in the park.

[carolinaman]

I was at the park last week and noticed some flags in the field between Intimidators Gift Shop & Harmony Hall. Anyone else see them?

I noticed that, I feel like that is for Winterfest. There are also markers/stakes along the path under Nighthawk with labeling such as candy cane truss.

[maliboo34]

Why not a new water ride i feel like carowinds badly miss one

[gabed]

Joker at Great Adventure had a 60+ minute wait last year, and only 8 people fit on a single train. They're a blast but not practical for a park like what Carowinds is becoming.

[FamousAmos]

I think that the things next to harmony hall are for the ice skating rink.

[jlc9701]

Was that big horse statue made out of plastic?

[coasterbruh]

Joker at Great Adventure had a 60+ minute wait last year, and only 8 people fit on a single train. They're a blast but not practical for a park like what Carowinds is becoming.

If it's practical for a park that gets over 3 million visitors a year, why wouldn't it be practical for a park like carowinds? Same goes for skyrocket II coasters. If the park wants it, they will get it.

[Jonathan]

Six Flags doesn't seem to actually care about capacity (maybe even the opposite in order to sell more Flash Passes). Cedar Fair does. That's somewhat anecdotal but they've praised B&M repeatedly for that reason.

Maybe it's just wishful thinking but I would hate to see one of those things ever installed at Carowinds.

[Hiveminded]

I went on Batman at SFFT on opening day without even realizing it, and I though the ride was a huge amount of fun! One ride I was stuck spinning for the entire middle section which caused me to burst out in hysterical laughter. I wouldn't mind if they had replaced Cobra with a similarly painted Freespin. Put the outside raven turn going out over the path where the cobra roll is now, and it would create a cool visual as well as a great backdrop for Country Fair.

[RollerBee]

Cobra is more rare than the S&S spin-y flippy coasters, rather than replace Cobra with a gimmick coaster that SFOG or SFA could get, keep Cobra and convert Vortex to a floorless. Other than Dominator it will be the only floorless in the South. SFA and SFoG are unlikely to convert their stand up coasters.

[Edwardo]

How is cobra more rare? There are at least 50 of them on existence. It's like the most common permeant installation in the world outside of mice.