[TheCoasterMan1]

Did anyone ever think that it could possibly be the bumper cars that are being moved to the vortex plaza? Just a thought.

[tarheel1231]

I thought that too at first since the ride in the blueprints and Dodgem's both have the same shape. But there are too many markings around the carousel in PS. That, and I don't think they're relocating the actual structure along with the ride. They'll probably demolish the current carousel's structure and build a new one when it's in its new location.

[Maverick44]

You think sling shot is going to be moved then? They could place that anywhere to free up a lil bit of space? Or is that staying in the same spot.

[tarheel1231]

They put it in only 2 years ago. It's pretty likely that it's not going anywhere anytime soon. That, and the blueprints don't call for its removal.

[cwgator]

You think sling shot is going to be moved then? They could place that anywhere to free up a lil bit of space? Or is that staying in the same spot.

It's still in the same spot on those plans.

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[Maverick44]

Yeah sorry, For some reason I can't zoom in or read the words on the planning on this device i'm using

** Edit - I can now see this haha sorry for that!**

[FamousAmos]

I wonder where they're gonna put the 8 trees that are currently in that spot
Well, one of those trees is kinda dead right now, soooo. the 7 trees that are there

[Maverick44]

I am assuming they will just cut them down. Replant new ones where ever they can.

[cadi40]

Anyone know if Vortex is getting converted or the general consensus is that it's staying the same this year.

[super7]

Well maybe if paramount didn't decide to fill in all the lakes and rivers that went throughout the park we wouldn't be having this conversation?

They did take a beautiful, stunning park full of water features and turn it into a rather bland park with not many special scenic areas. I guess there is still the covered bridge/Hanna-Barbera area waterfalls that survived....

[Maverick44]

I love the area back near Afterburn. The trees and walkways are beautiful. The rest of the park not so much. I wish I could of seen it before Paramount!

[Top Gun68]

I'm gonna guess they will move the Dodg'ems. This would clear more space near the WWF area as well.

[Jonathan]

I'm torn between whether it will be the carousel or Dodgem. On the one hand, with the markings around the carousel and the expected renovation of Planet Snoopy, the carousel seems obvious.

On the other hand, there have been markings around Dodgem in the past and moving that ride would continue to free up a good chunk of space for a potential big 2019 addition.

Either way, it's about time that area of the park got a little more life.

[Maverick44]

I could see that being the dodgem's as well. Both have same shape. In the plans it looks bigger imo. I didn't think about those being moved. Maybe. The markings have me thinking otherwise though.....

[Jonathan]

Bumper cars too big. Carousel fits perfectly.

The more I think about it the more sense it makes to me. The Carowinds carousel has always seemed a bit tucked away. Just off the top of my head I recall that Cedar Point, Kings Dominion, and Great America have their carousels outside the kids area. The thinking may be that as a traditional amusement park staple for all ages it might be fitting to give it a more central location.