[Chris]

Really. I think thunder road was mediocre

IMO, In the early 90s, it was incredible. Then it became mediocre... but after that 4/5 overhaul, it was running amazing again.

[Littlegiles]

Honestly I think TR was removed for a really good reason. Keep the money coming in and keep us supplied with new rides and attractions. I can assure you that the decision to remove TR wasn't just a quick decision. They had to be aware of how much negative (?) press they would receive. But honestly, the amount of negative press and people continuing to moan about the loss of the coaster is a small percentage compared to the number of people excited and ready to make a new trip to Carowinds and perhaps buy a new season pass.

Do you honestly think that they just made a snap decision? Did you not answer any of the surveys they were constantly doing? I would bet money there were focus groups and analysts involved in this decision. Removal has created a lot of room for expansion, it will provide a much better look and feel to the park.

I know you aren't happy about the decision, but honestly, do you have to proclaim in every thread just how unhappy you are? Really? It is beyond just voicing an opinion. It is like you are on a one-man vendetta to crush anything about Carowinds. Really, if you are that unhappy why are you still here? You have a lot of friends on here you chat with perhaps??

Just trying to understand. Honestly, at this point I feel like I'm feeding a troll and I'm sorry for stirring the pot. Can't you take some comfort in the posters and pieces of the track you have? Embrace the past and move along.

[redrunner97]

I adored it right up to the bitter end, but I'm not an unreasonable person. I get why it's gone, and I accept that we will soon be compensated (for lack of a better word) by Cedar Fair.

Part of that "compensation" starts in 2016 with Carolina Harbor, and IMO will be completed when we get a truly amazing wooden coaster (which I suspect won't be too far off).

Also, a little piece of friendly advice, courtesy of the timeless classic Troll 2 :

[RollerBee]

To me Hurler is mediocre but it wasn't always. Thunder Road was the park's best woodie.

[chargercrazy]

Now the park's best woodie is Woodstock Express.

[redrunner97]

Now the park's best woodie is Woodstock Express.

I rode it last Saturday in the very back. OMFG that first drop from the lift hill absolutely took my breath away.

[HavenHamilton]

Thunder Road was an awesome roller coaster.

When I was 11.

[fishels]

To me Hurler is mediocre but it wasn't always. Thunder Road was the park's best woodie.

Just too painful for me physically

[FamousAmos]

John Taylor told me that they just ignore all of the negative comments and move on with what they're doing.

[Edwardo]

Of course they do. Because if they focused on negative comments, they wouldn't be announcing record attendance and season pass sales.

[lanigan911]

John Taylor told me that they just ignore all of the negative comments and move on with what they're doing.

We know that's not completely true. Bag checks, anyone?

[arby]

Correct, I think you're taking it too literally. They recognize both the positive and negative comments and sometimes make changes based on the negative comments. They don't, however, focus on the negative comments. As we all know, it seems the 5% of the population who is always negative seems to be the most vocal and post everywhere negatively, particularly on social media. The vast majority of the population doesn't say anything or knows how to voice any concerns properly, like contacting the park directly.

[FamousAmos]

He was interested in reading all of the comments from Facebook, here, TPR, etc... That's why I said 'dinner and a show'. He couldn't help but to laugh. It really was dinner and a show

[jeffdavis]

Remember how we felt when the Fury 325 thread hit page 325? Well, Thunder Road is long gone, but it opened in 1976 and we just finished up page 76 of this thread.

We can always cherish the past attractions at our favorite local park but let's also appreciate the future attractions at our growing favorite local park!

[RollerBee]

Yay for 76, now let's aim for 93 as in Thunder Road was 93 feet tall.