[cwinds2015]

Edit: there is construction in the river, looks like they are filling in the river.

Really? What type of equipment do you see in that area?

[coasterbruh]

If carowinds gets rid of more trees and water it will eventually be a sad sad place, among theme parks...

[Capler]

If carowinds gets rid of more trees and water it will eventually be a sad sad place, among theme parks...

I agree 1000% It is a horrible idea to remove that green space for an ugly, ugly Sky Coaster. I'd rather see that thing out in the parking lot with the asphalt. At this rate, Carowinds is going to look like a fair grounds.

[tarheel1231]

The pool is completely drained and you can see it. The skycoaster is about to go in.

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I do believe I see construction equipment. Hopefully the ride will be in by this week.

[Merthecat]

I kind of wish that they had kept the pool and just removed the skycoaster for good.

[chknwing]

$50 million for an expansion, they cant spend a $100 on a new webcam?

[Capler]

I kind of wish that they had kept the pool and just removed the skycoaster for good.

Thank you very much Merthecat for saying that out loud because i sure was thinking it. I'm sorry but I have never felt an up charge attraction after spending so much to park and attend an amusement park. I almost have to pack a lunch right now to keep from starving to death during a visit. Man it's sad they are draining a perfectly good hole of water just to relocate an aging piece of scrap mental. Would this thing really be missed if if went away forever? Of course I'm scared of it too, so that could explain part of my bias towards it.

[RollerBee]

Footings have to be poured and cured first and that takes time.

[NCtdBear]

The pool is completely drained and you can see it. The skycoaster is about to go in.

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I do believe I see construction equipment. Hopefully the ride will be in by this week.

Dang, another sad day for lifelong fans of the park as yet more of the personality is lost. When will they realize most people don't want a generic park? Instead we want a park with its own style.

[coasterfreak]

Guys! Stop freaking out about the pond! Just as with Windseeker, they will likely fill in only a portion for the Skyflyer and then put water back in! They have to drain the whole thing though. Trust me, the first drop on Nighthawk will still be over water next season.

[Jwrickner]

I just don't see enough room there for the xtreme skyflyer. I suppose this is going to be a tight fit.

[RollerBee]

The water is drained every winter. Measurements frok Google Maps show it will fit tightly. Cedar Point is generic, and we willl be the Cedar Point of the South.

[tarheel1231]

Ponds are nice but what the park really needs is TREES! I think the park should build a walk-way through the Intimidator field with trees everywhere. Something like the Canopy would be nice. Just a little walk through the woods. It would make a great scare zone too! The Thrill Zone also needs trees. There is no shade what-so-ever in that area. Also, there need to be more trees in Dinosaurs Alive. If I have to pay for it, I at least want to be able not to look at it from Afterburn and Intimidator. Keep it hidden. The best place for the skyflyer IMO would be in Kookaburra Bay's spot.

[RollerBee]

But trees block the view of rides....
Goldrusher has Always need more trees but more now than ever without the river next to it. Mine trains are much nicer in a "forest", see SFoG's mine train. Trees would also be a plus at Thunder Road's turnaround. Waterparks are guilty of mass tree removal too, shaded area would be welcome, to keep my feet from burning.

[tarheel1231]

^I rode the Dahlonega Mine Train too. I went to SFOG over the summer. They have LOTS of trees and their mine train is great. I could care less if the view of rides are blocked though. The Skytower and Windseeker both give you a good view of the park so I don't think trees would affect it too much. I'm hoping the park will install a skyride soon though. A skyride is always a great way to see a park.