HandsUp Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 The wife and I will be taking advantage of our Platinum passes and going to Carowinds next month. Looks like they have a flying coaster that's a bit bigger than Firehawk-as well as a few other good ones. Any special recommendations on other good rides they have there? Any general things to know about that place? Any advice will help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gad198 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I went down to Carowinds last month and was pleasantly surprised by how much nicer it was, IMO, than in the Paramount days. Having said that, I'd recommend the following: If possible I'd get to the park at opening for one reason. Nighthawk, the park's flying coaster, is the first coaster you (and the general public) see when you enter the park, and as such everyone heads there first. Just as a frame of reference, I was able to get on every other coaster with a station wait or less (except Carolina Cobra) while the line for Nighthawk was around an hour long. Make sure that if you're there at park opening that you hit this first and then head to Carolina Cobra. If for some reason you don't make it there at opening save these coasters for later in the day as the lines should subside later on. Carolina Cobra, the park's boomerang, is actually not bad. Again, make sure you try and hit this early due to capacity issues. Afterburn is a great inverted coaster. It's just a shade below Raptor and Montu on the intensity scale. The line also moves quickly even though it only runs two trains. The rest of the park's coasters are just OK IMO. Vortex is a decent standup, but outside of the four aforementioned coasters there's really no other standout rides. Also, since you have a PP make sure that if you check out the attached link to view PP benefits at the park. Make sure and note the "First in Line Access" and "10% Discount on In-Park Dollars" benefits, as you should find those useful: http://www.carowinds.com/special/passinfo/sp_benefits_09.cfm Hope you have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 And most of all, don`t forget Danny Phantom Flyers!!! That ride still is a fun ride that packs a punch, even if it is no longer located in Ohio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie_KY Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Agree with riding Night Hawk first. It gets a line quickly. You face down alot more than you do with Firehawk. Afterburn can get a line, but is a must ride. Their version of Hurler is not as rough as KD's (when I rode it last July). The Eagle's are fun and take a spin on the Antique Cars that are right behind them. Silly, but a must do is snap a picture straddling the state line. Corny but funny to look back on. If you are staying down there, we ordered from Howie's Pizza and it was quite tasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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