JamminJ Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I figure the Kings Dominion 'attraction' has a 21 page topic why not one for Carowinds. Many of you Kings Islander's will recognize the construction.. Just today someone did some snooping and found the potential name and theme, which you can see in this thread. You can follow along with the construction and discussion of the new ride at Carowinds Connection and all the latest photo updates can be found in this thread. Slightly off topic, I went to Kings Island a few weeks ago and really loved Diamondback, it will be nice to have something similar to me just a short drive away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Very interesting. Thanks for posting links! Unlike someone else in the KD Rumored Coaster Thread.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I've heard strong rumors for a B&M Hyper. I wouldn't be surprised considering KI this year and CW last year, plus there has been rumors of a Carowinds hyper for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kevin Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Welcome to KIC! Sounds like a good coaster. It will certainly put Carowinds on the map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Sounds like a good coaster. It will certainly put Carowinds on the map. Pretty sure it already is ... http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&...1&encType=1 Yep, there's the proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 We could have a confirmed name and logo here, White Lightning. Oddly enough, they had another coaster named White Lightning, a Shuttle Loop removed in 1988. Screamscape Report: 2010 - White Lightning / New Coaster - Under Construction - (7/21/09) A very interesting picture slid into my inbox this morning... one that confirms a rumor we had heard about the 2010 coaster way back in December. Yes, someone apparently found an semi-official logo for the new coaster which is going to bring back the White Lightning name. At first I thought about not posting the photo out of fear that the photographer might get in trouble, but upon a closer look at the photo itself with Photoshoped, I started to make out little indicators where it appeared that the photo itself may have been doctored. Just look at the scene in general here... everything is all set up neat and clean... every folder tab is visible and appropriate, and the logo itself is almost perfectly squared off to the camera at a near perfect and level angle. Just managing to do that by hand with a real camera, let along a small cell phone camera, is almost impossible itself without some post-production help from Photoshop. Then look at the letters in the logo... they too are squared off perfectly to the camera, especially the long running white bar along the bottom. Perfect... too perfect. Something doesn’t smell right... and if that wasn’t enough there is the over the top Post-It Note in the top left corner, saying that logo had to be revised by July 23rd, 2009. Why is that date important? Because Coaster-Stock is taking place the very next morning on July 24th. Does this mean the photo or logo are a fake? No... I don’t think so... I’m just thinking this could have been a carefully planned “leak” on the part of Carowinds, just days out from Coaster Stock and the big announcement. In short... an attempt to create some serious buzz well in advance of the announcement, which they certainly have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Funny but when I saw that picture I thought to myself that seems staged. Everything looked way too perfect the way it was all set up. I must agree, this seems like a leak to me and I think the posting on this site to start a topic specifically on Carowinds 2010 coaster since KD is getting the love is also interesting. Seems like this is all planned to leak on Carowinds Connection and also KIC all at the same time. I love a good conspiracy. On the ride itself, anyone think since the original was a weight drop launch looper, that the 2010 ride could be launched as well? I know the majority of rumors I have heard suggest B&M hyper, but what if. Plus I always like fueling the rumor mill, its fun and thats what they want us to do. Game on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 On the ride itself, anyone think since the original was a weight drop launch looper, that the 2010 ride could be launched as well? I think you're giving Cedar Fair to much credit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 ^ Well I am still shocked over KD getting an Intamin Giga, so I think at this point anything could happen for Carowinds, although most and myself included think B&M Hyper and there is nothing wrong with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I must agree, this seems like a leak to me and I think the posting on this site to start a topic specifically on Carowinds 2010 coaster since KD is getting the love is also interesting. Seems like this is all planned to leak on Carowinds Connection and also KIC all at the same time. I love a good conspiracy. Are you serious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Hmm, can you imagine if they named a certain 2009 coaster King Cobra or The Bat? I don't think this is real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIFAN! Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 That first picture really reminds me of the beggining of DB construction IMO. Like this one http://www.KICentral.com/photos/displayima...m=229&pos=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyMan98 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Sounds like a good coaster. It will certainly put Carowinds on the map. Pretty sure it already is ... http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&...1&encType=1 Yep, there's the proof. Was that a joke? Because if it was, It was funny but stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 That first picture really reminds me of the beggining of DB construction IMO. Like this one http://www.KICentral.com/photos/displayima...m=229&pos=0 Except for the fact we had a huge slab of concrete in the middle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I must agree, this seems like a leak to me and I think the posting on this site to start a topic specifically on Carowinds 2010 coaster since KD is getting the love is also interesting. Seems like this is all planned to leak on Carowinds Connection and also KIC all at the same time. I love a good conspiracy. Are you serious? You think someone was able to get a James Bondish spy camera picture of the top secret 2010 coaster plans for Carowinds, that the files were all in a perfect stack so that the blueprint was barely sticking out and you could see all of the file tabs and then that individual was able to post them on the web without reprisal? Seriously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 ^I'm with you on that one, and feel the same way about the KD giga. I think it is way to convenient that you can see the label, clearly saying "Intamin Giga for Kings Dominion 2010". It seems like it's too easy, like they set it up to look like that. But, that's Kings Dominion. This is Carowinds. On with the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I must agree, this seems like a leak to me and I think the posting on this site to start a topic specifically on Carowinds 2010 coaster since KD is getting the love is also interesting. Seems like this is all planned to leak on Carowinds Connection and also KIC all at the same time. I love a good conspiracy. Are you serious? You think someone was able to get a James Bondish spy camera picture of the top secret 2010 coaster plans for Carowinds, that the files were all in a perfect stack so that the blueprint was barely sticking out and you could see all of the file tabs and then that individual was able to post them on the web without reprisal? Seriously? I was referring to the part about it being a planned leak onto KIC. JamminJ wasn't the person who originally posted the photo on Carowinds Connections. It was someone else named coasterjunkie79, who probably works at the park if it was a planned release, which I'm sure it was. They registered just before posting, said they had more pictures, and then never posted anything. Also, what's so interesting about a topic being created specifically about the Carowinds 2010 construction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 It's like me saying that this pic are real, simply because there's CF stuff in the picture. OMG guyz! ZIPPO LIGHTERS is sponsoring SoB next yearz!! Look! Therez lotz of CF maps n stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I was referring to the part about it being a planned leak onto KIC. JamminJ wasn't the person who originally posted the photo on Carowinds Connections. It was someone else named coasterjunkie79, who probably works at the park if it was a planned release, which I'm sure it was. They registered just before posting, said they had more pictures, and then never posted anything. Also, what's so interesting about a topic being created specifically about the Carowinds 2010 construction? What's interesting to me is that JamminJ joined KIC back in October of 2007 and has never posted anything on KIC until this? What the guy wakes up yesterday and says - hey I remember my KIC username and password, let me go post this topic there. I think its a CF/Carrowinds PR dept created account that they have used for a while to monitor KIC that they finally decided to use to post something since KD was getting all the love. Either that or Dane/BoddaH are a part of this conspiracy and changed the join date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Well, it's not that weird. JamminJ is his username on Carowinds Connection, so that's not hard to remember. I use the same username on other sites. Then there's a button to hit if you forget your password, so that's how he could've gotten that. Maybe he wanted to see what other sites were saying about the Carowinds 2010 construction. Why would CF choose KIC. We're several hundred miles away. It's just one website that was caught by the buzz over that picture/ viral marketing. I don't think JamminJ is a PR Dept. created username for the simple fact the same one in use over at Carowinds Connection is a site moderator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'm giving up on this thread... Apparently I'm not good at either conspiracy theory or humor, will have to settle for stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Cedar Fair is crafty, but not THIS crafty you guys! Just tone things down a bit, you are reminding me of a lame "Who done it?" story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminJ Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yes, I'm definitely not part of the parks PR department (but with all this advertising of the construction they could put me on the payroll at least ) I am a moderator on Carowinds Connection, and have been since the sites inception in 2003. I'm not sure why I joined KICentral originally, but it may have been right around the time Diamondback was being discussed/leaked. I do try to use the same screen name for most forums, that way when people see my name they can possibly identify it with some of my posts on another site. And its just plain easier to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Looks like y'all are getting what is essentially a mirror image of Diamondback. You will enjoy it very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Looks like y'all are getting what is essentially a mirror image of Diamondback. You will enjoy it very much! Careful, if Behemoth and Diamondback are any indication (And I'd like to think they are), then I'd think not. Some could call Diamondback essentially a mirror image of Behemoth, they have about the same number of hills and a hammerhead and 2 helices, others would disagree. Behemoth has a simpler layout then Diamondback, Diamondback has a splashdown, goes over midways, yada yada yada, and is quite different then Behemoth. I'm sure Cedar Fair will add something similar, but certainly not on the border of cookie cutter! But, I do wholeheartedly agree with one part of your post. They will, enjoy it VERY much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Record Breaking History Making 082609.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 http://carowindsconnection.com/viewtopic.p...&start=2535 Track arrived. It was the red B&M track seen at the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondbackLover Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Looks like y'all are getting what is essentially a mirror image of Diamondback. You will enjoy it very much! Careful, if Behemoth and Diamondback are any indication (And I'd like to think they are), then I'd think not. Some could call Diamondback essentially a mirror image of Behemoth, they have about the same number of hills and a hammerhead and 2 helices, others would disagree. Behemoth has a simpler layout then Diamondback, Diamondback has a splashdown, goes over midways, yada yada yada, and is quite different then Behemoth. I'm sure Cedar Fair will add something similar, but certainly not on the border of cookie cutter! But, I do wholeheartedly agree with one part of your post. They will, enjoy it VERY much! Any other differences? I'm sure it will be a good ride...but this is exactly my problem with B&M. For their hyper coasters, they are practically all the same thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondbackLover Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 It's like me saying that this pic are real, simply because there's CF stuff in the picture. OMG guyz! ZIPPO LIGHTERS is sponsoring SoB next yearz!! Look! Therez lotz of CF maps n stuff! Did you really take up some of your time to put that picture together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Seems that a large shipping container has dropped on the front of the park and it refrences "Lightning Really Does Strike Twice" and "IZ12ENUFF" http://www.thrillnetwork.com/news/3038/car...more-hints.html Very very interesting indeed. Hmmm White Lignting also refers to Moonshine and NASCAR started by Moonshine runners. 12E, 3E, The Big E. Carolinas, the opening of the NASCAR hall of fame. All so very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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