bkroz Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Carowinds appears to be booting up a sort of Paramount-ish takeoff on the Cedar Point style web-layout... Though it's just now starting up (currently it redirects to the shopping page), http://www.carowinds.com is getting the much-desired makeover. Let's pray that it's in Kings Island's future, too, but since we just recently got an online shop that mirrors our current website style... :\ http://www.carowinds.com And so, the unification of the Paramount Parks begins! (a mere four years post-purchase and just when they might all be sold in the coming months... What good timing!) Quote
coaster_junky Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 i like it a lot, can't wait for Kings Island's new site. Quote
TheSonofBeast Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 heh, but then we wont have those nice url switcheroos anymore... seriously, though it is a good thing they are finally getting around to it. although, i must say it would probably be best to get on that, as around park opening is when most people visit the website to buy passes and tickets, and doing a site switchover with possible hickups could be a potential disaster.... Quote
coaster_junky Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 i'm glad that "thrill rides" and "roller coasters" are now in distinctive categories, i never liked how paramount placed them both together. Quote
TombRaiderFTW Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 The site doesn't work on any web browser for me- Chrome, Firefox, or IE. Up until about 10 minutes ago, it would redirect me to the shopping page for Firefox and IE. EDIT: Site now works in Firefox just fine. Chrome still has nothing. I don't care what IE gives me. Haha. EDIT again: Site now works everywhere. I like it! It's MUCH better than the old yellow site. Quote
coaster_junky Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 ^i'm using firefox and it's coming up fine. Quote
frisbeefan Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 It looks nice, I hope KI will upgrade soon, it would be nice to get videos, pictures and dare I say correct information on the site! Although they most likely will keep most of the content the same, and just redo the design. Quote
TH13TEEN Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 If you download the PDf file of the 2010 Carowinds park map you can see. Their Carolina Cyclone got painted... On the map. Quote
HTCO Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I love the website... Kings Island better be next... Quote
coaster_junky Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 ... and ruin the pattern that has been set in place? Quote
TH13TEEN Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I think Cedar Fair really likes Carowinds... 1 Quote
CedarPointer Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I think Cedar Fair really likes Carowinds... I think CF really likes parks that are getting new coasters... I bet KD is next. I'd comment on the state of our site, but I'm trying to be nice... Quote
Diamondback96 Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Did anyone notice that the Intimidator plaza is literally half-in Planet Snoopy, and half-in Carowinds Plaza? Quote
Diamondback FOF Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I think Cedar Fair really likes Carowinds... I think one of the executives at CF has a relation to someone at Carowinds. 1 Quote
bkroz Posted February 25, 2010 Author Posted February 25, 2010 You might say Carowinds is the prodigal son of the Cedar Fair family... In more ways than one. 1 Quote
bkroz Posted February 25, 2010 Author Posted February 25, 2010 If you download the PDf file of the 2010 Carowinds park map you can see. Their Carolina Cyclone got painted... On the map. See the very bottom of this page: Carolina Cyclone really was re-painted three colors, in honor of its 30th anniversary. A few things: This is what our Runaway Reptar looks like, too, right? Very nice! Drop Tower's photo gallery is called "Drop Zone." Well, perhaps it was SpellCheck. :] *Insert Scooby Doo going "Huh?!" Slight "lol" at the semi-visible green phantom here, hiding behind a curtain! Quote
coaster_junky Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 ^not to mention the box of scooby snacks setting by the mantle. i guess you have to give them some credit though, the ride hasn't ran with the public as riders since the re-theme. Quote
McSalsa Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Very nice! Looks much better than the old site did. Hope KI gets the same treatment. I especially like the new way the park map is displayed online, as you can zoom in and stuff to get closer looks at the ride drawings, etc. The map itself even looks pretty good, much better than Cedar Point's crazy cartoony map. Quote
The Interpreter Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I think Cedar Fair really likes Carowinds... I think one of the executives at CF has a relation to someone at Carowinds. You might say Carowinds is the prodigal son of the Cedar Fair family... In more ways than one. ...for now. Quote
nhimes90 Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 I have a feeling the site designs will go like this..... Carowinds, California's Great America, King's Dominion, King's Island, then Canada's Wonderland. My reasoning is that this is the order that the parks open. Just a guess! Quote
RollerNut Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 http://www.carowinds...ay_go_karts.cfm Wow, those are some really old gokarts, they predate Carowinds. Wonder where they hide them until 2006. Same goes for Balloon Race. Awesome Aussie Twister opened in 89 not 97. Don't get me started on the coasters page. Quote
Diamondback96 Posted February 27, 2010 Posted February 27, 2010 "1900" is probably the placeholder year. They probably just forgot to replace it. Quote
brick52 Posted February 27, 2010 Posted February 27, 2010 I like how the parkmap is like a google map where you can zoom in and see the different attractions and move your self around the map as if it is a real map. Quote
Sergeant Pepper Posted February 27, 2010 Posted February 27, 2010 Did anyone else notice when you try to click the store it's denied. Quote
tycoonrebel7188 Posted February 27, 2010 Posted February 27, 2010 When I click on the Store link, it takes you to a site to purchase tickets. I don't think Carowinds has a site like our Marketplace. Quote
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