Thanks for letting us know Mer!

I'm glad to hear it.

Fury325, based on renderings, looks to be a contender for best steel coaster in the world.

I hope it lives up to the renderings, or even out-does the renderings!

This is gonna be an excellent ride

I'm just waiting with bated breath for the announcement of the Carowinds operating schedule. I plan to book a hotel for that weekend the very minute I know WHICH weekend to book for.

I think this addition might be enough to firmly solidify Carowinds's place as my favorite Cedar Fair park. Not that it wasn't already, it just might solidify it even more than it currently is. I mean, how could I NOT love a park with Afterburn AND a Giga that has everything I think a Giga should have <3

(Afterburn is my most favoritest Invert. Even above Banshee)

You and I are on opposite ends of the spectrum and it's interesting to hear others opinions. I liked Carowinds least of all parks I have been to. Afterburn was the best ride there and even then it was only a little above average. Everything else was mediocre. Fury 325 looks great but I'm still not interested in rushing back to the park to ride it just because I know I don't really enjoy the rest of the park.

I'm just waiting with bated breath for the announcement of the Carowinds operating schedule. I plan to book a hotel for that weekend the very minute I know WHICH weekend to book for.

I think this addition might be enough to firmly solidify Carowinds's place as my favorite Cedar Fair park. Not that it wasn't already, it just might solidify it even more than it currently is. I mean, how could I NOT love a park with Afterburn AND a Giga that has everything I think a Giga should have <3

(Afterburn is my most favoritest Invert. Even above Banshee)

I would like to point out that, as far as I know, "most favoritest" is incorrect grammar.

But that's also really coincidental, because I sat next to a boy on the Intimidator just last week who said that it was his "most favoritest coaster in the world."

Found this on Carowinds Connection...

They are FINALLY starting. I wonder how long it will take for the track.

Has track been delivered? If not, it'll be there very very soon. It's been leaving the Batavia plant like crazy.

Yes track is on property for Fury 325.

Mosley Erecting Company on Facebook:

"Getting started at Carowinds!"

Photo: Mosley Erection Company via Facebook

Carowinds Amusement Park on Facebook:

"Check it out Fury 325 construction is moving along! Did you know 2015 season pass holders will get ERT, Exclusive Ride Time on this world record breaking thrill ride next year? Season pass prices are at their lowest price of the year through Nov. 2! You don't want to miss out!"

Photo : Carowinds Amusement Park via Facebook

That is some handsome track there.

Looking good. Cant wait to check this ride out next year.

Mosley Erecting Company on Facebook:

"Carolina Fury...."

Photo : Mosley Erecting Company via Facebook

I'm looking forward to seeing the changes/progress in person on Sunday. I'm most interested in seeing if the entry has changed at all. I'm thinking that most of the entry way changes will wait until after the park closes for the season.

I also wonder if I'll be told that my Platinum Pass picture is a fake again...

Getting admission to Carowinds with another park's Platinum Pass can certainly be....interesting.

I'm looking forward to seeing the changes/progress in person on Sunday. I'm most interested in seeing if the entry has changed at all. I'm thinking that most of the entry way changes will wait until after the park closes for the season.

I also wonder if I'll be told that my Platinum Pass picture is a fake again...

For now, they have a temporary North Gate entrance set up since the Plantation House and the surrounding buildings have been demolished. The South Gate wasn't open when I went last Sunday night for SCarowinds, so it might only be for Saturdays, when they're busier.

Here's a map:

Getting admission to Carowinds with another park's Platinum Pass can certainly be....interesting.

I thought your sitch went down in the Paramount Gold Pass era?

Nope. Never had a single problem with Paramount Parks passes...

For now, they have a temporary North Gate entrance set up since the Plantation House and the surrounding buildings have been demolished. The South Gate wasn't open when I went last Sunday night for SCarowinds, so it might only be for Saturdays, when they're busier.

Here's a map:

Thank you Merthecat! That is helpful. I've been there a few times so the picture is great and makes sense.

We are still going tomorrow (whether her husband and teenage son join us is TBD) for some rides and then off to the airport for my flight home. Weather looks great - sun and high of 79. I'll take it!

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@mikefehnel on Twitter:

"With this first piece of the lift installed, FURY325 stands 85' tall. 240' to go until we top out!!!"

Photo: Carowinds GM Michael Fehnel via Twitter

The swarm is approaching.....

Photo via Carowind's Fury325 Construction Photo Gallery

This Furious construction project is going to feel like a Century has past before it's done.

Carowinds finally installed a higher quality live feed cam focused on Fury 325 construction site!

https://www.carowinds.com/swarm/building-the-nest/live-camera-feed

^Well, there goes any and all productivity of mine over the next few months...

@mikefehnel on Twitter:

"At this very point #FURY325 will be traveling 95 MPH!"

Photo : Mike Fehnel (Carowinds General Manager) via Twitter

Carowinds Amusement Park on Facebook:

"For today's #Fury325 Friday, we give you your first look inside the Fury 325 station house before you would ascend the 325 foot tall lift hill. Did you know that 400 trucks will be used to deliver all of the steel track and supports to build this ride? Spring can't get here soon enough!"

Photo : Carowinds Amusement Park via Facebook

Sorry for the double post, but you have to admit that the swarm is growing at a rapid rate!

Higher and higher it flies.....And today....It got up there.....

Live Still Image : Carowind's Fury325 live camera

^

According to the park's general manager, Mike Fehnel, the ride now stands at over 190 ft. tall.

Every time I see that man's name as GM at Carowinds, it makes me happy.

It's a new day coming...