MDMC01 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Could we possibly see a thrilling GCI in that space? I never rode the Rapids so I didn't know how much space it took up. Also, @CoasterOhio tell Nighthawk I said hi (I'll be down there in June for Nighthawk, Fury, Vortex, Electrospin and more)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 We have movement on Copperhead Strike! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I do not understand the logic on removing the rapids ride. When I went a couple summers ago it was super hot and the line for the rapids ride was the longest one we waited in all day. This makes no sense. If it was immediately being replaced by another water ride with high capacity it would be ok but removing all the water rides in a park in the south is dumb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin22 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Maverick44 said: We have movement on Copperhead Strike! Can’t wait to see the test POVs, I’m looking forward to heading down there this summer. Certainly greatly improved the parks lineup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 19 minutes ago, Aaron88stang said: I do not understand the logic on removing the rapids ride. When I went a couple summers ago it was super hot and the line for the rapids ride was the longest one we waited in all day. This makes no sense. If it was immediately being replaced by another water ride with high capacity it would be ok but removing all the water rides in a park in the south is dumb. While I never rode the rapids ride, I completely agree with you. I hate seeing rides removed, especially the ones that can really help out folks (I mean cooling them down) without a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Agreed as well. I hate to see rides this this removed. Unless it was un fixable? idk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 58 minutes ago, Aaron88stang said: I do not understand the logic on removing the rapids ride. When I went a couple summers ago it was super hot and the line for the rapids ride was the longest one we waited in all day. This makes no sense. If it was immediately being replaced by another water ride with high capacity it would be ok but removing all the water rides in a park in the south is dumb. Maybe the ride was a maintenance nightmare? Or ridership had decreased to a point where they couldn`t justify the costs of upkeep. Or they have an idea for a new attraction and that was the best location for it. I am sure that they will replace it with something eventually. That area of the park is right by the main entrance area, so I am sure they will do something with that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 They like to call that area " Prime Real-estate" haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 hour ago, chugh43 said: While I never rode the rapids ride, I completely agree with you. I hate seeing rides removed, especially the ones that can really help out folks (I mean cooling them down) without a replacement. Right, especially Big Dipper and Raging Wolf Bobs. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiisgreat Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Per Carowinds Connection Carowinds is closing Rip Roaring Rapids and seeing how Bigfoot Falls' Renovation goes in Knotts Berry Farm. They haven't decided what they want do with it yet, and they haven't filed demolition permits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 6 hours ago, CoastersRZ said: Maybe the ride was a maintenance nightmare? Or ridership had decreased to a point where they couldn`t justify the costs of upkeep. Or they have an idea for a new attraction and that was the best location for it. I am sure that they will replace it with something eventually. That area of the park is right by the main entrance area, so I am sure they will do something with that area. A maintenance issue perhaps but ridership would not be the issue based on what I experienced. It was close to an hour wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 I waited well over an hour for Rapids summer 2018, it is always one of the rides with the longest lines unless it is cold. Carowinds doesn’t open Rapids until the waterpark opens and closes with the waterpark. This had became normal operations. Back in 2006, Carowinds opened Rapids on Opening Day in March and ran it all the way through the season. There was a five year gap after 2006 that I didn’t go to Carowinds and at some point Rapids became “seasonal” for lack of better term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiisgreat Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Per Carowinds Connection Unfortunately Rip Roaring Rapids will be closing. "It was put bluntly at Winter Warm up that Rapids is being retired, so say goodbye." They said it’s being retired, and to say goodbye. It was asked if there is any chance of a rehab, and the response was “We don’t know what’s going to happen there yet”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin22 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, kiisgreat said: Per Carowinds Connection Unfortunately Rip Roaring Rapids will be closing. "It was put bluntly at Winter Warm up that Rapids is being retired, so say goodbye." That sucks, Intamin Rapids rides are my favorite kind of water ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I really don't understand this move by the park. For a park like Carowinds that gets so hot, they need more dry park water rides not none. Hopefully the park gives it a refurb like Knott's is giving theirs. While that location would be great for a GCI, I can't see that happening for at least a few years. The park would be better off giving Vortex a floorless conversion and refurbing the Rapids ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin22 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I was checking wikipedia and I noticed it stated KECO manufactured the ride. Does anyone happen to know if this is true or not, I'm surprised they manufactured it considering Intamin was already manufacturing rapids rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, Ben43065 said: I was checking wikipedia and I noticed it stated KECO manufactured the ride. Does anyone happen to know if this is true or not, I'm surprised they manufactured it considering Intamin was already manufacturing rapids rides. That is inaccurate, It was designed by Intamin. Carowinds built the original rafts in house that were used until 1983 when Intamin rafts replaced the original rafts that had design flaws. Intamin was unable to supply rafts in time for 1982 so Carowinds made their own 8 passenger rafts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin22 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Just now, RollerNut said: That is inaccurate, It was designed by Intamin. Carowinds built the original rafts in house that were used until 1983 when Intamin rafts replaced the original rafts that had design flaws. Alright thanks for the clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Carowinds has placed their 2019 Season shows on their website. I'm very interested about this one.https://www.carowinds.com/play/shows/seasons-of-cirque 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, chugh43 said: Carowinds has placed their 2019 Season shows on their website. I'm very interested about this one.https://www.carowinds.com/play/shows/seasons-of-cirque This is the second year of that show at Carowinds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 minute ago, disco2000 said: This is the second year of that show at Carowinds... Oops! I assumed they had Origins last year.... New show to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 31 minutes ago, chugh43 said: Oops! I assumed they had Origins last year.... New show to me Most would call it a "blend" of the best parts of Cirque Canadien that was at Wonderland and Origins that was at KI/KD with a NC/SC spin to it. In fact, one of KI Origins performers did his same act in this show last year... Carowinds stage is small and could barely pull off Cirque Imagine (and wasn't as large as the KI production because Carowinds could only fit one trampoline and the walls did not close in from the sides but rather pulled out from the set) and didn't have the room for Origins. Doesn't really have the room for this show either as those that have seen it can attest. The sway pole is so close to the ceiling that the performer cannot fully extend and they had to put pads on the HVAC ducts in case they missed it is that close... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/26/2019 at 8:40 PM, disco2000 said: Most would call it a "blend" of the best parts of Cirque Canadien that was at Wonderland and Origins that was at KI/KD with a NC/SC spin to it. In fact, one of KI Origins performers did his same act in this show last year... Carowinds stage is small and could barely pull off Cirque Imagine (and wasn't as large as the KI production because Carowinds could only fit one trampoline and the walls did not close in from the sides but rather pulled out from the set) and didn't have the room for Origins. Doesn't really have the room for this show either as those that have seen it can attest. The sway pole is so close to the ceiling that the performer cannot fully extend and they had to put pads on the HVAC ducts in case they missed it is that close... It was Jack Rouse who gave the advice that, if KI were to ever be taken seriously from an entertainment standpoint, they would need to have a “real” proscenium theater - indoor, fly loft, etc. The idea didn’t necessarily travel to the other parks, so I’m grateful that we have what we have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Watching the blurry web cam on CS and it looks like it will be a lot of fun. Also only thing that concerns me is on those empty trains it goes so slow on those loops it looks like it won't make it haha. With a full train is it possible it won't ? lol I know they can up the launch if needed but still haha Look like an awesome ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I would guess they are still in the process of tuning the launches....I'd also assume that the web cam looks a bit different than it would in person, especially since it's a lot higher up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiisgreat Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 2nd launch. Not filmed on park property, but across the street. Go follow him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 It's very twisty! Also, that show lineup looks great; I'll have to catch a few when I go in June! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_1138 Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Cannot wait for this ride! We are heading down for Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30. First trip to Carowinds!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Its a Mack Spaghetti Bowl! haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin22 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 official POV 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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