Skippy Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Well, it looks like Paramount's Carowinds is getting a Nickelodeon Central expansion for 2005! What leads me to beleive this is their homepage now features an image that says "New attractions for 2005!" and then shows their Nickelodeon Central logo under it. Not only that, but screamscape.com received some new construction images showing lots of the area being repainted (orange and green), with concrete replacing what once was asphalt (stay away from our eagles with that Nick crap). Why should we care? Because they're getting rid of their Zoom Zone and Animation Station for it! Which, if the rumors are true about our Nickelodeon Central expansion next year, we could loose part of (or all of) our Hanna-Barbera Land with it. So lets all just hope I'm wrong http://www.carowinds.com/ / http://www.screamscape.com/html/paramount_s_carowinds.html Note: None of this information is confirmed but expect an announcement on January 31st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Yea I bet PKI gets the sponge bob thing down the rode but I see it in 07 or 08 cause I bet Paramount would want to see if this thing is as good as it look on paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 As much as I hate to see Hanna-Barbera go PKI is the chains flagship park so I think we will see HBL around until 2008 but I have been told that in 2006 we will see HBL start to fade out the only HB character you will see is my fav character scooby doo I think PKI has him until 2010.I really hope PKI gets that Mrs.Puff's Boating Crash Course Boating School but If PKI doesnt put it in the area of picnic grove or old nick theater we could already know whats going to take over when scooby leaves the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I believe that PKI will have Scooby for longer than 2010. Because I don`t think they would install the Scooby ride in 2003, and expect to get only 8 years out of it. Granted that the tradition for rides in that building is for the rides to only stick around about 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I said I think they have scooby until 2010 because I know in 2008 the HB contract is no more.Anywho KI only had The Smurfs for 8 years think about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Enchanted Voyage : 1972-1982 Smurfs: 1982-1992 Phantom: 1992-2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevengeofTheSmurfs Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Enchanted Voyage : 1972-1982 Smurfs: 1982-1992 Phantom: 1992-2002 Dude get your facts right the Smurfs Enchanted Voyage was put in at the end of the 1983 season it was 1984 when the smurfs were at KI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I don't think the boats (which I assume is the Sponge Bob Boat Mobile's) is probably not a coaster, it's more than likely it's just a small water circle ride, or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevengeofTheSmurfs Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I was thinking the crash course boating school was an Indoor coaster/dark ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Yeah it is a Dark ride and a coaster prob a wild mouse Iam sure PKI will get this sooner than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Yes, Animation Station and Zoom Zone are now mostly defunct. It is very sad but unlike us Paramount Parks doesn't care about HB. It is all about Nicktoons. On a side note, our mini-swing set may be removed, so this is your warning for Pixie & Dixie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Well I was told the junior swings were going to be re-themed and named Phil & Lil's swing set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Snapper Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I heard that OUR scooters will have stupid cartoons all over it LOL That Freakin Sucks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Yup its gettin themed to Nicktoons I think Iam not sure but I hear it will be called the Nick Slime Surfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I ain't counting on it because the area had 13 rides in NC, ZZ, and AS last year. The following rides have been seen in offseason construction photos. 1)Scooby-Doo's Ghoster Coaster 2)Dasterly's Flying Machines 3)Judy's Jetliners 4)Magic Flying Balloons 5)Carousel 6)Chopper Chase The following rides are known not to be leaving: 7)Taxi Jam 8)Runaway Reptar 9)Rocket Power:Airtime! 10)Log Flume The following rides have been installed this year: 11)Flying Eagles 12)Mystery Ride(boat ride) The following rides aren't listed above: 13)Road Rally(installed 1998)car ride 14)Mini-Train(Station has been seen in photo, but I don't think that means anything) 15)Swing Time(1987-no lines, bad location) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Yeah they are getting re-themed to Nick look at the Carowinds website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney_man Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I Found on the page, that the celebration parade is gonna be back at all 5 of the Paramount Parks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 As much as I love Hanna-Barbera and prefer it over Nickelodeon, I am honestly surprised that PKI has not already started converting land and rides from Hanna-Barbera Land to Nickelodeon Central. Have a great off season! Italian Chef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 ^ I think that will happen around 2006-2007! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Boy, I agree with that. I hate that thing and I haven't seen it. The idea of a parade is stupid, it causes popluar rides to close early, and congests walkways. The change can't be prevented, what gets me is Carowinds is going first. We normally go last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 You guys were first to get the scooby doo dark ride.....need I say more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Wrong, Scooby-Doo. Canada's Wonderland got their's in 2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Dude I simply ment you guys were one of first parks to get Scooby Doo and the Haunted Mansion Paramount Parks Office is right next to Carowinds so I guess they are gonna start the Nick Expansions with Carowinds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 NICKELODEONâ„¢ CENTRAL FACT SHEET Nickelodeonâ„¢ Central is the world’s largest Nickelodeon theme park area for kids. Based on characters and shows from the number one children’s entertainment brand in the world, this 15-acre Nickelodeon playground is growing to become five times larger than before and is loaded with more than 20 attractions that kids and their parents can enjoy together! The area also provides meet-and-greet opportunities where kids can rub elbows with their favorite NickToonsâ„¢ celebrities, numerous eateries and several merchandise locations, including an expanded Nickelodeon Store filled with Nick apparel, games, toys and more. FIVE NEW ATTRACTIONS FOR 2005 Phantom Flyers: Interactive phantom vehicles allow riders of all ages to steer their course swooping up and down, weaving side to side, and gliding through the air with ghost-fighting superhero Danny Phantomâ„¢! The Flying Dutchman’sâ„¢ Revenge: Ahoy Mateys! Guests navigate rotating mini-pirate ships and help Patrick Starâ„¢ escape the evil pirate specter! Pivot, twist and turn a full 180 degrees while sloping up and down along the Bikini Bottom terrain. Little Bill’sâ„¢ Cruisers: Guests set sail with Little Bill on mini speed boats, each with its own anchor bell! Dora the Explorer’sâ„¢ Azulâ„¢ Adventure: Kids and parents are all aboard this four-minute ride on Azul, the train. Families join Doraâ„¢ and Bootsâ„¢ the monkey on a storybook adventure. Riders encounter sights from Dora’s world while listening and watching the story unfold along their trek. Nick Live: An interactive family game show featuring friendly competition, loads of trivia and, in true Nickelodeon style, pies and slime! RIDES ‘NICKLUSIVELY’ FOR KIDS The Backyardigansâ„¢ Swing-a-long: A miniature swing ride for children that takes guests for a spin with the high-spirited Backyardigans. Tommy’sâ„¢ Take Off: Miniature "bi-planes" that dip and climb on a spinning Rugratsâ„¢ adventure. Riders can control vertical movement with joy sticks. Nick Jr.â„¢ Jets: With the youngest guests in mind, these space rockets rotate for an out-of-this-world ride just for kids. RIDES RUGRATS AND SQUAREPARENTS CAN ENJOY TOGETHER Fairly Oddâ„¢ Coaster: Take an enchanted ride and speed through five turns and two levels as Cosmoâ„¢ and Wandaâ„¢ put their zany spell on this wooden roller coaster. Boots’ Balloon Race: Explore the Nick play area with Boots the monkey on these swirling balloon gondolas that kids and parents can both enjoy. Nick-O-Round: An antique, hand-crafted wooden carousel built in 1923 and adorned with vignettes of favorite Nicktoons characters. LazyTownâ„¢ Sporticopters: The littlest of pilots and their parents get a panoramic view of the new Nickelodeon Central from helicopter themed cars traveling on an elevated monorail. Hey Arnold’sâ„¢ Taxi Chase: A big city chase through Arnold’s neighborhood ensues on this miniature, 15-foot high roller coaster with cars resembling taxi cabs and a police car. TV Landâ„¢ Road Trip: Kids cruise in electric ‘50s’ style Cadillacs and Corvettes on a 1,200-foot track. The Wild Thornberrysâ„¢ River Adventure: A splash-filled experience based on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon, The Wild Thornberrys. Seated in dugouts, brave explorers cast off for a surprise-filled excursion through the wilderness, eventually navigating their way over a 44-foot waterfall to meet explorer extraordinaire herself, 12-year-old Eliza Thornberryâ„¢. ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS Rugrats Runaway Reptarâ„¢: An inverted kids’ coaster based on the popular Rugrats episode, “Runaway Reptarâ€Â. This coaster takes guests on a high-flying adventure in ski-lift style seats that are suspended below the coaster track. It’s non-stop, Rugrats-style action as riders race around the track and attempt to steer clear of the larger-than-life green dinosaur Reptar. Rocket Powerâ„¢ Air Time: A platform that swings backward and forward before completing a series of 360-degree rotations during which the rider experiences controlled free falls of 33 feet per second. Based on the hit Nickelodeon show “Rocket Powerâ€Â. CREATURE COMFORTS, DINING & NICKCESSITIES Nickelodeon Store: Newly expanded for 2005, this outlet provides everything Nick! The Nickelodeon Store is filled with Nickelodeon games, toys, gadgets, apparel and other Nick goodies. NickToons Café: A dining experience perfect for the family, the cafe offers a wide menu selection including hot roasted turkey & baked honey ham towering sandwiches, char-grilled burgers on honey-wheat rolls, pizza, chicken strips and garden salads. The Wild Thornberrysâ„¢ Outpost Canteen: Families looking for an adventurous meal can stop here for a quick bite. The menu selection includes fresh-breaded shrimp baskets, foot-long hot dogs and seasoned fries. PS: This topic can probably be moved to the new PKICentral Community Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 The only thing I dislike, othe than them having PKI`s flyers is calling the Carousel the Nick-O-Round. I`m sorry, but with a classic like a carousel, they should keep its name as Carousel. Also, I hope they don`t destroy the classic carousel by adding the vignettes of the Nick Toon chracters! Also with the original introduction of Nick Central, PKI was not first. PKD had Nick Central installed in 2000, and then PKI revamped Nickelodeon Splat City into Nick Central in 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 The only thing I dislike, othe than them having PKI`s flyers is calling the Carousel the Nick-O-Round. I`m sorry, but with a classic like a carousel, they should keep its name as Carousel. Also, I hope they don`t destroy the classic carousel by adding the vignettes of the Nick Toon chracters! Also with the original introduction of Nick Central, PKI was not first. PKD had Nick Central installed in 2000, and then PKI revamped Nickelodeon Splat City into Nick Central in 2001. I zestfully agree with you. I think our Carousel's value will deline because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Punk Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Well, I guess we know the fate of PKI's Nick Central next year It all sounds pretty neat except the fact that the flyers are crappy Danny Phantom now. Oh well, next year it will be ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabloRM Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Well, I guess we know the fate of PKI's Nick Central next year It all sounds pretty neat except the fact that the flyers are crappy Danny Phantom now. Oh well, next year it will be ours. No, it won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted February 2, 2005 Author Share Posted February 2, 2005 The one attraction that stands out from the rest is "Dora the Explorer’s™ Azul™ Adventure!" It sounds like it will be four minute long outdoor-darkride with some heavy theming and a storyline. This ride just may pull off the Disneyesque family rides they have been pushing for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I believe that the Dora ride is just a retheming of their prexisting miniature train ride. I don`t think it would be a totally immersive dark ride, like Disney because of all the other work and stuff Carowinds is getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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