 Last week, friend of the site Justin made his way out to Carowinds to have some fun in the park. Here are some amazing pics from this awesome park, we hope you enjoy!! Written by Justin Adams Good Morning Carowinds!!  We're ready to get Fury'd   Don't mind if we take a look    We totally loved Intimidator as well, not sure why it gets a bad rap    Wheeeeee!!!  Love the tower and being able to view the entire park, and a couple of states.   Obligatory Construction shot!!! Can't wait to see what Carowinds is cooking up for 2019!!!  Hey sexy ...    Related Videos:
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 Media DayWe'll start off with some nice panoramic views of the new park entrance. This looks really great.    Review of Fury 325 from Lauren: It was great! For the typical audience that is going to ride this coaster, it's going to be a really great experience. There's a lot of whishy-washy reviews on this, but most of the people at media day are roller coaster fanatics. The roller coaster fanatics are jaded and have traveled all over the wild to ride the tallest, fastest, and wildest coasters. This ride compared to Helix in Sweden? Helix wins 10x over, but this ride wasn't built exclusively for these roller coaster fanatics. This coaster is an awesome addition to Carowinds and is going to bring a lot of excitement to the park. The front seat was my favorite by far, which is very uncommon for me to say about a B&M coaster. The front seat was full of an insane amount of wind, beautiful views, and it's fair share of airtime. The back seat was also a close second to my favorite seat. However there was a shake to the row 3 end seat I rode on towards the end, enough shake to it to give me a slight headache and sit out on a few other rides on it. If your looking for airtime, intimidator does give you a little more. But if your looking for a great thrill, plenty of adrenaline, and a really good ride overall then Fury is it. Don't let the jaded ones fool you, it's definitely a must do and worth the trip to Carowinds!!!   The new entrance looks amazing
 This looks amazing  Linus says come ride my new coaster!!     Fury Merch  Nice Pin set  Oh yeah, there's a coaster here too. =)    Before the festivities begin, let's take a look at some Fury merchandise  The store  More Merch   Magnets and Plushes ... nice designs     Not a "Coaster Shirt" guy, but the black shirt in the middle is quite nice.  Prior to the ride opening, they were doing some more testing.    Ride Entry sign  Some of the local Mascots were getting in on the fun  The ceremony kicked off with Mike Fennel Carowinds VP and some words from South Carolina Gov, North Carolina Gov, the Mayor of Charlotte     3, 2, 1 - Confetti!!    After the ceremony it was time to get some pictures of the ride in action, and of course ride the coaster.      Intimidator was also open for media day    What would a coaster event be without an awesome ice sculpture?   Sweet Tea!!!  Lots of yummy food  And of course, great entertainment  New Dippin' Dots Flavor, Fury Freeze!!!  Lastly, the parks other new attraction, the Slingshot was also open    I'm not personally a fan of these, but they are pretty popular at most parks. Alright, that's going to wrap it up for our Media Day report. We'll likely have some more pics and info in a few days. The coaster and park opens for the 2015 season this Saturday (3/28) so be sure to head out to Carowinds and take in their new amazing coaster. Thanks to Carowinds for inviting us out to their festivities and a VERY special thank you to Matt and Lauren who were able to cover the event for us. It's very much appreciated.  How about a little something from the East Coast for your Tuesday. The park sent us the following information and picture as vertical construction begins for Fury 325. Check out all of the details below. We've also included the virtual POV of the ride in case you've been living under a rock. For all of the info on Fury 325 be sure to check out the full press release. 
Carowinds, Charlotte , NC- Sept. 30, 2014 - Steel construction for Fury 325 begins as construction workers carefully place the very first piece of coaster track onto support beams. Scheduled to open in Spring 2015, Fury 325 will be the tallest, fastest giga coaster in the world. The first hill will stand 325 feet tall, as riders zoom along 6,602 feet of track the ride will simulate the flight of an angry hornet and reach a top speed of 95 miles an hour. Fury 325 is part of a multi-year expansion plan for the amusement park on the North, South Carolina border, additional 2015 improvements will include a new front entrance and improved dining and entertainment offerings. Carowinds closes for the 2014 season on Nov. 2. for more information on Fury 325, including ride simulation videos visit www.carowinds.com/fury325 Carowinds to Reach Exciting New Heights The world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster will connect the beloved Carolina park’s historic past with its thrilling future  Charlotte, NC (August 21, 2014) / PR Newswire / — For more than 40 years, Carowinds has been the place where the Carolinas come together. It’s where the Tar Heel State and the Palmetto State meet. It’s where families and friends bond over thrilling rides and entertainment. Carowinds will now unite its storied history with its future as the standard for thrills by unleashing Fury 325, the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster.Fury 325 will simulate the wild, daring and spontaneous flight of the hornet. The new ride will be visible from uptown Charlotte, renewing the park’s skyline and serving as a symbol of changes to come. Fury 325 is part of a planned $50 million dollar multiyear investment to bring new life to founder Pat Hall’s original vision for Carowinds. The park will be revamped from top to bottom to celebrate Carolina culture including new rides and attractions, signature Carolina food offerings and entertainment. Opening in Spring 2015, Fury 325 will be the centerpiece of a new 8.2 acre main entrance plaza that includes a state–of–the–art ticketing and season pass processing area and expanded guest service facilities.  “Starting with Fury 325, we plan to make Carowinds a destination for thrillseekers to celebrate the Carolinas,” says Mike Fehnel, Carowinds Vice President and General Manager. “The new ride will build on the heritage of the park, creating new memories and traditions for our loyal fans and future guests from around the world.”  Riders will board into three 32–passenger open air trains and begin their ascent to the top of a 325–foot (over 30 stories) hill. This immense hill is followed by an exhilarating 81 degree first drop. Like an angry hornet chasing its target, Fury 325 will race through a series of hills, curves and quick transitions while reaching speeds of up to 95 miles per hour. Riders will speed along 6,602 feet of track during the nearly three and one half minute ride. “The tradition of the park is so important to those who have grown up here,” says Fehnel. “It’s long overdue that we gave our fans a new energy surrounding Carowinds, which will build on our legacy as the premiere entertainment destination for generations of Carolinians.” Those who can’t wait until Spring 2015 to experience Fury 325 can take a virtual ride at carowinds.com/fury325 where they can also check out photos, virtual renderings, ride stats and more. This Fall, fans can purchase a 2015 season pass or renew current season passes for the lowest price of the year at carowinds.com. Fury 325 is designed and manufactured by Bolliger and Mabillard (B&M) of Monthey, Switzerland, a recognized industry leader in roller coaster development and the same firm that brought Vortex to Carowinds in 1992, Afterburn in 1999, and The Intimidator™ in 2010.  Fury 325 Coaster Fact Sheet Charlotte, NC – A swarm will descend upon the Carolinas in Spring 2015 as Carowinds unleashes Fury 325, the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster. Heralded as the largest, single investment in the history of Carowinds, the premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas, Fury 325 will embody the fierce attributes of a hornet, boldly transforming the park’s skyline and front entrance.  Physical Dimensions Track Length……..………………………………………………………………....................………..6,602 feet Lift Height…………………….…………………………………………………….......................……….325 feet Angle of Descent……………...………..……………………………………………..................……81 degrees Amount of Steel Used …………..………………..………………………………....................….…..2,700 tons Time, Speed, Capacity Time……………………....................................................................Approximately 3 minutes, 25 seconds Maximum Speed………………………………………....…………………………………Approximately 95 mph Capacity……………………………………………………………………………..………………………Approximately 1,470 riders per hour Design Model…………………………...………………………………………………………………………Giga coaster Structure…………………………………………....……………………………………………Steel tubular track Features The ride layout is custom designed for Carowinds, featuring a track that dramatically swarms above, then below the new front entrance plaza of the park, passing over guests six times. Other elements of the ride include: • Lift Hill- riders climb to an astonishing 325 feet, then speed down at an 81 degree angle. • Barrel Turn – riders speed into a complete sideways turn that’s 190 feet tall. • High Speed S-Curve – the train enters this curve fast and riders will really feel the g-forces here during this quick transition! • Horseshoe Turn – a maneuver that takes the train into a 180-degree turnaround with high banking, tilting at a 91-degree angle, and then giving riders the experience of a weightless drop. • Underground Dive – a quick dive below as the train speeds under a new guest entry bridge. • High Speed Banked Curve- the train takes riders up a 101 foot hill while tilting at the top then speeding back down. • Camel Back Hill – riders swarm into a 111 foot tall hill providing riders exhilarating “airtime!” • Double Helix Maneuver – the train buzzes into an angled spiral section of high banked track that turns into itself and completes a 360-degree turn. • Camel Back Hills – A final duo of camelback hills as riders experience “airtime” before hitting the brake run. Color Scheme Supports………………………………………………………………………...……………………White columns Track……………………………………………....Teal Swarm (Teal) and Stinger Green (Lime Green) track Amount of Paint Used …………………….....……………………………………3,400 gallons of paint/primer Vehicles Trains………………………………………..…………………………………….Three (3) 32-passenger trains Coaches…………………………......……………………Eight coaches, with four seats per coach, per train Design………..…...………Fiberglass and steel coaches with lapbar restraints and interlocking seat belts Additional Facts Ride Size………………………………………………………………….………………………………..8.4 Acres Ride Manufacturer………………..………………………Bolliger & Mabillard (B & M), Monthey, Switzerland Height Restriction………………………………..….……………………Must be at least 54 inches tall to ride  Carowinds is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘FUN.’ In addition to Carowinds, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks including Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH, three water parks, one indoor water park, and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in California under a management contract. |
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