Carowinds NEXT Roller Coaster Could Be HUGE! (🔥 5 BURNING Questions)

[@justinchavez9530]

Here’s my hot take on this situation involving Carowinds: 1. The park will look to refurbish Drop Zone: Scream Tower and remove some trees from the midway, so that it could be visible. 2. Nighthawk will close down and be replaced with a new huge Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster (similar to HangTime at Knott's Berry Farm). 3. Carowinds could invest in adding a few new flat rides. 4. Give Hurler the RMC Hybrid conversion that it desperately needs. There’s a lot of cool things that the company could do to the coaster to make it different that Twisted Timbers at Kings Dominion. 5. As for Vortex, I could see it being removed and replaced with a new themed area that would include a stage and an antique cars ride.

[@Hello43win]

They need a hangtime

[@genevawilliams1207]

Imagine a skateboard themed b&m surf in vortex’s plot that would be pretty cool

[@nolanirwin2872]

If Carowinds rmc’s hurler, it could possible be one of the worlds best 1-2 punches

[@brianstump396]

Why not put a 300 foot RMC right next to fury? Could use hurler rmc'd as the second half of that ride. Would be 2 huge statements on the skyline.

[@carysage]

They don't need a new coaster, just put a hamster wheel on Fury.😂😂😂

[@Yikes_its_Psychs]

Yes

[@alexalbin1187]

Thanks for the video man! Always enjoy a new coaster video!

[@josecalderon8133]

I think nighthawk and vortex will be replaced by a huge vekoma flying coaster.

[@wilshiflet3839]

My home park is Kings Dominion, so I know what a bad arrow coaster is like, I can tell you that when I visited Carowinds I loved Carolina Cyclone. I'd say it's even better than Lochness at BGW in my opinion.

[@gabet3514]

I have been contributing slightly to that Hurler number unfortunately. I ride it almost every visit because I laugh at how bad it is

[@Cyco-Dude]

Lol, at least the first half is smooth. Or am I thinking of Grizzly at KD? I forgot...

[@gabet3514]

@ the first half isn’t too bad because they did some retracking, but the second half sucks

[@Daniel_Coasters]

Honestly same! But I ride it because it’s enjoyable and surprisingly because I can’t ride fury anymore without feeling sick after. But hurler would benefit from a gravity group retrack. This would be good because it will make it way smoother, and they can reprofile the hills to make them sharper

[@keiichimorisato98]

It would benefit from the RMC treatment.

[@kevinthompson6986]

I got a little good ride on the silver train last time I rode it used to have a red train too or am I imagining things but the silver train must be newer

[@Cap-ku6ok]

I don't understand the assertion Carowinds did not received love from Cedar Fair. No, there was nothings for 2024, but 2025 is a major expansion,-not one but two large Snoopy attractions. Aeronautica Landing, came with 5 new flats. The park could have easily put in one new attraction and called it the day. As a matter of fact that is what most parks would have done. Copperhead cost more than what other parks spend on attractions. County Fair brought 4 flats. Add those 4 to Aeronautica's 5, and you have a total of 9 new rides, so to say Carowinds does not have flats....... In closing, Carowinds is not neglected and gets treated better than most parks in the chain. Also my gut tells me the new 2026 water coaster is going to be a major addition, with extensive theming.

[@Hello43win]

HANGTIME! HANGTIME! HANGTIME! HANGTIME! Please Carowinds!

[@karlmanning2603]

An RMC raptor would work wonders for this park!

[@justinrickner1140]

I'm dreaming bigger if they chop hurler with cyclone..like a TREX next to Fury.. could carowinds handle two giga coasters thu!? (Please yes) 😊

[@casnation2924]

We need a RMC, and the best spot to put it is on Nighthawk and Vortex land with the Truss drop over looking the enterance then couple years go by and we get a Vokoma on Carolina Cyclone land

[@quentenmajoor5861]

I wouldn't be surprised if Hurler got the GCI or Gravity Group treatment.

[@Yikes_its_Psychs]

2:17 increase the height to somewhere around 250 to 300 so its actually enjoyable…..

[@PeekAdventures]

Could the move to close the pathway under Nighthawk serve several purposes? Perhaps, closing the pathway reduces budget put into Winterfest by not putting any lights/decorations in that section just as they did with Aeronautical Landing. Alternatively, closing the pathway also forces guests to stay in the park longer, by making them walk further distances back to the gate and causes guests to walk by more retail and food/beverage locations to get people to spend more money around the park. Closing the pathway tremendously slows down a quick exit out of that park.

[@KeepRidinCoasters]

That is true. But parks like KI & Kd have pathways that are like the one near nighthawk so idk

[@rebuttalbut9989]

I think Carowinds would get a major new coaster in 2027 because it follows what Canada’s wonderland is doing Canada’s wonderland added snoopy’s racing railway in 2023, a water attraction in 2024 and in 2025 alpen fury Carowinds is adding snoopy’s racing railway in 2025, in 2026 a water ride, and maybe something in 2027

[@Cyco-Dude]

Hurler...retrack the second half if they're planning to keep it. Cyclone and Vortex can get scrapped, please and thank you. I wouldn't be sad if Nighthawk and Cobra (or whatever it's called) also got the axe, but if it's running new trains with harnesses that don't beat your head up, I guess it's fine for now. Nighthawk with one train OPs was ridiculous. Not a bad concept, but if you're not in the front row, you really can't see much of anything. A dive coaster would be a good replacement for Vortex / Nighthawk I think, so let's do that. Give SC a few years to see how it does as far as maintenance / reliability goes before investing in more of them.

[@Daniel_Coasters]

Cobras is one of the better boomerang because of the vest restraints

[@mmocken]

Vortex got a million dollar computer upgrade recently, I was told the investment was to keep it for a while

[@kevinthompson6986]

I wish if they did remove we could at least get a modern standup but it’s tied up in a lawsuit now

[@mmocken]

@@kevinthompson6986I assume the vortex computer investment was because the next coaster planned was to be wood or rmc hybrid…. And the next generation stand up was not made yet at seaworld Orlando. While I have not rode Surf coaster, I’m not sure it’s much better than a good stand up like Georgia scorcher. Although a compelling upgrade to vortex would be to use Surfcoaster trains(if compatible)

[@mmocken]

IMHO, A Gravity Group retrack/reprofile of hurler makes sense

[@kevinthompson6986]

Screw cyclone send it to michegans adventure,only remove vortex unless you replace it with a similar model

[@grizzimmedia]

i love this park my home park too

[@X_Canine]

oh, goodie!

[@Jason_Maier]

My opinion (I respect if you disagree): 1. Junk Vortex and do a Gravity Group twister wooden coaster (think Phoenix from Knoebels). 2. GCI Titan Track Hurler

[@Daniel_Coasters]

Maybe instead of Titian track, they can do a gravity group pre cut retrack so it is very smooth and can have reprofiled airtime hills

[@thecoasterauthority]

nooo RMC!!

[@dindog22]

They could use a dive coaster

[@Mforcebob]

Wouldn't surprise me if Nighthawk is done. Rode it for the first time back in June and felt it was a very rough ride, coming out of the loop. Never experienced that on the other 2 Vekoma flyers.

[@scottie22slick]

Love the channel, but damn you love the thought of removing rides.

[@BT-ot6gm]

I don’t see the issue of wanting to get rid of outdated or low quality rides and replacing them with new ones

[@KeepRidinCoasters]

It’s not my thought lol. It’s rumors and that’s what six flags is doing now unfortunately.s

[@ThePerson007]

We need a serious video about Magic Mountain, Mr Theme Park

[@MCQ-fq6bv]

Carowinds Capex on 1 big "mega coaster" is going to slow down. Copperhead didn't bring the ROI they were expecting. Hence, they haven;t received another thrill coaster since 2019 and a lot of family stuff....Aeronautical Landing, the new themed area, splash pad, water ride, etc... They are in the penalty box like KD was after I-305

[@metallicnole4514]

I would love it if six flags/cedar fair actually spent the money to build a theme park to rival epic universe. They have the DC and looney toons license. They can do so much with the ip they can use

[@Carolinacoasters1]

Carowinds is going to get some love they didn’t just pick to move six flags corporate office to be in Charlotte for no reason.

[@MCQ-fq6bv]

The office was already moved by Zimmerman years ago when he took over from Ouimmet. Zimmerman didn't want to live in Sandusky. Also, logistically it's easier to fly in and out out of Charlotte than Sandusky. Easier to recruit and retain corporate office people in Charlotte than Sandusky.

[@Carolinacoasters1]

Still we have corporate looking at this park first hand.

[@MCQ-fq6bv]

@@Carolinacoasters1 Carowinds Capex on big "mega coaster" is going to be sparce for the for awhile. Copperhead didn't bring the ROI they were expecting. Hence, they haven't received another thrill coaster since 2019 and a lot of family stuff....Aeronautical Landing, the new themed area, splash pad, water ride, etc.. They are in the penalty box like KD was after I-305

[@Westkid3057]

If Nighthawk actually does close, I got lucky. I was able to ride it this year

[@coasterfair2602]

I would like to see an infinity coaster go where dinosaurs alive was located OR a Premier Ride go there but also a Vekoma Tilt would be a good fit (around drop tower and go behind cyclone) and as a new flat ride I could see a newer drop tower coming soon down the road because their drop tower is kinda old and I bet it costs alot of money to maintain it each year and I hope they don’t remove night hawk as I kinda like it (don’t love it but it’s fun to me)

[@justinrickner1140]

Don't forget there are some markings up in Hurler too.. and combined with drop tower and cyclone that is a HUGE plot of land.. remember last year when we saw that tweet from RMC "let's give Fury ger BIG brother?" Then we got cedar point and six flags great america clearing a ton of land.. Maybe these 3 parks be the first to get the RMC TREX!? I mean great adventure yeah but could carowinds and cedar point handle TWO gigas!? And carowinds would have both in the same plaza!?

[@billyquesenberry9857]

Copperhead Strike is my least favorite launch coaster I have ever ridden. I really do not like the launch into a loop. CW should have put in an Intimin blitz coster.

[@thecoasterauthority]

i agree completely. the launches are absolutely forceless, and the lap bars stable so bad. it’s honestly pointless and super overrated

[@cobblebalt4835]

carowinds needs better restaurants besides the pizza joint, and that diner that sells tenders and fries

[@jimmccay]

They really need to do a few things - the need to RMC Hurler as that thing is terrible and is currently in awful shape. Get rid of Nighthawk and Vortex and do do a wing coaster. That would be a nice 4-5 year plan. Hurler I think only gets traffic because you walk right be it leaving Fury - that and younger kids can ride it.

[@Cheezbat]

Nighthawk will close. It’s down just way too much. These Flying Dutchman coasters are going extinct. Carolina Cyclone needs to go. That thing is awful. I’d love to see a modern Vekoma in its place…The boomerang is terrible too. Don’t know what I’d put in its place, but anything would be better. Hurler NEEDS to be RMC’d. like big time. This park has some great stuff…needs some water rides and to replace some of the older rough coasters, and this place could be HUGE for Six Flags.

[@drewcorry5056]

Absolutely Never Ben To This Park Because They Refuse To Run ALL There Coasters For Christmas. Just Maybe Halloween 2025. Outstanding All Around

[@ronchezellison1632]

X2 or eejanaika coaster should replace nighthawk

[@rollercoasterheaven2170]

If only

[@S197kevo]

That would be awesome 🤙

[@TTMfred]

Aw man sixflags is moving there main corporation office from Texas I hope over Texas still gets love even though they didn’t before

[@psychopompinc.646]

Cedar Fair always wanted to be part of the Texas market so it's a fairly sure bet that SFOT (and SFFT) will be getting some love.

[@TTMfred]

@ yeah hope fully but only time will tell

[@philhutchings7354]

Canada's Wonderland has the same drop tower. The footprint is minimal, and it could be relocated anywhere. The line at Wonderland is always walk on or minimal, and honestly, i have never ridden it. I love coasters but don't like drop rides.