Carowinds Vlog June 2019

In this vlog we visit Carowinds, an amusement park that features 14 roller coasters that opened back in 1973. Join us as we share our reviews from all of the coasters at the park as we enjoy one of the best days of our USA road trip! We share our thoughts on many different bucket list coasters including Fury 325 and the new for 2019 Copperhead Strike.
We also capture the fantastic atmosphere across the park and experience some absolutely outstanding operations and customer service on Fury 325. We had an absolutely awesome day at this Cedar Fair park and we look forward to visiting again in the future!
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[@RS-dd2wi]

Cedar Fair destroys Six Flags. Their parks appear cleaner, and well maintained in comparison. Hope Alex is okay

[@rossh688]

Gotta love the brand new (used) SLC they installed at Michigan's Adventure, 11 years ago. Love hearing the host on the train still having to say it's MA's newest coaster. Yep, Cedar Fair is awesome to the smaller parks.

[@rossh688]

*Cedar Fair destroys it's smaller parks after acquiring them.... Fixed that for ya.

[@jakeharkunc5792]

Ross Hudson Michigan’s adventure got a new 2020 coaster and new land! At least it’s something...

[@tismejaytee]

Agreed.

[@mrknowhere6457]

@@rossh688 nah, you cant look at great escape or St. Loius, and say that six flags takes better care of smaller parks.

[@briancalifornia]

“I’ve had more intense rides on the people mover.” -Alex Hahahahaha

[@stevesuek751]

CAROWINDS VS GILLERMO DEL TORO

[@danstaifer2028]

While I love Alex, Brett has been a great addition to these vlogs

[@RS-dd2wi]

Dan Staifer totally agree. He doesn’t just agree with Shawn and offers opinions; it’s good demographic

[@danstaifer2028]

@@RS-dd2wi he is a straight man to Alex and Shawn's zaniness. It is a good balance.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Brett is awesome!

[@danstaifer2028]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide tell Martin hello. 😁

[@Odenian]

I was thinking the same thing! I’ve always loved the chemistry between Alex and Shawn but Brett has been a perfect fit. I’m glad he stuck around and it was funny watching him set up the air mattress in the travel vlog. TRIFECTA!

[@r-two7615]

6:40 that's such a cool shot! just fury and a plane side to side!

[@stevesuek751]

CAROWINDS VS UNIVERSAL COMCAST COMDEY

[@LilzMay-sk3ew]

14:50 "oh I love sausage rolls!" that sounds like the most British song to ever be played at an American park😂 (I'm British and I really do love sausage rolls😅)

[@stevesuek751]

CAROWINDS PARREL WILLAMS

[@jamesslack8308]

Me too

[@ofclshn]

Carowinds is my home park! I’m glad you enjoyed. This park is Cedar Fair’s new favorite child and they’ve really turned this park around from it’s Paramount days. It’s actually the largest Cedar Fair park in terms of land at 407 acres. We used to have a flume ride where Cooperhead Strike is now and a rapids ride that closed this year for future development. There was also a monorail years ago when the park first opened but has been closed for a while.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We had a fantastic day here! Thanks for the information

[@Revox67]

Something I've noticed in the last few vlogs -- Brett is a VERY WELL HYDRATED fellow!

[@visionist7]

I was at Portaventura a couple weeks ago and I must have drunk 4 litres a day trying to fight the heat. I paid a fortune in bottled water

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Brett is awesome!

[@Justaman183]

You guys are really living the dream! Thanks for taking us along.

[@stevesuek751]

CAROWINDS BLUE RIDGE JUNCTION VS CHEESE FESTVAL

[@SladeInc]

Omg carowinds is my favourite park. Cant wait to see your opinion on Fury 325

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We had a fantastic day here, one of our favourites from the trip!

[@tylermains]

Great vlog! I completely understand Alex's experience on the Flying Dutchman. I handle almost all roller coasters very well until I rode Firehawk at Kings Island a few years back. By the time I got to the brake run, my head was spinning and my stomach was a mess. My head was messed up until I woke up the following morning. I think the warm weather plus the unpleasant restraints/seating position played a big part.

[@user-pl5ds8iz6q]

Take a drink everytime Shaun says "bucket list park"

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

You'll soon get drunk!

[@RS-dd2wi]

C R and “theming”! Lol love this Channel. It’s the channel that keeps giving

[@samwhich4338]

I've been taking a drink every time I hear "wonderful" now I want to go out out

[@RS-dd2wi]

Sam Which 😂😂 “theming” “bucket list park” “wonderful” be an amazing drinking game. Gotta love the channel

[@samwhich4338]

@@RS-dd2wi I wouldn't have it any other way! Absolute legends!

[@TheCrazyPop]

Carowinds is our home park. We love the front row on Fury too, but there really is no bad seat. Copperhead strike is just what Carowinds has been needing. Great Coaster

[@CarolinaPride95]

Next we need an awesome GCI!

[@connorlee2426]

Who else hears the El Toro Ryan brake sound whenever they see trims on videos?

[@ThemeParkLife]

Fury 325. Categorically my favourite colour scheme for a ride. Chartreuse (toxic variety) is my favourite colour, and the combination of that with turqoise is stunning. Incredible.

[@thefireyflareon0589]

Do I need to watch a hour long video on a park I go to many times a year and know like the back of my hand? No. Am I going to? Yes.

[@CarolinaPride95]

Lmao I felt that

[@nicolewatterson2893]

The 14 rollercoasters they rode in order: 1. Fury 325 2. Hurler 3. Copperhead Strike 4. Afterburn 5. Nighthawk 6. Carolina Goldrusher 7. Intimidator 8. Vortex 9. Ricochet 10. Carolina Cyclone 11. The Flying Cobras 12. Kiddy Hawk 13. Woodstock Express 14. Wilderness Run

[@mango2398]

Looking forward to watch a new epic vlog for the next hour !

[@derekbrown6832]

Another great vlog Shawn, Fury 325 does look awesome. I think a singing career awaits Alex, ha, maybe someone will see him on this vlog, and say......that's our man, ha, ha.

[@mischiefmanaged5757]

A great park for coaster fans. Sorry that Alex had a nasty experience but it was great to see him joining in again at the end. It’s always good to praise customer service as that can really make a difference to your park day. I’m liking the sound of the Cedar Fair parks based on your vlogs. Good to see you all smiling at the end of the day.

[@keiraneven9034]

Awwww I love Carowinds! Fury 325 is amazing. Who thinks after burn is on of the most intense inverts

[@traceybeerling4776]

Hi shawn, Alex and Brett really enjoyed this vlog . Could see you guys enjoyed it very much . Felt bad for Alex glad he felt better later. I have loved you having Brett with you he is such a lovely guy . Loved the vlog thanks for sharing with us xxxx

[@parky2310]

These vlogs just get better and better - What an incredible park - But the best part for me are the friendships and the memories that you’re all making between you - incredible adventures shared - can’t put a price on that! - Onwards! 👍👍👍👍

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you, we loved this one!

[@alecscheerer_run]

Glad you enjoyed it! I live only 25 minutes from Carowinds, it's a solid growing park

[@Dan-pv7cu]

That plane at 6:40!! Mad hahaha, and people say Thorpe can't build tall coasters 🤣

[@Chieftracyhorse]

Great vlog! Poor Alex! Really loving this trip! ❤️

[@cheekyfragrance]

God damn Vekoma living up their their name that Haxar coined on a trip, "Ve-Coma"! I used to slag these off something fierce on CF back in the day when Air was just opening! I love these videos because you live the life I onced dream of living myself! Back then there was no youtube - and any (CFTV) videos I made took people most of the day to download!! I was truly born at the wrong time! DF

[@alexinpanic]

I've been to Greece for a week! Time to binge watch all of the uploads I missed from all of my favourite channels! R.I.P Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Wild Mouse... I pay my respects **squeak squeak**

[@adamdragster]

Fury 325 is literally my favorite coaster of all time behind Top Thrill Dragster! So fast and so much airtime!

[@jamesparkerjr5539]

Just finished the vlog. I am so hapoy you loved the park. Fury is my 2nd favorite coaster and I just love it. The operations are the best in the chain and it was awesome to see you get the night re-ride. Glorious. We live in Buffalo, NY and we make the drive every other year to do Carowinds, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Kings Dominion with 2 days at each. It's really an awesome coaster road trip. Cheers!

[@adambrown3336]

Every vlog in this trip Shawn: THIS IS A BUCKETLIST PARK

[@adamcater2137]

Of all the bucket list coasters including TTD and SV at Cedar point... Fury 325 is the one that will get me to book flights over to the US, I'm sure of it. It looks absolutely breathtaking. It looks like my dream Coaster.

[@CarolinaPride95]

Hope you can make it here some day :)

[@furgulley8077]

I've noticed a pattern on this trip. Alex what did you think of that coaster? "Exactly everything shaun said!" 😂

[@corkscrewfoley]

I find Brett and I have the same preferences. No way would I say Copperhead Strike would be better than Fury. Apples & oranges, bay-bay.

[@alfredbell9880]

Yeah he is such a nose wipe

[@corkscrewfoley]

@@alfredbell9880 I like Alex. He may share the same views, but he's eloquently spoken, which is nice.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Alex does have some very similar thoughts to me however there's still quite a few parks and rides where we share different opinions!

[@furgulley8077]

Yeah i like alex too. He adds alot to the vlogs. I just chuckle when he repeats basically what shaun just said. 😁

[@brandyrose9997]

I'm so glad you had a pleasant experience with the staff at Carowinds after all the flim-flam at the Six Flags parks! Thanks for another fun vlog. 👏💜

[@Bjm869]

ALSO ALEX SINGING TO THE TUNE OF STARLIGHT EXPRESS IS A ABSOLUTE MOOOOOOD!

[@rossh688]

2 weeks ago, I was at Carowinds and thought I was going to find CS to be ok, at best. I got to ride it at the end of the night, 3 times in a row, and absolutely loved it...the POV's don't do this ride justice. It was one of my biggest surprises on the 22 day, 29 parks trip I was on...just an absolutely fantastic ride.

[@coasterraizen1230]

Glad you guys enjoyed your day at my home park. Y'all come back now. Ya Hear!

[@mulinhuan8410]

Cedar Fair staff are always super friendly

[@LittleWimbledon]

The Vortex logo was made back when these were Paramount parks 😉

[@itdbfrtwthm]

Wrong, Vortex opened in 1992- a year before Paramount was operating Carowinds.

[@markfoley8130]

Great Vlog! Always good to see a park go that extra mile!

[@tagonkillick2270]

So happy this vlog is out!

[@alexredshaw2375]

Been waiting so long for this!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We hope it was worth the wait!

[@mucho_croissant]

I'm in the background at about 26:50 with my sister and her boyfriend. We didn't want to be rude and ask you who you were but we found out because of a post from coaster studios the next day. We were on a coaster road trip of our own

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We hope you had a fantastic time!

[@visionist7]

I hope many croissants were consumed!

[@ThemeParkFamilyUK]

Looks like a good fun park with lots of the other attractions. Think it’s more a 2 day park to experience everything

[@dallascowboysfanjdg5019]

i had heard about this park, but never been FOR YOU 3 GUYS TO SAY HOW OUTSTANDING IT IS BLOWS ME AWAY! theme park worldwide shawn please never stop making you second to none videos!! i always go to youtube hoping to see another posted video by the king of theme park videos !! i can't wait for you're next video!! YOU ROCK BRO!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@goldenkenny9229]

Yes! I’m leaving Wednesday to go! Six hour trip with my two brothers, my friend, and my parents. So exited!

[@isaacsl]

Amazing vlog and amazing park ❤️. Fury 325 is my bucket list number 1. I hope ride it soon. Thank you very much for share this videos 👌🏻

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It sure is great! Thanks for watching!

[@charli.ward.]

The Hurler review oh my god 😂💀 this vlog was amazing and I really hope to visit there someday, I’m living vicariously Edit: having had the displeasure of experiencing a Vekoma Flying Dutchman many times, my condolences to Alex

[@celestine811]

Enjoyable day was had by all ! glad Alex survived the bang on the head . Thank's Lads ! ;-)

[@markkay2937]

God, this trip is hard work. I know when I've been on a few coasters, I'm knackered. Keep up the good work guys!

[@jackknueve4645]

Vekoma actually fixed the Nighthawk situations with new restraints for the newer 2 Dutchmen rides and also the dual loading stations

[@deltatv3525]

Is it rough still?

[@samkuyken1971]

I had that with fury in Bobbejaanland. I was on the last train of the day and the operators sent the train out again. It was absolutely amazing!😁

[@nitecoaster]

I love Fury 325 it’s my favorite out of the 200 coasters I’ve ridden😀 I rode it 24 times in one day last month when I went to Carowinds

[@JohnnyForRansom]

Also 2 fun facts, 1. The Carolina cyclone was the first ride in the u s a to have four inversions and it held that record for 2 weeks. It was the first of its kind. 2. Before carowinds was owned by cedar fair it DID have a monorail but my dad said that the monorail got taken out when he was a little kid. Thanks for your time and enjoy your ride here at carowinds.😂

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for the information!

[@darkridearts]

Wow I’ve got to visit this park. Looks outstanding!

[@robhaley5136]

Ha! Those "cheeks" were my first thought too Shaun on my first ride at the bottom of that drop - I'd just come off I305 and had those cheeks for a good 4-5 seconds on that first turn and rise up... but had no idea I'd get some of that on a B&M! You get intensity at the bottom of Millenium Force, but nothing like what you get on Fury 325 and I305. Incredible stuff.

[@philhunter9134]

Glad y'all are having a fun, if steamy time. Park looks pretty. Off-ride shot suck the life outa me. They are a scourge upon these lands! Beyond that, I just wanted to mention that Dale Earnhardt was known as the 'intimidator'. The ride is themed for NASCAR.

[@DaanBruins]

Fury 325 looks absolutely fantastic!

[@ianb1968]

Another great US road trip vlog. Looks like a great coaster park. What a marathon of a month you guys did

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you, we loved this!

[@josephmorris7447]

I think y'alls definition of "family coaster" and my definition vary greatly

[@judderzm2252]

That place looks amazing I love coasters

[@richarddavis4954]

Great vlog, glad you enjoyed the park , shame about that locker situation, for the price they charge for admission, should be a simple day pass for all. Really enjoyed watching and learning about the park. After the disappointment of Six flags operations so glad you had a much better time, Well done Carowinds , it really showed how much you all enjoyed the park, someone should send six flag a copy and make it mandatory to watch

[@RyanAnderson9]

So glad y'all enjoyed your time at my home park and place of employment! Love working there and glad you shouted out the customer service! Next time you're back in the US let me know so I can join in the craziness!

[@neo_thrillz1948]

Yes the one I've been waiting for! Awesome to see yall enjoy my homepark! It was awesome to share a ride on on Copperhead and chat with yall in Intimidator's line! Glad yall enjoyed the park. Hope to see you guys return one day!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We loved it!

[@CarolinaPride95]

CoastinCoasters Carowinds gang represent!

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very cool video. Thanks for posting and have a nice day too.

[@CoasterCollege]

You really get the whole Six Flags VS Cedar Fair thing now. SFOG has an arguably better coaster lineup, but the care Cedar Fair puts into their parks makes them way more enjoyable than any Six Flags park I have been to.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Definitely so!

[@ofclshn]

SFOG has a better line up than Carowinds? 😂

[@thefactsarethese3668]

@@ofclshn Honestly, yes. SFOG may not have a ride that reaches Fury, but the average quality of their coaster collection is better and more consistent. Once you're past Fury, Afterburn, and Intimidator (which I find to be fine but not exceptional) the quality level drops off dramatically at Carowinds, IMO. SFOG also would EASILY be a nicer park than Carowinds if Six Flags bothered to take care of it and had better employees.

[@CherryBerry48]

wow that coaster that you lay down in, oh my gosh!! that is so wild, but i would have to take a polite pass if i ever went

[@OhLaurenBaby]

Hey! That's ME! around minute 27. My boyfriend, brother and I were on a rollercoaster road trip. I was just reminiscing and remembered we ran into this situation. Trying to respectfully ignore the vlogger in front of us, as you do. We hit Canada's Wonderland, Dorney Park, King's Dominion, Carowinds, and King's Island over the course of 8 days before returning home to Michigan.

[@scottmiles2162]

I grew up near there and have been visiting Carowinds from the mid 70s. The first roller coaster I ever rode was Thunder Road, an excellent wooden coaster they tore down a few years ago. My first loop coaster was White Lightning there which is also now gone. The place has changed so much , but still a great park.

[@barnuner]

Great to watch the Carowinds vlog and hear your thoughts on the rides. I wasn't able to make it that day unfortunately but glad you guys had a good time!

[@Henry-ro2bo]

I could listen to the b&m roar for hours.

[@Peterwrayadventures]

Glad the weather stayed nice for you. Plus great rollercoaster. Alex dor the voice lol.

[@kianhenton3044]

Went to Alton Towers on monday and saw harry turnstiles on the turnstiles and mr lee wood on Wicker man what a great day it was

[@RobertRothman_]

Another great video! Two lap specials on a giga!?!? Unbelievable 😂.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was epic!

[@mattyorshin]

I love this park havent been here in a while. Rode fury when it opened.

[@attractionshubno1]

Another great Vlog from your USA 🇺🇸 Strata Trip Shawn.

[@rechtebanana]

I hope Vekoma learned from their crappy flying coasters. I want F.L.Y. to be awesome.

[@flaffstar_99]

Vekoma learned a lot since then. Anyways I Dont think fly will be a rediciously good coaster though.

[@RikFTK]

It's taking them long enough, it better be good...

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I think they'll definitely get FLY right!

[@jessbian3385]

NightHawk is good you’re just mean

[@joshjc1275]

I haven’t watched you in like 6 months and oh boy you have got me back into roller coasters. I’m like a film critic now because I love films but I really want to ride a rollercoaster right now

[@zacharystewart5344]

24:00 WHAT THE HECK!!! I have been to Carowinds a dozen times before and I have never even heard of it being this busy! Even on Sundays the park has always been dead even the year Fury opened! That's some bad luck man

[@jottyr3553]

YES THE ONE IV'E BEEN WAITING FOR !!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We hope you enjoyed it!

[@jottyr3553]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide Oh I certainly did I enjoy all your vlogs :)

[@jaquanrowell6425]

That is crazy ride out dear

[@leesmart2157]

Rewatching this and hearing the mention of thorpe park building fury 325. You foretold the future.

[@jasonrossborough8634]

Great vlog Shawn could see you enjoyed this park seem lot happy on this one. keep up with the great vlogs

[@stephensworldofadventure]

Definitely have to go and ride fury 325 it looks amazing. They look like they've got some great rides here, especially copperhead strike which reminds me of Icon at Blackpool pleasure beach

[@davidtran9130]

The intriminator 😂😂

[@mr.noride7226]

I wasn’t expecting much airtime when I first rode Fury 325, but I was surprised when I actually got some decent airtime on those last hills. Not extreme airtime like on RMCs or Hyper coasters, but it was still good. Fury 325 is one of my favorite roller coasters.

[@hiro111]

Imagine being so jaded about coasters that you come off of Fury 325 with a "meh".

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was awesome at night! Everyone has different opinions on things!

[@mattneale5814]

Brakerun: The Ride. Definitely trademark that name Shawn!

[@themikeygshow1271]

I’m going for the first time in my life in August and I’m the most excited I’ve ever been in my life and I’ve been to Cedar Point!

[@CarolinaPride95]

Did you have a good time?

[@kevjoesph7164]

Another awesome 👏 vlog Shawn

[@kierasmith1931]

Hi thank god u 3 have reached carowinds , through my own experience and thoughts you've all mastered the third best theme park in the USA I always think the 1st and 2nd best theme park is clashing between magic mountain and ceder point in the USA , love u all xxxxxxxxx

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We loved it here!

[@tonyjohnson8604]

Nice!!!! I'm glad you guys had a great experience at Carowinds. I agree 100% that Nighthawk and Hurler are not good rides at all. Wish they would remove Hurler and put in some sort of dark ride and remove Nighthawk and put in a "Lil Steel Vengeance ", I think that would be a great area for one. Hope to meet you guys in the future when you head back to the USA, Really enjoying watching your vlog and excited about seeing your reaction to Busch Gardens Williamsburg!!👊💪👍

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching, we had an awesome day here!

[@jimmytwo3998]

I love Alex for singing a made up on the spot song about that Mack ride to the tune of starlight express

[@THATSSOMID.]

Helix is the best Mack coaster built? Can’t say that before you’ve tried DC Rivals Hypercoaster ;) Gotta get out here & try it one day!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I would love to!

[@AllDimensionEclipses]

I love wild mouses. My favorite coaster model. That and dark ride coasters.

[@kierannffckirk5642]

Great Vlog

[@JoriDiculous]

yay more unknown parks (for me at least) :P Copperhead looked amazing, and bonkers! (Those Mac rides looks so compact and weird from a distance). So many moments on such a smal footprint. The park looked good as well, but yeah. It could need some more stuff. And get some covers over the cue lines!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We had a great day here!

[@JoriDiculous]

Yeah, that was pretty obvious at the end of video summary :) Good staff really elevate guests feelings of a happy time when visiting a park.

[@wilkoweers_8612]

Already excited for BGW

[@thecoasterscorpion]

Shawn!!!! Thank you so much for the birthday wish! It really made my heart melt so much😭Thank you for everything! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@natpriest7033]

Looks like you had a great day !

[@JohnnyProv]

It's too bad your east coast jaunt started at six flags and in Georgia of all places but this Carowinds vlog definitely makes up for it! Bring on Busch Gardens!! Great job, guys!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

This park was excellent!

[@JohnnyProv]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide It's on my "Go there, you fool!" list and this vlog has cemented its position.