Grobble wrote:Probably expect expansion of events at Carowinds, they have probably the best weather across the chain, besides the Cali parks. Also, makes the renovation of the Rapids, like done at Knotts very likely addition.
Depends on what they want Carowinds to be. If they want it to be more of a family spot (like Knotts) than a thrill spot (like Cedar Point), then I'd agree. If it's the reverse, then I don't see them doing it.
Obviously, both paths have to include something for the "minimal" side, or you'd shoot yourself in the foot. Make it too family-friendly and you lose all the thrill seekers, too thrilling and you lose the families.
I will agree that Carowinds is in the perfect position to make that choice. You've got several coasters across all levels of thrill, three of which are less than 10 years old and at the top of that thrill list. There's also plenty of rides for kids of all ages, and even the ability of "stepping up" through your coasters (which Six Flags St. Louis didn't have - and kept me from going there once I had kids).
Since Carowinds is at this almost middle ground, they can make a conscious decision to tilt the scales one way or another. Whichever they choose, though, has to be purposeful and obvious; swerving back and forth may have a negative effect on potential park-goers, especially those with younger kids or no kids.