[LocalYokel]

Someone pulled in the drop off lot as I was leaving, and there was a green car stopped on the road near Cabellas. Were they CCers?

[Wormy]

Earlier from the ground, and from somewhere inside the Westinghouse industrial complex.











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[redrunner97]

Wow. I think it just dawned on me how much Fury will dominate the skyline next year!
It's not even as tall as Intimidator yet, but it already looks massive and the colors stand out perfectly.

[DavidW]

One support and 3 pieces of track installed.
(best if you open the pic in a new tab)

[Kineticmind]

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[Kineticmind]

Almost forgot to mention... HUGE thanks to the good folks at Security Post 1 who let me walk around and take those pictures this evening.

[Merthecat]

Just curious, how far can you drive down Catawba Trace before they stop you, or can you (doubtful) drive all the way around to Cabela's?

[Kineticmind]

Just across Catawba Trace from Security Post 1 there is a drop off area for employees. I parked there and asked the security folks if I could walk in the employee parking lot that is just past it. They were very nice and said I could up to a certain point. They also mentioned that they only allow it during day light. They prefer that folks not snoop around after hours. I made sure to thank them when I left.

Interestingly, they asked if I was "from Carowinds Connection". I laughed and said that I frequently am on the site, which in reality was a lie since I am on Carowinds Connection every day. LOL

[RollerBee]

What's even funnier is when I worked at Carowinds, everyone knew of a little website called "Carowinds Zone". I got stopped at Security post 2 because I had a camera bag that needed checked, they already knew I am Carowinds Zone without me telling them. I guess I am basic famous.

[LocalYokel]

I stopped at the drop off lot. I guess I should have driven around to the bus entrance to get a closer look.

[shane235]

Ok, am I missing something? Are those Vortex seats out there every off-season? Or are we getting a sit down transformation?

[bradbeane88]

Ok, am I missing something? Are those Vortex seats out there every off-season? Or are we getting a sit down transformation?

I had the same question.

[Jay]

Every coaster train from every coaster is taken off the track in the off season, pulled apart piece by piece, inspected, and put back together before opening day. If he would have been allowed to walk around a bit more you would have seen Afterburn trains, Intimidator trains, Cyclone trains, etc all out there.

[shane235]

Every coaster train from every coaster is taken off the track in the off season, pulled apart piece by piece, inspected, and put back together before opening day. If he would have been allowed to walk around a bit more you would have seen Afterburn trains, Intimidator trains, Cyclone trains, etc all out there.

OH! That makes a lot more sense. Thanks for the clarification!

[FamousAmos]

The arched piece will be out of the camera frame unless the camera is moved a few inches up and to the right.

Just checked and it just happened. Thanks to the park for reading your camera complaints/requests. Always seems to occur.

In other news, the 3rd piece of lift hill track is now UP. They also have track after the drop now up.

No, the camera hasn't changed position yet.