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Fury 325 was the first giga coaster I’ve ever ridden. I later went on to ride Intimidator 305 and Mille, but that’s not the focus of this review. Fury is an incredibly fun coaster that provides a long ride, great pacing and two amazing airtime moments (first drop and “hive dive”).

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Our family greatly enjoyed our day at the waterpark with the Cabana- price was completely worth it for us. We ordered online and also preorder the chicken platter, fruit platter and cookie and brownie platter.

We were able to watch the women's would cup on the TV, went and enjoyed the Lazy River during intermission. Had our food delivered at 1. Received 8 water bottles and two Carowinds towels. Was able to keep shade or be in the sun- seating was awesome. It's a wonderful thing for us having to teenagers be able to have a home 'hub'. It has a refrigerator and a locked storage area. Also got two times to use in the wave pool.

Only reason I didn't do a full 5, there had to be someway to have a walkway that doesn't scorch your feet- shoes area MUST and the no metal on the suits is a bit much, so the girls weren't able to do the body slides- there is a way to help male suits I guess but not female- but other than that, awesome! At this point, I’m very aggravated with Carowinds. Some friends and I decided to have an adult night, sans kiddos, at Carowinds.

I did not buy a season pass this year, have for many years, but I noticed Carowinds has discounts online if buying tickets in advance. I bought my ticket online and “saved” a few coins. When arriving I notice that Veterans, Active and Retired military personnel get free admission around Independence Day.

Since I had already bought my tickets I went to customer service to see if I could get a refund or defer my tickets to another day and get my free admission, I am a Vet and thought I would take advantage of the years of serving our country that I thought Carowinds was rewarding me for. I was told “nope” nothing could be done and I was out of luck. I generally don’t expect much but when you only advertise that you have this at the front gate and not online, where you promote purchasing in advance to save coin, I have a problem with that. The employee had zero compassion or empathy and obviously could not give a crap. Really disappointed in you superficial support of the military!

I have been to Carowinds since I was young. I have noticed as I am older the terrible customer service and employees seem to hate their jobs. Tonight we had family in town who wanted to go but wouldn't have much time.

We saw the Friday night family night advertised for cheaper tickets so decided it was worth it for a few hours. They did not realize it included parking. We thought the weather would be good for the night. As soon as they rode one ride, it poured and never stopped. They were not given any refund for the $20 spent to park or any refund for their tickets. I hate that their experience had to be this one, but not surprised.

Carowinds needs to step up their customer service. They should have at least been given a refund for parking. We will no longer be supporting such a greedy company. Being a platinum season pass holder, I am worried Carowinds and maybe the Cedar Fair chain throughout isn't taking customer service serious enough. On our recent visit, June 29 and 30th, we were greeted by rude security at the close of the park. I understand that the park needs to close, but if your stores are still open and enticing folks to shop, then it is unnecessary for security to harass shoppers.

Long story short, if you want to continue to hire rude security, then close your shops so that your customers aren't confused on the matter.Or hire polite security.Either or.But not both. Also, our feet were severely burned at your waterpark. Wearing watershoes is not an option when riding some of your slides and those stairs as well as the pavement get intensely hot. My feet have blisters on them from how hot the stairs were on your towers. Please help your guests out by doing something to reduce the heat and injuring your guests. One last thing, your operations on certain rides is just horrible.

You have people waiting hours in line to ride and to look up and see constant empty seats on your rollercoasters is just a slap in the face to your guests who would happily take those empty seats instead of waiting in your queues with inoperable fans. Maybe your system of filling the trains on certain coasters isn't working and needs to be addressed by your ride manager. Every time I come to Carowinds, I love the place.But I can also see where it lacks.

These are important issues and your guests takes these matters very serious. I will continue to visit Carowinds and other Cedar Fair parks because I love the rides.But I hope one day the company will start to understand that things are NOT perfect at their parks. A survey would be nice, but I can't ever remember filling one out or ever receiving one from them.I doubt they do that sort of thing. Maybe it's just not that important, I guess. Disappointing that I have to resort to trip advisor to get my point across.

Only availableNighthawk is a steel from located at amusement park. The roller coaster originally opened as Stealth at on April 1, 2000. In 2003, Paramount decided to relocate the roller coaster to Carowinds. It reopened as Borg Assimilator – the first coaster in the world to be themed to – on March 20, 2004. After purchased Carowinds in 2006, Paramount themes were soon removed from the park, and the ride was renamed Nighthawk.

It is one of only two Flying Dutchman models still in existence from Vekoma. Contents.History California's Great America (2000–2003) On June 22, 1999, announced Stealth as 'the world's first true flying coaster.' For Stealth to be installed, the lower flume of Logger's Run had to be altered and the Yankee Clipper had to be removed. The ride officially opened to the public on April 1, 2000. On August 21, 2003, it was announced Stealth would close on September 1 to make room for a new water park,. The station and several are still located in the water park today.Carowinds (2004–present) In 1984, Carowinds added, which was a children's play area located on the 1.3-acre (5,300 m 2) island surrounded by the Carolina Sternwheeler.

In the 1990s, Smurf Island was eventually closed and later demolished to make space for a new ride.On August 21, 2003, Carowinds announced a new flying roller coaster that would be relocated from California's Great America. The ride's name was not announced at the time. On January 15, 2004, it was announced the new roller coaster would be named Borg Assimilator and would be the first themed roller coaster. Regarding the design of the attraction, Dale Kaetzel, Vice President of marketing and Assistant General Manager, said: “Borg Assimilator gives our guests a unique opportunity – to experience the sensations of free flight without the traditional boundaries of a roller coaster. As you look out over the park, you get a virtually unobstructed view of the landscape and you are continually surprised at where the experience takes you.”Nighthawk subsequently replaced the Carolina Sternwheeler Riverboat, a paddle boat ride that took riders around the seven themed areas of the park. It officially opened to the public on March 20, 2004.purchased Carowinds in 2006 and was offered to use the rights of all Paramount properties for ten years at a nominal fee. The Cedar Fair Entertainment Company declined and renamed all Paramount-branded roller coasters, including Borg Assimilator.

In 2008, the park renamed several attractions including Borg Assimilator. It was renamed to Nighthawk and the Star Trek theming was removed, including the black sphere that was in the pond underneath the ride. In 2009, Nighthawk was painted with dark blue supports and yellow track. Ride experience Track. Nighthawk when it was known as Borg Assimilator.The steel track is approximately 2,766 feet (843 m) in length and the height of the lift is approximately 115 feet (35 m). While at California's Great America, the track was painted red and white with steel gray supports. When the ride was relocated to Carowinds, the track was repainted black and green and the supports remained gray.

After the name was changed in 2008, the ride was once again repainted with yellow track and blue supports.Nighthawk has a total of five inversions. It features one, a double, two 'Lie to Fly' and two 'Fly to Lie' elements. Each 'Lie to Fly' and 'Fly to Lie' element is counted as a half inversion.

A 'Lie to Fly' element is when riders are on their backs, facing the sky and they are flipped and face the ground. A 'Fly to Lie' element is the opposite.Layout Once riders are seated and restrained, the tilts backwards into a 'lay-down' position and is dispatched. The train travels backwards out of the, turns left and travels up the 115-foot (35 m). Once the train reaches the top of the lift hill, it dips down into a twist (called a 'Lie-to-Fly') that turns the trains upside down into a flying position where riders face the ground. After the twist, the train travels down the first drop, reaching speeds of 51 mph (82 km/h). Riders then go through an Horseshoe Curve element. Following the Horseshoe, the train enters a 'Fly-to-Lie' element that turns riders back to a lay-down position.

After the banked turn, the ride enters the 66-foot (20 m) tall, where riders experience 4.3 's. The train then goes into another 'Lie-to-Fly' element. Following the loop, riders go through another turn into the final 'Fly-to-Lie' element before entering two consecutive before making a right turn onto the brake run.

Nighthawk when it was known as Borg Assimilator in the double corkscrew. (Parts of the theming can be seen)While the ride was located at Paramount's Great America, there was no theme for the ride. When it was relocated to Carowinds in 2004, it was built as the first themed roller coaster in the world.

It was renamed Borg Assimilator and the story was that 'Borg crash-landed in the middle of Carowinds and their ship – a giant gray and black sphere – has come to rest near the park's new flying roller coaster.' There was a gray and black sphere located in the pond underneath the ride that the Borg crashed in. In addition to other theming, a voice was played surrounding the ride saying Borg quotes.

After Cedar Fair bought the park, all the Star Trek theming was removed and the name was changed for the 2008 season. Trains Nighthawk currently operates with two trains. Each train has six cars that have four seats in a single row for a total of 24 riders. Riders are restrained by an over the shoulder restraint and a lap bar. Riders can put on the over the shoulder restraint but a ride operator will push down the lap bar. While in the station, the trains will recline back to the laying down position.

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