CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Carowinds, the
premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas, is gearing up
for the most exciting season ever, with the debut of the world's
tallest and fastest giga coaster, Fury 325 on Saturday, March 28.
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Fury 325 will simulate the wild, daring and spontaneous flight
of the hornet. Riders will board one of three 32-passenger open air
trains and begin their ascent to the top of a 325-foot tall hill
(over 30 stories) followed by an initial 81-degree first drop. The
train then races through a series of hills, curves and quick
transitions while reaching speeds of up to 95 miles per hour along
6,602 feet of track.
"We are making history here at Carowinds, and creating another
reason people can be proud to live in the Carolinas. The opening of
Fury 325 gives Carowinds two of the 10 tallest rollercoasters in
North America," says Mike Fehnel, Carowinds vice president and
general manager. "We want to be the destination for families near
and far, and the debut of Fury 325 coupled with the other exciting
experiences for the 2015 season puts us in the driver's seat."
Fury 325 is part of a planned $50
million multi-year investment to bring new life to founder
Pat Hall's original vision for
Carowinds. The park is being revitalized from top to bottom to
celebrate Carolina culture, including:
- A new guest arrival experience – A new parking toll entrance
with 900 additional parking spaces will improve traffic flow and
complement a new 8.2-acre main entrance plaza.
- The SlingShot – This ride will catapult thrill-seekers nearly
300-feet into the air, providing them brief weightlessness, then
rotating them head over heels.
- New Dining Options – Carowinds new executive chef and culinary
team have completely revamped dining options throughout the park
with all-time Carolina favorites adding over 45 new menu items this
season.
- Taste of the Carolinas – This event is sure to get your mouth
watering. Guests will be able to eat, drink and experience the best
of what the Carolinas have to offer in this signature new food
festival on Saturdays & Sundays, April
18 – May 17.
More information about Carowinds can be found at
www.carowinds.com. Guests can experience the most exciting season
ever with a 2015 gold season pass that provides unlimited visits to
Carowinds, as well as free parking, free admission to SCarowinds,
early ride time on Fury 325 and more. They're available for as low
as six easy payments of $16 at
www.carowinds.com.
Fury 325 is designed and manufactured by Bolliger and Mabillard
(B&M) of Monthey, Switzerland,
a recognized industry leader in roller coaster development and the
same firm that brought Vortex to Carowinds in 1992, Afterburn in
1999, and The Intimidator™ in 2010.
Carowinds is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment
Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading
on The New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol "FUN." In addition to Carowinds, Cedar Fair owns
and operates ten other amusement parks including Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH, three water parks, one indoor
water park, and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy
Gardens Family Theme Park in California under a management
contract.
Laresa
Thompson
Public Relations Manager
(704)
587-9050
laresa.thompson@carowinds.com
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