Although rain was in the forecast and in the air, the good folks at Carowinds ensured their 2009 Media Preview went off without a hiss hitch. Upon entering via red carpet, guests were welcomed by Steve Hughes & Friends of Wildlife Lectures (some of those ‘friends’ were of the reptilian persuasion) in celebration for this years piece de résistance: the Carolina Cobra. Checking in with an impressive 125 ft lift, 120 ft drop and delivering a 65 degree descent, three inversions, a cobra roll and a 360 degree loop. Just when you begin to catch your breathe- the trip is repeated. Except In reverse. Words can’t describe it. Pictures don’t do it justice.
Video, however, can at least help.
video: SGreene509; watch this video on YouTube
But roller coasters aren’t the only hott ticket on the 2009 Carowinds agenda: music lovers will be delighted with the return of Contemporary Christian music with SonFest 2009 (tobyMac & Third Day) and a Gospel Explosion with JoyFest (Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Tye Tribbett and Smokie Norful).
This seasons opening day paired Carowinds with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to host Ride For Wishes during which Carowinds will granted wishes for Make-A-Wish children with life threatening illnesses by donating the first public ride on the new Carolina Cobra as an auction item for the charity. The bidding started at $50 per seat with 28 seats available for auction.
The park also responds to the economy by introducing a budget friendly New WOW PASS for only 59.99 per person (that’s only $13 more than regular one day admission). No reason for anyone to miss out on the fun!
photos: Melissa Fortune; view these photos on Flickr
I love the color scheme on that thing! The track is like red Carolina clay, winding a crazy path through the Carolina blue sky colored support beams.
Great description! Most poetic:)
Before you buy the WOW pass note that:
A normal season pass gives you free parking, full season admission and Scarowinds admission.
YAY! i CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY PASSES! I can't wait to ride the cobra-Thanks Mel – I'm impressed!