This sounds good enough that I think it might actually get me to go back tot he park this year.I'm glad to see the interest in Coaster Stock. Tickets will go on sale for the event in the next coming week. I will keep activities and the itinerary up to date at http://www.carowinds.com/news. I'll let you guys in on the information for the event first. Here is what we have planned (subject to change):
Early ERT, Night ERT, Q&As with GM & Maintenance personnel, Carowinds Museum, Behind-the-scenes tour, Park Jeopardy competition (choose your teams wisely!), Carolina BBQ Feast all-you-can-eat MEAL, special Free-bees, Scavenger Hunt, Kiddie coaster credits, FREE ride photo for Carolina Cobra, Scooby Haunted Mansion shoot-out, and more, including a big surprise!
The event will basically run from 7am-Midnight. The meal must be purchased to attend. Below are the combo and meal only prices for the event:
Regular $40.98
Jr/Sr $39.98
Season Pass $15.99
When the tickets go live, you can purchase them at http://www.carowinds.com/shop/shopping_ ... p_id=stock, password: stock.
We also have very reasonable rates at our campground, Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort, and plan on renovating and opening a second lodge, installing satellite TV in our cabins, and sprucing up the landscaping.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask (dare I say that again!). You may email me at danielle.swords@carowinds.com.
DOUBLE EDIT: I just realized two things. One, the event is the end of July, not June. It might be hot as hell. Two, July 24 is a Friday. Not so sure about that...
Schedule :
Saturday, July 24, Carowinds is holding it's first park-sponsored enthusiast event after many years of Regional and other ACE activities. The schedule announced, while subject to change is;
* 7:00am- Arrive at North Gate for Check-In
* 7:15am-8:15am--ERT on Carolina Cobra and Goldrusher
* 8:15am- 9:15am--ERT on Nighthawk and Danny’s Phantom Flyers
* 9:15am-10:45am--PARK JEOPARDY qualifying at Carowinds Plaza Stage
* 10:30am-11:30am—Scooby Doo’s Haunted Mansion shoot-out competition, Part 1
* 11:30am-1:00pm—Picnic in Plaza 2 featuring a Q& A session at 12:30pm with Bart Kinzel, VP & GM of Carowinds, and Maintenance personnel
* 1:30pm-2:30pm—Scooby Doo’s Haunted Mansion shoot-out competition, Part 2
* 3:00pm-4:00pm—Park Jeopardy competition at Carowinds Plaza Stage
* 6:00pm-7:30pm—Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Maintenance shops, Landscaping, & a sneak peak at SCarowinds (Meet in Front of Drop Tower)
* 9:30pm-10:00pm—Coaster Stock Awards Ceremony (shoot-out & Park Jeopardy winners)
* 10:00pm-11:00pm—Night ERT on Hurler, Drop Tower
* 11:00pm-midnight—Night ERT on Thunder Road and Afterburn
NOTES
* Tickets must be purchased in advance to attend Coaster Stock events.
* The meal ticket must be purchased to attend the event, and will not be sold day-of.
* The tentative cut-off date is July 20, 2009 to purchase tickets
* All tickets must be purchased ONLINE (go to http://www.carowinds.com and click on "Concerts & Events" or at http://carowinds.com/shop/shopping_corp ... s_list.cfm)
* If you already have admission (SP or other), you only need to purchase a meal ticket.
* Entry will be through the main parking entrance at North Gate, and you'll meet at the North Gate to register at 7AM.
* If you do not arrive at 7am, there will be an escort into the park to the ERT every half-hour (7:30am, 8am, 8:30am, 9am, & 9:30am). Otherwise, you will need to wait til the park opens. If you are late for the event passed opening and need to know where to go, the detailed itinerary & your event lanyard will be available for pick-up at Guest Services (this may change to Admission Services, but I will keep you up to date).
* IF YOU ARRIVE LATE, past registration, you will need to see me sometime during the day to sign up for your FREE SURPRISE to be mailed to you at a later date.
* Ages and restrictions are the same as the park's general policy. Please go to carowinds.com to check rider height requirements. Ages 2 and under are admitted for free.