<figure id="attachment_16120" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16120" style="width: 1187px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Carowinds-Copperhead-Strike-Corkscrew.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Carowinds-Copperhead-Strike-Corkscrew.jpg" alt="Carowinds Copperhead Strike Corkscrew" width="1187" height="768" class="size-full wp-image-16120" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16120" class="wp-caption-text">Copperhead Strike is full of twists and turns like this corkscrew</figcaption></figure>
<p>There has never been a more exciting time to be a season passholder for Carowinds! Not only does a season pass get you access to Carowinds and the award winning Fury 325, some of the best Cedar Fair amusement park food in the company, and great special events throughout the year, but it also unlocks access to Carowinds 2019 expansion plans. </p>
<p>Carowinds will mark a turning point in its evolution as a destination amusement park when it introduces Copperhead Strike, the Carolinas’ first double launch coaster, for the 2019 season. Copperhead Strike simulates the harrowing chase of getaway cars racing through rolling farmland, sending riders on two launches through a relentless winding ride over half a mile of steel.</p>
<figure id="attachment_16121" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16121" style="width: 1122px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Carowinds-Copperhead-Strike-Overhead-view-with-features.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Carowinds-Copperhead-Strike-Overhead-view-with-features.jpg" alt="Carowinds Copperhead Strike Overhead view with features" width="1122" height="768" class="size-full wp-image-16121" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16121" class="wp-caption-text">Carowinds’ Copperhead Strike will have five inversions and is full of ground-hugging twists and turns.<br />1.	Jojo roll<br />2.	First launch<br />3.	First 360-degree vertical loop<br />4.	Corkscrew<br />5.	Second launch<br />6.	Inverted top hat<br />7.	Second 360-degree vertical loop<br /></figcaption></figure>
<p>In this innovative ride, the coaster dynamics are carefully crafted to offer a thrilling and intense low-to-the-ground experience. With three 16-passenger trains fashioned after 1930s coupes, Copperhead Strike sends riders cruising into a Jojo roll right out of the station. They then go into a lightning fast launch to a 360° loop, the second of five inversions, moving into a series of near-miss twists, turns and flips. Without slowing down, the ride launches a second time to accelerate into a memorable hang time loop, leaving passengers breathless and wondering which way is up.</p>
<p>Copperhead Strike is designed and manufactured by Mack Rides of Waldkirch, Germany, a recognized leader in roller coaster development. Copperhead Strike is Carowinds’ 14th coaster! </p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Carowinds-Copperhead-Strike-Fact-Sheet_Page_1.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Carowinds-Copperhead-Strike-Fact-Sheet_Page_1.jpg" alt="Carowinds Copperhead Strike Fact Sheet_Page_1" width="1870" height="2420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16119" /></a></p>
<p>The new coaster is the central element of Blue Ridge Junction, a new immersive, richly themed area inspired by the majestic beauty and easy-going culture of the Blue Ridge Mountain region of the Carolinas. Conceived for the purpose of engaging all five senses, the redesigned seven-acre area will feature the new Blue Ridge Country Kitchen restaurant in the former Wings restaurant location.</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SpringHill-Suites-Charlotte-at-Carowinds-Hotel-Entry.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SpringHill-Suites-Charlotte-at-Carowinds-Hotel-Entry.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13657" /></a></p>
<p>More transformational features will open at Carowinds in 2019: The new <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/new-details-on-springhill-suites-charlotte-at-carowinds-hotel/">SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Carowinds</a>, a 130-room hotel currently under construction, is expected to welcome its first guests late in the year. Also added for the first time is a new dormitory to house students from across the region and around the world, allowing the park to develop programs such as a full internship for travel and tourism students. These features, along with the new roller coaster and themed area, encompass the largest investment in the park since its opening in 1973.</p>
<p>“This is a clear demonstration of our commitment to being the premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas for families and thrill seekers alike,” said Pat Jones, Carowinds’ vice president and general manager. “Copperhead Strike adds a completely different experience than our other world-class coasters, giving our guests a diverse park-wide experience that satisfies like never before. Blue Ridge Junction, the restaurant and our new hotel are additions we know our guests will enjoy, ensuring Carowinds continues to be the place where the Carolinas come together to create lasting memories for generations to come.”</p>
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