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Carowinds | Aeronautica Landing | Flat Rides | 2023

Honestly more stoked for this new flat land expansion than Cedar Point's. While I was initially put off by the theme, feels a little more novel/earnest than Cedar Point's *waves to lake in grand gesture* "The Boardwalk".

Here's also a flyover video of the plot from the webpage:

 
Another look at the Air Racer parts near Afterburn;
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Meanwhile a quick look at the cleared pad, waiting for concrete.
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With Carowinds open year-round now, there will be more coverage than usually seen from seasonal Cedar Fair parks. Can a kind mod move this to Construction, please?
 
Current look at progress around the site, as per the park blog;

Both the Air Race and NebulaZ have been installed at this point.
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The concrete pad has been poured for the Gyro Force trabant, which has been at the park since at least March 2022 and is the sole exception to the Zamperla flat ride package.
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The Air Walker Skater has placed footers, the site is a couple steps behind compared to the rest.
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General construction shots from the rest of the area;
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I think it’s fine for Air Racers, it gives a sort of aircraft carrier vibe with the planes themselves really popping. Looks real bland for Gear Spin tho
 
Carowinds did indeed open Aeronautica Landing the other day, you can see videos of the Zamperla Air Race/NebulaZ/Skater + rethemed bumper cars here along with interviews regarding the area;

However, Aeronautica Landing is nowhere near done, as the Gyro Force trabant has yet to be installed despite being on site way back in March 2022. They've also finally announced the Zamperla Windstar as a "surprise" sixth attraction. Both rides are expected to open later in the Spring;
 
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