{"id":695670,"date":"2026-06-10T13:31:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/695670\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T13:31:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:31:14","slug":"carowinds-to-launch-record-breaking-super-flume-ride-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/695670\/","title":{"rendered":"Carowinds to launch record-breaking super flume ride in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carowinds amusement park<\/a> in Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced a 100-foot super flume ride, set to break three world records. <\/p>\n

Named Rip Roarin’ Falls, the new attraction will feature the world’s first super flume mega drop, the tallest log flume drop of its kind, at more than 100 feet.<\/p>\n

Created by WhiteWater, a leading waterpark manufacturer<\/a>, the attraction will also feature the tallest reverse drop for a water ride or flume at 42 feet and the tallest reverse camelback at 32 feet. <\/p>\n

\"People Concept art for the Rip Roarin’ Falls record-breaking reverse camelback at Carowinds amusement park<\/p>\n

Construction on Rip Roarin’ Falls is underway, with the ride set to debut at the park in 2027. It is located on the former site of Rip Roarin’ Rapids, a water ride<\/a> that closed in 2019. <\/p>\n

“This level of investment and innovation is a true testament of our team’s commitment to bringing legendary attractions<\/a> and world-class experiences to the Carolinas,” said Bridgette Bywater, president of Carowinds. <\/p>\n

She added: “As a new signature ride, it combines record-setting thrills and cutting-edge ride innovation\u2014all with a 35-inch height requirement that makes it accessible for families. It’s the perfect addition, sure to create lasting memories for generations of guests.”<\/p>\n

According to Carowinds, the super flume ride will be themed around an abandoned lumber mill that is rumoured to be haunted. Guests will board an eight-passenger boat for a whimsical 6-minute, 30-second adventure. <\/p>\n

\"People Ride theming on the new Rip Roarin’ Falls ride at Carowinds that concludes with a record-breaking 100-foot plunge<\/p>\n

The ride features two high-speed reversing switches that change the boat’s direction twice, sending riders forward and backwards through 2,240 feet of surging waters and down two record-setting drops. <\/p>\n

Rip Roarin’ Falls concludes with its record-breaking 100-foot plunge, reaching speeds of 50 mph and an iconic splashdown as guests complete their journey through the picturesque terrain and encounter further surprises. <\/p>\n

The minimum height requirement is 35 inches when accompanied by a guest 16 years or older and 41 inches when unaccompanied.<\/p>\n

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