CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carowinds is adding a new roller coaster to the amusement park next year.

  • Copperhead Strike should be up and running for 2019
  • It will be located in a new area of the park inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountain region
  • A Springhill Suites is also expected to open

At a briefing Thursday, the company unveiled Copperhead Strike, a double-launch coaster that should be up and running in 2019. The ride will be the first of its kind in the Carolinas and will go from 0 mph to 42 mph in 2.5 seconds. It is part of Blue Ridge Junction, a new area in the park inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountain region.

 

 “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,” said Pat Jones, Carowinds’ vice president and general manager.   

A Springhill Suites by Marriott hotel is also expected to open at the park late next year.

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