If your part of the original Flyer Addicts crew that spent many a morning and evening taking over the Flying Eagles at Kings Island years ago, you certainly know that the beloved ride has been thrilling guests at Carowinds near Charlotte, North Carolina since 2005. First as the Nickelodeon-theme Danny Phantom’s Phantom Phlyer and starting this year – as Woodstock Gliders.
Snoopy and Woodstock Greets Some Addicts!
With the ride now being 474 miles away from its former Cincinnati home, addict visits may be less frequent – but definitely still worth it. Last week, Flyer Addicts Chris, Jack and Derek were happy to see the vintage Bisch-Rocco ride not only running great — but snapping great too.
Cables are flopping the way we like 'em!
Like in previous visits, snapping was not discouraged on this ride – despite it now being located in the kid’s “Planet Snoopy” section of the park. In fact, this visit saw multiple operators encourage the practice in theory by awarding a free re-ride to the pilot who put on the best show. Sometimes it went to an acrobatic adult, but usually to a high-flying kid who giggled with excitement the entire ride.
This potential addict flys high above the ride's queue.
Over the course of the afternoon, good shows were put on by admitted Addicts, potential Addicts and even tubs filled with random children and parents. Of course, when the Addicts were front of queue, things were stepped up a notch. And just like the old days, at least one parent complained, scolding Jack after a successful cycle that “this is a kids ride!”
A determined Jack eyes his prey.
We were happy to see, on such a warm Sunday afternoon, that the Carowind’s crowd appreciated their scooter and rewarded it with one of the longer waits of the day. Who needs to be ‘intimidated’ when your can soar on a former eagle – now beagle-ized.
Enough with the safety spiel, hit the button!
Part of the archiving process at FlyerAddicts.Com is to collect the serial number of each Flying Scooter. Unfortunately, here we found the serial number (PC-0205) on this plate was generated by Carowinds when the scooter was moved in 2005. Also, the manufacture date appears to be wrong. We’ve found multiple sources that document this scooter’s first installation being Coney Island in Cincinnati in 1940 – not 1935 as indicated on the serial plate.
The ride's serial plate was generated when the ride move to Carowinds in 2005 and contains inaccuracies.
Finally, we leave you with a compilation video of the Addict Invasion, shot in 720p HD with a Canon PowerShot camera. Hit 720p and go full screen for the best experience!
Have YOU had a great visit with a Flying Scooter this year? Email us and we may post your pictures and story!
