Coastermike you heard that rumor at thrillride I believe. I am a Carowinds freak as well (ill be going this weekend actually). I cannot see Rip Roaring Rapids being torn down as it is one of the park's most popular attraction and they built a new cave at the end for this year. As for the hyper, yes it appears to be a fact. If it doesn't come for 2002 it will come for 2003.
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