Southern Star

Ride
Watch the on-ride POV
Southern Star
Carowinds
Location Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Coordinates 35°06′03″N 80°56′30″W / 35.100869°N 80.941694°W / 35.100869; -80.941694
Status Defunct
Operated March 15, 1986 to August 1, 2022
Statistics
Manufacturer Intamin
Product Looping Starship
Type
Capacity 50 per cycle
HELP

Southern Star was a Ranger built by Intamin previously located at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

History

The attraction opened on March 15, 1986 as Frenzoid.[1] Frenzoid closed in 2005, but was brought back in 2007 under the new name Southern Star.[2] Southern Star was closed on August 1, 2022 in preparation for an overhaul to the park's Crossroads area.[3]

Images

References

  1. "Carowinds To Open Season With Hair-Raising Ride". The Charlotte Observer.
  2. "New Ice Show, Parade and Lower Admission at Carowinds". Ultimate Rollercoaster.
  3. "Four rides close at Carowinds, major announcement coming soon".


Articles on Carowinds