Carowinds says the first pieces of Rip Roarin’ Falls are going in as construction advances on the 2027 log flume.
Carowinds’ August 25 post introduces the record-breaking log flume construction report and links to the second Rip Roarin’ Report from the construction site. The attraction remains a 2027 addition, and no public opening day has been posted.
The first pieces are going in… 👀 Episode 2 of the Rip Roarin’ Report takes you onto the construction site as our record-breaking log flume begins to take shape at #Carowinds. See what’s been happening and what’s still to come! Full episode: https://t.co/gwPisom57k
— Carowinds (@Carowinds) August 25, 2026
Rip Roarin’ Falls Construction Moves Into Its Next Phase
The construction report documents a step beyond the earlier top-out update: the first pieces are going in. No revised opening date or detailed day-by-day construction schedule has been posted.
Rip Roarin’ Falls Is Planned for 2027
Carowinds’ published specifications include a 100-foot Mega Drop, a 50-mph top speed and a 42-foot reverse drop. The announced opening year is 2027, with no public opening day posted.
Sources: Carowinds’ August 25 construction update and the official Rip Roarin’ Falls project page.
Image: Carowinds, from the August 25 Rip Roarin’ Report announcement.