The view above was taken from one of two small bridges that led to Pirate Island. Note the extensive amount of fish netting used to set the island theme. The name "Pirate Island" was temporarily changed to "Coastal Isle" in 1982 with the addition of the wave pool. The wave pool was then changed to Ocean Island" and "Pirate Island" resumed it's identity at least until 1989 until Rip Tide Reef was added. Note the Flying Dutchman ride in the background of the photo on the right. A simulator ride known as Blackbeard's Revenge opened in place of the Flying Dutchman in 1985. It lasted until 1999 and The Flying Super Saturator coaster opened in that area on April 1, 2001. That ride has since been removed for yet another coaster, the Carolina Cobra, which made it's debut in 2009. This area is now known as "Carolina RFD"
