Gyro Force Official On-Ride POV Carowinds 2023-06-14 | Our aviation experts are testing the limits of an experimental aircraft engine and need your help. Take a spin on Gyro Force, opening soon in Aeronautica Landing at #Carowinds.
Behind the Scenes: 50 Nights of Fire Carowinds 2023-06-13 | Go behind the scenes as #Carowinds prepares to launch 50 Nights of Fire, a masterfully choreographed experience like no other that uses state-of-the-art drone technology and dazzling pyrotechnics. #Carowinds5050 Nights of Fire begins Saturday, June 17 at 10:00 PM.
Carowinds 50th Anniversary Theme Song Carowinds 2023-05-25 | #Carowinds debuts a new theme song, Keep Bringing the Fun, in honor of the park's 50th anniversary season. The song will come to life during the Carowinds Street Party, part of the 50 Years of Carolina Fun celebration beginning this summer. #Carowinds50
50 Years of Fun: Carowinds Water Park Carowinds 2023-05-24 | Dive into the history of #Carowinds' water park, a journey from wave pool to premier destination. Carolina Harbor Waterpark opens for the 2023 season on Saturday, May 27. #Carowinds50
Cabin Renovations at Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort Carowinds 2023-04-26 | The cabins at #Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort have receive a facelift for the 2023 season, breathing new life into the on-site campground. Renovations include new paint, new appliances, large flat-screen televisions, new bunk beds, and new lighting fixtures. These changes present an elevated style of camping for guests to enjoy as they unwind after a day at the park.
How to Place a Mobile Order at Terminal A Carowinds 2023-04-18 | The Terminal A restaurant and bar serves as one of the cornerstones for the all-new Aeronautica Landing at #Carowinds.Terminal A features a new mobile-only ordering experience. Guests should choose their table, either inside or on the patio, and then open the Carowinds mobile app. Once on the app, guests should select the mobile ordering option from the home screen, then select Terminal A. After completing their order, the app will ask for their table number. The friendly staff will bring guests’ food right to their table.Guests can place both food and beverage orders through the Carowinds mobile app. Only beverage orders can be placed at the walk-up bar inside Terminal A.
Air Racers Official On-Ride POV Carowinds 2023-04-15 | Do you have what it takes to maneuver these speedsters of the skies? Hop in a vehicle of your choice and race and roll through the obstacles recreated from heroic tales of ace pilots high in the Carolina sky. Air Racers delivers an exciting ride combined with impressive visuals due to its uniquely designed experience.Air Racers is located in the all-new Aeronautica Landing at #Carowinds.
Opening Ceremony for Aeronautica Landing at Carowinds Carowinds 2023-04-07 | Aeronautica Landing is now open at #Carowinds! Manny Gonzalez, Carowinds' vice president and general manager, welcomed the area's first guests. Celebrate 50 years of Carolina fun at Aeronautica Landing with new rides, new food, new games and new fun.
Midway Memories: Pamela Gorman Carowinds 2023-03-27 | For 32 years, Pamela Gorman has helped groups, large and small, create unforgettable experiences at #Carowinds. In celebration of the park's 50th anniversary she shares why she loves working at Carowinds. #Carowinds50
March Construction Update for Aeronautica Landing Carowinds 2023-03-23 | Aeronautica Landing, located at Carowinds, nears the end of construction in the former Crossroads area. This new themed area will introduce five new attractions and one rethemed ride to Carowinds and invites guests to immerse themselves in the history and future of aviation. Aeronautica Landing opens on Friday, April 7, 2023.
50 Years of Fun: BORG Assimilator Carowinds 2023-03-20 | On March 20, 2004, BORG Assimilator opened at Carowinds. The roller coaster featured immersive Star Trek theming and a unique flying experience. Now known as Nighthawk, the ride is still a fan favorite. #Carowinds50
Aeronautica Landing Construction Update Carowinds 2023-02-08 | Construction continues in the Crossroads area of Carowinds, which will be completely renovated and renamed as Aeronautica Landing, a tribute to the Carolinas’ spirit of invention, exploration, and aviation, where guests can immerse themselves in the history and future of flight. The new area, when complete, will introduce five new themed attractions opening in 2023 as well as a retheming of an existing ride, for a total of six rides.
WinterFest Wonderland Parade Official On-Float POV Carowinds 2022-12-21 | POV: Enjoy the view from the candy float in the WinterFest Wonderland Parade at Carowinds. The parade begins each night at 9:00 PM and journeys from the Tinsel Town Fair (County Fair) to Celebration Plaza.
2022 WinterFest at Carowinds Carowinds 2022-12-01 | Step into a world of holiday magic during WinterFest at Carowinds. Select nights through January 1, 2023.Learn more: www.carowinds.com/events/winterfest
Get Ready With the Heads Will Roll Cast Carowinds 2022-10-10 | Go behind-the-scenes with the cast of Heads Will Roll as they prepare for a night of shows at SCarowinds.
Heads Will Roll, New Show at SCarowinds Carowinds 2022-09-19 | Join Queen Sceleratus for a party like only she can throw. Her royal court takes to the stage with over-the-top hip hop, funk, and pop dance moves to excite and entertain. Become captive to her beat, or off with your head!
WindSeeker Official On-Ride POV Carowinds 2022-08-25 | WindSeeker is the second tallest ride at Carowinds. The three-minute ride begins when the carriage slowly rotates while climbing to the top of the 301-foot tower. Riders will experience a sense of weightlessness as the swings reach speeds up to 30 mph, and the arms extend outward at a 45-degree angle, giving an astonishing panoramic view of the park and the greater Charlotte region.
Coming in 2023: Aeronautica Landing Carowinds 2022-08-11 | Welcome to Aeronautica Landing, a playground designed around the fearless inventive machines created by the explorers of the skies. Come fly the Carolina skies on the wings of discovery in Aeronautica Landing, Carowinds’ newest re-themed area to be introduced with immersive theming scheduled to open in Spring of 2023 as part of Carowinds 50th anniversary celebration. Inspired by the invention, discovery and adventure of aviation that has been an integral part of the Carolinas, Aeronautica Landing invites guests to let their curiosity soar and be inspired by the inventions of aviation.This exciting new land introduces five new rides and one re-themed ride, each fueled by the spirit of invention, exploration, and aviation. Experience the playful bravery of the fanatics of flight that have created Aeronautica Landing, dedicated to aviation and invention. Show others you have what it takes to become the next hero of adventure. Strap in, buckle-up and test your bravery on machines built to excite and explore in Aeronautica Landing! Learn more: www.carowinds.com/new-in-2023
Fury 325 Official On-Ride POV Carowinds 2022-08-03 | Feel the sting on the tallest, fastest, longest giga coaster in North America, Fury 325 at Carowinds. Fury 325 holds the Golden Ticket Award for world's best steel coaster.
Inside Look: Upgrades to Carolina Boardwalk Carowinds 2022-07-19 | The Carolina Boardwalk area at Carowinds celebrates its' 20-year anniversary in 2022. To commemorate the occasion, Carowinds has three major upgrades to this area of the park: Carolina Cyclone's new look, Pier 73's facelift, and the new dining location, Boathouse Bites & Beer.
National Funnel Cake Day Recipe Contest Carowinds 2022-07-16 | In honor of National Funnel Cake Day on July 16, Carowinds is hosted a competition inviting guests to submit their most creative funnel cake recipes. The winner was announced at Harmony Hall on Saturday, July 16, National Funnel Cake Day.
Guide to Carowinds All Season Dining Plan Carowinds 2022-07-14 | A day of fun at Carowinds can work up quite an appetite. The Carowinds’ culinary team has created a variety of dining options for every appetite, including Carolina-style classics. Guests can make the most of their visit and get the best value by purchasing one of Carowinds’ dining plans.Season Passholders can add All Season Dining to their Season Pass to enjoy lunch and dinner every visit. All Season Dining meals include one entrée and one side item, with a four-hour interval between meals. Guests can redeem this plan by scanning their Season Pass at participating dining locations.Learn more about Carowinds' dining and drink plans on the AirTime Blog.READ: carowinds.com/blog/2017/carowinds-trip-tips-dining-plan
How to Earn and Redeem Pass Perks Carowinds 2022-07-11 | Carowinds Season Passholders earn Pass Perks rewards just by visiting the park. Remember to opt-in to receive Pass Perks notifications. Learn more about the loyalty rewards program, and how to opt-in, on the AirTime BlogREAD: bit.ly/2Qh2XNc
Beach Blanket Beagle at Carowinds Carowinds 2022-07-09 | Debuting this summer in the Carowinds Theater, Beach Blanket Beagle is a musical dance party set to the classic beach comber tunes of the 60’s and 70’s, and stars the coolest beagle around, Snoopy!Showtimes: www.carowinds.com/entertainment/beach-blanket-beagle
Learn the Spectacle of Color Parade Dance Break Carowinds 2022-07-07 | Learn the steps to dance along with our performers during the Spectacle of Color Parade. Experience Grand Carnivale at Carowinds through Sunday, July 10.Learn more: carowinds.com/events/grand-carnivale
Celebrate America Fireworks Show at Carowinds Carowinds 2022-07-05 | Carowinds celebrates Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, annually, with a spectacular fireworks show! The impressive display of patriotic fanfare is accompanied by an all-American soundtrack, creating a firework show guests don't want to miss.The Celebrate America Fireworks Show is visible throughout the park, but the Carolina Boardwalk, County Fair, and Celebration Plaza areas always offer the best viewing locations.
Grand Carnivale at Carowinds Carowinds 2022-06-30 | Celebrate the world on a grand scale during this larger-than-life international festival filled with extravagant sights, pulsing rhythms, delicious international food, a spectacular parade, block parties and fun traditions from around the globe. Grand Carnivale at Carowinds runs daily, Saturday, June 25 through Sunday, July 10, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.Learn more: carowinds.com/events/grand-carnivale
Carowinds-Themed Topple with Gabe Dean Carowinds 2022-06-27 | Gabe Dean, from Domino Masters on FOX, built a Carowinds-themed topple on the Harmony Hall stage. Guests were invited to the topple time on Friday, June 10.
Carowinds: Where the Carolinas Come Together Carowinds 2022-06-13 | Carowinds, a 400-acre amusement park located on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, is home to top-rated roller coasters, including Fury 325, voted world's best steel coaster, as well as more than 60 rides, attractions, and live stage shows.Plan your visit at Carowinds.com.
Behind-the-Scenes of Beach Blanket Beagle at Carowinds Carowinds 2022-06-07 | Cliff Price, scenic designer for Carowinds, shares the intricate details of the unique set created for Beach Blanket Beagle. Enjoy this high-energy musical daily in the Carowinds Theater.SHOWTIMES: carowinds.com/entertainment/beach-blanket-beagle
Storm Surge Tube Slide Official On-Ride POV Carowinds 2022-06-01 | Storm Surge is water slide complex at Carolina Harbor Waterpark that features a total of four water slides and two different experiences.Guests can grab a tube and head up to the lower slides for an exciting, twisting and turning experience. As riders begin their descent, they are greeted with a waterfall-like entrance to these large, enclosed tunnel slides. The ride then plunges guests into darkness while they twist through the remainder of the slide, and end in a splash pool.
Carowinds Passholder-Favorite Gold Pass Benefits Carowinds 2022-05-26 | Season Passholders say these five benefits are the best reasons to buy a Gold Pass to Carowinds.1. Free parking2. Unlimited visits all season3. Discounted Bring-A-Friend tickets4. Pass Perks rewards5. Exclusive discounts on food, retail, on-site accommodations, and water park cabanasBuy a 2022 Gold Pass: carowinds.com/season-passes
State Line Celebration at Carowinds Carowinds 2022-05-03 | Carowinds is showcasing some of the best food, music, and fun from the Carolinas during the all-new State Line Celebration. The limited-time event, which will run on select days through Sunday, May 8, capitalizes on Carowinds unique distinction as the nation’s only amusement park straddling two states. Carowinds’ State Line Celebration features the Carolinas’ best food in a Southern food festival, complete with live music and fun activities from around North Carolina and South Carolina.Learn more: carowinds.com/events/state-line-celebration
Carolina Cyclone Official On-Ride POV Carowinds 2022-04-25 | When Carolina Cyclone originally debuted at Carowinds in March 1980, it was the first roller coaster in the world to feature four inversions. Equipped with a new harness restraint system, and a new paint job, Carolina Cyclone is still a fan-favorite in 2022.
Four Reasons Your Favorite Ride at Carowinds Could be Closed Carowinds 2022-04-21 | At Carowinds, the safety of our guests and associates is our first priority.It can be disappointing for guests to find out their favorite Carowinds ride is closed. Our associates don't enjoy that either. However, ride closures are sometimes necessary to ensure our guests' safety. In this video, Steve Jackson, director of maintenance and construction at Carowinds, explains four reasons why a ride could be closed.Learn more: carowinds.com/blog/2021/10-things-you-should-know-about-ride-safety-at-carowinds
Inside Look at State Line Celebration with Ryan Allen, Director of Live Entertainment Carowinds 2022-04-19 | Ryan Allen, the director of live entertainment at Carowinds, shares the story behind State Line Celebration, and a glimpse of all the fun guests can experience during this all-new event.Enjoy the food, brews and fun at State Line Celebration select dates April 9 to May 8.DETAILS: carowinds.com/events/state-line-celebration
Introducing NEW Spring Education Days Programming, STEAMQuest: Learning in High Gear! Carowinds 2022-04-05 | Carowinds is thrilled to share our all-new, big and BOLD Education Days programming, STEAMQuest: Learning in High Gear! Where our playground becomes a student's platform to experience discovery.Learn More: carowinds.com/groups/student-and-youth/education-days
Unveiling Carolina Cyclones New Look Carowinds 2022-03-16 | Carowinds has been home to Carolina Cyclone for over 40 years. We're excited to unveil the coaster's new color scheme for 2022.
Sneak Peek at Carolina Cyclones New Look Carowinds 2022-01-24 | Carolina Cyclone opened at Carowinds in 1980 as the first roller coaster in the world to feature four inversions. Through the years, it has become a nostalgic favorite. Many Carolinians remember the ride as their first upside down roller coaster. In 2022, we're breathing new life into this old favorite with a new color scheme. Carolina Cyclone's new look will debut when Carowinds opens for the 2022 season on Saturday, March 12.
New Years Eve at WinterFest 2022 Carowinds 2022-01-10 | Guests has a blast ringing in 2022 at Carowinds during New Year's Eve at WinterFest.
Tree Lighting Celebration at WinterFest Carowinds 2021-12-06 | The state line comes alive for Carowinds' nightly WinterFest Tree Lighting Celebration! A joyful song and dance spectacular surrounds the lighting of the 70 ft. tall tree, one of the grandest in the Carolinas.As the time nears, the performers cue the crowd to count down the moment to light the giant wonder filled with thousands of lights and decorations. When the countdown hits zero, Snoopy and his special guests flip an oversized switch, and the Christmas tree comes alive!Join us for the Tree Lighting Celebration nightly at 5:30 PM.Get Tickets: www.carowinds.com/events/winterfest/tickets
NEW at WinterFest: SnowXtreme Carowinds 2021-11-29 | Prepare to be mesmerized as these acrobatic snowboarders from All Wheel Sports take winter fun to the next level! This xtreme winter sports display, is complete with AMAZING stunts, fun tricks and mind-blowing acrobatics.
WinterFest Opening Weekend 2021 Carowinds 2021-11-05 | WinterFest is back for 2021! Due to guest anticipation, we're beginning the holiday fun a weekend early.Join us opening weekend, November 13-14, to take in our impressive display of millions of shimmering lights and extravagant decor that transforms the park into a winter wonderland. Select rides, activities and shows will also be available for your enjoyment. Bring the whole family to squeeze in some extra holiday magic this season!Full WinterFest operation begins on November 19, and the nightly WinterFest Wonderland Parade starts November 22.Get Tickets: carowinds.com/events/winterfest/tickets
WinterFest Behind the Scenes: Parade Floats Carowinds 2021-10-29 | Beginning November 22, guests will be treated to a stunning showcase of dazzling displays and extravagantly decorated floats each night during our WinterFest Wonderland Parade! The floats have arrived, and our crews are hard at work putting on the finishing touches.Experience the holiday magic of Carowinds' WinterFest select nights Nov. 13 - Jan 2.Learn More: carowinds.com/events/winterfest
Queens Ball at SCarowinds Carowinds 2021-10-12 | NEW at Scarowinds in 2021! You are cordially invited to The Queen’s Ball, a decadent affair everyone is DYING to attend!Equal parts beauty and brute, this larger-than-life matriarch leads a life of decadence and debauchery, treachery, and torture. Her current desire is to ensure there is no confusion about who is boss. How to do it? An extravagant event, of course!With her Duke serving as master of ceremonies and her Duchess attending as Queen Sceleratus’ right hand, Her Royal Majesty throws a Halloween show like no other. The Royal Court of talented dancers, mesmerizing acrobats, and side-show acts entertain and delight all who watch.But as guests enjoy The Ball’s entertainment, something strange happens to them. A hypnotic trance takes hold, and they give in to her every wish. Be strong and withstand her power, lest you fall into her evil grip, too.SCarowinds Website: www.carowinds.com/events/scarowinds
The Reaping - NEW SCarowinds Maze for 2021 Carowinds 2021-10-05 | NEW for 2021! In this corn maze, no one is safe when scarecrows and looming towers of corn close in all around you. No one gives you a kernel of truth as to how to escape. Ears are everywhere, but all are deaf to your screams for help.As you race through this haunted maze straight from the underworld, you never know what you will encounter. Will you find husks of corn or the husks of adventurers who came before you? What’s around the next CORNer in a place where you’re continuously STALKed? You’ll be aMAZEd just to get out of this tangle of death.Get tickets at carowinds.com!
Tooth Fairy - NEW SCarowinds Maze for 2021 Carowinds 2021-09-15 | Do you believe in the Tooth Fairy? You better, or you might be the next donor to her vast collection of human teeth – and various other body parts.Our Tooth Fairy seeks out parents who don’t believe in her. Is this you? Poor fool. Prepare to be snatched from your warm, cozy bed and dragged to her underworld clinic. Trapped within blood-stained walls, all you can hear are whirring drills and ear-piercing screams. The Tooth Fairy’s dental assistants – gassers, extractors, grinders, and taxidermists – grab their crusty, rusty tools and come at you, hungry to begin your “treatment.”Will you find your way out of this scare maze? Or will you suffer the fate of non-believers who came before you? If only you had believed in the Tooth Fairy…This NEW maze opens when SCarowinds returns on September 17, 2021.Website: www.carowinds.com/events/scarowinds
Time Out Youth Center Carowinds 2021-07-01 | In honor of Pride Month, we invited Time Out Youth to lead an LGBTQ+ 101 session for our associates. The overall objectives of the session were to identify issues LGBTQ people face, learn and articulate appropriate terminology regarding LGBTQ identities and increasing comfort and skill levels in supporting LGBTQ people. Time Out Youth Center offers support, advocacy, and opportunities for personal development and social interaction to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 11-20.
Carowinds Grand Carnivale: Behind the Spectacle Carowinds 2021-06-14 | carowinds.com/events/grand-carnivale
Carowinds Taste of the Season: Outdoor Holiday Experience Carowinds 2020-11-09 | Carowinds.com/ReservationsCarowinds.com/TasteoftheSeasonCarowinds.com/WelcomeBack
