I used to live around 10 minutes away from Carowinds each summer I took my two son's 3 and 6 at that time and we went there at least twice a week. Parking is included for annual passes so only there you have saved $10 each time. I traveled lightly with bathing suits and lots of sunscreen. We purchased the... More

They have some really awesome rides, however, for admission - to save some money find a coupon!! Also, I HIGHLY recommend buying the fast pass - while it is around $45 additional, you skip the lines for all the cool rides. This made Carowinds an excellent experience. More

This is the second year we have season passes. Its the best way to get 'access' to the park... if you are planning to go multiple times during the year... and who doesn't?!? The park has a lot to offer, making it a must destination if you are local. Get there early! Parking with the season pass is free. More

Love the water park and all the rides. Great family fun in Charlotte! Scarowinds was a bit too much for me...& is for adults only! More

There is a science to visiting Carowinds. I think the negative reviews here are simply by people who don't realize that if you work the system, Carowinds is very fun for kids and families. And even moreso for those able to visit using season passes. For instance, the only time I go on the weekend is when I take my... More

Fun place to go but wish there was more for the grandparents who have to wait around on the granchildren. More

This is an okay theme park. If you've been to Disney you'll be disappointed but its fun for the day. There isn't much for the preschool set, Food is expensive and its noisy and hot. They have a huge water park that I've visited once. It was fun but very crowded. My one big complaint is that to access the... More

We live close by so we got the season pass. My daughter (15 months) loves Snoopy world and loves riding the carousel and the cars. The season pass is worth the money - we've been several times already this season and my wife and daughter will go during the week (to both the amusement park and the water park). More

Carowinds is awesome and fun for the whole family. We had gone to Disney the same year. I was much cheaper to eat and drink at Disney than at Carowinds. That left a sour taste in my mouth. Plus, just not a lot of selection of the very expensive food. More