The park was prepared for the heat, with free water available, however since it was well into the 90's we needed more than 5 ounces of water and we did not feel like it was fair to stand by the self serve soda machine and gulp down water. They really needed it to be away from customers getting meals. Anyone going to the Waterpark needs to make sure they keep their shoes on when going in the changing rooms. I have never seen that much black mold anywhere before. They really need to bleach and power wash the changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers every night. We did feel safe with all the rides and the people working there were very nice under extremely hot conditions.

I absolutely love Carowines. I'm so sorry for all of the negative reviews, but this place is amazing! Yes, it feels like a gigantic fair, but other than that, it is an excellent way to spend the day. You will get the most fun if you come early when it opens so that you can ride on the rides before the crowds get there. Or you can do like me and come after 4. I believe the entrance price is half off. And you won't have to worry about all of the teenagers because of the curfew. However, you will be asked to show your ID so don't forget to bring it. The lines are shorter after 4, which means more fun for you. And it is cooler. The workers are American and are so nice and sweet. And they have started the free summer concerts! Yeh!!!! Also, the food is just as good as Disney's even though I wish we had a Margerittaville or another fun resteraunt like a drive inn themed one. There is plenty of seating round the park and free water cups. But as far as the rides, I wish we could have an inside pirates ride and the haunted zombie ride needs to be revamped into an actual haughted house. Other than that I have no complaints. I can't wait to see what surprises it has for the Fall and Christmas season. Oh and thanks Carowines for having Brad Ross all summer. 😍

The last two years our family visits Carowinds on their opening day on our way home from spring break. The park was clean, well maintained, and we enjoyed our favs, Fury, Copperhead and more. Yes, we waited 30-60 min per ride. Had a blast! With how expensive everything is these days, I’m just happy the ticket price didn’t skyrocket.

This is one of my favorite parks to visit when I am in the south. I am a cedar fair passholder, so my admission to this park was "free". The park itself was very clean, and the employees I encountered were professional and friendly. Most of the rides were running well. The only main issue was that several of the rides were not operating the day of my visit. The park was not very crowded on this Thursday, so perhaps there was a staff shortage keeping several rides closed. My overall visit was a good one, though.

My family was at carro2inds July 2024. My girls are 14 years old. We got a room across from the park because the hotel in the park was booked. So we drove them to the park. On our last day there we took them to the park and let them out as usuall. A security guard stopped us and gave us a guest code of conduct ticket. We followed all park rules. Another car comes in behind he let them go up to the gate to let their kids out but would not let us let our girls outta the same gate, then we went to pick them up they tried to make us pay 3.00 d0llars to park and see fire works. We were not staying for fireworks we could see them from our hotel. Last summer trip for carrowinds. Over rated and over priced.

Went to Carowinds for the first time this Past Summer and i loved it, it reminds me so much of my home park called Kings Island, but for me i will call it a southern version of Kings Island, since i love this park and the fact that it has rides like Fury 325 (Which is my favorite Giga Coaster) and thunder striker to Diamondback and Orion. they also have an indoor restaurant called Harmony Hall that looks exactly like festhaus from kings island, except it has different restaurants. so yeah overall amazing theme park and amazing roller coasters, would love to come back one day.

Wonderful park. Great coasters (the top 4 are world class), workers were all nice, very clean, great selection of merchandise, there was a very good magic/illusions show at the theatre, the park had a great feel/atmosphere, the waterpark is included in the admission price (making it one of the best theme park deals in the country), the park being on the state line of NC/SC is a really cool novelty, and very good food for a regional theme park. My only complaints are A) there are no water rides at all in the theme park and B) there needs to be WAY more indoor rides and shows. Still, an excellent park.

Tickets for two adults and three kids came to $476.90. No outside food. Food prices for 3 burgers $78.23. One of the longest lines iv ever seen for each ride. It was by far the worst experience we have ever had and will not be back. Fights, women dressed in attire not appropriate for children. Long lines and humidity do not mix.

This is one of the nicest cleanest parks we've ever been to!! People complain about the price but it costs to keep it up to date and clean!! There's 14 roller coasters and they are all awesome! There was something for everybody. We ate snacks throughout the day so we didn't spend too much money on food also got the refillable souvenir cup for 20 bucks each. So free drinks all day!!! This is a fun-filled family packed amusement park! Totally worth every penny!!

Nicely laid out with waterpark adjacent. Food was tasty but outrageously expensive. $17.99 for 4 chicken fingers with fries. $52.00 for a pizza with 4 bread sticks. Rides kept breaking down. Very frustrating after standing in line for 30+ minutes. Happened at least 3 times in one day. Not enough shade provided while in line. Misting stations were very rare in lines and non-existent elsewhere. Didn't even look at souvenirs with the amount we had to spend on food. You aren't allowed to bring your own. The waterpark was nice but there weren't enough tubes at any of the rides which made wait times on very hot concrete long.