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SCarowinds Marks 25 Years of Fear With New Haunted Mazes and Added Cost for Access
ByDan Hower August 11, 2025August 12, 2025

SCarowinds returns this fall with a milestone season of scares, debuting multiple new attractions, an expanded lineup of haunted mazes, and a significant change for guests who want to explore them. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Carolinas’ largest Halloween event will now require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass for entry into any haunted maze, along…

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Carowinds Prepares for a Thrilling 2025 Season with New Rides and Expanded Events
ByDan Hower January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Carowinds is set to open its gates for the 52nd season on March 15, welcoming guests with an exciting array of new experiences and returning favorites. Alongside the expansion of Camp Snoopy with two new family-friendly rides, the 400-acre amusement park—straddling the North Carolina-South Carolina state line—will feature a dynamic lineup of seasonal events. From…

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Carowinds Expands Camp Snoopy with Exciting New Attractions for 2025
ByDan Hower August 7, 2024August 8, 2024

Carowinds is set to elevate family entertainment in 2025 with a historic expansion of Camp Snoopy, introducing two major new attractions: a family launch roller coaster and an interactive raft ride. These additions mark the largest investment in family attractions in the park’s history, transforming Camp Snoopy into an even more dynamic and engaging destination…

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Two Halloween Parades Coming To Carowinds This Fall
ByDan Hower August 21, 2023September 7, 2023

Carowinds is introducing not one, but two, new parades this Fall. The “Tricks and Treats Parade” and the “Procession of Nightmares parade” are set to captivate and engage guests of all ages. Tricks and Treats Parade (kid friendly daytime event) Carowinds’ daytime celebration, The Great Pumpkin Fest, offers family-friendly excitement. Running from September 16 to October 29 on…

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Carowinds Expanding To Year-Round Operations
ByDan Hower October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

Carowinds will not go into hibernation after the holidays. The nation’s only amusement park straddling two states will expand to year-round operations beginning January 1, 2023. The scheduling change introduces additional weekends to the calendar in January, February, and early March, with regular park operation continuing throughout the rest of the year. The added winter operating days,…

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Amusement Today Honors Best of The Best With 2022 Golden Ticket Awards
ByDanielle Alley September 10, 2022September 10, 2022

It’s that time of year again! This week industry professionals from across the globe tuned in online to honor the best of the best in the amusement industry. The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are like the Oscars for amusement parks. Each year, a detailed survey is sent to experienced and well-traveled amusement park experts…

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Carowinds Introduces Guest-Driven Associate Recognition Program
ByBrett Bertolino August 17, 2022September 4, 2022

Carowinds hires approximately 2,200 seasonal associates to help staff the park annually. Job opportunities are available in all park operating areas, including rides, merchandise and games, park services, food and beverage, admissions, safety and security, entertainment and more. Carowinds offers flexible schedules and many perks for its associates, including discounts, reward and recognition programs, exclusive…

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Carowinds Opening New Flight Theme Attractions With Aeronautica Landing Area For 50th Anniversary
ByDan Hower August 11, 2022August 11, 2022

Carowinds has some fun offerings in store for its 50th anniversary season in 2023. The 2023 operating season marks the beginning of “50 years of Carolina fun,” a limited-time special event that brings plenty of new rides and attractions, exciting entertainment, enhanced food and beverage offerings, nighttime spectaculars, and other immersive experiences. At the center…

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New “Prestige” Season Pass Available At Cedar Point, Carowinds And Kings Island
ByDan Hower August 5, 2022March 6, 2024

Cedar Fair is now offering a new season pass tier (above platinum pass) for Cedar Point, Carowinds And Kings Island. The “Prestige Pass” and “Prestige + Pass” includes all of the benefits that passholders have come to love with Gold and Platinum passes, but also include additional benefits. Here is a a glance at what…

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Carowinds Celebrating Independence Day With 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
ByDan Hower July 1, 2022August 11, 2022

This weekend guests will finish their day at Carowinds with the unforgettable sights and sounds of the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular. Each evening on Saturday, July 2, on Sunday, July 3, and on Monday, July 4, at approximately 9:30pm Carowinds will begin its pyrotechnic salute to America, featuring a barrage of dazzling shells and colors…

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Carowinds Kicks Off 2022 Season With New Event
ByDan Hower April 2, 2022April 26, 2022

Starting Saturday, April 9th, Carowinds will showcase some of the best food, music, and fun from the Carolinas when it debuts a 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…

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Cedar Fair Hires Ty Tastepe as Senior Vice President And Chief Information Officer
ByDan Hower September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

Cedar Fair, one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, has announced that Ty Tastepe has joined the company in a newly created role of senior vice president and chief information officer. Ty will be based at the company’s office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will report to President and Chief Executive Officer…

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