Bordering North and South Carolina lies the perfect gem to provide a fun-filled day of memories.
As a Florida resident, we’re no stranger to theme parks. But there was something different about
Carowinds; something more enjoyable. The lines were short, the food was reasonably priced and
as parents, we got to be in the moment with our children. To top off our trip, accommodations are
on the premises to assist in planning an easy family vacation.
Carowinds offers two on-site options for lodging. For the outdoor enthusiasts, Camp Wilderness
is a 55-acre resort boasting a lodge for large groups, many two-bedroom cabins and plenty of RV
sites. When the park closes, the resort’s outdoor pool, shuffleboard and corn hole is open for
play! If you prefer a continental breakfast and hotel services, then Springhill Suites is where
you’ll call home. Located across the parking lot, their updated rooms are spacious and cozy. Our
family of five fit comfortably with the pull-out sofa and double queen beds.
What Not to Miss at Carowinds Theme Park:
Camp Snoopy
Camp Snoopy is a Peanuts themed children’s area with rides for every age. Including junior rides
like Pig Pen’s Mud Buggies and a soaring Camp Bus, the kids adored hanging out with Snoopy and
his friends. For those warmer days, there’s also an 8,000-square-foot climb and play area with
plenty of shade. The wooden rollercoaster was voted as favorite for these brave kids!
Fury 325
One of the first aspects we noticed when entering the park was that there were a lot of rides!
Carowinds has sixty rides for all age groups but the rollercoaster, Fury 325, is the fastest and
tallest giga coaster in the world! We learned that a giga coaster is a rollercoaster that’s between
300 and 399 feet tall, completes a full circuit and it was just as impressive up close. Guests go up
to 95mph and the ride takes a little over three minutes. By far the most nerve-wracking yet
incredible coaster experience!
The Food
Carowinds dining options were very impressive. Not only are there standard cafes for your
burgers and sandwiches, but there’s also pizza, Panda Express, Starbucks, Cinnabon and Sweet
Frog Frozen Yogurt. Which was refreshing to have many options for everyone. No theme park
would be complete without a County Fair Funnel Cake (which has now ranked number one to
us) and a souvenir cup to refill all day! My favorite was the meal plan options for families.
Having a dining plan made the day and budgeting a lot easier.
Water Park
It was unfortunately not water park season yet, but we can’t wait to come back over the Summer,
rent a cabana and enjoy a day at the Carolina Harbor Waterpark. Slides, attractions, and boogie
board racing are the perfect way to cool down.
Furthermore, don’t forget to check out the Carowinds ongoing events such as Military Days,
Grand Carnivale and more.
We have never felt so relaxed and able to create memories with the kids as we did here. At a
price that doesn’t break the bank, head over to Carowinds for your next weekend getaway.
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