Is Carowinds safe?


Is Carowinds safe? At Carowinds, we take pride in providing a safe, fun, and memorable experience for all our guests. Our associates are committed to safety so guests can focus on having the best day ever at Carowinds.


Can the people at Carowinds touch you?

There are about 50 people in each ?maze? ? Carowinds' tame term for a building that causes nightmares ? and about 40 of them are ?actors? ? also known as the people whose job it is to scare the ever-loving crap out of you. (3) The actors will not touch you, so don't touch the actors.


What is the oldest ride at Carowinds?

Carolina Goldrusher is the oldest roller coaster at Carowinds, opening with the park on March 31, 1973. Don't let that fun fact fool ya' - this roller coaster is full of spunk and continues to produce as many screams as the day it was debuted.


Who was the girl shot at the Carowinds waterpark?

Plaintiff's intestate, Michele Ann Sexton, died of a gunshot wound on 7 June 1987 while in the Wave Pool at Carowinds Amusement Park.


Are roller coasters safe for kids?

“There is nothing about a roller coaster in itself which is dangerous to the developing brain. However, there are many reports of children, and even adults, getting concussions from riding on roller coasters.”


Can a 15 year old go to Carowinds alone?

Guests ages 15 years old or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection. This chaperone requirement applies to all Carowinds ticket and season passholders. Parents or guardians are responsible for the behavior of their minor children.


What is Carowinds known for?

For 50 years, families and friends choose Carowinds for an amazing day the Carolina way. Only at Carowinds will you find more than 60 world-class rides, the Carolinas' best waterpark, live entertainment, Camp Snoopy, and downhome Carolina cuisine.


What is not allowed in Carowinds?

Carrying firearms, ammunition, knives, and weapons of any kind and any other prohibited item. Carowinds reserves the right to prohibit any items at their discretion. Unsolicited photographing or video recording that disrupts a guest's experience or interferes with park operations.


Who should not ride roller coasters?

People with high blood pressure and/or heart conditions are warned not to ride roller coasters because of the way they tax the cardiovascular system. The adrenaline rush that roller coasters give you causes a rapid spike in your heart rate and blood pressure.


Are roller coasters safe for the brain?

With the movement and impact on the head and brain, riding them may result in headaches and migraine. For some people, the headache might go away after taking some painkillers and getting some rest, but for others, it could be a sign of a concussion or head trauma.