Want to keep up with the latest Carowinds news, including new attraction announcements, details of special events and updates on temporary ride closures? You've come to the right place!

Aeronautica Landing, Carowinds
Natalie Sim
Friday, March 17, 2023

Carowinds Announces Opening Date For Five New Themed Attractions As Part Of Aeronautica Landing

Carowinds celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with the opening of Aeronautica Landing. An official opening date has now been confirmed...
Dominator, Cedar Fair
Natalie Sim
Saturday, February 25, 2023

Cedar Fair Means Business With Announced $200 Million Annual Capital Spend

This is very good news for Cedar Fair fans...
Vertical Launch Coaster, Intamin
Natalie Sim
Saturday, October 29, 2022

Brand New Intamin Vertical Launch Coaster Could Revolutionize Guest Experience

This new concept should certainly excite any theme park fan!
Kings Dominion, Cedar Fair
Natalie Sim
Thursday, October 20, 2022

Kings Dominion And Carowinds Are Moving To Year-Round Operations In 2023

These two parks will operate year-round beginning in January 2023...
SCarowinds
Natalie Sim
Wednesday, September 21, 2022

After Incident Of Fighting At Carowinds New Chaperone Policy Is Implemented

A new chaperone policy will be implemented at SCarowinds...
Cedar Point Prestige Pass, Cedar Fair
Natalie Sim
Tuesday, August 9, 2022

New "Prestige Pass" Available At Cedar Point, Carowinds And Kings Island

Guests at Cedar Point, Carowinds And Kings Island have two new season pass options to choose from...
Walt Disney World, Disney
Natalie Sim
Friday, July 1, 2022

Queue Jumping: Is It Ever Okay? 10% Of Voters Have No Problem With It!

Here are the results on this contentious issue...
Icebreaker, SeaWorld
Natalie Sim
Tuesday, February 15, 2022

SeaWorld Entertainment Inc Bid To BUY Cedar Fair REJECTED

No luck for SeaWorld Inc as bid to buy Cedar Fair parks is rejected...
Millenium Falcon Smugglers Run, Disney
Natalie Sim
Thursday, September 9, 2021

Report Released Outlining Top Ride Construction Costs Vs Budget Of Film They Are Based On

Have you ever wondered how much the top theme park rides based on a film cost to construct? Also, how much did the attraction cost to build versus the original film budget?...

Windseeker, Cedar Point
Natalie Sim
Monday, September 6, 2021

Cedar Point To Become Cashless In 2022

Cedar Point is following Kings Island and Carowinds in becoming cashless in 2022...

Cedar Point
Natalie Sim
Friday, May 7, 2021

$100m To Be Invested In Cedar Fair Theme Parks In 2021

Investment in Cedar Fair theme parks planned for 2021...

Mask wearing, Disney
Natalie Sim
Wednesday, April 28, 2021

IAAPA Report Suggests Social Distancing Can Be Reduced to 3ft at Theme Parks IF Face Coverings Are Still Worn

IAPPA and The University of Central Florida (UCF) have released their findings regarding social distancing...

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