Wait Times at Carowinds
Carowinds, which opened in 1973, is a theme park located in Charlotte, North Carolina (but also straddling the South Carolina line), featuring roller coasters, including Fury 325, thrill rides, and family friendly attractions. Carowinds is busiest during Spring Break and early summer, with milder summer crowds. See the Carowinds Crowd Calendar for more details. Each fall, the park transforms into Scarowinds, a spooky Halloween event with scare zones and haunted mazes.
Park Insights
Carowinds Typical Wait Times
What are wait times typically like at Carowinds each day? The table below shows the recent average of wait times at Carowinds, listed in 5 minute intervals.
Carowinds Trends
Carowinds Average Wait Profile
Carowinds Summary Statistics
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Best Hours to Visit
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Morning: 9:00 AM, Early Afternoon: 12:05 PM, Late Afternoon: 5:15 PM |
Wait Time Data
All Carowinds Wait Times
Live Wait Times
Park Attractions List
Attractions with Wait Times
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Attractions Not Reporting
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Shows and Entertainment
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Dining Options
Defunct Attractions
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More Carowinds Graphs
Carowinds Wait Time Heat Map
Carowinds Wait Time Calendar
Note that is not a crowd calendar. Click here for the Carowinds Crowd Calendar
Carowinds Frequently Asked Questions
What is the busiest day to visit Carowinds?
The busiest day to visit Carowinds is Saturday with a 15 minute average wait time. The least busy day is Tuesday through Thursday with a 11 minute average wait time.
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Park Attractions List
Attractions with Wait Times
| ATTRACTION | REQ | TYPE | WAIT |
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Dining Options
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