Thrill Rides

» WindSeeker COMING SPRING 2012! We just sent fun through the roof….again. Three hundred one feet to be exact. Our newest ride towers above the earth, tearing through clouds and anyone who claims they aren’t afraid of heights. Somewhere between the stratosphere and having a blast, you’ll realize this is no tall tale, it’s WindSeeker.
Height Requirement: 52 inches

» Southern Star A giant looping Viking ship that swings backward and forward, then turns a series of two complete loops, suspending riders… Show more upside down 80 feet in the air. Riders experience sudden speed changes and controlled freefall as the ship swings through its 360-degree cycle.
Height Requirement: 48 inches

» Grand Prix Raceway Go Karts Go Karts that zip around a themed race track!
Extra charge attraction.
Height Requirement: 40 inches

» Carolina Cyclone A steel coaster that spins guests through four consecutive 360 degree loops and a 450 degree uphill helix.
Height Requirement: 48 inches

» Drop Tower Strap into an open car and lift 160 feet into the air at a speed of 16 feet per second. Feel the tension build as you’re held for a few seconds, and then dropped all the way down on a 100-foot, 56 mph freefall—all in complete safety. Just 60 feet above the ground, the ride’s magnetic braking system saves you from gravity.
Height Requirement: 54 inches

» Carolina Cobra Carowinds introduces a new species to the Carolinas, with the introduction of the Carolina Cobra. This 125-foot tall towering twisting serpent will send riders speeding through three inversions, including a cobra roll and a 360-degree loop - both forward and then again backwards.
Height Requirement: 48 inches

» Xtreme Skyflyer Take on this action-packed adventure and get hoisted 153 feet in the air, then pull a ripcord that plunges you into a 50-foot free fall flight at 60 m.p.h. You will experience the soaring thrill of hang gliding coupled with the suspense of skydiving. This is a pay-per-experience attraction.
Extra charge attraction.
Height Requirement: 48 inches

» Intimidator The tallest, fastest, and longest coaster in the Southeast!
Height Requirement: 54 inches

» Hurler A wooden rollercoaster that sends guests on a 50-m.p.h. lightning-speed ride.
Height Requirement: 48 inches

» Scream Weaver A large wheel with interconnected gondolas spins horizontally before tilting into a vertical position, sending riders into an upside down orbit.
Height Requirement: 54 inches

» Carolina Goldrusher This wooden mine train rollercoaster takes you on a harrowing adventure.
Height Requirement: 48 inches

» Nighthawk The Carolina's only flying coaster soars riders through eight inversions, most while flying facedown, zooming toward the ground and turning skyward just in time for the next inversion.
Height Requirement: 54 inches

» Afterburn 32-passenger, inverted steel coaster with floorless cars suspended below the track. Takes guests on six inversions including a space drop, a vertical loop, an immelman, a batwing, a flat spin and finally into a spiral.
Height Requirement: 54 inches

» Ricochet A "Wild Mouse" rollercoaster featuring 17 curves that will drop, twist, bank and curl riders throughout the 1200 ft-long track.
Height Requirement: 44 inches

» Thunder Road Twin-racing rollercoasters that take you through two U.S. states - North and South Carolina.
Height Requirement: 48 inches

» Vortex This stand-up rollercoaster takes you on a 50-m.p.h. series of fun-filled loops and dramatic drops.
Height Requirement: 54 inches

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