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You'll find all of the calendars and hours for Carowinds here. Reopening Protocols. Gather the whole family to make lifelong memories at WinterFest, the area's most immersive holiday attraction with a sleigh-full of fun things to do for Christmas. Select nights Nov. Carowinds Park Hours. Carowinds is now open. As a reminder, all Season Passes will be honored during the season. All Cedar Fair properties intend to welcome guests in accordance with our published schedules, and we continue to implement preventive measures as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC as well as our own health and hygiene protocols.

All our parks and resorts have high standards of cleanliness, which assists with illness prevention. We employ rigorous sanitation standards and robust cleaning procedures, including:.

The leadership team is communicating with our associates about illness prevention; this includes guidance issued by the CDC. The CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of germs. The CDC provides more detailed coronavirus information on its website at www. As always, we maintain close relationships with local, state, national and international public health authorities.

We take their guidance when additional preventive measures are deemed necessary. We previously announced that all Season Passes will be valid through All day tickets purchased for will be valid for any regular operating day in through Labor Day, September 6, We continue to implement preventive measures as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC as well as our own health and hygiene protocols. All single day tickets for will be valid for any operating day in through Labor Day, September 6, All single day tickets for purchased through resellers will be valid for any operating day in through Labor Day, September 6, We invite our Platinum Passholders to use their Season Pass at any of our open parks.

However, the Pass Perks Loyalty Reward can be used only at the passholder's home park. Rewards can be used at any park-owned location that accepts credit cards. At the time of payment, a guest should present their Season Pass and inform the cashier at the participating location that they wish to pay using their Loyalty Reward.

The Pass Perks Loyalty Reward will automatically be added to any Season Pass which was purchased by August 4, , and that is in good standing on the park's opening day in Passholders do not need to take any action to receive the reward. Yes — all Season Passholders who are in good standing will have their Season Pass and Season Pass Add-ons if applicable extended into , regardless of when the purchase was made.

When does my Season Pass account need to be in good standing in order to qualify for the extension offer? No action is required of you at this time. If you registered for a Pre-K Pass, it will be valid for the season. Yes — you will pay the initial payment plus applicable taxes and fees at checkout and your future monthly payments will be suspended until a future date.

Once billing resumes, you will be billed the normal monthly amount for however many months remain to finish paying your full balance due. Payments will continue to occur on the same date of the month as in previous months. You can log into the Payment Portal online with your order number and the email address you used during the initial purchase to confirm the upcoming payment dates and amounts. As long as you remain current on attempted payments, your Season Pass and associated Season Pass Add-Ons will remain active.

Will I be notified when my Easy Pay payments start again and will they remain on the same date each month that they were previously? We will notify you prior to resuming your payment plan via your email on file. In some cases, we may have more than one email address for you. To ensure you receive all notifications and payment confirmations, you may wish to confirm your email address on both your Payment Portal account and your park website login , if you have an existing park website account.

Once payments resume, they will continue to occur on the same date of the month as in previous months. You can log into the Payment Portal online with your order number and the email address you used during the initial purchase.

Please note that making any payments or changing your credit card number in the Payment Portal will automatically trigger the full balance to be charged. Once we restart payments, they will be billed on a monthly basis on the same day of the month as you were previously being charged until the balance is paid off. But you can always pay off the full balance ahead of time in the Payment Portal. When the park is open, Season Passes can be upgraded at the park for the season; Season Passes cannot be upgraded online.

If you have a Season Pass, you can currently purchase Season Pass Add-ons such as All Season Dining and Drinks online that will be valid for the remainder of and in If you made a deposit for a event, we can apply it to a new event date in or refund the amount. Yes, we can apply your currently signed agreement towards a event.

Your sales representative can guide you through new date and menu options. We have several options if you feel your group is too large. We are ready to welcome any group size using a variety of solutions to ensure a safe and fun event. All single-day tickets including those sold as group tickets will be extended through Sept. All single-day tickets for purchased through resellers will be valid for any regular operating day in through Labor Day, Sept.

Our sales team is excited to begin planning your event today. Please contact us at for information. Search Search. Promotions Promotion. Camp Wilderness Resort. Boogie Board Racer. Prepare for the slide of your life when world-class water slide racing comes to Carowinds! Don't miss a minute of the fun!

You'll find all of the calendars and hours for Carowinds here. Reopening Protocols. Gather the whole family to make lifelong memories at WinterFest, the area's most immersive holiday attraction with a sleigh-full of fun things to do for Christmas. Select nights Nov. March 12, Update.

As a reminder, all Season Passes and add-on products have been extended through Expand All. January 28, Update. Stay tuned for additional park news and frequent updates in the months to come! October 28, These include: To manage park capacity, every guest will need a reservation. Season passholders can reserve dates through our new online system. A reservation will also be tied to every single-day ticket. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

A requirement to complete a simple online pre-visit health screening declaration 24 hours prior to admission; A touchless temperature screening prior to entering the facility for both guests and associates; Requirements for all guests, associates and vendors to wear face coverings that cover the nose and mouth.

Face coverings may not have exhalation valves or vents. Complete information and FAQs are available at Carowinds. August 4, Update. We are planning a great with rides, attractions, and entertainment for the whole family, including: Boogie Board Racer, the longest mat racing slide in the Southeast, opening next summer at Carolina Harbor waterpark; And, the debut of Grand Carnivale, a nighttime international festival and street party celebrating global culture in grand scale.

May 8, Update. April 14, Update. In the meantime, I want to share information on how we will manage Season Passholder benefits: Season Passes and purchased Season Pass Add-On Products if applicable will be valid for the remainder of when our park is able to reopen. For Season Passholders participating in our Easy Pay Program, monthly billing has been suspended as of April 8, , and will remain suspended while the park is closed.

March 20, Update. March 13, Update. We employ rigorous sanitation standards and robust cleaning procedures, including: Extensive and ongoing training for associates on maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace and environment for our guests; Specified intervals for frequent sanitization of targeted areas throughout the day; Numerous and accessible handwashing facilities and hand sanitizer locations; Quick response to spills, trash and other situations; Daily and frequent sanitation procedures for restrooms, kitchens, dining surfaces, benches and trash cans; Daily and frequent cleaning and "wash down" of outdoor locations, including walkways and queue lines The leadership team is communicating with our associates about illness prevention; this includes guidance issued by the CDC.

Thank you for your continued support and trust in Cedar Fair's family of parks and resorts. General Frequently Asked Questions. What will Carowinds do for its Season Passholders since the park didn't open? Will tickets be good for ? What if I am part of a group that was scheduled to visit? What are your cleanliness and sanitization standards and procedures?

Will my single day ticket expire? What if I bought my tickets through a reseller? Billing will resume at a future date. Once billing resumes, passholders will need to be current on attempted payments to receive Season Pass admission and associated benefits.

What do I need to do to get my season pass extended? Your payments must be in good standing for the Season Pass to be extended through No other action is required from you.