CAROWINDS, Charlotte, N.C.,
March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- As Carowinds opens its gates this year its youngest guests
are the stars. Carowinds has transformed its kids' area into the
new Camp Snoopy, featuring five new junior rides like Pig Pen's Mud
Buggies and a soaring Camp Bus, and an 8,000-square-foot climb and
play area with plenty of shade. A new fountain with shady pergolas
serves as the centerpiece, offering a beautiful place for families
to gather and relax. Wilderness-inspired theming and upgraded
amenities add charm and practicality. Snoopy and the Peanuts gang
will raise the camp flag for opening day at 10 a.m. on March
24.
To make room for all this family fun, the Character Carousel was
relocated, refreshed and renamed. The Grand Carousel now sits in a
striking new pavilion anchoring the newly renovated Carousel Park
plaza, located near Vortex.
Also new for this year is Great Carolina Fest, a summer kick-off
celebration of all the reasons we love the Carolinas. From food to
music to iced tea on the porch and games on the lawn, it promises
hometown fun for everyone. A new Cirque show debuting in June is
sure to leave guests breathless. Scrumptious new menu items round
out the offerings with a smoked brisket bacon cheeseburger,
Carolina bird dog sandwich, s'mores funnel cake and more.
Carowinds introduced the Pre-K Pass this year, a budget-boosting
free season pass that provides complimentary admission for kids
three to five years old throughout the 2018 season, including The
Great Pumpkin Fest and WinterFest. Online registration must be
complete by May 28, 2018 and the
deadline for in-person activation is June
17, 2018.
Gold season passes are available through May 28. A season pass lets guests come and go
like they own the place, and pays for itself in less than two
visits. Season pass holders – including pre-K passes – can get an
exclusive preview of Camp Snoopy at season pass holder preview
night on Friday, March 23. We are
rolling out the red carpet for this special preview.
For park hours, show times, tickets and a complete listing of
attractions, visit carowinds.com.
Find our complete media kit at
carowinds.com/2018media. Attribute photos to
Carowinds.
About Carowinds
Carowinds, a 400-acre theme park located on the border of
North and South Carolina, is home
to more than 60 rides, shows and attractions, including 13
world-class rollercoasters and Carolina
Harbor, a top-rated 26-acre water park.
Carowinds is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment
Company (NYSE: FUN), a publicly traded partnership and one of the
largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world. The
company owns and operates 11 amusement parks, two outdoor water
parks, one indoor water park and four hotels. For more information,
see www.cedarfair.com.
Contact:
Lisa
Stryker, Communications Director
O:
704.587.9048
M: 704.614.3201
E:
lisa.stryker@carowinds.com
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