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About Carowinds

Carowinds straddles the North Carolina-South Carolina border and features Fury 325, one of the world's tallest and fastest giga coasters at 325 feet and 95 mph. The park includes Carolina Harbor water park with admission and draws visitors from across the Southeast with its lineup of thrilling coasters.

1973 Year Opened
27 Total Rides
11 Roller Coasters
Charlotte, NC Location
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About Fast Lane

Carowinds features Fast Lane and Fast Lane Plus wristbands for skip-the-line access on select coasters and rides. Fast Lane Plus covers premium attractions for the best experience at the Carolinas' top theme park.

Top Rides at Carowinds

Fury 325

Roller Coaster Fast Lane Plus
95 mph 325 ft tall 6,602 ft long Opened 2015

The world's tallest and fastest giga coaster stands 325 feet tall and reaches 95 mph, consistently ranked among the best steel coasters on the planet by enthusiasts.

Thunder Striker

Roller Coaster Fast Lane Plus
75 mph 232 ft tall 5,316 ft long Opened 2010

A 232-foot-tall hypercoaster delivering sustained airtime and high-speed thrills at 75 mph over a sweeping 5,316-foot layout through the Carolinas landscape.

Afterburn

Roller Coaster Fast Lane
62 mph 113 ft tall 2,956 ft long 6 inversions Opened 1999

A powerful inverted coaster that whips riders through six inversions at 62 mph with their feet dangling, offering an intense jet fighter-themed experience.

All Fast Lane Rides at Carowinds

Nighthawk

Roller Coaster Fast Lane Plus
51 mph 115 ft tall 2,766 ft long 5 inversions Opened 2004

A flying coaster that positions riders face-down in a prone position as they soar through five inversions at 51 mph, simulating the sensation of human flight.

Copperhead Strike

Roller Coaster Fast Lane
50 mph 82 ft tall 3,255 ft long 5 inversions Opened 2019

The Carolinas' first double-launch coaster shoots riders through five inversions including a unique Jojo Roll, reaching 50 mph on a 3,255-foot moonshine-themed layout.

Carolina Cyclone

Roller Coaster Fast Lane
41 mph 95 ft tall 2,100 ft long 4 inversions Opened 1980

A historic Arrow Dynamics coaster that was the first in the world to feature four inversions when it debuted in 1980, still delivering classic looping thrills.

Carolina Goldrusher

Roller Coaster Fast Lane
30 mph 43 ft tall Opened 1973

Carowinds' oldest roller coaster is a scenic mine train that has been winding through the Carolina foothills since the park's opening day in 1973.

Hurler

Roller Coaster Fast Lane
50 mph 83 ft tall 3,157 ft long Opened 1994

A classic wooden coaster with aggressive airtime hills and quick turns over 3,157 feet of track, delivering old-school wooden coaster thrills at 50 mph.

Electro-Spin

Spinning Ride Fast Lane

A thrilling spinning ride that rotates riders in multiple directions simultaneously, creating a dynamic and disorienting experience at the County Fair.

Gyro Force

Thrill Ride Fast Lane

A gyroscopic thrill ride that flips and rotates riders through multiple axes, delivering intense forces and disorienting spins at Aeronautica Landing.

Vortex

Roller Coaster Fast Lane
50 mph 90 ft tall 2,040 ft long 2 inversions Opened 1992

A stand-up roller coaster where riders experience two inversions at 50 mph while standing upright, one of the few remaining B&M stand-up coasters in the world.

WindSeeker

Swing Ride Fast Lane
Opened 2012

A towering 301-foot swing ride that rotates guests high above Carowinds, offering breathtaking views of Charlotte and the Carolina countryside.

Rock 'N' Roller

Spinning Ride Fast Lane

A classic Himalaya-style ride that spins guests around an undulating circular track with music and lights, creating a fun carnival-style experience.

Snoopy's Racing Railway

Roller Coaster Fast Lane
31 mph 40 ft tall 804 ft long Opened 2025

A family-friendly coaster in Camp Snoopy where guests race through two laps on 804 feet of steel track at 31 mph in Peanuts-themed trains.

The Flying Cobras

Roller Coaster Fast Lane
50 mph 125 ft tall 935 ft long 3 inversions Opened 2009

A boomerang shuttle coaster that sends riders forward and backward through three inversions including a cobra roll and vertical loop at 50 mph.

The Airwalker

Family Ride Fast Lane

A family-friendly flying ride at Aeronautica Landing where guests soar through the air in suspended vehicles, enjoying gentle aerial thrills.

Gear Spin

Spinning Ride Fast Lane

An interlocking gear-themed spinning ride that rotates riders in opposite directions, creating unexpected movements and playful thrills.

Hover and Dodge

Family Ride Fast Lane

Aviation-themed bumper cars at Aeronautica Landing where guests pilot their own hovering vehicles in a fun, free-for-all dodging experience.

Boo Blasters on Boo Hill

Dark Ride Fast Lane
Opened 2010

An interactive dark ride where guests use infrared blasters to shoot ghostly targets in a haunted house, competing for the highest score.

Air Racers

Kids Ride Fast Lane

A kid-friendly airplane ride where young pilots control the height of their aircraft as they circle above Camp Snoopy.

Do-Si-Do

Kids Ride Fast Lane

A gentle spinning ride themed for younger guests where colorful cars whirl in a playful do-si-do pattern at Camp Snoopy.

Flying Ace Balloon Race

Kids Ride Fast Lane

A colorful hot air balloon ride where families gently rotate in the sky in Peanuts-themed balloon gondolas at Camp Snoopy.

Mountain Gliders

Kids Ride Fast Lane

A family-friendly hang glider ride where guests soar through gentle turns and dips in mountain-themed suspended glider vehicles.

Wind Star

Kids Ride Fast Lane

A gentle star-shaped spinning ride designed for young guests, offering a fun whirling experience in the Camp Snoopy area.

Zephyr

Kids Ride Fast Lane

A classic chair swing ride scaled for younger guests, gently lifting and spinning riders in a circle for a breezy, fun Camp Snoopy experience.

Charlie Brown's River Raft Blast

Water Ride Fast Lane

A family-friendly water raft ride where guests float through a gentle river course with interactive water features and Peanuts character theming.

Carolina Skytower

Transport Ride Fast Lane
Opened 1973

A 262-foot-tall observation tower that slowly rotates as it ascends, providing panoramic views of Carowinds, the Charlotte skyline, and the surrounding Carolinas.

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