Carowinds photos through the years: From $5 tickets in 1973 to swim-up bars of today

It’s not officially summer until Carowinds opens its water park for the season — and that day has finally arrived. Ahead of Carolina Harbor opening Saturday, May 23, complete with water slides, splash ...
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Carowinds dumps Earnhardt nickname from roller coaster in favor of new theme

One of Carowinds’ most popular roller coasters is no longer named for a NASCAR legend, but it is keeping an auto racing theme. Still, some fans aren’t happy. The Intimidator roller coaster, named for ...
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Notable ownership, ride changes over the 50-year history of Carowinds amusement park

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The now 400-acre Carowinds amusement park has been home to twists and turns from the beginning, including in its ownership. There ...
The Business Journals

Coaster enthusiasts dread closure of Carowinds' Thunder Road

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Carowinds announced over the weekend that its Thunder Road ...
Winston-Salem Journal

Carowinds to close wooden Thunder Road roller coaster

CHARLOTTE — Carowinds says it will close the Thunder Road wooden roller coaster on July 26. The amusement park near Charlotte says it will tear down the ride as part of a $50 million renovation plan.
Jacksonville Daily News

Final ride: Carowinds closes Thunder Road wooden coaster

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