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Roller Coasters
Afterburn | 54" |  |
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. |
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Carolina Cobra | 48" |  |
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. |
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Carolina Cyclone | 48" |  |
A steel coaster that spins guests through four consecutive 360 degree loops and a 450 degree uphill helix. |
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Carolina Goldrusher | 48" |  |
This wooden mine train rollercoaster takes you on a harrowing adventure |
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Hurler | 48" |  |
A wooden rollercoaster that sends guests on a 50-m.p.h. lightning-speed ride |
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Intimidator | 54" |  |
New in 2010! The tallest, fastest, and longest coaster in the Southeast! |
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Nighthawk | 54" (up to 81") |  |
Nighthawk is currently closed.
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. |
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Thunder Road | 48" |  |
Twin-racing rollercoasters that take you through two U.S. states - North and South Carolina |
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Vortex | 54" |  |
This stand-up rollercoaster takes you on a 50-m.p.h. series of fun-filled loops and dramatic drops. |
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Thrill Rides
Drop Tower | 54" |  |
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. |
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Scream Weaver | 54" |  |
A large wheel with interconnected gondolas spins horizontally before tilting into a vertical position, sending riders into an upside down orbit. |
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Southern Star | 48" (up to 76") |  |
A giant looping Viking ship that swings backward and forward, then turns a series of two complete loops, suspending riders upside down 80 feet in the air. Riders experience sudden speed changes and controlled freefall as the ship swings through its 360-degree cycle. |
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Thunder Raceway Go Karts | 38" |  |
Go Karts that zip around a themed race track!
Extra charge attraction. |
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Xtreme Skyflyer | 48" |  |
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. |
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