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Carowinds Offers Free Admission to Military Personnel During Memorial Day Weekend

Courtney C. McGarry Weber Photo Courtney C. McGarry Weber |
May 23, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. (May 23, 2023)—Carowinds is honoring US Military personnel and their families by inviting them to Military Days at Carowinds during Memorial Day Weekend. Active and retired personnel can receive complimentary admission with a valid US Military ID at the Carowinds front gate from May 26 to May 29.

In addition to free admission, active or retired personnel can also purchase up to six discounted tickets for friends and family online only (and must register with ID.me) for $39.99 each, valid May 26 to May 29.

For military personnel who want to enjoy Carowinds all season long, the Gold Military Pass offers unlimited visits to Carowinds and Carolina Harbor Waterpark, with free parking, exclusive seasonal events including SCarowinds and WinterFest, and discounts on food and merchandise.

Guests can also enjoy the opening of Carolina Harbor Waterpark, which offers a wide range of water attractions for the whole family to enjoy, and explore the all-new Aeronautica Landing, an immersive aviation-themed area.

Key Points:

  • Military Days: Free Admission for Military during Memorial Day Weekend: Active or Retired personnel must present a valid US Military ID at the Carowinds front gate to receive complimentary admission during Memorial Day Weekend, valid May 26 to May 29
  • Military Days: Active or Retired personnel can purchase up to six discounted tickets for friends and family online only for $39.99 each, valid May 26 to May 29, to save up to $35 off the front gate admission price
  • Military Gold Pass, a special season pass for military personnel and their families with unlimited visits to Carowinds and Carolina Harbor Waterpark, free parking, exclusive seasonal events, and discounts on food and merchandise.
  • Military Tickets: Active or Retired personnel can save up to $25 off the front gate admission price and purchase up to six tickets for friends and family

For more information about Military Days at Carowinds, including how to purchase a Gold Military Pass, visit www.carowinds.com/military-discounts.

About Carowinds

Carowinds, a 400-acre amusement park located on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, is home to top-rated roller coasters, including Fury 325, the world's tallest and fastest giga coaster, as well as more than 60 rides, attractions, and live stage shows. Carolina Harbor, a 26-acre water park, features a variety of water slides, wave pools, large play structures and a three-acre children’s play area. Carowinds Camp Wilderness and SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Carowinds are guest accommodations located on-site. For information on attractions and accommodations at Carowinds, visit www.carowinds.com or call 704.588.2600.

Carowinds is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive, and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 13 properties, consisting of 11 amusement parks, four separately gated outdoor water parks, and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. Cedar Fair’s parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Texas and Toronto, Ontario.

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By Courtney C. McGarry Weber
Director, Communications

courtney.weber@carowinds.com

704.587.9048 (o)