Carowinds Opens Waterpark Season with New Adults-Only Attraction
Chris Foshee
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Carolina Harbor Shore Club and an Exclusive Preview of New Roller Coaster Await Guests Memorial Day Weekend
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – MAY 20, 2025 – Carowinds’ Carolina Harbor Waterpark will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 24. Guests can enjoy the lore of the Carolina coast with resort-style amenities, downhome cuisine and over 25 rides and attractions sprawling across 27 acres starting Memorial Day Weekend through September.
New this year, Carowinds introduces Carolina Harbor Shore Club, an adults-only section of the water park that features Charlotte’s first swim-up bar, called Paul Metto’s Dockside Bar. The 27,280 square-foot area offers a sophisticated retreat away from the park’s main attraction and includes:
- A 3,577-square-foot pool
- 58 shaded chaise lounge chairs
- Six luxury cabanas with a TV, min-fridge and dedicated concierge service
- A lawn area with poolside games
“There’s a lot of excitement for Carolina Harbor Shore Club,” said Brian Oerding, Carowinds park manager. “It’s the first time we’ve provided an elevated, adults-only experience. We expect it will become a new guest favorite, adding value to our Season Pass and providing an oasis for our adult guests looking to enjoy summer in style.”
Entry to Carolina Harbor Waterpark is included with general admission to Carowinds.
For families and younger guests, Carowinds is providing 2025 Season Passholders with an early sneak peek for one of its major new attractions in Camp Snoopy. On May 24, 25, 31 and June 1, current Passholders will be treated to exclusive early ride time on Snoopy’s Racing Railway from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This new family roller coaster launches guests from zero to 27 mph on a course filled with thrilling dips and exciting turns.
Memorial Day Discounts & Military Appreciation Days
Now through May 26, guests can keep the fun going all summer with a discounted 2025 Silver Season Pass, which includes unlimited visits and free parking through Labor Day for only $99. Only available online at carowinds.com, this limited-time offer provides a 20% discount and pays for itself in less than two visits.
Carowinds will also provide free park admission to all active military personnel and veterans during Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 to 26. Additionally, up to six discounted admission tickets can be purchased for accompanying friends and families in advanced at carowinds.com. Free admission for active or retired military personnel can be redeemed at the front entrance during Military Appreciation Days. A valid military ID is required.
For more information about Carowinds’ exciting 2025 season, tickets, events and more, please visit carowinds.com.
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 58 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.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property including Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.
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