Carowinds Salutes our Troops with Free Admission Over Memorial Day Weekend
Courtney C. McGarry Weber
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Charlotte, N.C. (May 23, 2024)—Carowinds honors U.S. 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 U.S. military ID at the Carowinds’ front gate from May 24 to May 27.
In addition to free admission, active or retired personnel can purchase up to six discounted tickets for friends and family online for $39.99 each, plus applicable taxes and fees, from May 24 to May 27. The offer requires registration with ID.me. Those eligible for free admission include active and retired U.S. military personnel, military reserves, and the National Guard.
Carowinds offers special rates for active and retired military personnel on campground stays. On select dates, military personnel can save up to 10% off at the Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort.
For military personnel who want to enjoy Carowinds all season long, the Military Gold Pass offers unlimited visits to Carowinds and Carolina Harbor Waterpark, with free parking. It also includes the upcoming 10-day Carowinds Summer Music Fest Amplified by Coke Studio™, exclusive seasonal events like SCarowinds and WinterFest, and discounts on food and merchandise.
Guests can enjoy Carolina Harbor Waterpark, which opens Saturday, May 25, and offers a wide range of water attractions for the whole family.
Key Points:
- Military Days: Free admission for the military is available during Memorial Day weekend. Active or retired personnel must present a valid U.S. military ID at the Carowinds’ front gate to receive complimentary admission, valid from May 24 to May 27.
- Military Days: Active or retired personnel can purchase up to six discounted tickets online for $39.99 each, plus applicable taxes and fees, valid from May 24 to May 27.
- Military Gold Pass: An exclusive discounted Gold Season Pass for military personnel and their families is available for $109. It offers unlimited visits to Carowinds and Carolina Harbor Waterpark, free parking, exclusive seasonal events, and discounts on food and merchandise.
- Military Tickets: Military members enjoy savings all year when purchasing tickets online. Active or retired personnel can save up to $40 off the front gate admission price and may purchase up to six tickets for friends and family.
For more information about Military Days at Carowinds, including how to purchase a Military Gold 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 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.
Carowinds is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, and 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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