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Carowinds is upping its food game once again, welcoming executive chef Mitch Weaver. Weaver brings a wealth of experience to Carowinds, coming from the world-renowned Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA, where he served as executive chef.

The holiday fun doesn't end after Christmas at Carowinds. We've got the best family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration in the Carolinas right here. Enjoy all the magical fun of WinterFest plus an amazing New Year's Eve party. Here's your guide to the night.

Being a Season Passholder has its perks! Not only do you get unlimited visits to Carowinds but you also get some great benefits including exclusive discounts, early ride times and more. We are so excited to say that we are continuing to add to this list with Carowinds Pass Perks. This rewards program is EXCLUSIVELY for Season Passholders. You'll earn rewards just by visiting Carowinds and having fun. Some of these surprises could include a Fast Lane, a food item, exclusive discounts and more. And periodically we randomly choose a winner for a special VIP package. Meet one family that won big in the Pass Perks program.

While Afterburn and Hurler celebrated big milestones (20 and 25 years respectively) in 2019, there’s another Carowinds attraction celebrating a landmark anniversary this year: The Grand Carousel. Like clockwork, the carousel horses of Carowinds’ Grand Carousel have been galloping around the park for forty years. The one catch? They’re actually galloping counter clockwise. But where did they get first get their start and get off to the races?