Rider Height and Safety Guide
At Carowinds, we have plenty of exciting rides and shows for everyone, and we are proud to have earned one of the best safety records in the industry. We are committed to providing our guests with a safe environment and enjoyable day. For additional information on our rides, please download our Guest Assistance Guide.
Thrill Rides
Minimum Height Required to Ride
54 Inches (81" Maximum)
Fury 325
Afterburn
Drop Tower
Intimidator
Nighthawk
Scream Weaver
Vortex
52 Inches
WindSeeker
48 Inches
SlingShot
Carolina Cobra
Carolina Goldrusher
Carolina Cyclone
Hurler
Rip Cord (pay attraction)
Family Rides
Minimum Height Required to Ride
48 Inch (76" Maximum)
Dodg'ems
Southern Star
Yo-Yo
46 Inch
Rip Roarin' Rapids
44 Inch
Ricochet 44" - 54" Must be accompanied by a supervising companion
36 Inch
Scrambler 36" - 48" Must be accompanied by a supervising companion
Other
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 3Z Arena - 48" must be able to sit upright and straddle the motion-based seats.
Boo Blasters on Boo Hill Must be able to sit upright - Under 46" Must be accompanied by a supervising companion
Carolina Skytower Under 46" Must be accompanied by a supervising companion
Note: A responsible person is someone who meets all the requirements to ride the ride themselves, is 16 years of age or older and demonstrates appropriate observed behavior.
Planet Snoopy Rides
Minimum Height Required to Ride
44 Inch
Flying Ace Aerial Chase 44" - 54" Must be assisted on & off ride - 76" Maximum
40 Inch
PEANUTS Pirates 40" - 48" Must be accompanied by a supervising companion
Woodstock Express 40" - 46" Must be accompanied by a supervising companion
36 Inch
Charlie Brown's Wind Up 54" Maximum
Lucy’s Crabbie Cabbie 36" - 40" Must be accompanied by a supervising companion
Snoopy vs Red Baron 54" Maximum
Woodstock Gliders 36" - 44" Must be accompanied by a supervising companion
Other
Character Carousel Under 46" Must be accompanied by a supervising companion
Flying Ace Balloon Race Must be able to sit upright - Under 48" Must be accompanied by a supervising companion
Snoopy’s Junction Under 46" Must be accompanied by a supervising companion
Snoopy’s Space Race Must be able to sit upright - 54" Maximum
Snoopy's Yacht Club Must be able to sit upright
Woodstock Whirlybirds Must be able to sit upright - Under 42" Must be accompanied by a supervising companion
Note: A Supervising Companion is someone who meets all the requirements to ride the ride themselves, is 14 years or older and demonstrates appropriate observed behavior.