Media Pass Request
Request Complimentary Admission to Carowinds
Complimentary media admission for Carowinds enables media members the chance to experience various feature opportunities and, at the same time, enjoy time with family or friends.
We extend complimentary admission as a professional courtesy and consider requests on a case-by-case basis, based on media outlets and market through traditional media and social media channels. This courtesy is extended to active, credentialed media members.
Please read the Carowinds media admission policy prior to completing and submitting the Media Ticket Request form. The following information is meant to serve as a guideline to help media members determine if they may be eligible for consideration.
At the discretion of the Carowinds’ communications department, complimentary media tickets may be provided to full-time editorial and news-gathering professionals who cover amusement, business, consumer, entertainment, family, food, leisure, news, travel, and online media associated with a news organization or an established social media entity.
Qualifying positions include the following in these news-related categories:
Print Media: Editors, owner(s), photographers, publishers, reporters, and writers
Broadcast Media: Assignment editors, assignment managers, news directors, owner(s), photographers, producers, program directors, public affairs directors, station managers, videographers, and “on-air” personnel including anchors, DJs, hosts, reporters, and meteorologists
Freelance Writers who provide confirmation of assignment from the editor of an established/researchable publication. Freelance journalists must provide copies or a link of current articles (published in the past 6 months) with byline and publication date.
Social Media and Online Media: Complimentary admission for social media members, including bloggers and influencers, will be determined by the digital marketing manager on a case-by-case basis. If the social media member is determined to have a valuable reach and follow, they will be regarded as a media member. Please provide applicable handles or outlets, online and social media metrics (unique monthly visitors, and following), and a media kit at the time of the request.
We are unable to provide complimentary admission to those not employed in news-gathering roles, such as administrative personnel, engineering, graphic arts, non-news management, production, promotions, sales, technical, and retired media members. Advertising, sales, and promotions personnel are encouraged to contact their sales personnel at Carowinds for inquiries about tickets.
Carowinds may request credentials and additional information to verify employment.
We are aware that some media outlets prefer personnel to not accept complimentary admission. We respect this policy and will decline to offer passes to your personnel if you so indicate. Please contact the communications department if you wish to have your organization excluded from this list.
For those who qualify:
- A maximum of four (4) complimentary tickets per year for one (1) visit during the operating season. (Please refer to Carowinds operating calendar.) Tickets are limited and subject to availability. This courtesy is for park admission only.
- Complimentary media tickets do not include separately ticketed concerts or special events.
- Requests for complimentary media admission must be submitted via the Media Ticket Request form at least three (3) business days prior, and no more than 15 business days, to the requested visit date. Phone requests or emails will not be accepted.
- Approved requests will receive an email confirmation from the communications department.
- Tickets are emailed to the address provided in the Media Ticket Request form 24 hours prior to the requested visit date.
- Tickets may not be set up under another name or sent to anyone other than the name provided on the Media Ticket Request form. The requested media member must be in attendance with guests.
Due to the popularity of certain events and time frames, Carowinds reserves the right to block out dates for complimentary media admission.