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Season Pass benefits subject to change without notice.
If you plan to visit other Cedar Fair parks with the purchase of an All Park Passport Add-On - Gold and Prestige Passholder benefits may vary by park. Contact the park you are planning to visit for any questions regarding applicable benefits.
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Supercharge your Gold or Prestige Pass with the All Park Passport. This season pass add-on extends the validity of your Carowinds pass to all Cedar Fair parks. Not only that, but your favorite Gold and Prestige Pass benefits can also be redeemed at other parks in the Cedar Fair family.*
*Restrictions may apply. Gold and Prestige benefits may vary by park. Contact the park you plan to visit for any questions regarding applicable benefits. Valid in 2024.
Season Pass Frequently Asked Questions
With the restructuring of SCarowinds in 2024, the Silver Pass will be valid for admission from park opening through Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd, 2024 and may not be used for entry for fall daytime visits or Tricks & Treats.
Additionally, Carowinds has introduced the All Park Passport add-on, which allows you to access all Cedar Fair parks with either a Gold or Prestige Pass. This add-on is not available for purchase with the Silver Pass. With the introduction of this new add-on, the Platinum Pass will not be offered in 2024.
No, the 2024 Silver Pass is valid from park opening through Labor Day. The Silver Pass does not provide admission to the park after Monday, September 2nd 2024, including SCarowinds and WinterFest. Gold and Prestige Passes provide guests unlimited visits throughout the season.
Yes, all passes issued by Carowinds include free parking as a benefit.
It's easy and all online! To activate your Season Pass, please visit carowinds.com/activate. You can also upload your pass to the Carowinds mobile app by entering the barcode. No card is needed.
Season Pass add-ons such as All Season Dining, All Season Drink Plan or All Season Fast Lane are passholder specific and can only be used by the passholder who has them on the pass. Season Passes, add-ons, and any benefits associated with the pass are non-transferrable.
Season Pass cards are no longer required and instead can be stored on your phone via the Carowinds mobile app. If you still have questions about your Season Pass please contact our Guest Services team.
All Park Passport FAQs
The All Park Passport is a premium add-on that allows either a Gold or Prestige Pass admission to other Cedar Fair parks. With the introduction of the All Park Passport add-on, the Platinum Pass will not be offered for the 2024 season.
The All Park Passport add-on can only purchased with either a 2024 Gold or Prestige Pass.
The All Park Passport add-on is available with the purchase of either a Gold or Prestige Pass for an additional fee. Learn more and view the most up-to-date pricing.
Yes, a 2024 Gold or Prestige Pass with the All Park Passport add-on can be used for entry to other Cedar Fair parks in 2024.
The All Park Passport add-on can be purchased using EZ Pay if purchased with either a Gold or Prestige Pass. It is not eligible for EZ Pay if purchased separately from the Gold or Prestige Pass.
An All Park Passport add-on can be purchased online when purchasing either a Gold or Prestige Pass. After you select your pass and enter the guest information, you will be prompted to add the All Park Passport add-on. View our blog for more detailed instructions on adding the All Park Passport to your pass.
Yes, you get the same benefits of a Platinum Pass when you purchase a 2024 Gold Pass and the All Park Passport add-on.
Yes, you can add the All Park Passport add-on to your existing 2024 Gold or Prestige Pass by logging into your season pass account and selecting “Manage Passes.” Click the arrow under the pass to which you would like to add the All Park Passport add-on, scroll down, and click “Learn More” under All Park Passport within the Season Pass Add-Ons section. Follow the steps on the following screen to purchase and add to your pass.
Yes, your Gold or Prestige benefits can be used at other Cedar Fair parks with the purchase of the All Park Passport add-on.
Prestige 2 annual Bring-A-Friends may be redeemed at all Cedar Fair parks; Prestige Single Use Fast Lane benefits may be redeemed at all Cedar Fair parks except Schlitterbahn Galveston and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels; the remaining Prestige benefits are only available at Canada’s Wonderland, Carowinds, Cedar Point, Kings Dominion, Kings Island, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
Benefit availability may vary by park, please contact the park you are planning to visit for questions regarding applicable benefits.
Yes, the 2024 Gold + All Park Passport All Season Dining plan is the most comparable to the 2023 Platinum All Season Dining plan.
Yes, add-ons such as the All Season Dining, Drink Plan and All Park Fast Lane Plus will be available to purchase with either the Gold Pass with All Park Passport add-on in 2024.
Prestige Pass Frequently Asked Questions
Present your Prestige Pass at the VIP tent located across from Thunder Striker and Harmony Hall and receive a voucher good for one use by one person on the ride of your choice from participating attractions. Prestige Passholder must be present to redeem this offer.
Present your valid Prestige pass at any sales window to receive a Bring-A-Friend ticket and VIP lounge voucher for your guest. The Prestige Bring-A-Friend benefit is good for two visits during the pass validity. You may use the two free visits on the same day or use one visit on two separate days.
Prestige plus the All Park Passport add-on can also redeem Bring-A-Friend tickets at other Cedar Fair parks. Note that only two Bring-A-Friend tickets are available during the pass validity, regardless of at which Cedar Fair park they are used.
To access the VIP lounge in Carowinds, present your Prestige Pass at the front of the lounge, located by the Thunder Striker and Harmony Hall.
The VIP lounge in Carolina Harbor is located next to Schooners Bar in the covered section of our Surf Club wave pool lounge chairs.
Upon arriving to Carowinds, proceed through any toll lane and scan your Prestige Pass to receive a Preferred Parking ticket from the toll booth attendant. Visit the Preferred Parking Lot to the left of the front gate, the Preferred Parking attendant will take the ticket you received at the toll booth. Spaces are limited and are first come, first served.
Yes, all household passholders will need to have Prestige to access Prestige benefits. Pre-K passes purchased with a valid Prestige Pass may also access these Prestige benefits.
Yes, you can add the All Park Passport add-on to your Prestige Pass online.
Prestige receives exclusive benefits at the home park for which the pass is eligible. Prestige plus the All Park Passport add-on receives exclusive benefits at the home park the pass was purchased through, plus unlimited visits to ALL Cedar Fair parks and the exclusive benefits at other Cedar Fair parks offering the Prestige Pass.
Prestige 2 annual Bring-A-Friends may be redeemed at all Cedar Fair parks; Prestige Single Use Fast Lane benefits may be redeemed at all Cedar Fair parks except Schlitterbahn Galveston and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels; the remaining Prestige benefits are only available at Canada’s Wonderland, Carowinds, Cedar Point, Kings Dominion, Kings Island, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
Benefit availability may vary by park, please contact the park you are planning to visit for questions regarding applicable benefits.