r/Carowinds

I’m looking to see how it is this year. Do they have a good amount of workers scaring people or is it like previous years where you would go a good gape with nothing.

My child works Carowinds and the management here is heartless. They do not about their teenager workers, extremely disgusting to their international workers, and no benefits. I’ve heard about multiple workers beg to be moved out of departments due to safety issues (passing out due to heat, breaking out in hives), and the management ignores them. They only care about money, no one gets decent benefits but full time… and you only are full time if you’ve been there for 16+ years. Management tries to hold minors past their scheduled break times, mothers call asking why their child is still at the park. F&B department specifically is a hell hole. On top of that, they don’t care about the guest. Admissions refuse to help guest with refund processes, and HR doesn’t have the access to do so.. I’m sad to see what this place has came too.

1. Do they know what park Arie Force One is going to? No
2. Can Hurler be RMCed? Yes
3. Why haven’t they RMCed Hurler yet? They have plans for it
4. Have they have considered putting a tilt coaster where Nighthawk was? Yes
5. What is the plan for Dinosaur Alive area? Those plans they are keeping in their pocket
6. Are there any plans to bring concerts back to Palladium next year? No, they aren’t any plans, but they would not turn down an opportunity like Coke brought to them a few years ago
7. Have they considered replacing Nighthawk with a dive coaster? Yes
8. No plans to announce new attractions anytime soon
9. What is the future of SilverScreen studios? Future of mazes is being discussed and no official plans yet
10. Are there any plans to relocate Harley Quinn from the closed Six Flags America to Carowinds? Opportunity hasn’t come up
11. What rides have been the most challenging for maintenance? Electro Spin and Gear Spin 
12. They just recently revamped paint and decor in Boo Blasters this year
13. Why is there a Vortex train under Fury lift? It’s an extra train, but some of their normal maintenance areas are closed due to the log flume construction
14. Are there plans for a new drop tower? No
15. What qualifications to become a mechanic? They look at prior experience in factories, other parks, etc. 
16. How do you plan for a new ride? They talk about it 4-5 years in advance, figure out what type of ride they want/idea, then they reach out to a handful of manufacturers for a proposal
17. They are looking at revamping BBQ offerings in the restaurants next year. They made changes in 2025 and it didn’t work like they planned. 
18. Can they use the parking lot to fit Arie Force One? They don’t know if the coaster is coming here, but they have seen diagrams online. 
19. Why didn’t they remove the nighthawk footers? Because it is incredibly expensive, they would rather spend the money improving current guest experience, and they will deal with it when a new attraction comes to that area
20. Have they thought about relocating the ice rink to where Nighthawk was? Yes, but it would take a lot of logistics and money
21. Will they reopen the Nighthawk shortcut path? To be determined when they do a new attraction

We came out of state for a weekend with my son to visit White Water Center on Saturday and Carowinds on Sunday. All tickets were purchased upfront. White Water Center activities are closed today, and Carowinds passes are only for Sunday ( bought with Groupon). I don’t know what to do today. Plans are kind of ruined, so I’m looking for options for today. Does anyone going today have 1 or 2 Bring a Friend passes?

Thanks for attention.

I know it says no outside food with the exception of infant formula/baby food on their website. If I'm going with my baby and toddler, can I have some toddler snacks in my diaper bag or will those not be allowed in?

As title says

I am planning to visit tomorrow and stay from Pumpkin Fest into Scarowinds and was just wondering if the All Day Dining pass would carry over.

Thanks