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Carowinds

– Live Wait Times
Charlotte, USA
America/New_York
Today's ScheduleClosed
Opening Hours
09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Opens in 4 hours 53 minutes
Current Time
Weather
17°

13° – 24°

Feels like 16°

Overcast

0mm
22 km/h
Fri15.5.
25°8°
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Sat16.5.
29°12°
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Sun17.5.
33°16°
1.7mm
Mon18.5.
31°18°
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Tue19.5.
33°18°
0.9mm
Wed20.5.
26°19°
2.7mm
Thu21.5.
26°18°
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Fri22.5.
21°18°
4.8mm
Sat23.5.
30°19°
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Sun24.5.
28°15°
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Mon25.5.
29°15°
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Tue26.5.
31°14°
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Wed27.5.
33°16°
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Thu28.5.
35°18°
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Best Time to Visit Carowinds

Based on AI crowd forecasts for the next 3 months

Quietest Days of the Week
MonTueSun
Best Weekend Day
Sun
Upcoming Quiet Days
Fri, May 15Sat, May 16Sun, May 17Fri, May 22Sat, May 23

Historical Wait Time Statistics

Based on 71 days of recorded data · Last 2 years

Longest Queues on Average

Average Crowd Level by Month

  • JanuaryLow
    Peak45 min
  • MarchVery Low
    Peak24 min
  • AprilVery Low
    Peak27 min
  • MayVery Low
    Peak24 min
  • DecemberLow
    Peak38 min

Average Crowd Level by Day of Week

  • MondayVery Low
    Peak17 min
  • TuesdayVery Low
    Peak19 min
  • WednesdayVery Low
    Peak16 min
  • ThursdayVery Low
    Peak20 min
  • FridayVery Low
    Peak41 min
  • SaturdayLow
    Peak51 min
  • SundayVery Low
    Peak28 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours for Carowinds today?
Today, Thursday, May 14, 2026, Carowinds is open from 09:00 to 17:00.
Where is Carowinds located?
Carowinds is located in Charlotte, USA.
How many attractions are at Carowinds?
There are 65 attractions at Carowinds.
Which themed areas are at Carowinds?

Carowinds features 4 themed areas:

  • Kids
  • Thrill
  • Coasters
  • Family
What dining options are available at Carowinds?

Carowinds offers 45 restaurants and snack stands:

  • Schooners
  • South Gate World's Greatest Funnel Cakes
  • Thunder Road Drinks & Snacks
  • Harmony Hall Marketplace
  • Granny's Ice Cream Shop
  • Dippin Dots Ice Cream Cart - County Fair
  • Juke Box Diner
  • Light House Refreshments
  • Rita's Italian Ice
  • Dippin' Dots Ice Cream
  • Arbor ICEE
  • Auntie Anne's Pretzels
  • Picnic Grove
  • Fair Fries
  • Camp Cookout
  • Sharky's Grille
  • Frequent Fryers
  • Coca-Cola Marketplace
  • Funnel Cake Emporium
  • Sugar Plums Hot Cocoa
  • County Fair Funnel Cakes
  • Terminal A
  • Beer & Snacks
  • Dippin Dots Ice Cream Cart - Celebration Plaza
  • Nacho Nook
  • Roadside Refreshments
  • South Gate Drinks and Snacks
  • Boathouse Bites & Beer
  • Leonardo's Hometown Italian Food
  • Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt
  • Burrito Café
  • ICEE Mix it Up
  • Blue Ridge Fixins
  • 21° and Colder
  • Paul Metto’s Boathouse Bar
  • Blue Ridge Tavern
  • Brewery Bites
  • Harbor House
  • Panda Express
  • Beach Bites
  • Blue Ridge Country Kitchen
  • Chickie’s & Pete’s Sports Grill
  • Cinnabon
  • Papa Luigi's
  • Starbucks
When is Carowinds least crowded?
Carowinds is typically quietest on Wednesday and Sunday. Check the crowd calendar above for upcoming low-crowd days and plan your visit accordingly.