Coming from NY/NJ (Six Flags) and OH (Cedar Point) I can't help but be underwhelmed by Carowinds. It's almost as expensive as either park and offers far less entertainment. Buy season passes if you plan on going more than once, and eat at the Subway on premise if at all, it'll save you some cash. It looks like it's been redone since most of the reviews on here, fairly clean, well painted, though some of their customer service people need some training in manners, since I supposedly moved to the gentle South.
Pros: Fun, WaterPark, Season Pass Priv's
Cons: Expensive, Crowded, Bad Customer Service
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