Negative-G - Carowinds Theme Park -2026

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Carowinds Theme Park, Charlotte North & South Carolina

It was obscenely hot during out stay at Carowinds and sadly the ONLY water ride in the park (the Carolina Shores waterpark was surprisingly closed) was Charlie Brown's River Raft Blast.

For some reason Carowinds removed their log flume in 2009 and the rapids was removed in 2018. Yes, rides age but Carowinds is in the south where it gets HOT. It is completely insane that they were removed without a replacement.

Thankfully the Charlie Brown River Raft Blast was added to Carowinds' Camp Snoopy section in 2005. These Splash Battle rides from Mack Tides are a lot of fun but only seem to be a success not as a major ride, but more as a fun addition to a kids area.

As Carowinds opened in 1973 it is no surprise that the park has a classic Von Roll Observation Tower. The Carolina Skytower; like others, are not thrill machines but they serve the purpose of getting guests off of their feet for a few minutes in some air conditioned comfort where they are treated with an amazing view of the park beneath them and the surrounding environs.

Copperhead Strike Roller Coaster at Carowinds Theme Park, Charlotte North & South Carolina

From the Carolina Skytower you are given fantastic views of North and South Carolina as well as the twisted tangle of track that is Copperhead Strike.

The Carolina Goldrusher Roller Coaster at Carowinds Theme Park, Charlotte North & South Carolina

You also get a great view of some of the hidden parts of the Carolina Goldrusher.