Carolina Harbor at Carowinds
CAROWINDS ANNOUNCES THE LARGEST WATERPARK IN THE CAROLINAS
Carolina Harbor Coming Ashore In 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 27, 2015) – Carowinds is unveiling plans to bring a fresh and exciting Carolina coastal experience to guests with a historic waterpark expansion in 2016. The transformation is part of the park’s commitment to celebrate Carowinds’ heritage as the place where the Carolinas come together, creating an “aquatic playground” with thrilling new attractions, new amenities and a new coastal name – Carolina Harbor.
Carolina Harbor Waterpark will be included with park admission and will offer guests relaxing moments of tranquility and refreshing thrills by the “shores”, plus delivers a best day ever guest experience. The addition is the latest phase in a $50 million plus multi-year expansion at Carowinds, an effort kicked off by building the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster, Fury 325, as well as new park food offerings which are regionally relevant.
“We listened to our guests and have made a promise to bring them more family-friendly attractions,” said Mike Fehnel, Carowinds vice president and general manager. “And we’re happy to be delivering on our promise with the addition of Carolina Harbor – a guaranteed ultimate waterpark experience. Carowinds is growing by leaps and bounds and continues to put the park on the map as the premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas.”
Carolina Harbor at Carowinds will feature a combination of thrills, relaxation and family fun, including twice the number of water slides than the current Boomerang Bay.
Carolina Harbor will feature many of the park’s current popular waterpark attractions, while introducing a variety of new ones:
- Blackbeard’s Revenge is a thrilling new six story tall water slide complex that features three exhilarating attractions and a total of six thrilling slides:
- Pirate’s Plank will send guests plummeting down a nearly vertical free fall where the floor drops out from underneath.
- Cannonball Dropwill twist and turn riders through an enclosed chute with four intense 360-degree turns.
- Captain’s Curse shoots guests downa series of intense drops and turns.
A new two-acre family area will include many new activities to enjoy together:
- Seaside Splashworks, a multi-level children’s water spray ground, will feature over 80 countless play elements including a giant 423-gallon tipping bucket.
- Kiddy Hawk Coveand Myrtle Turtle Beach are two areas specifically geared with the little squirts in mind. These toddler areas will include jets of water spraying up from the ground surrounded by a charming garden atmosphere.
- Surf Club Harbor will be our newest wave pool, creating up to six foot waves in 12 different wave patterns, mimicking the high surf of the Atlantic Ocean.
Carolina Harbor at Carowinds will also feature many new amenities:
- New Entrance – A separately gated entrance convenient for guests who wish to enter the waterpark only.
- New Restaurants – Harbor House a new restaurant featuring two 2,400-square foot outdoor seating patios. The restaurant will serve various Carolina favorites including BBQ and seafood. Schooners will be a full-service bar.
- Sand Volleyball Courts – New professional style sand volleyball courts will allow both casual and competitive play.
- Additional Plush Cabanas and Seating – Over 40 new cabanas will be added at both wave pools and the new family area. An additional 1,100 lounging chairs will also be available for guests to enjoy some fun in the sun.
- Upgraded Facilities – Current family changing areas will be upgraded. New restroom facilities and a bath house will be built.
Carowinds has recently been named one of the nation’s top amusement parks by the Travel Channel and Fodor’s Travel, and TripAdvisor’s family travel site has named it one of the country’s 10 Best Amusement Parks for Families.
The park will be sharing additional plans for the 2016 season later in the fall. To see Carolina Harbor illustrations, construction photos and more, visit carowinds.com/carolinaharbor.
This looks great, the water park could use a little love. The two new slides they put in last year were great and the harmony hall is pretty nice. I wish they’d do more theming, and maybe even a dark ride…besides boo blasters(yeah wishful thinking) . The new entry plaza is handsome if generic…shame they tore down the old plantation house…but I guess it’s just as well. Just happy to see continued investment in the park.
Scott, my biggest complaint about all amusement parks (Cedar Fair and Six Flags) is that there aren’t enough dark rides. My kids hate coasters, so a trip to a local amusement park is just not something we do. They like Disney simply because there are so many smart rides that everyone can do.