Coast 'N' Tiki
Carowinds, North Carolina
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Lodging On Property
Closest Property:
Springhill Suites - A Marriot hotel on property and within walking distance of the front gate of Carowinds.
Camp Wilderness - A campground property with cabins and RV sites with shuttle service to Carowinds.
Rollercoasters:
Afterburn
The ride is an inverted rollercoaster with a height of 113ft, a top speed of 62 miles per hour, and track length of 2,956 feet. It features six inversions and has a theme inspired by loose military fighter.
Rider Height Req: 54in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 8/10
Park Tip: This ride usually does not get larger lines. This ride is perfect to fit anytime throughout the day.
Carolina Cyclone
The rollercoaster is a classic 95-foot ride featuring four inversions and a distinctive half-underground tunnel incorporated into its design.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 7/10
Park Tip: This ride has over the shoulder restraints that may cause head banging throughout its layout. It is recommended to brace yourself through the inversions.
Carolina Gold Rusher
The roller coaster is a mine train that winds its way through the center of the park. It features two lifts, tunnels, and a thrilling drop at the end of the ride.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 3/5
Ride Operations: 6/10
Park Tip: This ride gets a longer line in the middle of the day. It is recommended to hit this in the morning or the end of the day.
Copperhead Strike
Copperhead Strike is a rollercoaster that starts with an inversion immediately after leaving the station. It also features a launch section with a brief thematic show, followed by a loop with hangtime and several other inversions. Although it doesn't have much air time, the hangtime is quite intense.
Rider Height Req: 52n Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 6/10
Park Tip: This ride may not accommodate riders over 225 pounds. It is best to try the test seat before riding.
Flying Cobras
The Flying Cobras rollercoaster starts with a reverse lift and features a cobra roll inversion and a loop climbing up the next lift. The train then repeats the layout in reverse before coming to a stop with the brakes.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 5/10
Park Tip: This ride has low capacity. It is best to hit this ride in the morning.
Fury 325
The giga rollercoaster Fury 325 boasts a height of 325 feet and a top speed of 95 miles per hour, covering 6,602 ft of track. It has been recognized as the best steel rollercoaster globally and is famous for its exhilarating air time.
Rider Height Req: 54in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 8/10
Park Tip: This ride may not accommodate riders over 245 pounds. It is best to try the ride seat at the front of the ride.
Hurler
Hurler is a 83ft tall wooden rollercoaster. It is the only wooden rollercoaster at Carowinds. The ride has a top speed of 50mph and a track length of 3,157 feet.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 4/5
Ride Operations: 8/10
Big Note: This ride is a pretty rough ride. It is not recommended for people with any back issues.
Kiddy Hawk
This is a suspended inverted family rollercoaster that is great for riders who are not tall enough to ride Afterburn.
Rider Height Req: 44in Tall
Scream Scale: 3/5
Ride Operations: 4/10
Park Tip: This ride may not fit larger riders over 225 pounds.
NightHawk
The Nighthawk rollercoaster allows riders to soar like a hawk while lying on their stomachs. With a track length of 2,765 ft, the ride features 5 inversions for an exhilarating experience.
Rider Height Req: 54 in tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 3/10
Park Tip: This ride may not accommodate riders over 225 pounds. The ride also has horrible capacity. It is best to hit this ride first thing in the morning.
Ricochet
Ricochet is a rollercoaster with a wild mouse design featuring numerous hairpin turns throughout its layout.
Rider Height Req: 44in Tall (Rumored)
Scream Scale: 4/5
Ride Operations: 3/10
Park Tip: This ride is best to hit in the morning or at the end of the day when the lines are shorter. Mid-day has the longest lines. Due to the lap bar configuration, riders over 225 Pounds may not be able to ride.
Thunder Striker
Thunder Striker is a 232 foot tall rollercoaster that has multiple air time hills over its 5,316 feet of track. The ride has a top speed of 75 miles per hour.
Rider Height Req: 54 in tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 8/10
Park Tip: This ride may not accommodate riders over 245 pounds. It is best to to try the test seat at the front of the ride.
Vortex
Vortex is a standup roller-coaster that has 2 inversions throughout its layout. It is one of the last stand up rollercoasters in the united states.
Rider Height Req: 54 in tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 6/10
Park Tip: This ride is best to hit in the morning or at the end of the day when the lines are shorter. Mid-day has the longest lines.
Wilderness Run
Coming Soon
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Park Tip: coming soon
Woodstock Express
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