Carowinds

CAROWINDS RULES & REGULATIONS

The management of Carowinds has adopted and enforces specific rules that are necessary to maintain the type of safe, secure, and wholesome environment that our guests expect.  We hope your stay with us today is enjoyable and we appreciate your compliance with the rules and regulations established.  Violation of any of these rules may result in ejection from Carowinds property and/or legal prosecution.

NOT PERMITTED

1. Line jumping, saving a place in line for someone, or any other activity within ride queue lines that may be disruptive or annoying to other guests or hinder a safe operation.  Carowinds definition of line jumping is as follows:  a) cutting in front of another guest already waiting in line, b) leaving a line, then attempting to re-enter at any area in the line other than the beginning.  This includes using the restroom and purchasing food/drink.
2. Violation of any ride or attraction safety rule or committing any unsafe act as determined by Carowinds management.
3. Entering into areas of the Park that are considered restricted or behind-the-scenes as determined by Carowinds management.
4. Weapons of any kind.  For everyone’s safety, guests entering Carowinds will be asked to pass through a metal detection system.  You may also be asked to open purses, backpacks, and other bags. Failure to comply with this request will result in denial of Park admission.
5. Bringing fireworks or incendiary devices onto Park property.
6. Bringing alcoholic beverages onto Park property, including the parking lots. Persons possessing or under the influence of drugs or alcohol are subject to ejection from Carowinds property and prosecution. Drugs or alcohol brought onto Park property are subject to confiscation.
7. Any person or group who interferes with normal Park operation or is disruptive in nature or causes unnecessary inconvenience or annoyance to other Park guests.
8. Wearing or displaying attire that is determined by Carowinds management to be inappropriate, offensive or threatening to other Park guests. Management reserves the right to direct guests in violation of the clothing policy to change or cover the clothing. Failure to comply could lead to ejection from park property.
9. Use of profane language or obscene gestures.
10. Willful defacing or destruction of Park property.
11. Disrupting the normal course of any show or performance with excessive noise or inappropriate activity.
12. Bringing any food/beverages into the Park.
13. Solicitation or distribution of material of any kind on Park property.
14. The re-sale of tickets or coupons.
15. Bringing pets into the Park (exception:  Guide Dogs).  A kennel is provided at North Gate Guest Services.
16. Bringing into the Park any portable large radio or boom boxes or laptop computers.
17. Running or excessive horseplay in the Park unless in conjunction with an approved park competition or festival.
18. Removing coins from fountains or lagoons, larceny of any nature, or cheating at games.
19. Using cameras or recording devices where signs or announcements prohibit their use.
20. Roller blades, skates and “healies”.

ADDITIONAL PARK POLICIES

1. To ensure public safety, you may be asked to display the contents of any package, parcel or item in your possession.  Admission to the park may be denied if you do not comply.
2. For safety reasons, some attractions will be temporarily shut down during severe weather.
3. For safety reasons, some riders may be restricted from riding certain attractions because of their height or physical limitations.  Due to the seating devices on certain rides, large guests may not be able to ride.
4. Video, still photo cameras as well as any other loose objects are not allowed on attractions.
5. Shoes, pants/shorts and shirts/tops must be worn when entering/exiting the park and at all times while in designated theme park areas. Flip flops and sandals are not permitted on some attractions.  Swimsuits are required to experience the attractions in Boomerang Bay In keeping with the Park’s family environment; thong bathing suits are not permitted.  Cutoff shorts or suits with metal objects will not be permitted.
6. Carowinds cannot be responsible for theft or damage to your vehicle while it is on Park property.
7. Carowinds cannot assume responsibility for personal articles left in or around the park.
8. Vehicles determined by Park management to be public safety risks, or parked in such a manner as to impede normal Park traffic flow or normal parking methods are subject to tow at owner’s expense.
9. Games in the Park may have limits on the number of prizes that may be won.  There are limits per day and per season. 
10. Smoking is allowed in designated areas only. Please consult the park map or guest relations for a list of designated areas.

BOOMERANG BAY RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Boomerang Bay opening and operation subject to water temperature and quality standards.
2. Boomerang Bay will close if inclement weather is in the surrounding area.
3. Water activities may be limited by crowd size.
4. Always follow lifeguard instructions.
5. Smoking is not permitted in WaterWorks.
6. No solo swimming.
7. No running.
8. No boisterous or rough play.
9. No spitting or blowing nose in pool.
10. No persons with a communicable disease allowed in the pool.
11. No persons with skin, eye, ear or nasal infections allowed in the pool.
12. No animals or pets allowed in the pool.
13. No glass allowed in the pool or on the deck.
14. No children less than 13 years of age allowed in the pool without parent or guardian.
15. Please shower before entering pool.
16. Waterproof “swim pants” must be worn over diapers.
17. Life vests are available free of charge and must be worn by small children and non-swimmers.
18. Swimsuits are required to experience the attractions in Boomerang Bay.  In keeping with the Park’s family environment, thong bathing suits are not permitted.  Cutoff shorts or suits with metal objects will not be permitted.

Updated January 2008