Theme Park Wait Times / Carowinds

Carowinds Wait Times Today

Name: Carowinds Live Wait Times
Creator: Thoosie
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Live wait times for every ride at Carowinds: how long the lines are right now, refreshed about every minute.

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How long are the lines at Carowinds right now?

As of 4 minutes ago, the average wait at Carowinds is 7 minutes across 25 open rides, a light day. The longest line right now is Ricochet at 30 minutes. Thoosie refreshes this page about every minute. These are the waits each park posts, which can run a few minutes either side of the line you actually stand in.

Every ride at Carowinds

Live wait, typical wait by day and hour, and a forecast for each ride Carowinds reports.

Ricochet The Flying Cobras Fury 325 Woodstock Express Carolina Cyclone Carolina Goldrusher Hurler Boo Blasters on Boo Hill Gyro Force Mountain Gliders Windstar Camp Bus Flying Ace Balloon Race Kiddy Hawk Wilderness Run Gear Spin Peanuts Pirates Charlie Brown's Wind-Up Afterburn Copperhead Strike Kaleidoscope Kite Eating Tree Air Racers The Airwalker Hover and Dodge Snoopy's Racing Railway Thunder Striker Vortex Carolina Skytower Do-Si-Do Rock 'N' Roller The Grand Carousel Zephyr Beagle Scout Acres Charlie Brown's River Raft Blast PEANUTS Trailblazers Pig Pens Mud Buggies Snoopy vs Red Baron Woodstock Whirlybirds Electro-Spin Ripcord Slingshot WindSeeker Barracuda Blasters Boogie Board Racer Coastal Currents Kiddy Hawk Cove Myrtle Turtle Beach Pelican Plunge Seaside Splashworks Surf Club Harbor Tidal Wave Bay Paranormal Inc.The Conjuring: Beyond Fear PEANUTS™ Pirates PEANUTS™ Trailblazers Pig Pen's Mud Buggies Snoopy vs. Red Baron Hover & Dodge Carolina Harbor Shore Club Hurricane Falls Pirate's Landing Storm Surge Body Slides Storm Surge Tube Slides Grave Garden JASON: Blood Reign Lost Souls Restricted The Toothfairy Silver Scream Studios: Director's Cut Slaughterhouse The Hollow Carnevil - Midway of Mayhem Snoopy’s Racing Railway Charlie Brown’s River Raft Blast Carnevil

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Carowinds wait time FAQ

Which day is least crowded at Carowinds?+

Based on historical patterns, Monday is typically the quietest day at Carowinds: expect a below average crowd. Saturday is the busiest. Use the Forecast tab above to see expected waits by day and hour.

How busy is Carowinds today?+

Carowinds is showing a light crowd right now, with an average wait of 7 minutes across 25 open rides. The longest line is Ricochet at 30 minutes.

How often does Thoosie update Carowinds wait times?+

Thoosie refreshes Carowinds wait times every minute, pulling directly from the park's own posted queue data, the same numbers shown on the signs at each ride entrance.