- July 18th, 2018, 11:27 pm
#101714
I'm actually only new to the forum, not to Carowinds. But I do have a few questions for those of you who frequent the park! I'm going probably on Thursday, Aug 2.
1. Is there any way to avoid the parking fee? I hate that they charge for parking when there's almost no option to get there other than to drive, and I really hate to have to pay on a slow day when the lot won't even be full. It looks like none of the nearby hotels offer a shuttle; is that really true? Can you walk from the Comfort Inn? Or bike? Is there somewhere convenient to park and Uber from? Can you park at Cabela's?
2. I have zippered pockets for essentials, but I would like to bring a sunhat and sunglasses. Would it be okay to leave them at the ride stations and on the ground when necessary (i.e. queues that don't allow loose articles)? They're cheap, so I'm okay with risking losing them, but will I get in trouble for leaving stuff on the ground?
3. For that matter, which queues have such policies? Intimidator? Fury? Others?
4. Are there many water fountains? Would it be a good idea to bring a disposable water bottle? That way we could carry some water, but again, it would be okay if it gets lost.
5. Is it common to share a meal plan among multiple people? At first I thought this was unethical, but then I realized that a lot of people seem to do it, and the Carowinds website doesn't even say anything to imply that you shouldn't.
I've been going to Carowinds as long as I can remember (though not very frequently), and it is the park against which I judge all other parks. Super pumped to go back, and I've enjoyed reading this forum in preparation!
1. Is there any way to avoid the parking fee? I hate that they charge for parking when there's almost no option to get there other than to drive, and I really hate to have to pay on a slow day when the lot won't even be full. It looks like none of the nearby hotels offer a shuttle; is that really true? Can you walk from the Comfort Inn? Or bike? Is there somewhere convenient to park and Uber from? Can you park at Cabela's?
2. I have zippered pockets for essentials, but I would like to bring a sunhat and sunglasses. Would it be okay to leave them at the ride stations and on the ground when necessary (i.e. queues that don't allow loose articles)? They're cheap, so I'm okay with risking losing them, but will I get in trouble for leaving stuff on the ground?
3. For that matter, which queues have such policies? Intimidator? Fury? Others?
4. Are there many water fountains? Would it be a good idea to bring a disposable water bottle? That way we could carry some water, but again, it would be okay if it gets lost.
5. Is it common to share a meal plan among multiple people? At first I thought this was unethical, but then I realized that a lot of people seem to do it, and the Carowinds website doesn't even say anything to imply that you shouldn't.
I've been going to Carowinds as long as I can remember (though not very frequently), and it is the park against which I judge all other parks. Super pumped to go back, and I've enjoyed reading this forum in preparation!