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How much is it to buy out Carowinds?

The deal is estimated to be worth around $3.4 billion. In 2019, Six Flags Entertainment made a bid to buy Carowinds but that deal ultimately failed.



Buying out an entire theme park like Carowinds for a private event is a highly specialized corporate offering, and the cost typically starts in the mid-to-high six figures ($500,000+) and can easily exceed $1,000,000 for a full-day Saturday buyout during peak season. The price is determined by the "lost revenue" the park would have generated from the general public, plus the operational costs of staffing every ride, restaurant, and security post for your private group. These events are usually reserved for massive corporations or private celebrations with thousands of guests. For 2026, Six Flags (the parent company) offers "Partial Buyouts" or "Early Park Access" as more affordable alternatives for smaller groups, starting around $50,000 to $100,000. These private events typically include catered meals, exclusive use of top-tier coasters like Fury 325, and character meet-and-greets. Because it requires closing the park to the public, these dates are often scheduled on "off-peak" Sundays or weekdays in the spring and autumn, and must be booked at least 12 to 18 months in advance.

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Carowinds, which straddles the North and South Carolina state line, and 10 other theme parks had a record year for attendance and revenue in 2019, according to documentation from Cedar Fair released to shareholders. Revenue was up 9% to $1.47 billion. Attendance was up 8% to 27.9 million visitors.

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With our group buyout, you rent the entire park for the day – just for your group. How awesome is that? We also have specialty events that give students an opportunity to shine, such as performance competitions and music festivals.

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Guests ages 15 years old or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection. This chaperone requirement applies to all Carowinds ticket and season passholders. Parents or guardians are responsible for the behavior of their minor children.

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Carolina Goldrusher is the oldest roller coaster at Carowinds, opening with the park on March 31, 1973. Don't let that fun fact fool ya' - this roller coaster is full of spunk and continues to produce as many screams as the day it was debuted.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Officials at the Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina closed a roller coaster on Friday after discovering a crack at the top of a steel support pillar. The Charlotte-based park, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in March, closed the Fury 325 ride, WSOC-TV reported.

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At Carowinds, we take pride in providing a safe, fun, and memorable experience for all our guests. Our associates are committed to safety so guests can focus on having the best day ever at Carowinds.

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Mother of 14-year-old who died after falling off ride in Orlando reaches settlement in wrongful death suit. The settlement comes one year after Tyre Sampson died after slipping off a free-fall tower ride at Icon Park in Florida during a spring break trip with his football team.

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Only at Carowinds will you find more than 60 world-class rides, the Carolinas' best waterpark, live entertainment, Camp Snoopy, and downhome Carolina cuisine. Family-friendly special events keep guests coming back for new ways to play all season long.

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