Give the Gift of a Gold Pass. Only 9 payments of $9.50*
Unlimited visits & free parking to WinterFest this year & the entire 2025 season. Pays for itself in less than 2 visits.
*Online only. After initial payment. Plus applicable taxes & fees.
*Learn more about Carowinds hotel discounts for Season Passholders
Season Pass benefits subject to change without notice.
If you plan to visit other Cedar Fair parks with the purchase of an All Park Passport Add-On - Gold and Prestige Passholder benefits may vary by park. Contact the park you are planning to visit for any questions regarding applicable benefits.
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Supercharge your Gold or Prestige Pass with the All Park Passport. This season pass add-on extends the validity of your Carowinds pass to all legacy Cedar Fair parks. Not only that, but your favorite Gold and Prestige Pass benefits can also be redeemed at other legacy Cedar Fair parks.*
*Restrictions may apply. Valid at legacy Six Flags parks starting January 6th, 2025. Gold and Prestige benefits may vary by park. Contact the park you plan to visit for any questions regarding applicable benefits. Valid in 2024 and 2025 at legacy Cedar Fair parks.
Season Pass Frequently Asked Questions
With the restructuring of SCarowinds in 2024, the Silver Pass is currently valid for admission from park opening through Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd, 2024 and Monday, September 1st, 2025, and may not be used for entry for fall daytime visits or Tricks & Treats.
Additionally, Carowinds is pleased to continue offering the All Park Passport add-on, which allows you to access all legacy Cedar Fair parks with either a Gold or Prestige Pass. This add-on is not available for purchase with the Silver Pass.
Gold and Prestige Passes purchased between August 7, 2024 – August 11, 2024 qualify for 5 Single Use Fast Lanes, which may be used on any eligible attraction (excluding Fright Lane attractions) any public operating day between August 7, 2024 – January 4, 2025. Your Single Use Fast Lane can be redeemed by scanning your pass at the entrance of any participating attraction. Offer only valid at Carowinds. Single Use Fast Lane benefits are valid only on the day redeemed.
Gold and Prestige Pass renewals get 1 FREE fall Bring-A-Friend to be used between August 7, 2024 – January 4, 2024. Silver Pass renewals get 1 FREE fall Bring-A-Friend to be used between August 7, 2024 – January 4, 2025. Your Bring-A-Friend benefit will be added to your pass and can be redeemed at the park by presenting your valid 2025 Silver, Gold, or Prestige Pass. To receive your Bring-A-Friend benefit, visit any ticket booth or turnstile. Renewal Bring-A-Friend benefit is valid only on the day redeemed and may only be used at Carowinds.
No, the 2025 Silver Pass is valid from park opening through Labor Day. The Silver Pass does not provide admission to the park after Monday, September 2nd 2024 or September 1st, 2025, including SCarowinds and WinterFest. Gold and Prestige Passes provide guests unlimited visits throughout the season.
Yes, all passes issued by Carowinds include free parking as a benefit.
Physical Season Pass cards are no longer offered. Refer to the FAQs below for instructions on how to add your Season Pass to the Carowinds mobile app.
It's easy and all online! To activate your Season Pass, please visit carowinds.com/activate. You can also upload your pass to the Carowinds mobile app by entering the barcode. No card is needed.
Your ticket should include a 20-digit barcode or QR code. You can scan this barcode or manually enter it into the mobile app to add the pass to your app directly.
Season Pass add-ons such as All Season Dining, All Season Drink Plan or All Season Fast Lane are passholder specific and can only be used by the passholder who has them on the pass. Season Passes, add-ons, and any benefits associated with the pass are non-transferrable.
Season Pass cards are no longer offered and instead can be stored on your phone via the Carowinds mobile app. If you still have questions about your Season Pass please contact our Guest Services team.
All Park Passport Frequently Asked Questions
The All Park Passport is a premium add-on that allows either a Gold or Prestige Pass admission to other legacy Cedar Fair parks.
The All Park Passport add-on can only purchased with either a 2025 Gold or Prestige Pass.
The All Park Passport may be used to access the following legacy Cedar Fair parks:
- California’s Great America
- Canada’s Wonderland
- Carowinds
- Cedar Point
- Dorney Park
- Kings Dominion
- Kings Island
- Knott’s Berry Farm
- Michigan’s Adventure
- Schlitterbahn Galveston
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
- Valleyfair
- Worlds of Fun
Your 2025 Gold or Prestige Pass with the All Park Passport add-on may only be used to access legacy Cedar Fair parks at this time. Starting on January 6th, 2025, your Gold or Prestige Pass with the All Park Passport add-on may be used for entry to and parking at legacy Six Flags Parks including Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Over Georgia, and more. Please refer to the terms and conditions for more information.
The All Park Passport add-on is available with the purchase of either a Gold or Prestige Pass for an additional fee. Price my vary by pass type. Learn more and view the most up-to-date pricing.
Yes, a 2025 Gold or Prestige Pass with the All Park Passport add-on can be used for entry to other legacy Cedar Fair parks in 2024.
The All Park Passport add-on can be purchased using EZ Pay if purchased with either a Gold or Prestige Pass (when EZ Pay is offered). It is not eligible for EZ Pay if purchased separately from the Gold or Prestige Pass.
An All Park Passport add-on can be purchased online when purchasing either a Gold or Prestige Pass. After you select your pass and enter the guest information, you will be prompted to add the All Park Passport add-on. View our website for more detailed instructions on adding the All Park Passport to your pass.
Yes, you get the same benefits of a Platinum Pass when you purchase a 2025 Gold Pass and the All Park Passport add-on.
Yes, you can add the All Park Passport add-on to your existing 2025 Gold or Prestige Pass by logging into your season pass account and selecting “Manage Passes.” Click the arrow under the pass to which you would like to add the All Park Passport add-on, scroll down, and click “Learn More” under All Park Passport within the Season Pass Add-Ons section. Follow the steps on the following screen to purchase and add to your pass.
Yes, your Gold or Prestige benefits can be used at other legacy Cedar Fair parks with the purchase of the All Park Passport add-on.
Prestige 2 annual Bring-A-Friends may be redeemed at all legacy Cedar Fair parks; Prestige Single Use Fast Lane benefits may be redeemed at all legacy Cedar Fair parks except Schlitterbahn Galveston and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels; the remaining Prestige benefits are only available at Canada’s Wonderland, Carowinds, Cedar Point, Kings Dominion, Kings Island, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
Benefit availability may vary by park, please contact the park you are planning to visit for questions regarding applicable benefits.
Prestige Pass Frequently Asked Questions
Scan your Prestige Pass directly at any participating attraction. Prestige Passholder must be present to redeem this offer.
Present your valid Prestige pass at any turnstile for your guest to be granted entry to the park. Prestige Bring-A-Friend guests may also access the Cedar Creek VIP Lounge at the lounge check-in. Prestige Passholder must be present for guest to receive lounge access. The Prestige Bring-A-Friend benefit is good for two visits during the pass validity. You may use the two free visits on the same day or use one visit on two separate days.
Prestige plus the All Park Passport add-on can also redeem Bring-A-Friend tickets at other legacy Cedar Fair parks. Note that only two Bring-A-Friend tickets are available during the pass validity, regardless of at which legacy Cedar Fair park they are used.
To access the Cedar Creek VIP lounge in Carowinds, present your Prestige Pass at the front of the lounge, located on the left side of Harmony Hall.
The VIP lounge in Carolina Harbor is located next to Schooners Bar in the covered section of our Surf Club wave pool lounge chairs.
Upon arriving to Carowinds, proceed through any toll lane and scan your Prestige Pass to receive a Preferred Parking ticket from the toll booth attendant. Visit the Preferred Parking Lot to the left of the front gate, the Preferred Parking attendant will take the ticket you received at the toll booth. Spaces are limited and are first come, first served.
Yes, all household passholders will need to have Prestige to access Prestige benefits. Pre-K passes purchased with a valid Prestige Pass may also access these Prestige benefits.
Yes, you can add the All Park Passport add-on to your Prestige Pass online.
Prestige receives exclusive benefits at the home park for which the pass is eligible. Prestige with the All Park Passport add-on receives exclusive benefits at the home park the pass was purchased through, plus unlimited visits to ALL legacy Cedar Fair parks and the exclusive benefits at other legacy Cedar Fair parks offering the Prestige Pass.
Prestige 2 annual Bring-A-Friends may be redeemed at all legacy Cedar Fair parks; Prestige Single Use Fast Lane benefits may be redeemed at all legacy Cedar Fair parks except Schlitterbahn Galveston and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels; the remaining Prestige benefits are only available at Canada’s Wonderland, Carowinds, Cedar Point, Kings Dominion, Kings Island, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
Benefit availability may vary by park, please contact the park you are planning to visit for questions regarding applicable benefits.