Carowinds Height Requirements

Height Requirements at Carowinds Amusement Park © Katrena

Rides at amusement parks tend to have height requirements due to safety reasons. If you are visiting Carowinds, it is a good idea to stop at the height check station just to the left of the main entrance. That person will place a color-coded armband that indicates height to assist you in planning which rides are appropriate for those in your party.

Most rides have a minimum height requirement, and some rides will accommodate people within certain height ranges when riding with a supervising companion, denoted by SC in the chart below. A few rides have a maximum height restriction.

People who meet height requirements may still be unable to ride due to health conditions or the inability to fit into a seat. Although Carowinds does not post weight restrictions, riders must be able to fit in the seats and the seat belt or other safety devices must be securely locked on various rides.

Why did I make this chart? Well, it can be a little confusing when you have children of various heights. This chart shows only the land rides at Carowinds and does not include Boomerang Bay water rides. I checked the Carowinds official web site on the date this article was published to create this chart; however, some height requirements for certain rides have changed over the years, so it is helpful to double-check requirements when you arrive at the park.

I hope this format may help you to plan your day with as little frustration as possible - nobody wants to walk halfway around an amusement park to discover that their child does not meet height requirements, but those requirements are in place to help protect one's safety. Letting a child ride who does not meet height requirements could result in potential injury.

In case you're wondering...no, I don't work for Carowinds. I've visited the park since the 1970s and like to post helpful information on my blogs.

Height Requirement	Carowinds Land Rides (Note: SC=Supervising Companion)
Must be able to sit upright	Snoopy's Yacht Club Woodstock's Whirlybirds (under 42" must be accompanied by a SC)
Maximum Height 54"	Snoopy's Space Race
Minimum Height 36"	Charlie Brown's Windup (Maximum height 54") Scrambler Snoopy vs. Red Baron
Minimum Height 36-40"	Lucy's Crabby Cabbie (I'm thinking that children between 36" and 40" may ride with a SC while those taller than 40" may ride alone - at least one rider must be a child)
Minimum Height 40-48"	PEANUTS Pirates (I'm thinking that children between 40" and 48" may ride with a SC and those taller than 48" may ride alone)
Minimum Height 40"	Woodstock Express
Minimum Height 44"	Ricochet Woodstock Gliders (36" - 44" may ride with SC)
Minimum Height 46"	Boo Blasters Carolina Sky Tower (under 46" may ride with SC) Character Carousel (under 46" may ride with SC) Rip Roarin' Rapids Snoopy's Junction (under 46" may ride with SC) White Water Falls
Minimum Height 48"	Carolina Cobra Carolina Cyclone Carolina Goldrusher Flying Ace Balloon Race (under 48" may ride with SC) Dodg'ems, Hurler Rip Cord Southern Star (Maximum height 76") Thunder Road YoYo,
Minimum Height 52"	Windseeker
Minimum Height 54"	Afterburn Drop Tower *Flying Ace Aerial Chase (Maximum height 76", 44" to 54" may ride with SC) Fury 325 (Guests with certain amputations may check with Guest Services regarding eligibility to use a full body harness) Intimidator Nighthawk (Maximum height 81") Scream Weaver Vortex

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