Love 2 Travel With Kids: March 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

Carowinds 2015 August Calendar

Carowinds August 2015 Schedule - Planet Snoopy Ride © Katrena

The Carowinds August 2015 schedule includes lots of days packed with opportunities to enjoy coasters, water rides and water park, and some air conditioned indoor shows. The Fury 325, a much anticipated giga coaster, is sure to attract lots of guests in 2015. You might find shorter lines as folks prepare to start back to the school grind in the South.

Here is the Carowinds schedule for August 2015:

Carowinds Open @ 10 a.m. Close @ 8 p.m.	Carowinds Open @ 10 a.m. Close @ 10 p.m.	Carowinds Open @ 10 a.m. Close @ 6 p.m.	Carowinds Closed
August 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 23, 30	August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 22, 29	August 17, 18, 19, 20, 21	August 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31

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The Carowinds schedule of dates and times was determined from the Carowinds official web site and was accurate at the time this article was published.

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Carowinds 2015 July Calendar

Carowinds 2015 Calendar - Planet Snoopy Airplanes © Katrena

The July 2015 Carowinds calendar is about as simple as it gets. The hours are the same on all days except one date. Those who are looking for a fun summer family activity might enjoy this amusement park that straddles the border of North Carolina and South Carolina.

If you have kids who are different heights who would be interested in different rides, it greatly helps to have two adults so that you can split the group for at least part of the time. It also helps to arrive before they open, or you may save money on one-day tickets by purchasing online or choosing to arrive after 4:00 p.m.

Here is the Carowinds schedule of dates and times for July 2015:

Carowinds Open @ 10 a.m. Close @ 10 p.m.	Carowinds Open @ 10 a.m. Close @ 11 p.m.
All dates in July except July 4	July 4

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Friday, March 27, 2015

Carowinds Season Pass Bring-a-Friend 2015 Dates and Prices

Carowinds Bring a Friend Dates and Prices for 2015 - Windseeker Photo © Katrena

I'm guessing if you are looking at this article in 2016 that you would like to see the 2016 dates. Click here to go directly to my article with 2016 Carowinds Bring a Friend Dates and Rates.

Those who have Carowinds season passes (Silver, Gold, or Platinum) may bring up to six friends for a special discounted price on most dates during the 2015 season. The season pass holder must be present in order for the friends to enjoy the discount.

Regular price for an adult 1-day ticket at Carowinds is $59.99 – some discounts are available to those who purchase online tickets or for people who wish to visit the amusement park after 4 p.m. If you plan to visit Carowinds several times during a season, you might want to look at prices for season passes in order to get the most bang for your buck. The best season pass prices are usually available after one season has finished and several months before the next one starts.

Here are the 2015 Carowinds Season Pass Bring-a-Friend dates and prices – these prices do not include taxes and any applicable fees:

$19.99	$29.99	$34.99	$39.99
May 10 June 21	March 30, 31 April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 June 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 August 17, 18, 19, 20, 21	September 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31	March 28, 29 April 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 June 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30 July - all dates in July August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 September 5, 6, 7

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Carowinds 2015 June Calendar

Carowinds Calendar for June 2015 - Planet Snoopy Helicopter © Katrena

As area schools come to a close, Carowinds picks up steam to full throttle with their open dates. This amusement park on the NC/SC border offers a nice variety of roller coasters, including their 2015 addition of the Fury 325. If you aren't interested in hurdling down 325 feet at nearly 95 miles/hour, you might be able to see riders from the bridge.

Below are the dates and times for Carowinds in June 2015. Note that Carowinds is closed on June 28 for a special event.

Carowinds Open @ 10 a.m. Close @ 8 p.m.	Carowinds Open @ 10 a.m. Close @ 10 p.m.	Carowinds Closed for a Special Event
June 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14	June 5, 6, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30	June 28

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Carowinds 2015 May Calendar

Carowinds May 2015 Schedule - View of Intimidator 1st Hill © Katrena

The Carowinds calendar for May, 2015 includes quite a variety of opening and closing times as daylight hours lengthen and the amusement park prepares for the big summer season. Temperatures in May are usually warmer but might not include the sweltering heat that folks in North Carolina and South Carolina often expect later in the year.

Here is the May 2015 Carowinds calendar:

Carowinds Open @ 10 a.m. Close @ 8 p.m.	Carowinds Open @ 10 a.m. Close @ 10 p.m.	Carowinds Open @ 9 a.m. Close @ 10 p.m.	Carowinds Open @ 10 a.m. Close @ 6 p.m.	Carowinds Open @ 9 a.m. Close @ 6 p.m.	Carowinds Closed
May 3, 10, 17, 25, 31	May 2, 9, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30	May 1, 8, 22	May 26, 27, 28	May 15	May 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

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The above 2015 dates and times were obtained from the official Carowinds web site and to my knowledge were accurate on the date this article was published.

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Carowinds 2015 April Calendar

Carowinds Dates and Times for April 2015 © Katrena

The April 2015 schedule for Carowinds includes several open dates on weekdays while the amusement park is open every weekend. A new giga coaster, Fury 325, was unveiled in 2015, and many people have anxiously anticipated this latest ride after several years without any added thrill rides.

Here are the April 2015 dates and times for Carowinds:

Carowinds Open @ 10 a.m. Close @ 8 p.m.	Carowinds Open @ 10 a.m. Close @ 10 p.m.	Carowinds Open @ 9 a.m. Close @ 10 p.m.	Carowinds Closed
April 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 19, 26	April 3, 4, 10, 11, 18, 25	April 17, 24	April 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30

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These 2015 dates and times were correct per the Carowinds official web site on the date this article was published.

Carowinds 2015 March Calendar

Carowinds March 2015 Dates and Times © Katrena

For those who want to be some of the earliest ones to enjoy riding Fury 325, the giga coaster that was unveiled for 2015, March would be the time to visit Carowinds. Visitors who don't want to ride the mammoth coaster can still watch from the bridge or perhaps enjoy some shorter lines at some of the many other rides as the newest ride usually gets the most attention.

Here are the dates Carowinds is open in March 2015:

Carowinds Open 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.	Carowinds Closed
March 28, 29, 30, 31	Closed all other March dates.

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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Carowinds Releases Fury 325 First Test Run POV Video and 1st Ride Auction

Carowinds Fury 325 First Test Run POV Video on March 4, 2015

There's a bit of a buzz around town about the new gigacoaster Carowinds is rolling out for 2015. Perhaps people are excited to imagine riding up 325 feet (about 30 stories) for that first drop at 81 degrees. Maybe people are thrilled at the thought of riding a track on a ride lasting three minutes and 25 seconds at speeds reaching about 95 miles per hour. Or perhaps folks are excited at the thought of watching this brand new ride as it zooms under the bridge at the front entrance of the park.

If you are interested in being one of the first 96 riders on March 25, Carowinds is offering an auction with bids being accepted through March 15. Note that riders of Fury 325 must be at least 54 inches. It might help to have a strong and perhaps empty stomach. If you'd like a sneak peak at what it might feel like to ride Fury 325, here is the POV video of the first test run on March 4, 2015.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Greensboro Science Center – Aquarium, Museum, & Zoo All in One

Shark Tank at Greensboro Sciquarium

One of my good friends said I needed to take my family to the Greensboro Science Center. She knows I write a travel blog and am always looking for fun places to take the kids. I am particularly drawn to places with animals and those that seek to educate visitors about the various animals they have on display.

Otter Family at Greensboro Science Center

We visited the Greensboro Science Center on Valentine's Day 2015. That might not seem all that significant to most folks, but for one couple, it was a particularly memorable day because one young man proposed to his fiancé right in front of the shark tank...with a little help from the diver!

Learn About African Penguins at Greensboro Science Center

We began our tour inside and quickly found a room filled with beautiful animals. We enjoyed learning about the African penguins. I found it very interesting that these penguins normally live in a warm climate as I had always associated penguins with very cold environments. One penguin in particular was quite friendly and kept swimming near the front.

Touch Stingrays at Greensboro Aquarium

The kids had a chance to touch a stingray and enjoyed watching them swim around and around the touch tank. The otter habitat got very busy when the large family of otters was let out to explore. One of the neatest parts of this exhibit is a little tunnel on the side that allows people to go under the floor of the exhibit and stand under a "bubble" inside the area!

See Cockatoo and Other Animals at Zoo in Greensboro Science Center

The zoo area behind the building offers a nice variety of animals, from farm animals to tigers. As we were walking, it looked like a huge outdoor playground in the trees. Since it was pretty cold, some of the animals were not out, but a few did venture out as the temperature rose. We all thought the gibbons in particular were quite entertaining and cute. The scarlet macaw and cockatoo were particularly pretty – their bright feathers looked striking against the bright blue sky!

Foucault Pendulum at Greensboro Science Center

We also found quite a few educational areas inside with amphibians and a herpetology lab. They also have a Foucault Pendulum that visitors can see from above and at ground level. My daughter had visited the Greensboro Science Center with her class, and she particularly remembered the two-headed turtle.

Fun Interactive Ways to Learn about the Body

My kids weren't sure they even wanted to go into the room focused on learning about the body. They thought it would be boring. But they quickly got exciting because many of the exhibits were interactive and included a bit of humor to capture their attention.

See Precious Stones at Greensboro Science Center Museum

The kids also enjoyed checking out the various sizes of hailstones and seeing some record breaking weather patterns. Seeing such extreme changes in temperature in such a short time made North Carolina fluctuations seem rather bland! The museum also features quite a few dinosaurs and different types of stones and gems.

Tigers at Greensboro Science Center

The science center also offered some additional live shows included with admission and some 3D shows for an extra fee, but my kids were more interested in looking at the animals, so we just enjoyed the day doing what they wanted to do.

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