SCarowinds & Howl-O-Fest's Boo Blast in 2009
Carowinds of NC/SC Offers Day & Night Fall Fun!
Sep 15, 2009
Cedar Fair's Carowinds amusement park offers added entertainment for the entire family with Howl-O-Fest, which is daytime fun geared toward the family, and SCarowinds, which offers a frightful night of fun for the older crowd.
Carowinds Daytime Howl-O-Fest is G Rated Daytime Family Halloween Fun
Visit Carowinds with the whole family while enjoying the extra fun offered during the 2009 Howl-O-Fest on Saturdays and Sundays September 26 through November 1 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. Visitors do not pay an extra charge – this is included free with the regular Carowinds admission price. The Howl-O-Fest replaces Carowinds’s previous Nick or Treat. Carowinds is now offering a new Boo Pack 4-pack for $99.99 for admission in the daytime on October 3, 4, 10, or 11 only.
Activities for Howl-O-Fest are geared toward the younger kids and tend to be G rated. Kids can trick-or-treat in various areas throughout the park or share their singing abilities with Kiddie-oke. Fraidy Cat, the Boo Blast mascot, will appear at the puppet show. Test navigation skills in the hay bale maze. For those who don’t mind getting a bit soapy, the foam zone is sure to get everyone laughing and perhaps a bit wet. Check out the talking pumpkin named Peter along with lots of other Halloween-themed fun. Howl-O-Fest offers a costume parade and contest for visitors. Careful costume selection is recommended if kids are going to be riding the rides and walking at Carowinds. Items carried into the park are searched before entry for safety reasons.
Carowinds SCarowinds Offers Frightful Nights in 2009
Although there are no specific age restrictions, SCarowinds is likely to frighten people and is only recommended for those over the age of 13. Those younger than 13 and people who prefer not to be scared would be better served by the Howl-O-Fest. SCarowinds runs from 7 p.m. to midnight on the following dates in 2009: September 25 and 26, October 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 25, 29, and 30. The hours are extended from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. on these 2009 dates: October 24 and 31.
Pricing information for SCarowinds 2009:
- Season pass holders may enjoy 2009 SCarowinds at no extra charge.
- Visitors who do not have a season pass may purchase a Multi-Scare admission at the gate for $42.99 or online for $33.99, which provides that guest entry to any two nights of SCarowinds.
- Groups of 15 or more may purchase discounted online tickets to be held at the gate for $28.99 each.
- New Deal! People planning to visit SCarowinds together may also consider a Gruesome Twosome 2-pack of tickets for $55.00. These are valid on October 2, 3, 9, 10, or 11 only.
- People with a regular admission ticket for Carowinds must either purchase the special SCarowinds ticket or upgrade to a season pass.
- The SCarowinds Halloween Haunt Pre-Scare & Meal ticket adds a behind-the-scenes look at SCarowinds with a meal for $59.99. Season pass holders pay $23.99 for this added benefit.
- Parking is an extra $10 for visitors who do not have a season pass.
SCarowinds offers frightful entertain beneath the cloak of darkness. Enjoy most of the theme park’s regular rides and attractions as well as:
- Eight mazes that are haunted
- Three scare zones
- A show.
Visitors cannot enter SCarowinds with costumes or face paint. This event tends to get more crowded and ghoulish as the season progresses. Those looking for smaller crowds and shorter lines may wish to pick dates in September or early in October.
Tickets for Carowinds and SCarowinds are available online and at the gate now.
- For tips and more information about rides and attractions at Carowinds, visit Carowinds – Theme Park of North & South Carolina.
- Learn what Carowinds is offering for 2010, including the new Intimidator roller coaster by visiting Carowinds NC/SC Amusement Park – New for 2010.
- The Carowinds official web site gives detailed information regarding the park, rides, attractions, directions and much more.
- Visit the Scarowinds web site for online fun, job information, a photo gallery, and more.
Carowinds Has the Halloween Spirit in 2009
Carowinds visitors can enjoy a bit of added fun in the Fall with Howl-O-Fest for the family during the day and SCarowinds for the older and braver crowd at night. Carowinds reserves the right to limit numbers due to capacity requirements, so readers may wish to purchase tickets early.
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