Designed for some serious action among the younger ones, this portion of the park offers rides suitable for the whole family. Its major attractions include Pig Pen Mud Buggies, Camp Bus, Beagle Scout Acres and Kite-Eating Tree. To make the most out of the Carowinds experience, guests can avail of the park’s lodging packages. Options include Camp Wilderness with cozy 2-bedroom cabins for families and group of friends located right next to the park. RVs are also welcome to park here. Alternatively, guests can select a hotel affiliated with Carowinds to avail of big discounts and other benefits. Check out their website for a complete list of hotels to choose from. Carowinds offers various kinds of passes for different types of guests. Season Passes allow unlimited access to plus some exclusive benefits and discounts. Daily Passes provides single-day access with fast-lane bundles and advance parking options. Group Passes offer big discounts to corporate, student and other groups with a minimum of 15 people. The park first opened in 1973 by its founder, Earl Patterson Hall. A few years before the construction started, Hall went on a trip to Disneyland and was then inspired to build a similar amusement in his home state. After four years of planning, the park was built with a total cost of $70 million. Today, Carowinds is owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company with Pat Jones as the General Manager.