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Today is the grand opening of Carolina Harbor, Carowinds' massive new 27 acre waterpark. The theme park has doubled the size of the former waterpark, adding a slew of new attractions and amenities. The park celebrates the culture of the Carolina coast, and features theming and bright colors that reinforce the relaxed vibe.
One of the largest additions is the park's second wave pool, named Surf Club Harbor. The 27,000 square foot pool has eight wave generators that mimic the "high surf of the Atlantic Ocean." There's also interactive geysers and a buoy that shoots water 20 feet in the air at the entrance to the pool.
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Children will have plenty to keep busy with at Carolina Harbor. Two new areas dedicated just to them have opened, one of which - Kiddy Hawk Cove - is seen above. Little ones will love the jets of water, small slides and an interactive splash pad that it offers.
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The second children's area is Myrtle Turtle Beach, specifically designed for toddlers and their families. The interactive area not only has sprays and jets, but also allows them to engage with "life-like stream behavior as the water encounters creeks, flood plains, ripples and cascades." The shaded area also has adjacent cabanas for rent.
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A high-energy, high-capacity addition to Carolina Harbor is seen here, and that's Seaside Splashworks. The giant multi-level play structure has more than 80 play elements that will keep crowds of visitors busy. The bright colors and theming also make the addition very easy on the eye!
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There's a handful of slides on the structure, along with elements like "spray jets, water guns, net bridges, water wheels" and the large bucket on top. The bucket slowly fills with 423 gallons of water before tipping over and splashing the crowd below. A great way to cool off on a hot Carolina day!
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Thrill seekers were not left out of the mix when park officials planned the Carolina Harbor expansion. This is Blackbeard's Revenge, a six story tall slide tower with six slides, of three different varieties. Three body slides, named Pirate's Plank, start with a free-fall trap door plunge, Cannonball Drop has intense 360 degree turns taken in the dark, and two Captain's Curse tube slides end with giant drops into the splash pool.
Carolina Harbor also has an extensive list of amenities to make a visit easy as can be, right from the start with a new entrance just for the waterpark. There's new changing rooms, 2,000 new chairs and lounges, 30 new rentable cabanas, and plenty of new dining options like the 2,400 square foot Harbor House restaurant and Schooners Beach Bar.
For more information, check out the
official Carowinds website.
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