What a fun way to spend a few hours a few times during the summer. Make sure to buy a pass though since it pays for itself in 2 visits and parking is free with gold passes. Scarowinds is also included with the gold pass and that is a blast to ride the rides late at night with a few haunted trails mixed in. Make sure to eat before you come or you will shell out $30 or so for chicken tenders, fries, and a drink for two people. The new Fury 325 ride is awesome. I have never been on anything so fast before in my life. Bring a couple dollar bills since the new ride has 0 cubbies for you to put your bag or things in when you get on the ride. They make you rent a locker for that ride. Once you get going down the hill all your worries will disappear. My favorite ride is still the Intimidator. Great fun, but remember, BUY THE PASS BEFORE YOU GO!!!!!!!!