We went during spring break. Didn't know that they had the NC and SC border at Carowinds. We went with friends that have season pass so that was great for our first time. The kids love the rides. They have people there making sure the kids are at the appropriate height to get on a ride. Some of the rides only have one train so lines can be pretty long. There were some shades for observers but some of the lines are in the sun. Lots of food places like Panda Express and Chick-fil-A was inside the amusement park. Famous Daves was right outside. Summertime there is a waterpark next to it.