Carowinds To Introduce New Chaperone Policy Following Unruly Behavior

Kids of all ages look forward every year to the annual Scarowinds event at Carowinds.  It typically begins in mid-September and runs through the end of October.  Our son went many times during his middle school and high school years with groups of friends.  They always had a great time riding rides and checking out the seasonal spooky attractions.  The opening weekend this year took an actual scary turn when rumors of shots fired during a fight sent visitors running for cover.  Park officials say no one was shot, and the claims were false.  However, the unruly behavior of the teens that led to the chaos has Carowinds reportedly introducing a new chaperone policy.

Details of the policy aren't available yet, but the park says the safety of guests is always top priority and they have a zero-tolerance policy for the type of behavior that took place Saturday night.  The park currently uses metal detectors and screens visitors.  Through the years the park has implemented enhanced video surveillance and provided the ability for guests to report inappropriate behavior via text.  The park will detail the new chaperone policy this week.

Can you guess what opens tonight (Sept. 16th)? That's right, you guessed SCarowinds! Prepare yourself for new scares that will bring your worst nightmares and unimaginable horrors to life. Check out a little sneak preview of what you can expect to see during your spooky visit to SCarowinds below.

16 tantalizing experiences await you, including seven spine-chilling scare zones, five mazes, and four ominous shows. You can see a quick preview of what you'll enjoy below.

The Paranormal Inc. maze offers interactive haunted storylines and aerial stunts as ghostbusting heroes brave the elements. A brave guest will investigate the Hayden Hill Sanitarium where patients have been tortured by deranged doctors for decades. This was super scary and the end got me!

Be prepared to be terrified because the park has every creature imaginable crawling out of its crevices. If you want to take a break from the scares, go enjoy some terrifying and tasty food. The sweets and drinks this year are amazing.

During your visit, you might just see these spoky drummers pop up! They will occasionally come out during SCarowinds to entertain guests to a spooky performance. Keep an eye out!

You can buy tickets at Carowinds and save up to $40 off the front gate general admission price. Discounted military admission tickets may be purchased by eligible service members. Season Pass Bring-A-Friend SCarowinds admission tickets are available online on select days for as low as $34.99.