Carowinds to Hire Over 2,000 Seasonal Employees for 50th Anniversary Season
Guess what? It’s almost that time of year again. We know Carowinds has been open all year long on the weekends, but we all know it’s more fun to enjoy…
Taken from the lodging across from Carowinds | Tyler Travers/Getty Images Plus
Tyler Travers/Getty Images PlusGuess what? It's almost that time of year again. We know Carowinds has been open all year long on the weekends, but we all know it's more fun to enjoy during the summer when they are open every day. Well, the wait is almost over! Carowinds is gearing up for another season but this time it's a little bit more special. This year will be Carowinds 50th anniversary season! How special is that?
According to a press release, Carowinds will be hiring 2,400 seasonal employees for the anniversary season. This year will mark "50 years of fun" for the amusement park. This celebratory event will bring new entertainment, enhanced food and beverage menu, and the opening of Aeronautica Landing with five new themed attractions. Talk about a busy season! The park hopes to fill over 300 of those roles during a week-long hiring period to be held from Saturday, Feb. 18 to Friday, Feb. 24, according to the press release. Positions include:
Admissions
Aquatics, including lifeguards
Food and Beverage
Merchandise and Games
Ride Operations
Security
To learn more about the hiring event and other positions, click here.
North Carolina Proud: A-List Carowinds Attraction One Of Top 5 Coasters In The Country
Rollercoasters. You either love or hate them. Put me in the love category. Though I have to say I'm not one that has to be on the tallest, fastest, or other record-breaking rides. I'll go on them sure, but some of my favorites are sufficiently average. And that's ok! But if coaster thrills are your favorite then you're certainly glad Cedar Fair took over at Carowinds. Since purchasing the park in 2006 they have invested heavily in it adding many attractions. This includes several new roller coasters- Intimidator, Fury 325, and Copperhead Strike. This makes perfect sense as Cedar Fair's original park Cedar Point in Ohio is known for having some of the best coasters in the world. And now, so is Carowinds. A list by BlooLoop has the author, a self-described aficionado, ranking his 10 favorite roller coasters. And one of Carowinds premiere attractions was in the top 5 coasters in the country.
Having a ride of this notoriety takes Carowinds from a destination for local North and South Carolina residents and puts it on the map for thrill lovers from around the world. This list includes coasters from across the country, of course, Cedar Point is home to two of the rides. I'd actually say what the author ranks as number 10 is one of, if not my favorite, rides I've ever been on. Keep reading to see where the Carowinds ride ranked in the top coasters in the country. And check out a POV video of each one as well. Would you ride them? I'll ride anything at least once so I'd love to check out the ones I haven't had a chance to try!
10. Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure
Park: Universal's Islands of Adventure
Location: Orlando, FL
9. Twisted Timbers
Park: King's Dominion
Location: Doswell, VA
8. Lightning Rod
Park: Dollywood
Location: Pigeon Forge, TN
7. El Toro
Park: Six Flags Great Adventure
Location: Jackson, NJ
6. Maverick
Park: Cedar Point
Location: Sandusky, OH
5. Fury 325
Park: Carowinds
Location: Charlotte, NC
It's Fury! The coaster towers over everything else in the park and can be seen from miles away. I'd assume you can also see for miles at the top but my eyes are typically shut at that point!
4. Velocicoaster
Park: Univeral's Islands of Adventure
Location: Orlando, FL
3. The Voyage
Park: Holiday World
Location: Santa Claus, IN
2. Steel Vengeance
Park: Cedar Point
Location: Sandusky, OH
1. Iron Gwazi
Park: Busch Gardens Tampa
Location: Tampa, FL
