Carowinds is open and ready for all Spring Breakers especially our Smarty staycation readers. To make you a Super Mom, Carowinds is giving one lucky reader a Family 4-pack of tickets to use THIS WEEK! All you need to do is share with us why you need to get the kids out of the house in the comments. Please include your email address so we can let you know if you are the lucky winner! Also, we’ll be your BFF’s if you share this on your facebook wall by clicking our cute ‘lil pink “f” icon below.
Dinosaurs Alive! Is waiting for you. Carowinds unveils their new exhibit and your kids are going to love it. More than 30 full sized animontronic dinosaurs come alive in a setting that replicates scenes based on real fossil evidence. The exhibits are interactive and you can even control the movements that some of the dinosaurs make. As you walk through the park, cries of the dinosaurs will follow you as you heads turn, claws slash and tails whip.
Educational content is at each area and you will be able to learn the latest scientific theories and facts about each of the dinosaurs in the park. Dinosaurs Alive! Is a complete educational and entertainment experience. To get ready for your visit, download the Education Kit Carowinds provides.
The coasters are rolling, swings are spinning, bumper cars are waiting and the rapids are roaring. All ready for your visit to the Thrill Capital of the Southeast!
Giveaway ends Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at noon.
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Pick me! Pick me!
We have not been in a few years…This would be awesome!
This week is Spring Break for my kids and we have nothing planned- and we’ve never been to Carowinds. I know they’d love it!
Our little one has been waiting all winter for summer to come so he can go to Carowinds – he is not happy that they close for the winter! Pick us!
I’d love to take my kids to Carowinds and see the amazing dinosaurs and enjoy this wonderful weather!!
We were on a hiatus from Carowinds last summer, but would like to come back. This would be a great Spring Break activity during Camp Mommy this week!
2 reasons! I have lived in Charlotte 6 years and have never been. And my 2 daughters who are 3 and 4 are telling me all about how badly they want to go! It would be a whole family new adventure for us, which is always awesome!
We need to get out because over the past 3 weeks it seems we’ve had anything and everything going around germ/virus wise come though our house. It’s finally spring break for my kids, we feel good (knock on wood), and are ready to do something fun!
We have never been since moving here 3 years ago and my kids have been sick for the past 2 weeks. Everyone is finally healthy and we are ready to enjoy spring break!! My little ones also love dinosaurs 🙂
I didn’t win the Powerball, so I’m thinking I have a better shot winning the Carowinds tickets(fingers crossed).
I’ll write a blog about our day riding rides while I inconspicuously people watch. Think about it….;)
Have friends visiting from Minnesota and want to show them just how fun carowinds is!! 🙂
I have 3 kids who have never been to carowinds and would love to go! My 4 year old boy would really love the dinosaurs!!
here i was thinking i was going to be original in saying that we have been sick in our house and are finally feeling better, so much so that we are ready to get out of the house for some fun! Have never been to Carowinds although my LO asked me to go last year. I think she would have a blast!
I would love to win for my nieces!! They have never been & it would be a nice gift for my sister & brother-in-law to take them!!
My boys have never been to an amusement park, I would love to see their faces if we won this!
I’d love to take my little guy for the first time! 🙂
no spring break plans for our oldest since we are working…would love to treat him to an early birthday visit to Carowinds!
Staying home this year for Spring Break. Would love a visit to Carowinds when it is not hot and sweaty!
My boys are obsessed with dinosaurs and they would LOVE to check out the new interactive dinos!
Our 3 & 5 yr old are super into dinosaurs right now & this would be a fun “role play” opportunity. We are doing staycation spring break activities on Thursday & this would be perfect!
2 boys + full week in the house??? = need to get to Carowinds!
Staying home all week with 3 very energetic little boys who are not only huge dinosaur fans, but also obsessed with wanting to ride a roller coaster. Would love to surprise them with this as a treat for trying so hard in school this year (3rd grade is HARD!) 😉
My son is d-r-a-m-a-t-i-c, he loves dinosaurs along with many other creatures/animals. Since we’re not traveling anywhere for spring break, I’ve been trying to come up with places for us to, this would be icing on the cake…an ultimate surprise for him!
At 3 my son asked my there were no carnivores on his jammies, only herbivores. At 7 he still wants to be a paleontologist! No stopping this Dino boy!
My poor children are stuck at home doing spring cleaning and yard work this week. Please save them from all of the hard work their parents are forcing on them and let them have a treat by going to Carowinds. They would be beyond grateful for an escape from the house.
Spring Fever has struck. A trip to Carowinds would be the perfect cure!
We so need this outing! So hopeful! My family needs a fun day in the sun!
“why you need to get the kids out of the house”
Cat videos and legos have taken over my house. We NEED to get out!
I need to get these boys out the house because I have run out of things to do with them so they keep playing with the boxing gloves I thought I had put out of reach. We’ve never been there so this would be so exciting.
Fun! We’d love to win so we can get out and enjoy Spring Break after having all manner of sickness this winter. We have seriously had every possible illness from November to March: sinus infections, flu, strep, and a nasty stomach virus. It feels so good to be well finally and we’d love to enjoy it at Carowinds!
To get my kids out of thr house and run off energy! Plus a great way to stay cool in the hot months.
Would love these fun activities. One of the best days of my life ever was a special mommy son date at Carowinds last summer. What a fun giveaway to host.
My kids absolutely love dinosaurs! Seeing the dinosaur exhibit at Carowinds would be like Christmas, Easter and birthday all rolled into one! Pick me and make two little ones the happiest in the world!!
We’ve never been but I know my boys would love it!
Dinosaurs! my kids love them
My 3-year old announced “they are back” when we drove by and saw people on the roller coasters this weekend. My kids would love this surprise! Pick me!
2 kids w/ 2 different spring breaks – they’re dying to do something FUN together!!
I would love to be able to do something fun with my daughter over spring break. Feeling Mommy guilt as this is the 1st year I’ve ever had to work during her Spring Break and since I get out at 2pm…it would be a perfect time to head over to the park. Thanks 🙂
I am not sure who is more obsessed with dinosaurs my son or my husband! We are a family of 4 and would be so greatful to win these tickets! We love Carowinds and would probally use then almost every weekend(: crossing fingers! Good luck to all!
I had a baby five months ago and my eldest needs some mommy time. I’d love to make it a family event. Carowonds is otherwise out of our budget this year so the opportunity for free tix would not go unappreciated. I’ll even write up a review…not a bribe just a gesture of gratitude 😉
My three children 8,6,4 have never been to Carowinds. I have not been since I was a 10th grader in high school! This would be a fun outing as my 8 year old had the flu over Easter weekend (even though she had the flu shot) and wasn’t able to participate in the festivities.
Oh, the kids were JUST asking when we can go to Carowinds as we haven’t been able to go in 2 years! And the new dinosaur exhibit sounds super cool! We would love to win!! Thanks for a super fun giveaway!
Dinosaurs and the fact that my kids have never been and have always talked about the place when we pass it. pick us!
Have lived here for 20 years and have a 10 & 7 year old and I think the last time I went was when I was 10! Would be great to see them have the same fun & memories I remember from so long ago without the ’80’s hair! Have always had intentions of going every Summer but it just never worked out….plus the dinosaurs look like a great added bonus 😉
We have never been! Pick us!
We would love to go!! Thank you 🙂
They need out because I (mom) am loosing my mind with the bickering! 😮
We’ve never been there and would love to try it out!
We’d love to go!!!
My three boys have never been to an amusement park; I would just love to take them!! 🙂
I would love to take my almost 5 year old – ever since we’ve had our twins who are now 10 months, the poor guy has not had much attention and is house bound a lot on the weekends. He would have fun doing something special with mom and dad like this!
I haven’t been to Carowinds in over 20yrs. Now I have a fun loving 10 year old who is a thrill seeker and a dinosaur junkie. Carowinds would be the perfect getaway for us.
The grandparents are visiting and would LOVE to take the kids to Carowinds. They have never been and we haven’t been in a few years! My kids would love it!
My little ones are FINALLY at the age to visit Carowinds. I can’t wait to introduce them to roller coasters, car rides, and other exciting things! Please pick us so that we can spend some fun family time together for our STAYCATION during Spring Break!
Have to find something other than electronics and this would be the BEST!
My 2 little boys would have the time of their lives! Since I’m expecting our third, we’re looking to make wonderful memories with the 2 of them before the new baby comes.
Just entering because I love all the LOVE that CSP shows it’s followers by offering fantastic giveaways! You Rock , CPS TEAM!!
my girls have not been since they were preschoolers and would love the opportunity to go again now that they are older!
My daughter would love to go to Carowinds (we haven’t made it yet since we moved to Charlotte!)
Me PLEASE!!!
My kids LOVE carowinds! My son is always asking to go!
Easter, my favorite holiday of the year, was a Smartie Pants article-worthy occasion this year. I’ll leave out the details, but it started with one kid, a stomach bug, and carpet that will never quite be the same. Not to be deterred, I cleaned and persevered helping the Easter Bunny get those baskets ready until late in the evening. Fast forward 2 hours and I joined child #1 by the toilet, all the while trying to email and find someone to cover the Sunday School Class I had begrudgingly volunteered to teach at the last minute. The next thing I knew Easter was over. As was Monday. Now 3 days and 3 grumpy kids later, we could all use a little Carowinds!
Andrea – You are the WINNER! I sent you an email, please reply so we can make arrangements for your tickets.
We’ve never beeen to Carowinds and would my girls would love a visit there! Plus my 2 year has stopped napping and she decided she wanted out of the crib last week! Mommy and Daddy could use some fun too!
Why we need to get out of the house By Rachel Busby
“I’m bored,” “I’m hungry, ” I’m hungry and bored, ” “no, I don’t want to do ______ it is boring.” Enough said, at least by my kids.
Hi! Happy Spring Break!! Have a house full of company (6 kids) I would love to be able to take ot the park!!
Our family stayed home from spring break because we have a new puppy. Now we need a break from the chewing puppy and a fun day away! By boys are 9 and 7 and have NEVER been to carowinds!! Pick us!
What fun.
Cabin Fever! Pretty please with a cherry on top! Pick us! My hub has to work this week and couldn’t take any time off. We would be so grateful!
We’re staying home for Spring break this week. So far, I’ve had a pretty bad cold, so my daughter is cooped up in the house. No sleepovers, no time outdoors. When I’m feeling better, hopefully by tomorrow, she will be ready to get some of her tons of energy out. I’d love to take her to Carowinds along with two of her best friends who won’t be getting passes this summer because they are in families of 5 and it isn’t in their budget. Also, my daughter is super excited about the new dinosaurs! She has been saying since she was 4 that she wants to be a paleontologist when she grows up. 🙂
My kids have asked everyday all winter long when they can go to Carowinds! This would stop the asking 🙂
This would make for the best summer ever! 🙂
I would love to bring my two girls to Carowinds, we have never been! I work from home and my daughters are doing the best they can to keep occupied. This would be an awesome treat for them 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway!
Pick me…My kids are on spring break, I’m working part time and entertaining them, They are bored, on each other’s nerves as well as mine! Get us out of the house! PLEASE pick us!! They would LOVE a trip to Carowinds as the highlight of their break!
Not only do I need to get my kids out of the house, I need to get my in laws out of the house! 🙂
Because everyone has Spring Break fever! We love Dinosouars.
WOW! You got my and everyone’s attention. Sounds like Fun”!
My little girl would live to go for her first roller coaster ride!
My little girl would love to go for her first roller coaster ride!
Would love to win! Had one on spring break last week and one on spring break this week…momma would love a day out 🙂 thanks!
Carowinds for my 6 yr old would be icing on the c ake . For hid s break. Mommy has been pregnant two years in a row andfinally pringsone age appropria te fun for tge best big brother ever. Not to mention a home full of boys could use some outdoor fun!
My husband had surgery last week, and our 4 year old has been so patient and understanding that we would love to be able to treat him to a trip to Carowinds.
Carowinds would be so fun this week for my kiddos especially the Dinasour exhibit. We are currently in love with dinos at our house. And for my 4 year son, the part that is the most fascinating is how much they poop. If we don’t get out of this house we will have no house. My little darlings have a knack for tearing up everything and anything in their path! It would be such a fun day!
From Ella-Rae, 2nd grader:”The reason why you should pick us is that my family is not doing anything this spring break just like always. We should get out of the house and have fun at some place a distance from home. The kids in my family are just is sitting around watching TV, playing COD, walking the YMCA track, texting and being lazy. My mom is making everybody do boring chores and we are not having fun. Another reason why you should pick us is because none of my friends are around and I have nothing to do.I have finished reading 3 books since I do not have electronics. We can use the fresh air. Thank you for understanding. Love, The Weaver Family.
Our kids are just now old enough to go and we’ve never taken them. this would be so fun!
I would love to take my daughter to Carowinds over Spring Break. I am suffering from Mommy guilt since this is the first year I’ve ever had to work during her break. I work until 2pm which would be a great time to head over for some fun in the sun! Thanks
Because every time we leave Plaza Fiesta my son asks when we are going to “that place over there”:)
Because we love spending time together
I have been debating about whether or not to get season passes. This would provide us the opportunity to see if my boys (ages 9, 7, 5,and 5) would enjoy Carowinds.
The weather is great and we have Spring Fever…Carowinds Tickets would be the remedy for this family of 4!!!!
We just passed Carowinds today and saw the coasters zooming down the tracks, screaming “Summer’s on the way!” After a year of working hard at school, my kids are ready to play, play, play, and Carowinds is the perfect place to do that!
Lame mommy has never taken the kids, they would LOVE it!!
We would love to go play and have fun
Never been in Carowinds. Went by it several times always wondered what it would be like to go in.
How awesome is this?!?! Our kids would be so excited and we would be, too! A great place to have wonderful family fun and memories!
This is an amazing opportunity to show the kids a great time.
Love to see the excitement on the kids faces. Perfect time of the year for this outing.
I am a teacher enjoying Spring Break at home with my 3 kids- 8 year old twin boys and their 10 year old sister. I would loved to get to surprise them with a trip to Carowinds! I have spent a lot of time on my classroom and unfortunately less time with them as I’d like. Also, with the years of pay freezes, extras like these don’t come along often! I would really like the opportunity to surprise the kids with a day of fun- just for them! They would all love the dinosaurs,,too!
Our oldest son saw the dinosaur Carowinds placed at Concord Mills for a few weeks and he was infatuated. Would LOVE to take him and show him the whole exhibit!
Our boys have been begging to go there… We would all be so excited to win!:)
This is actually a post on behalf of Suzanne Strawn. Her email was not working!
“My husband has to work this week so we can’t go away, my kids are already going stir crazy. We have not been to Carowinds for several years, my 7 year old with Autism would love a day at Carowinds and cant wait to see the dinosaurs!
We have never been to Carowinds! Would love to try it out for spring break since we didn’t get to go visit Family for Easter and the kids were really bummed!!!
My 6 year old is obsessed with dinosaurs and this would make his year!
We have been talking about seeing the new dinosaur exhibit since it was announced.
I have 3 kids who have never been to Carowinds! Please help me be the “Cool Mom!”
I hope I win because I really really really need to get my highly active 5 year old out of the house. She has so much energy that I get tired just watching her. Every since she saw the Alive prop at Concord Mills she has been driving me crazy with counting down the days till when Carowinds will open so that my husband and I can take her. So please please please help me out with getting my little one out of the house and burning lots of energy by winning this pack to Carowinds.
Thanks!
Hey ladies! I work as a teacher in a title one school in the area. I would love to give the 4 pack to a deserving family and kids that have never experienced much outside their neighborhood. Pick me:)
I teach at a title one school and would love to give the tickets away to kids who have never been outside their neighborhood. Pick me:)
It would be a great trip to take while my daughter is on spring break
I would love to bring my girls to Carowinds since they have not been before.
I work from home so we have to break our out on the weekends! Cabin fever here!
We’ve still never made it to Carowinds. I’d love to show my kids that fun place that they hear all their friends talk about!!!
Cabin fever here! My almost 7 y/o would LOVE the Dinosaur exhibit. I also work from home so our activities have been limited and it seems like all his friends are away for spring break this year 🙁
Our boys really want to “meet” an “anklosaurus” (sp??) – or some type of dinosaur that they apparently know all about and I know nothing about! We need to find it so mom and dad can be educated.
Although I’ve lived here for over 10 years, I still have not made it to Carowinds. Now that our boys are old enough to remember and appreciate going, the dinosaur exhibit would the perfect place to unleash all their roaring they do around the house and in the van.
My sweet 7 & 9 year-olds have never been to Carowinds, and we’ve been home all week, working in the yard and the garden. Would love to reward their hard work.
My 4 kids would love to go to Carowinds!! They are at the age where they love roller coasters!!
Nice article, good amount of important information.
well my lil girl just 3 she never been to an fun park before so i think it would be a fun experince for her.