Carolina Boardwalk · Roller coaster
Carolina Cyclone
Classic Arrow looping coaster that sends riders through two vertical loops and two corkscrews.
Roller coaster
High thrill
48"
min height
Before you ride
Four inversions and potentially abrupt transitions.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Choose a middle car if you prefer a less jarring ride than at the very back.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 11 AM (~0 min) · also good around 2 PM (~5 min)
Busiest around 12 PM (~5 min)
| 11 AM | 0 minutes |
|---|---|
| 12 PM | 5 minutes |
| 1 PM | 5 minutes |
| 2 PM | 5 minutes |
| 3 PM | 5 minutes |
| 5 PM | 5 minutes |
Average standby wait from 4 days of live waits, in park time (ET). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Carolina Cyclone stats
Carolina Cyclone is a 95-foot roller coaster at Carowinds that reaches 41 mph, drops 65 feet and turns riders upside down 4 times. It was built by Arrow Dynamics, opened in 1980 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 11 AM or 2 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Arrow Dynamics
- Model
- Custom Looping Coaster
- Opened
- 1980
- Track length
- 2,100 ft
- Top speed
- 41 mph
- Height
- 95 ft
- Drop
- 65 ft
- Inversions
- 4
- Duration
- 2 min
- Height requirement
- 48 in
💡 Fun facts
- One of the earliest roller coasters with four inversions
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