Aeronautica Landing · Flat ride
Wind Star
Wind-themed family ride that circles and sweeps open-air seats through moving currents.
Flat ride
Moderate thrill
48"
min height
Before you ride
Rotation and elevated seating.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Watch a full circuit first if you are unsure about the ride’s rotating pattern.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 11 AM (~1 min) · also good around 2 PM (~5 min)
Busiest around 2 PM (~5 min)
| 11 AM | 1 minutes |
|---|---|
| 12 PM | 1 minutes |
| 1 PM | 3 minutes |
| 2 PM | 5 minutes |
| 3 PM | 5 minutes |
| 4 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.
Wind Star stats
Wind Star is a 25-foot flat ride at Carowinds. It was built by Zamperla 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
- Flat ride
- Manufacturer
- Zamperla
- Model
- Wind Star
- Top speed
- 16 mph
- Height
- 25 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min
- Height requirement
- 48 in
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