This place is a hit or miss. First time there was ok, little crazy but expected. Overpriced and the…read morefood was so disappointing and left scammed (see pic) the "chicken" wrap literally had one strip in it and a bunch of lettuce. No flavor and it was like eating a lettuce wrap with a small side of ranch. Do better Frankie's The second time, horrible experience, my son was harassed and yelled at by staff then security started with the BS. Then after realizing they made a mistake, NO APOLOGY this was very embarrassing and unacceptable. No plans to ever go back.

My fiancé and I brought our family to Frankie's for family night. Needless to say we all throughly…read moreenjoyed ourselves and our children did not want to leave. The food, atmosphere and staff were all nice and friendly! Our food was delicious! We ordered the buffalo wings (very crunchy) 10/10, fries (kids loved them), fried mozzarella sticks (delicious) 10/10, pizza and hot dog ( kids loved both). This Frankie's is super large and even though the parking lot looked packed the inside was very spacious. All the game machines worked and were clean. We didn't make it outside but it looked very nice and lit up! Great place to hang out or for family fun!

It's basically a bowling alley but one of my best childhood memories growing up in Brevard NC was…read moretaking bowling lessons and while waiting for my parents to pick me up and hitting the snack bar for a Cheeseburger and French Fries. They were so goo. Been wanting to try this place for some time because I've read a couple of reviews that give high marks to them for their wings. After a bit of disappointment elsewhere, I decided to give them a try. The reviews were totally accurate. Some of the best wings I have had locally. Nice and flavorful, not overcooked with just the right amount of heat. Very good and the pricing is very reasonable. Not fancy but it you like wings, you may want to give this place a try.

We had a great Friday afternoon bowling. We went in not knowing what all they offer there, the…read morebowling was actually pretty cheap. We bowled for two hours. Will definitely be back

Visited Carowinds recently and overall had a decent time, but there were a few frustrations. When…read morewe arrived, there were no clear signs showing where the EV chargers were located, and once we finally found them, the charger didn't work. It may not completely be Carowinds' fault, but it would be nice if they made sure the chargers are serviced and working properly. We also wanted to try some of the food in the park, but the lines were extremely long, so we ended up skipping it. I'm not really a coaster rider, but I still enjoy visiting the park for the atmosphere and entertainment. One of the highlights was Viva La Fiesta -- the dancers were so energetic and fun to watch. We also grabbed some fudge, which was really good. Despite a few inconveniences, we still had a nice visit overall.

Carowinds cuts a cool profile off the instate with Fury 325 and The Coaster Formerly Known as…read moreIntimidator making up its skyline. It's not too friendly to pedestrians like me who stay at one of the hotels across Carowinds Boulevard and want to avoid parking fees. Leaving out at night on foot especially was like keep your head on a swivel! Carowinds has a top notch top four when it comes to coasters with Fury 325, Intimi- er - Thunder Striker, Copperhead Strike and Afterburn. Beyond that there's nothing too remarkable besides their mine train coaster Carolina Goldrusher which is more fun than I expected from an older family coaster. Avoid the dreadful Vortex which flipped the script on the drawbacks of a standup coaster by being painful everywhere EXCEPT for the family jewels. Also the herky jerky Ricochet isn't worth it unless there's a short line. It's not one of the better basic wild mouses that I've ridden. What is worth riding is the bucket list worthy Fury 325, my main reason for taking an extra day on my drive back from Florida to visit where the Carolinas come together. I got in 7 rides on this epic exhilarating experience and wouldn't mind 70 more. I was even tempted to buy a 70s style ringer Fury shirt with 3/4 sleeves but they sadly didn't have it in my size. Thunder Striker and Afterburn are great, too, but not outstanding like Fury. There's similar and sometimes better versions of these type of coasters at other parks so it's not worth it to make the trip out this way for them. Copperhead Strike is a lot of fun but never scratches the ludicrous speed itch like say Maverick at Cedar Point does. I only managed 7 rides on ferocious Fury by buying Fast Lane which I don't usually do but it was Saturday and Opening day. The one other time I had Fast Lane was at Kings Island where they used wristbands and it worked great. Well, Six Flags is testing out all online Fast Lane at this park and mine glitched out, not working anymore after my first two rides of the day, a couple laps on Thunder Striker. (That name sounds more like a cheesy James Bond villain than a racing reference.) So I had to waste about twenty minutes at customer service getting it reset. Just about the whole queue there was other people whose Fast Lane also crapped out on them. First day of the year and I hope they get it straightened out but I say bring back wristbands. But I also say bring back the old Cedar Fair without the Six Flagification dragging it down so I know my opinion is moot. Carowinds has some pretty good atmosphere. The painted state lines of North and South Carolina are charming and a good photo op. Carolina Skytower is some good throwback atmosphere. Those observation towers are a dying breed. They don't elicit the same glee from me as cable cars, which Carowinds lacks but points for the Skytower. Windseeker was down when I visited and Carowinds is pretty lacking on other large scale flat rides. No giant swings, no giant frisbee (I always love those) and most strangely no drop tower. No water rides either which seems odd what with hot Carolina summers. I hear they're working on remedying that though, and I didn't much care on a March day where temps topped out in the low 70s. There's plenty of different themed, or more often semi-themed areas. Too many. Crossroads could be absorbed into Aeronautica Landing which kind of has a cool steampunk vibe. County Fair is fun and retro but apart from 50s and 60s vs. 70s music ain't too different from Carolina Boardwalk. Same with Carousel Park which has super old timey music. I'm surprised there aren't more attractions in Blue Ridge Junction just given the part of the country this park is in. Thrill Zone is just basically Fury dominating that part of the park, especially with Hurler closed. I don't know if that's maybe permanent. Is it too rough? Maybe a retrack or the RMC treatment? My chicken lunch was basic and a long wait, more than any ride what with my entitled Fast Lane. Dinner was a snack of frozen yogurt with fruit and other toppings paid for by the wait that was actually really good & healthy feeling. Ride ops were good, especially Fury which seemed to have their A team. Fury did go down for a while in the afternoon or I would have ridden it even more. Besides that and the two rides down all day things were up and running, a good start to 2026. People watching was fun at times but nothing too crazy. I'd say that if you took away Fury than Six Flags Over Georgia would be a better & more well rounded park than here but Carowinds does have Fury and more charm, too. I'd return if I found myself in the area with time to spare, especially if I was with someone who has never ridden Fury 325. Have I mentioned how awesome Fury is in this review or the one I wrote just for that coaster? Seriously, someone could probably build a coaster that went through 3 states and it still wouldn't be as good as Fury.

The 3 story slide is worth the wait in line. The seating gets taken quickly but you can always find…read moresomewhere to place your stuff. Locker rooms and bathrooms are relatively clean for what it is. Lazy river is the best. You can go around as many times as you want. Whirlpool is the kids sanctuary. $15/person but discount if you're a Mecklenburg resident. Needs better parking.

I love this place. Off season is just as good as on season. Hours of operation are appreciated and…read moreappropriate!!!!! Kid enjoy the spot and had a good time!

It was fun it just needed some more games but very fun!! Really fun for kids and adults!!!!!read more

Wow I loved this place! Came for a friends birthday on Friday around 10pm and had a blast. It was 7…read moreof us and we had an hour of play time. Lasers and hoops were easily my favorite, but some of the other strategy and memorization games were super challenging go and fun as well. Also, some of these games really get you to work up a sweat haha! Friendly staff, easy interface with wristband to enter game rooms, a couple of them took a few tries to get the hang of, but other than that, most were straightforward and loads of fun. This beats any escape room, hands down- it's more active, complex, and engaging for everyone, plus it's nice that you can choose which games to play as you break up into smaller groups. Or potentially meet other folks from different t groups! I can't wait to come back for MY celebration !! @azfitfoodfun

Update, the prices went up but nothing has been revamped or renewed for it to make sense to me…read more It's very old school, a lot of the coin machine things are down or broken. It's not a significantly clean place...used to be just 5 bucks for my 4 year old but it was 12 bucks almost 13 for him this last time, which is crazy for what it is!! That's a big difference from last time.

We have been coming here for years! It is very reasonable and is never crowded when we go! It has…read morekind of went down hill for cleanliness, over the years. But all in all, is a GR8 place to play!

So this was our first time to this location-we have always gone to the Poconos location which is…read morelarger. So I will try not to compare the two and just review this location, but there may be some comparisons. Pros: 1. Magiquest: this was definitely my girls favorite thing as Poconos only has one game. Here they have several different types of magiquest, so this consumed most of their time! I had a slightly hard time figuring it out but my husband and older daughter figured it out quick. One of the standouts here!! 2. VR and laser tag. My kids LOVED this especially the VR. And they have games for all levels. 3. Staff: while at times it didnt seem there was enough staff, the ones we dealt with, were so friendly and helpful. 4. Pool: Not comparing it to the Poconos, the water park was fun and the girls loved the outside pool 5. Location: if you dont want to spend money on food and snacks there...there is everything nearby! You cannot beat the location! Cons: 1. Water Park: So while it is great: it is small!! My older daughter did get a little bored after a while and due to limited staff, one worker would often be working TWO slides making lines move extremely slow. By it was still fun. 2. It wouldn't be a review if I didn't mention the food. And it is RESORT food not a 4 star restaurant, so I get it. The food in the water park is fine-not fancy but spendy of course. The buffet was my least favorite thing about this resort. Almost $100 for a family of four and the food was not great and the variety was very limited. My kids ate less then half a plate and I was done after half my meal. And drinks were NOT included which blew my mind. We did not go back and ate out after this meal. 3. VR and laser tag: while my kids loved it, their scheduling stinks. It is first come first serve, so we went twice and it was a 2+ hour wait. So they put your name down and call you when it is your turn, it is not a reserved time. So you are kind of wandering around waiting for your number to be called. We were nervous about going to water park in case they called us. And then once u start the VR, it is only nine minutes long!! And it takes almost five minutes to figure out what the heck to do!! And it was $50 for a family of four for nine minutes! 4.Missing parents: as the night goes on, it is a free for all with kids. Idk where the parents are...but it was 10 pm and kids were racing around doing magic quest and shouting and not a parent in sight. I understand this place is for kids....but it amazed me the kids I saw running around alone 5. Avoid arcade if you can!! We always get sucked in and hundreds of dollars later, I have bags full of crap from the tickets they won that I throw in the garbage a week later. Games are SUPER expensive!! And cost!!! Everything is expensive and there are always charges I cant explain on our bill but after going to GWL for years...I have learned to accept them and move on! You cannot get a hold of a physical person concerning your bill and you will never see money back if they over charged you!! Needless to say: if we come back to North Carolina, my girls would like to come back to this location. They had a blast and we made good memories!!

Our daughter requested to go back for her 5th birthday so we did (1 year later). It seems to have…read moregone slightly down since last year in cleanliness, noise, and staffing. Water park's drain was barely draining (black sludge), food and trash was pretty consistent throughout the indoor part. Outdoor pool was opened this time and so much cleaner and quieter. Food is overly expensive for park quality. Plenty of options all around so we opted to skip the breakfast buffet to save money. We did $50 meal plan to save money and that got us a pizza, a pasta dish, & one bottled lemonade for family of 4. Was looking for a quiet place for business center (like most of hotels) and was informed to use the 4th floor lobby area that overlooked the water park by several staff members as a quiet space for some critical meetings. The area was definitely less traffic but two huge screens that pipes noise throughout was not ideal. No power outlet at all. I understand it's a family park but a business center room would have been nice. I ended up plugging into an outdoor outlet between indoor water park and rope course and pulling up two patio chair (not ergonomic at all). Kids and family hung around yelling during my meetings while they were waiting on members from rope course. Lost my water bottle, filed report, and checked 3x day but no success. After checking and already on the way home I got call and still waiting on them to ship it. Housekeeping staff were very friendly and helpful. Lifeguard staff wasn't and very understaffed, irritated at kids running wild (where are the parents). Entertainment schedule was very good and variety of options. I hope staffing and cleanliness will improve and looking forward to a business center and fitness center as well!

My sons and I had a fun time. We can on New Year's Eve I believe. Not many people/drivers. Compared…read moreto traditional, fuel-based go karting this place rocks! Cars are fast, responsive and racing was competitive. It was our first time to K-1, and the staff were helpful and friendly. Food available and fine too. Main issue we encountered was very slow sing-up/registering and payment when entering. There should have been two people working the front desk. Not cool to wait 30 min on a non-busy day just to get in. Maybe it was related to holiday staffing. Nevertheless, we left with smiles on our faces and will be back.

Subject: Formal Complaint - Unsafe Conditions, Unprofessional Conduct, and Denied Refund…read more I am writing to formally complain about a serious safety issue and unprofessional conduct I experienced during my recent visit to K1 Speed. During my race session, the race was stopped multiple times because other drivers spun out. Staff stated these interruptions were necessary for safety. However, during the same session, I was struck multiple times at high speed by other karts, and the race was not stopped, nor was the situation addressed. This inconsistent handling of safety created a situation that felt unsafe and poorly managed. Because of the repeated interruptions and the collisions I experienced, I requested a refund after the race. My request was denied without a clear or reasonable explanation. What made the situation worse was the way my concerns were handled by an employee named Gavin. Instead of listening or attempting to resolve the issue, he spoke to me in an unprofessional manner and went on a prolonged rant blaming customers for what was happening on the track. I felt dismissed and disrespected rather than assisted. This is not acceptable customer service. I paid for a safe and well-managed racing experience and did not receive one. I expect this matter to be reviewed seriously. I am requesting a refund for this session and a response explaining how this situation will be addressed to prevent similar incidents in the future. I look forward to your prompt response.

Carowinds recently revamped their midway area and re-branded it the "County Fair" adding four new…read morerides with a small town carnival feel. One of those new attractions is the DoSiDo, and its a fun take on an amusement classic. In similar a fashion to most "scrambler" style rides you're placed in a two person seat and strapped in by a bar and belt. Each seat is attached along with its sibling carts to a large arm, which is then attached to the center tower. The ride starts up and you begin to spin in a circle on your individual arm while the entire apparatus spins as well. Just before it gets up to what you think would be top speed the arms tilt upwards! Your seat is now spinning at a 45 degree angle to the ground while the center spins parallel to it. It's just as much fun as the ground based version, but a little less intense. Somehow the tilt actual puts less force into each rotation while at an angle so it's rather nice. Exciting enough to enjoy, but gentle enough to relax while riding. Great ride for the whole family.