<p>Winterfest returns to Carowinds for the second year running select nights November 18-December 31, 2018. Curious what you can expect at the 2018 Carowinds Winterfest? Check out our <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/2018-carowinds-winterfest-preview/">Carowinds Winterfest preview guide</a>.</p>
<p>Now onto the good stuff! Carowinds has always thrived when it comes to food served at Cedar Fair parks, and we are excited to try some of the new 2018 Carowinds Winterfest food items.</p>
<h2>County Fair Christmas Cakes</h2>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Holiday Funnel Cake Toppings<br />
&#8211; Holiday Hot Chocolate</p>
<h2>Prancer&#8217;s Pizza</h2>
<p><em>(Dining Plan Accepted)</em></p>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Cheese &#038; Pepperoni Pizza<br />
&#8211; Stromboli</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/160401-Carowinds-Papa-Luigis-Stromboli-2.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/160401-Carowinds-Papa-Luigis-Stromboli-2.jpg" alt="160401 Carowinds Papa Luigi&#039;s Stromboli (2)" width="1154" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8208" /></a></p>
<h2>Holiday Hall</h2>
<p><em>(Dining Plan Accepted)</em></p>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Traditional Holiday Fixins<br />
&#8211; Turduckin Burger<br />
&#8211; Pizza<br />
&#8211; Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders<br />
&#8211; Holiday Soups &#038; Salads<br />
&#8211; Holiday Hot Chocolate<br />
&#8211; Desserts</p>
<figure id="attachment_16879" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16879" style="width: 1920px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/181201-Carowinds-Winterfest-Carved-Ham-Green-Bean-Casserole-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/181201-Carowinds-Winterfest-Carved-Ham-Green-Bean-Casserole-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="181201 Carowinds Winterfest Carved Ham &; Green Bean Casserole ©Butch Bennett" width="1920" height="1080" class="size-full wp-image-16879" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16879" class="wp-caption-text">Carved Ham &#038; Green Bean Casserole</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_16880" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16880" style="width: 1920px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/181201-Carowinds-Winterfest-Carved-Ham-Sweet-Potatoes-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/181201-Carowinds-Winterfest-Carved-Ham-Sweet-Potatoes-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="181201 Carowinds Winterfest Carved Ham &; Sweet Potatoes ©Butch Bennett" width="1920" height="1080" class="size-full wp-image-16880" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16880" class="wp-caption-text">Carved Ham &#038; Sweet Potatoes</figcaption></figure>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Turduckin-Burger-©Nick-Cox.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Turduckin-Burger-©Nick-Cox.jpg" alt="171202 Carowinds Winterfest Turduckin Burger ©Nick Cox" width="1024" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16450" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171126-Carowinds-Winterfest-Holiday-Pizza-©Sarah-Bundy.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171126-Carowinds-Winterfest-Holiday-Pizza-©Sarah-Bundy.jpg" alt="171126 Carowinds Winterfest Holiday Pizza ©Sarah Bundy" width="768" height="1024" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16447" /></a></p>
<p>The bar inside Harmony Hall is also featuring a special adult drink menu. All drinks $9.99 each.</p>
<p>Mrs. Claus Margarita (Tequila, Triple Sec, Cranberry &#038; Orange Juice)</p>
<p>Santa&#8217;s Hot Chocolate (Hot Chocolate with Kahlua and Marshmallows)</p>
<p>Warm By the Fire (Hot Cider with Captain Morgan Spiced Rum)</p>
<p>Holiday Blast (Fireball, Vanilla Vodka)</p>
<p>Elf&#8217;s Hot Cocoa (Peppermint Schnapps, Half &#038; Half, Hot Chocolate) </p>
<h2>Candy Cane&#8217;s Sugar Shack</h2>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Candy-Cane-Cafe-©Nick-Cox.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Candy-Cane-Cafe-©Nick-Cox.jpg" alt="171202 Carowinds Winterfest Candy Cane Cafe ©Nick Cox" width="1024" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16443" /></a></p>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Gingerbread Cookies<br />
&#8211; Holiday Desserts<br />
&#8211; Holiday Hot Chocolate</p>
<h2>Festive Funnel Cakes</h2>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Holiday Funnel Cake Toppings<br />
&#8211; Holiday Hot Chocolate</p>
<h2>Blitzen&#8217;s Fixin&#8217;s</h2>
<p><em>(Dining Plan Accepted)</em></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/181117-Carowinds-Winterfest-Mac-n-Cheese-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/181117-Carowinds-Winterfest-Mac-n-Cheese-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="181117 Carowinds Winterfest Mac n Cheese ©Butch Bennett" width="2048" height="2048" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16885" /></a></p>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Gourmet Mac &#038; Cheese<br />
&#8211; Quesadillas<br />
&#8211; Holiday Hot Chocolate</p>
<h2>Turkey Lurkey&#8217;s</h2>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Turkey Legs<br />
&#8211; Holiday Hot Chocolate</p>
<h2>Tinker&#8217;s Donut Hut</h2>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Tinkers-Dessert-Hut-©Nick-Cox.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Tinkers-Dessert-Hut-©Nick-Cox.jpg" alt="171202 Carowinds Tinker&#039;s Dessert Hut ©Nick Cox" width="1024" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16439" /></a></p>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread<br />
&#8211; Assorted Holiday Desserts<br />
&#8211; Holiday Hot Chocolate</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Cinnamon-Pull-Apart-Bread-©Nick-Cox.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Cinnamon-Pull-Apart-Bread-©Nick-Cox.jpg" alt="171202 Carowinds Winterfest Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread ©Nick Cox" width="2048" height="1536" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16440" /></a></p>
<h2>Dasher&#8217;s Diner</h2>
<p><em>(Dining Plan Accepted)</em></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Dashers-Diner-©Nick-Cox.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Dashers-Diner-©Nick-Cox.jpg" alt="171202 Carowinds Winterfest Dasher&#039;s Diner ©Nick Cox" width="1024" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16444" /></a></p>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Roast Beast Burger<br />
&#8211; Fried Turkey Sandwich<br />
&#8211; Chicken Tenders<br />
&#8211; Holiday Hot Chocolate</p>
<figure id="attachment_16869" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16869" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/181116-Carowinds-Winterfest-Fried-Turkey-Sandwich-©Andrew-Stilwell.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/181116-Carowinds-Winterfest-Fried-Turkey-Sandwich-©Andrew-Stilwell.jpg" alt="181116 Carowinds Winterfest Fried Turkey Sandwich ©Andrew Stilwell" width="768" height="768" class="size-full wp-image-16869" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16869" class="wp-caption-text">Fried Turkey Sandwich</figcaption></figure>
<h2>Sugar&#8217;s Cake Factory</h2>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Sugars-Cake-Factory-©Nick-Cox.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Sugars-Cake-Factory-©Nick-Cox.jpg" alt="171202 Carowinds Winterfest Sugar&#039;s Cake Factory ©Nick Cox" width="1024" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16441" /></a></p>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Holiday Themed Funnel Cakes<br />
&#8211; Fried Oreos</p>
<h2>Sugar Plum Fairy Fries</h2>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Sugar-Plums-Fairy-Fries-©Nick-Cox.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Sugar-Plums-Fairy-Fries-©Nick-Cox.jpg" alt="171202 Carowinds Winterfest Sugar Plums Fairy Fries ©Nick Cox" width="1152" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16445" /></a></p>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:</p>
<h2>Spike&#8217;s Cheery Churros</h2>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Spikes-Cheery-Churros-©Nick-Cox.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/171202-Carowinds-Winterfest-Spikes-Cheery-Churros-©Nick-Cox.jpg" alt="171202 Carowinds Winterfest Spike&#039;s Cheery Churros ©Nick Cox" width="1024" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16442" /></a></p>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Pretzels<br />
&#8211; Churros<br />
&#8211; Holiday Hot Chocolate</p>
<h2>Tinsel Town Diner</h2>
<p><em>(Dining Plan Accepted)</em></p>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Patty Melts<br />
&#8211; Fried Chicken<br />
&#8211; Mom&#8217;s Meatloaf</p>
<h2>Dancer&#8217;s Snack Shack</h2>
<p> <em>(Dining Plan Accepted)</em></p>
<p>Specialty Menu Items:<br />
&#8211; Burgers<br />
&#8211; Chicken Tenders<br />
&#8211; Holiday Hot Chocolate<br />
&#8211; Holiday Cookies</p>
<p>Additional dining locations open include Starbucks, Auntie Anne&#8217;s, Chick-fil-A (Dining Plan Accepted), Chickie&#8217;s &#038; Pete&#8217;s (Dining Plan Accepted), Cinnabon, Panda Express (Dining Plan Accepted)</p>
<h2>Santa&#8217;s Holly Jolly Dinner</h2>
<p>On December 2, 2018 at 4:00-5:00 pm, guests can purchase a special meal with Santa inside Harmony Hall. </p>
<p>Santa’s Holly Jolly Dinner experience includes:</p>
<p>&#8211; All-you-can-eat buffet with traditional Carolina holiday favorites<br />
&#8211; 6&#8243; x 8&#8243; Family photo with Santa &#8211; Included with admission!<br />
&#8211; Exclusive meet-and-greet time with a wide variety of WinterFest characters</p>
<p>Santa&#8217;s Holly Jolly Dinner Menu:<br />
&#8211; Hand-carved beef tenderloin<br />
&#8211; Herb-roasted chicken<br />
&#8211; Hand-breaded chicken tenders<br />
&#8211; Savory vegetable lasagna<br />
&#8211; Carolinas’ best macaroni &#038; cheese<br />
&#8211; Specially seasoned green beans<br />
&#8211; Crispy, oven-roasted potatoes<br />
&#8211; Fresh garden salad<br />
&#8211; Pies<br />
&#8211; Extra-huge holiday cookies</p>
<p>Santa’s Holly Jolly Dinner is $24.99/person for passholders and those with tickets. A special admission and meal combo is $50.99. </p>
<p>Guests visiting for New Year Eve at Carowinds can also purchase <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/2018-carowinds-new-years-eve-specialty-food/">specialty menu items on the Food Truck</a>.</p>
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