Merry-go-round · Family Entertainment
Grand Carrousel
M.C. Illions & Sons Carousell Works · Carousel / Karussell · opened 1926 / 2011
Description
This almost 100-year-old carousel is a tradition that many families enjoy together when they visit World of Fun. Sixty-four horses and two carriages make up the antique horse-drawn carousel, so you too can be enchanted by its timeless charm.
Hints:
Age restriction: no age restriction
Height restrictions: up to 1.17 m accompanied by an adult
Picture: Worlds of Fun
History:
Built and commissioned in 1926 for the Sesqui-Centennial Celebration in Philadelphia.
In 1927 it was moved on to Birmingham, Alabama
Moved to Coney Island in the 1930s and restored there.
Operated at Geauga Lake in Aurora, Ohio, from 1937 to 2007.
In 2011, the carousel was restored and put into operation at the World of Fun
Technical Specifications
- Type
- Carousel / Karussell
- Manufacturer
- M.C. Illions & Sons Carousell Works
- Opening (DD/MM/YYYY)
- 1926 / 2011
- Themed Area
- Worlds of Fun - Gateway Gardens
- Propulsion Method
- Elektromotor
- Seats overall
- 72
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Outdoor
Pictures