Idlewild & SoakZone · Operating · 1931
Merry-Go-Round
Carousel · Olde Idlewild
Photo: Idlewild & SoakZone · Official park / manufacturer media
PTC carousel #83 — Idlewild's historic wooden horse carousel.
At a glance
Key facts for Merry-Go-Round.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Carousel
Opened
1931
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Merry-Go-Round.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Carousel
- carousel
- family
- historic
Experience
Carousel
Specs source: idlewild.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Merry-Go-Round.
Timeline
Merry-Go-Round opens
Background
Idlewild's Merry-Go-Round is Philadelphia Toboggan Company carousel #83, brought to the park in 1931 and still the heart of Olde Idlewild.
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Sources & official links
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- Merry-Go-Round — official ride pageidlewild.com(opens in a new tab)
- Idlewild & SoakZone — official siteidlewild.com(opens in a new tab)
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- Hero photo (Idlewild & SoakZone · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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