Lagoon · Operating · 1918
Merry-Go-Round
Carousel · South Midway · Herschell–Spillman
Historic Herschell–Spillman carousel installed at Lagoon in 1918 — one of the park’s oldest operating attractions.
At a glance
Key facts for Merry-Go-Round.
Type
Thrill ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Carousel
Opened
1918
Manufacturer
Herschell–Spillman
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Merry-Go-Round.
Ride profile
Thrill ride · Carousel
- carousel
- flat
Experience
Carousel
Built by Herschell–Spillman
Thrill
Very Low
Specs source: lagoonpark.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Merry-Go-Round.
Timeline
1918
Merry-Go-Round opens
Opens in South Midway per Lagoon ride listing.
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Sources & official links
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- Merry-Go-Round — official ride pagelagoonpark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Lagoon — official sitelagoonpark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Lagoon on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Lagoon rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Lagoon · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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