The Magnificent Wave Carousel opened with the Grand Exposition as the plaza’s photo-stop centerpiece — ornate horses and a wave-themed canopy matching the 1900s fair aesthetic.

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More coasters at Silver Dollar City

More coasters in Grand Exposition and around Silver Dollar City.

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Grand Exposition Coaster

Grand Exposition

Zamperla

Kid ride

2006

20 ft · 22 mph

WildFire

Hugo's Hill Street

Bolliger & Mabillard

Thrill ride

2001

120 ft · 66 mph

Outlaw Run

Craftsmen's Valley

Rocky Mountain Construction

Thrill ride

2013

107 ft · 68 mph

Time Traveler

Fireman's Landing

Mack Rides

Thrill ride

2018

100 ft · 50 mph

Grand Exposition

Spin, drop & swingThrill ride

2006

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Magnificent Wave Carousel — official ride pagesilverdollarcity.com(opens in a new tab)
Silver Dollar City — official sitesilverdollarcity.com(opens in a new tab)
Silver Dollar City on Coaster AtlasPark page
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