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The Grand American Carousel is a 4-row carousel at Six Flags Magic Mountain, located in Six Flags Plaza.

History[]

The carousel was originally manufactured in 1912 by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters and installed at the Savin Rock Amusement Park in West Haven, Connecticut with a serial number of PTC #21.[1][2] However, the amusement park closed on September 21, 1966.[3] The carousel was acquired in 1969 and moved to Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. It then underwent a $300,000 restoration over the course of a year for its grand opening on May 29, 1971.[4][5]

In Fall 2024, the carousel became part of the Fright Fest Extreme seasonal event as "Scare-o-sel", with Halloween-themed music playing during its operation.[6]

Trivia[]

  • The 64 original hand-carved wooden horses were placed into storage and molds were made so that fiberglass reproductions and additional replacements could be made as needed.
  • 48 of the units are “jumper” horses that are attached to mechanical gears to go up and down.
  • 16 of the units are “prancer” horses that go around at a stationary height.[5]
  • The original chariots were replaced by padded benches for exhausted parents.

Videos[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. Historic Carousel Rides, Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters. Accessed 2023-02-22.
  2. Savin Rock As It Was by Sonny Martone, YouTube. 2012-03-10.
  3. Savin Rock, Coasterpedia. 2021-10-15.
  4. Opening Year Medal, 1971 by Leon Worden, Santa Clarita Valley History Archives. 2012.
  5. 5.0 5.1 The prancing horses of Magic Mountain by Dan Watson, The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Press Reader. 2016-09-08.
  6. Fright Fest Extreme - Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Archived 2024-10-01.

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