Paramount Canada's Wonderland
Antique Carousel
| Location: |
 September 2001 |
| Grande World Exposition of 1890 - (Southeast side of park - back of park) | |
| Year / Designer (Manufacturer) / Model: | |
| 1928 - PTC #84 | |
| Previous Park Names: | |
| None | |
| Ride's Height Restrictions: | |
| 48" (122) minimum - under most be accompanied | |
| PCW Junkies Comments: | |
| The heart and soul of any
amusement park is its carousel. What a jewel of a ride Wonderland had
when it opened for business in 1981 with this gem. This carousel is rich
in history... Built in 1928 by the premiere carousel builder of the day,
Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC), and sold to
Happyland Hastings Park Vancouver, British
Columbia (1928-1934). The
carousel was only in Canada for a short seven years
and it was sold and moved to Palace Playland in
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
(1934-1945). From Maine it found its way to
Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey (1948-1971). The
carrousel
was eventually purchased by Taft Broadcasting from Palisades Park in New
Jersey and put into storage. So what is connection between Taft and
Wonderland? They happen to be the 50% partner when Wonderland was built.
Since Kings Island was not in need of a second carousel it was restored
and sent backto Canada. Lucky us!
Wonderland's Carousel is perhaps the most under appreciated ride at the
park but not by the Reids. We LOVE it. The carousel consists of 42 jumping horses 24 stationary horses and 2 chariots. All that is missing to make this even a more spectacular carousel is an authentic carrousel organ. |
 Adam, Donna, Nolan First day of 2002 Season - May 5, 2002 |
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 September 2001 - Nolan taking a spin on the 1928 PTC lead horse. |
 September 2001 |
 September 2001 -Adam catching a ride on the lead horse. At Wonderland these outside horse are easy to get because there is no brass ring to grab! |
 September 2001 - PTC logo on front of chariot |
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