Experience the Wonder
There is nothing more spectacular than the Carousel on the Promenade! It’s a 36-foot, hand-crafted masterpiece with detailed carvings and 30 figures of various animals, including horses, reindeer, rabbits, zebras, and more. The attraction also features two chariot benches, making it suitable for guests of all ages and accessible for people with disabilities.
Enjoy a fun-filled ride on our stunning grand carousel and admire the detailed carvings while you go round and round!
Pricing
- Child: $6.00 for the first ride. $2.00 for each additional ride.
- Adult: $2.00 per ride.
Ride Requirements
- Guests under 42 in (107 cm) tall must be accompanied by an adult.
- Maximum rider weight per animal is 170 pounds (77 kg)
- Maximum combined rider weight per chariot is 680 pounds (308 kg)
Carousel on the Promenade at ICON Park
Child: $6.00 | Adult: $2.00
Additional Rides: $2.00 After the First Ride
A Ride With an Enchanting History
The first attraction of its kind in the Orlando Entertainment District
Expert Craftsmanship on a Grand Scale
The Carousel on the Promenade is an authentic masterpiece manufactured by Chance Rides, a family-owned company with a 60-year history of providing exceptional rides to theme parks, malls, zoos, and other attractions across the globe. Over the years, they have built over five hundred carousels featuring unrivaled quality and artistry.
About the Horses
The Fairy Horse
An exact replica of the original carved in the late 1890s by Herschell Spillman. In this replica, notice the ornate flowers, design, and vivid color of the saddle skirt.
The Sea Dragon
An exact replica of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company Sea Dragon from the 1900s that is on a carousel still operating in Denver, this Dragon displays beautiful scales. Vivid teal green, a colorful and imaginative combination of a dragon and sea horse from the early 20th Century.
The Rose Horse
This masterpiece traces its roots to Coney Island’s first carousel which opened in 1876 in New York. The original was hand carved by Charles Looff. How many roses? Hint: almost a dozen.
Flying Mane Horse
The Bradley & Kay Company of California designed the Flying Mane Horse in the mid 20th Century. Note the long flowing mane, a full 12 inches tall!
The Deer
A big 9-point buck! This beautiful animal is a rare replica of the 1912 Daniel Muller hand carved deer which is now located on a carousel still operating at Dorney Park in Allentown, PA.
The Parker Flag Horse
This horse celebrates America and is a favorite of the Union League Club in New York City. The original was designed in 1913 by C.W. Parker. It has an ear of corn carved behind the saddle - a Parker trademark.
Looff Indian Pony
Carved by Charles Looff in 1909 and is located on the Looff carousel located in Spokane, Washington.
Allan Herschell Zebra
Originally carved by the prolific carousel designer Allan Herschell in the early 1900s, this zebra features a beautiful painting of an antelope, which, along with the zebras, are native to Africa.
Dentzel Rabbit
Carved by William Dentzel. A pair of the Dentzel Rabbits can be found on the 1921 Grand Dentzel Carousel at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio.
The Legend of the Carousel
Every carousel has one notable figure that stands out from the rest – the lead horse. According to carousel folklore, the lead horse is always the biggest and most decorative. At ICON Park, the lead is a Spillman Fairy Horse, named after Herschell Spillman, the craftsman who carved the original Fairy Horse from wood in the late 1890s.
Legendary Figures Take The Lead
The figures around the Carousel are replicas from famous antique carousels hand-carved in the late 1800s and early 1900s, including the “Parker Flag Horse”, “the Loof Indian Pony”, and the famous “Rose Horse” that was on America’s first carousel in Coney Island in 1876, carved by Charles Loof.
Every carousel has one notable figure that stands out from the rest – the lead horse. According to carousel folklore, the lead horse is always the biggest and most decorative. At ICON Park, the lead is a Spillman Fairy Horse, named after Herschell Spillman, the craftsman who carved the original Fairy Horse from wood in the late 1800s.
Fun Facts About The Carousel
The Carousel on the Promenade is an authentic masterpiece manufactured by Chance Rides, a family-owned company with a 60-year history of providing exceptional rides to theme parks, malls, zoos, and other attractions across the globe. Over the years, they have built over five hundred carousels featuring unrivaled quality and artistry.
- The Carousel is 36 feet in diameter
- This is the first ride of its kind in the Orlando Entertainment District
- The carousel includes two chariot benches making it suitable for guests of all ages and accessible for all people including those with disabilities.
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Pricing
- Child: $6.00 for the first ride. $2.00 for each additional ride.
- Adult: $2.00 per ride.
What's Included
- Guests under 42 in (107 cm) tall must be accompanied by an adult.
- Maximum rider weight per animal is 170 pounds (77 kg)
- Maximum combined rider weight per chariot is 680 pounds (308 kg)
Carousel on the Promenade at ICON Park
Child: $6.00 | Adult: $2.00
Additional Rides: $2.00 After the First Ride
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