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« on: March 20, 2009, 10:19:05 AM »

Angel Aristone, Public Relations Manager for Six Flags Great Adventure, let us know today that the park has begun a three year restoration project on the park's carousel!

This is great news, and combined with the Big Wheel restoration project shows that the park is intent on making sure their older, signature attractions will be around for a long time to come.


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Six Flags Great Adventure recently began the three-year restoration of the 19th century, wood-carved carousel, one of the few remaining in the world.   The 128 year old carousel was said to be a gift from a father, Mr. James Williams, to his daughter Patrina Williams, whose name still appears on the park icon. The carousel toured throughout the England’s circus and carnival circuit for nearly 93 years before moving to its home in Jackson, NJ.  To mark the carousel’s 35th Anniversary at Six Flags Great Adventure, park staff will remove each of the 36 all-wood horses and cockerels, delicately sand and masterfully repaint by hand.   The brass ‘jumping’ poles will also be replaced with 36 new bright and beautiful brass poles.

You can see more photos of the project provided by the park right here!

UPDATE!! You can see some of our own photos of the restoration project right here!
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« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2009, 10:50:18 AM »

Oh goodie! More snap, crackle, and pop going on with the park. Colors catch me eyes better, not rust and decay. Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2009, 10:51:44 AM »

That is awesome, it really needed it too!
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« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2009, 11:09:26 AM »

FINALLY!!!  This makes this father of 3 very happy  Grin
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« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2009, 06:35:05 PM »

We have some photos of our own up now! Click here to see them!

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Thanks to Wade and the park for letting us get these!
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« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2009, 06:44:58 PM »

Wow I Din't know it was so old. Its looking great and is great that Six Flags cares about its historical value.
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2009, 08:57:54 PM »

It looks great ... Can't wait to see it opening day . We still love to catch a ride on the carousel on the way out of the park .
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2009, 09:32:35 PM »

I'm hoping they decide to add music full time and put tails on the horses. Those red holes are not very family friendly Smiley
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2009, 09:34:24 PM »

The last I heard the ***** holes will remain for now.  This is a 3 year rehab so there is still hope Cheesy
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« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2009, 04:21:33 PM »

Wow. I never noticed. Of course, I don't make a habit of looking at horses asholes.
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« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2009, 07:31:12 AM »

Great pic.  I'm so happy that this ride is getting the attention it deserves.
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