Columbia (carousel)
| Columbia | |
|---|---|
The Columbia at California's Great America (left) and Six Flags Great America (right) | |
| California's Great America | |
| Name | Carousel Columbia |
| Area | Celebration Plaza |
| Status | Operating |
| Cost | $1,500,000 |
| Opening date | March 20, 1976 |
| Six Flags Great America | |
| Name | Columbia Carousel |
| Area | Carousel Plaza |
| Status | Operating |
| Cost | $1,500,000 |
| Opening date | May 29, 1976 |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Carousel |
| Manufacturer | Chance Rides |
| Model | Double-Decker Carousel |
| Height | 100–101 ft (30–31 m) |
| Vehicles | Over 100 |
| Riders per vehicle | 1 per animal; 6 per bench |
| Previously known as | The Columbia |
Carousel Columbia and Columbia Carousel are a pair of double-decker carousels at California's Great America in Santa Clara, California, and Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, respectively. The California carousel is the tallest carousel in the world at 101 feet (31 m) tall, while the Illinois carousel is 100 feet (30 m) tall.
Originally opening as the Columbia in 1976, the double-decker carousels were built as original rides under the Marriott Corporation, as both parks used to have near identical layouts. Both parks are now owned by the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation following the merger Cedar Fair who was the owner of California's Great America, and Six Flags who was the owner of Six Flags Great America.