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The Carousel is painted with more than 20,000 sheets of 23-karat gold.Grand Carousel
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At a Glance
| Location: | International Street |
| Duration: | 2 minutes |
| Height Requirement: | None |
| Manufacturer: | Philadephia Toboggan Company |
- Built in 1926, the Grand Carousel is the oldest ride in the park.
- It is a tradition for many families to enjoy a ride together on the Grand Carousel when they visit Kings Island.
- There are 28 jumping horses and 20 stationary horses on the Grand Carousel.
- The ride is painted with 20,000 sheets of 23-karat gold and 1,000 sheets of sterling silver.
- Notable for its appearance in the "I Left My Heart in Cincinnati" episode of The Partridge Family, filmed at the park in 1972.
