Carousel: n. Large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride.
In Short
Chief Ranger's Carousel offers gentle fun for the younger guests at Thorpe Park.
Fact File
Opened
1994
Manufacturer
Unknown
Ride Type
Carousel
Official Rating
Young Thrills
On Ride Photo
No
Fastrack
No
Height Restriction
Under 1.3m with an adult
Chest Restriction
No
Photos
Video
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Ride Music
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TTP Review
Chief Ranger's Carousel is a traditional fairground carousel, featuring horses, Thorpe Park mascots - and even a Loggers Leap boat in which you can ride. Riders rotate slowly for a few minutes, going up and down if on a horse. The ride lasts for a couple of minutes, and the cheery old-school Thorpe music sets the right mood for the ride. Chief Ranger's Carousel will keep most youngsters entertained, and possibly even a few Mums and Dads too!
Whilst the Carousel is not badly designed, tired, or flawed as a ride, it is pretty unexciting. If Thorpe Park decided to demolish Chief Ranger's Carousel (as they have Octopus Gardens and Miss Hippo's Fungle Safari in recent years) it wouldn't be sorely missed, save for the nostalgia value.
Ultimately however, if you're one of Thorpe's younger guests, then Chief Ranger's Carousel is still worth a few minutes of your day.
Positives:
A well maintained ride, despite its age.
One of the few remaining rides containing the Thorpe Park Rangers!
