Silver Beach Carousel — Attraction in Saint Joseph

We have enjoyed the carousel many times over the years. I completely understand the need to change operations, yet had a very disappointing experience today. We used the QR code outside to book/pay for a ticket for my daughter. My parents and I escorted her in and were informed that everyone entering the building had to pay the $8. When I shared that chaperones needing a ticket was no where posted on the signage outside, one of the clerks was very snotty and said I should have seen it on the website. Well, excuse me, for trying to make the most of our family day and not read every detail. As I was attempting to buy an additional ticket, so one of the adults in my party could go in with my daughter, the clerk continued to argue and kept ranting about me not checking their rules. At that point, I told them they had collected an $8 donation and we left. Thankfully, my daughter was understanding (in fact, at seven, she realized how ridiculous this grown man was acting to our family as paying customers). The other clerk and volunteer were very kind, yet I wish I would have caught the other clerk’s name. All he needed to do was stop arguing and we would have gladly gone in with another ticket purchase. For what it’s worth, the new system doesn’t make much sense… the doors for fresh air are all closed up. Seems like some temporary gates across the doorways would allow for more passengers and less...

We had our wedding reception at the Shadowland Ballroom and rented the carousel for one hour during the event. It was FANTASTIC!

The staff is great to work with and were excellent communicators leading up to the event.

We had 150 guests (all older than 21) and the carousel was a hit. We did our rental from 8:00-9:00pm, so right after we finished dinner at 6:45, we did the first dance, mother / son, father / daughter dances, and went straight out to the carousel to do our professional photos before opening it up to guests.

I liked that timeline because guests could get a drink or two in them first before enjoying the ride. Photos on the carousel did take longer than I expected, so the full hour was pretty necessary.

If you’re debating whether or not to book the carousel for your event, I recommend you go ahead and do so. It’s super fun! And as a bonus they give you 60 free ride tokens at the end. We’re including them in our thank you cards!

Ben Pancoast was our photographer and did an INCREDIBLE job!! Bridesmaids dresses on Rent the Runway, hair and makeup Hanna Wagner Design out of...

For a vacation spot, with kids in tow, this is a good destination. Right off the beach, with a little ice cream spot inside the actual building as well as gift shop with a model of the old amusement park the carousel's organ was originally in. The lady running the concessions was sweet enough to give change for the penny machine. FYI, pennies older than 1982 work the best because they have more copper. The carousel horses are gorgeous and huge. It looks fun for everyone, both parents and kiddos, and the music sounds lovely. Also, there are other things in the same building that kids can do if carousels are not your thing. The only reason it dropped a star is due to the fact the carousel's tokens machine has high jumps. $3 for 1 token, $5 for 2, $10 for 5, $20 for 12. You can buy them from the cashier with a card, but since there were 3 of us it wasn't worth it. Great for kids, just kind of awkward otherwise. Worth the...