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Great Park Balloon & Carousel
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Great Park Balloon & Carousel

Irvine, CA

★★★★★4.6(145 Google reviews)

Ride a tethered helium balloon 400 feet up for skyline views, then a spin on the carousel and a romp at the huge play areas.

8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

(949) 724-6247

Closed nowToday: Closed

Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.

Balloon free; carousel $4

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What visitors say

  • Kyle Tucker★★★★★

    It's $3 for the kiddos, and hey, adults get to stand for free! I guess we're just too mature to be sitting on magical horses, right? But don't worry, folks, you'll have to sign a waiver before hopping on this wild ride. Safety first, people! For just $10, you can ride this carousel all day long. Yep, you heard it right. ALL. DAY. LONG. I don't know about you, but that's a pretty sweet deal if you ask me. I mean, who needs a boring 9-to-5 job when you can spend your entire day spinning in circles? Rumor has it that this carousel holds the key to all the hidden secrets of Orange County. From buried treasure to secret tunnels that lead to Disneyland (shh, don't tell Mickey!), you never know what you might uncover during your carousel adventure. Just remember to keep your eyes peeled and your imagination turned up to 11. This carousel is the real deal, surpassing even the one at the Irvine Spectrum. Yes, folks, we're talking next-level carousel technology here. The horses gallop faster, the music is catchier, and the painted scenery will make you believe you're riding through the magical land of unicorns and rainbows. If you're up for a wild ride through the hidden secrets of Orange County, buckle up and head straight to the Great Park Carousel. It's a carousel experience like no other, filled with laughter, magic, and a whole lot of spinning. Trust me, you won't regret it!

    2 years ago

  • Rebecca jemison★★★★★

    they play great kinds music from different Disney shows and movies its a very cute ride for kids and whole family

    3 weeks ago

  • Sunil Hirawat★★★★★

    Good spot for day out, famous for balloon ride and farmer's market, ample of parking space, need not worry for parking, on weekend reach a bit early for balloon ride passes, i have not got as all the slots are fully booked for the day.

    7 years ago

  • Cling Jewelry★★★★★

    Turns out, nothing beats a good old-fashioned merry-go-round sing-along! This was way more fun than any #KpopDemonHunterSingAlong, and the best part is it's completely free at the Great Park in Irvine. We went on a weekday and had the place all to ourselves. This is what homeschool memories are made of!

    11 months ago

  • F. McAdams★★★★★

    I didn't get on the carousel, but I did go up on the helium balloon. The helium balloon gives you the feel of a hot air balloon but with the comfort of knowing you're tethered. You go up to 400ft I believe. It was super high for me since I'm afraid of heights. You can walk around if you like. The pilot was very fun and friendly. He helped me get over my jitters. He gave us a mini sight seeing experience from above. I definitely recommend this experience especially for people like me that are afraid of heights.

    7 years ago

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