This Rare Footage Of A New Jersey Amusement Park Will Have You Longing For The Good Old Days

Originally named Hilton Park, rides were added and the name was changed following a 1904 makeover. One of New Jersey's largest amusement parks, it offered a free circus, roller skating, and one of New Jersey's finest pools. In addition to acts including Blondin, the Human Torch, who jumped enveloped in flame from a platform 75 high into a four-foot-deep tank of water, original rides included a roller coaster, carousel, and Venetian swings. You would also find a theater, dancing and dining pavilions, and a dress code. Eventually, the Palace of Fun became a major attraction, offering various fun house devices like a revolving barrel, a high alpine slide and a revolving social mixer that spun patrons off into the surrounding catch basin. Attractions continued to be added including newer coasters, a horror fun house, the Leaping Lena auto ride, the Jack Rabbit/Jet Star and the popular U Drive Auto Boats.

The oldest ride in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Prince Charming Regal Carrousel (yes, with two "R's"), located in a brightly decorated pavilion near Cinderella's Castle. Once known as the Liberty Carousel, the big merry-go-round spent nearly 40 years spinning guests at Olympic Park!