kiddie ride

Mall entrance entertainment

A kiddie ride is a small coin-operated amusement machine for young children, typically found outside supermarkets and shopping centers.

The child sits on a molded figure—a horse, rocket, car, or cartoon character—that rocks gently or simulates movement for a minute or two: She begged for quarters for the kiddie ride.

The term also applies to tame attractions at amusement parks deemed suitable only for small children.

amusement

carousel

Revolving platform with seats

ferris wheel · bumper cars · pirate ship · theme park · carnival · funfair · ticket booth · tokens · water slide · log flume

childhood

toddler

Child learning to walk

  • preschoolEarly childhood educational program
  • playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
  • playdateScheduled time for children's socializing

parent · supervision · giggles · excitement · tantrum · waiting turn · birthday party · treat · reward · shopping mall

themes

unicorn

Mythical one-horned horse

pirate · mermaid · fire truck · race car · helicopter · airplane · pony · elephant · motorcycle · train

Categories
Opposites
intensity/thrill level

kiddie ridethrill ride

Amusement designed to terrify

roller coaster · white-knuckle ride · drop tower · loop-the-loop · bungee jump

Family

ride, kid, kids, kiddie, kiddies, kiddy, kidlet, kiddish, kid-friendly

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G