Factory Information
Chance Rides manufactures diverse amusement ride products, including trains, trams, carousels, thrill rides, observation wheels and roller coasters that are enjoyed all over the world. With over 60 years of legacy and talent, our dedicated leadership, management and skilled workforce serves customers, including stand-alone attraction venues across the globe and large and regional theme parks, family entertainment centers, zoos and aquariums. Our team has manufactured, delivered and installed over 3,000 amusement rides and people movers. Chance Rides is based in Wichita, Kansas, in the heart of North America.
Engineering
Our experienced designers and engineers use their imagination, creativity, skills and tools to translate an idea into reality.
Prototype Shop
Every concept gets proven out with a working prototype that undergoes rigorous testing and establishes manufacturing specifications.
Fabrication
Chance Rides has been at the forefront of manufacturing excellence for over 60 years and we remain a leader in the industry. Our rides are American made using American ingenuity.
Molding
Our full integration includes molded parts on our rides, coasters and people movers. Including carousel scenery and animals.
Painting
Chance Rides uses meticulous quality standards to ensure a long lasting paint finish on every part of our rides. Each section of the part is measured for paint thickness to ensure a consistent coating. Parts go through several steps to make sure that they start out perfectly clean prior to the paint being applied. All of this is done to ensure that the customer and their guests enjoy a quality product for many years.
Carousel Art
From our own assortment of classic carousel horses and wildlife animals to custom designs, every carousel animal is painstakingly detailed by hand, requiring up to 100 man hours per figure. And no two figures are ever completely alike.
Final Assembly
The Chance Rides’ 20-acre facility is fully integrated, giving us the ability to complete assembly to the customers exact specifications.
Chance Rides Custom Care
From delivery, to installation, to when the ride is in service, Chance Rides remains your partner with personalized customer support for every aspect of your operation.
