Why is a Mesa mall replacing its beloved double-decker carousel?

A popular metro Phoenix carousel is getting a big change. But it isn’t riding off into the sunset.

After nearly 18 years in operation, the double-decker carousel at Superstition Springs Center in Mesa will be replaced with a single-level merry-go-round in spring 2026.

Photos and videos shared online in recent weeks fueled speculation that the carousel was permanently closing. Posts on TikTok and Instagram pointed to a sign at the mall claiming the ride was shutting down for good…

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