King Arthur Carousel in Disneyland is a classic attraction designed by Walt Disney himself to be scene through the tunnel in Sleeping Beauty and draw guests into Fantasyland. Board one of the 68 steeds for a journey around 9 hand-painted vignettes located above the horses.
Length of Ride: 3 minutes
Height Requirement: None
Scare Factor: None
Rider Switch (for small kids): None
Weather Procedure: Closed in inclement weather
Ride Photo: No
Flash Photography: Yes
Queue: Outdoors
Open for Magic Mornings: Yes
Fastpass: No
When to Ride: Anytime when there are no more than 60 people in front of you in the queue
Our Touring Strategy: We rode this mid day with no wait
Secrets/Tips and Tricks:
- Originally built in Philadelphia in 1922, it featured a variety of animals. Walt wanted everyone to ride a galloping horse so the animals were replaced.
- At night, the carousel is lit up by 3,328 shimmering lights
- One of the horses on the outside row is named Jingles in honor of Mary Poppins. She is located closest to the handicapped ramp
- The horse with the gold tooth was Lillian’s favorite horse
- All horses gallop up and down
- Closed during the fireworks
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