Ms DisneyMagic
KING ARTHUR CARROUSEL
FANTASYLAND
Photo Credit: Disney Parks
-Any height
-Spinning
-Early entry
-Closes for Fireworks
"Sit astride a regal steed at this classic attraction and gently “gallop” through a whirling backdrop of color and sound. Make your way beneath a vibrant medieval tent in the castle courtyard and select one of 68 ornately carved, hand-painted horses—or take a seat in the fanciful chariot."
Magic Facts
--In 1975, they repainted every horse on the carrousel white.
--Every horse has a name, and you can find the list in City Hall.
--The horse with the golden tooth was Lillian’s favorite.
--The lead horse of the carrousel is named Jingles. His saddle was repainted in 2005 as a tribute to Julie Andrews and Mary Poppins.
--This magical masterpiece was handcrafted by the Dentzel Carousel Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and eventually found its way to Sunnyside Beach Park in Toronto, Canada in 1922. When Walt Disney first purchased the revolving menagerie from this location, it featured horses, giraffes, deer and other animals. He wanted everyone to ride a galloping horse like King Arthur, so additional antique horses were located and incorporated into the renovation.
Review
This carrousel is fun because it has Disney magic sprinkled in it. Plus, it is based of the original ride that inspired Disneyland. That being said, I hardly ever ride this one.