King Arthur Carrousel at Disneyland is an opening day attraction featuring 68 hand-carved, uniquely named horses and a chariot, all illuminated with over 3,000 lights. Riders experience the 19th-century merry-go-round's movement while a fairground organ plays Disney classics. The carrousel, inspired by Walt Disney's daughters' love for carousels, contains a converted 1922 Dentzel carousel from a Canadian amusement park, with every animal replaced with a hand-carved horse for a uniform experience.
Key Details
Location: Fantasyland at Disneyland Park.
Horses & Chariot: 68 wood-carved horses and one stationary chariot are available for riders. Each horse is named and features intricate carvings.
Music & Movement: A fairground organ plays classic Disney tunes, and the horses bob up and down as the carrousel rotates.
Lighting: The carrousel is illuminated by 3,328 lights at night.
History: The carrousel is a remnant from the Sunnyside Beach Park in Toronto, Canada, dating back to 1922.
Experience & Design
The Ride: The carrousel moves in a gentle, counter-clockwise motion, with riders choosing between jumping horses that move up and down or stationary positions.
Artistry: Each horse is uniquely named and meticulously hand-carved, with some featuring intricate details and even hidden Mickeys.
Accessibility: The carrousel accommodates guests with disabilities by offering stationary benches and wheelchair access, ensuring the ride can be enjoyed by everyone.
Pricing: For Disneyland King Arthur's Carousel, pricing is different since you only need a ticket.
Purchase a park ticket: You need a valid ticket to enter Disneyland Park, where the King Arthur Carrousel is located.
Enter Fantasyland: The carousel is a central attraction in the Fantasyland area of the park.
Board a horse: Find a regal steed to sit on and enjoy the classic "galloping" ride.
Important note: Be aware that the King Arthur Carrousel is a different attraction than the "Marketplace Carousel" found at Disney Springs in Florida, which has a separate fee and pricing structure.