King Arthur Carrousel

Description

🏰 King Arthur Carrousel

Gallop into your own fairytale on this enchanting, royal ride.

Ride Like Fairytale Royalty

Step beneath a vibrant medieval canopy and mount a noble steed for a regal spin through Fantasyland. Whether you’re a brave knight or a dreamy princess, this classic carousel is sure to whisk you into a storybook scene filled with color, music, and charm.

• Choose from 68 hand-carved, hand-painted horses, or ride in a fancifully detailed chariot.
• Glide up and down as whimsical Disney melodies play from a vintage fairground organ.
• Gaze upward to see 9 hand-painted scenes from Sleeping Beauty along the inner carousel canopy, each capturing a magical moment from the beloved animated tale.

A Ride Through History

• Open since Disneyland’s opening day in 1955, King Arthur Carrousel is one of the park’s most iconic and enduring attractions.
• The carousel was originally built by the Dentzel Carousel Company in Philadelphia and operated at Sunnyside Beach Park in Toronto before being acquired by Walt Disney.
• Walt envisioned a carousel where everyone could ride a galloping horse, so antique steeds were sourced and lovingly restored to bring his dream to life.

Walt’s Inspiration

The magic of this carousel runs deep—Walt Disney was famously inspired to build Disneyland while watching his daughters ride a merry-go-round in Griffith Park. King Arthur Carrousel was the first attraction designed for Disneyland, and it still holds a place at the very heart of Fantasyland.