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    King Arthur Carrousel

    4.5 (64 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Inner Carousel
    Roben B.

    King Arthur Carousel is a fun and classic attraction that works well for both children and adults. The wait time is usually short and the line moves quickly since the ride itself is only about three rotations. It is very mild overall and you probably will not get motion sickness. It is definitely less intense than the tea cups or Golden Zephyr, making it a great option if you want something simple and enjoyable. The carousel is located right in the center of Fantasyland which makes it easy to find and adds to the charm of the area. Everyone loves a novelty carousel and this one delivers exactly what you expect in a very nostalgic way.

    Love this classic Disneyland attraction.
    Louisa M.

    Disney aficionados will (correctly) tell you that King Arthur Carrousel is so much more than "just another merry-go-round." This is one the Disneyland park's most iconic attractions, and it was one that was near and dear to Walt's heart. For that reason, I consider it one of the park's must-do attractions, no matter your age! This gorgeous carrousel features beautiful horses that are works of art! You can of course jockey for position to ride Walt's horse, but I've never been on this ride when someone wasn't sitting on it! There isn't a ton more to say about this ride, except that you need to do it if you are at Disneyland. Wait times rarely exceed 5 to 10 minutes, and it's even more magical at night when you are riding against a backdrop of Fantasyland's twinkling lights and in the glow of Sleeping Beauty's castle.

    Intricately carved hand-painted horses & hand-paintings of Sleeping Beauty scenes you'll find!
    Rachelle P.

    Hubby, baby and I sat on the chariot while our eldest rode one of the intricately carved hand-painted horses. We noticed hand-paintings of Sleeping Beauty scenes above the horses as well! A nice touch, since it was said to be Disney's best animated/artistic, expensive film of its time! I would recommend this must see in Fantasyland! Fun fact: Walt Disney got his vision for Disneyland after seeing his daughters ride the merry-go-round in Griffith Park LA. Since opening day in 1955, this ride has become a beloved classic!! We're definitely looking forward to returning to ride this lesirely ride, nice it's baby friendly too! SYOY! :-)

    All smiles
    Arnel D.

    Disney Tip: Do not skip this attraction. Always worth the visit especially if you have children and even more so when Mary Poppins is riding. Guaranteed to being a smile to your child's face. My daughter requested to ride with a request to get on a white horse. All smiles during the duration of the ride. Memories - worth every cent.

    Mary poppins
    Gail U.

    Love Peter Pan or Mary Poppins? Love Merry Go Rounds in general ? We had a 10-20 minute wait for our next ride in Fantasy Land in Disneyland. To get out of the way of the the flow of the ever passing by crows we waited here. Another park goer told Doc he's been her for two days and if you hang around, Mary Poppins rides the carousel at 10 a.m. Just like Clockwork, she appeared on a horse just like magic. Interesting to watch the faces of the riders. Sheer joy to I'm not impressed surfaces on many faces. If going around n a circular motion to some upbeat music strikes your fancy, come along? Won't you?

    King Arthur Carrousel
    Travis T.

    This beautiful carrousel is located in the middle of Disneyland's Fantasyland behind the Sleeping Beauty castle. It is named after King Arthur from the "The Sword in the Stone" movie. Even though it is mostly for kids, anyone can ride the carrousel. I jump on it from time to time because the line usually isn't very long. Despite being refurbished on a couple of occasions, King Arthur Carrousel has been here since Disneyland opened. There used to be only one white horse before they painted all the horses white in the 70's. This was due to the popularity of everyone wanting to ride that one particular horse. All of the horses have names. The white horse with jingle bells hanging from its breast collar (named Jingles) was Walt's favorite horse. King Arthur Carrousel features organ music renditions of songs from many of the Disney films. Next to the carrousel is a stone with a sword in it that guests can try and pull out.

    Nancy F.

    Such a beautiful carrousel to ride or just to watch. No matter your age, you should always take the time to ride a carrousel. You'll feel like a kid again and it'll bring a smile to your face.

    Elyse F.

    The gold standard of traditional carousels. King Arthur's Carousel has been delighting young and old a like since Disneyland first opened. The carousel is actually older than Disneyland. Built in the 1920's, the carousel was refurbished to include scenes from Sleeping Beauty. During the refurbishment, the myriad of animals was changed to horses, and the ride was widened to allow the horses to stand four wide. Sure, from malls to zoos, carousels may be found everywhere. With limited time, why is this carousel a must experience? The hand carved horses are beautifully majestic. This is a 100 year old ride. Riding the carousel is a simple pleasure that has endured.

    he loves moving lights!
    Lindsay F.

    Loved this carrousel both as two adults and now with our baby! I'm insanely sensitive to rides that spin, but luckily can stomach this one just fine. It's beautiful in the day and night and rarely has a very long line. The music and moving lights held our 9 m/o's attention the whole time. I can't wait until he's big enough to get on one of the horses! For families with babies, there are a few benches you can ride on as a family while sitting instead of sitting on the horses.

    I felt so lucky to capture this photo of the carousel in the rain!
    Amie L.

    What a carousel! I'm so glad to see this has such a high rating. I've never seen a more beautiful carousel! At night, all I want to do is stand here and admire. The beautiful lights, gorgeous colors, cute nostalgic characters, this Disneyland carousel has everything! Perfectly placed in the heart of Disneyland, you can't go wrong if you're looking for an excellent family adventure. I enjoy this ride so much... it's always exciting to pick out which character to ride. The music and atmosphere is nostalgic, romantic, happy and joyful. I love this ride when it's too crowded to ride other rides in Fantasyland. I went to Disneyland and it was raining and the carousel was absolutely stunning! Never pass up on the carousel, it will take you back to when you were a kid. A magical world of amusement!

    Kid Favorite!
    Kevin W.

    King Arthur Carrousel is the OG spot in Fantasyland. To be honest, I cannot remember ever riding this ride. Now in the last 2 years, I rode this ride like 10 times. It is a kid favorite. You go round and round. Lines are usually short and moves fast.

    Monique W.

    One of the best Carousel's that I have rode in! The King Arthur Carousel is located inside Fantasyland as the central attraction. You can see it from any of the rides inside Fantasyland, in particular, Snow White, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Casey's Train, and Dumbo. The Carousel in Fantasyland has been around for awhile now! It's a short-wait time, typically no more than 10-20 minutes. You can choose from a wide variety of horses at the Carousel. It's a great ride, if you ride it during the morning, or in the evening hours. If you ride it during the evening hours, while it's dark, you can enjoy the beautiful lights from the Carousel. This ride can be enjoyed by all ages. There is plenty of photo opportunities with King Arthur's Sword and Before/After the ride starts. The ride has several turns, about 6 turns. It does go by fast, but it's easy to ride multiple times since the wait time on the ride usually goes by quick. It's a great ride!

    Emily C.

    Nostalgic and awesome. Always a fun ride with great music and short line. Once in a while the line is slow but other than that it is my favorite carousel always.

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