King Arthur Carrousel

Editors' Comments

Editor: Denise   Thrill: 3  Theme: 4  Overall: 4 (9/9/2007)
This is what makes walking toward Sleeping Beauty Castle so special. To approach the drawbridge and see the carrousel spinning while looking through the castle entryway is pure magic. Especially after dark when everything is lit up. If you time it right you may see one of the many walk-around characters going along for the ride. What a great photo opportunity! Of course, riding the carrousel puts you in the center of all of the charm Fantasyland has to offer. You can't beat that.

Reader Comments

User ID: Grossman144   Thrill: 3  Theme: 3  Overall: 3 (5/14/2010)
I rate everything at the "Child Age Group" but can safely say the ratings are generally a family concensus. Editor Denise and Reader Berries3 are spot on. This is a charming (no pun intended) ride that the whole family looks forward to. We visit it at night, right before our last ride of each evening spent at the park (Matterhorn).

User ID: berries3   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/4/2010)
Beautiful carrousel with nostalgia and charm. A classic magical ride that is a neat part of Disneyland.

User ID: Sir Charles   Thrill: 1  Theme: 2  Overall: 2 (1/24/2007)
Charming and nostalgic, but you can skip it with a clear concience.

User ID: stitchbabe   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (11/24/2006)
I loved this ride when i was little and i still love it now.


User ID: wc   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/4/2006)
I gotta love this one. I recently got a major shock when doing some reading on it. It was originally a menagerie machine, meaning it had other types of animals. Walt had it changed to all horses. Most of the extra horses came from Coney Island but apparently when the shipment arrived they were still several horses short.
Walt went to his friends, the Whitney Brothers, owners of San Francisco's Playland who also dealt in spare amusement parts. The Whitney's were my cousins. Apparently three horses that are now at Disneyland were shipped from the Whitney's. Obvioulsy this makes it extra special too me. I just wish it was possible to identify which horses though.

User ID: plus4db   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/30/2006)
I always thought this ride was "just a carousel," but I was just reading about it. There is a lot of history in this ride. It is from 1875 and the horses are hand picked and painted. Walt took great care with this one and the Disneyland staff have continued his good work. I think this ride is one of the most important in the park. Look into it and you'll enjoy it a great deal more.

User ID: darcy-becker   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (8/27/2005)
Beautiful but just a carrousel.

User ID: disneygirl77   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/3/2003)
I am a sucker for carrousels and merry-go-rounds. I always ride the one with the bald eagle on the back of the saddle, don't know why, it's just the one I always pick.

User ID: Tiki Goddess   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (3/18/2002)
Used to love riding "the horse with the bells"

User ID: Corciopat   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (4/11/2001)
A waste of space.

User ID: SleepingBeauty82   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/8/2001)
I have to say even though it's mostly there for
the kids, this is a favorite. Gotta ride it every time
I go just to feel like a kid again without looking
stupid. Best to ride at night, line is short and
lights are on.

User ID: pmhartman   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (9/25/2000)
This was the traditional "last stop" for my husband and me at Disneyland. Many romantic memories!

User ID: akwolf   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (8/17/2000)
As carrousels go, this one's a beaut.

User ID: ABBY   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (7/25/2000)
Beautiful horses on this carrousel!

User ID: CHIEB2812   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/21/2000)
beautiful! just beautiful!
so pristine

User ID: DLandFan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (2/15/2000)
nice to see and good for little ones.

User ID: Violet   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/23/2000)
Beautiful...especially if you see Cinderella riding it.

User ID: LymanH   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (1/17/2000)
Just a Carrousel...nice though..

User ID: arizonawildcat   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (1/17/2000)
It's a merry-go-round

User ID: damon63   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (1/16/2000)
One of my personal favorites.

User ID: KAT   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/8/2000)
Beautiful.

User ID: TPA_RickWest   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (1/4/2000)
Originally adorned with original wooden horses from Coney Island's carousel, the King Arthur Carousel is a beautiful attraction in the middle of Fantasyland. A pleaser to millions of all ages, its awesome soundtrack is a hallmark of Fantasyland.