King Arthur Carrousel, Historic carousel in Fantasyland, Disneyland, Anaheim, United States
Description
The King Arthur Carrousel is a carousel in Fantasyland featuring 68 white horses arranged in four concentric circles, each hand-painted with ornate decorations and golden accents. The horses display varying decorative styles and traditional carousel design elements.
History
The carousel was originally built in 1922 for Sunnyside Beach Park in Toronto and relocated to Disneyland in 1954. The Arrow Development Company later modified it for its new location.
Culture
The carousel displays medieval design elements with decorative panels showing scenes from Arthurian legends and plays Disney film musical arrangements. Visitors see hand-painted details that visually tell classical stories.
Practical
The carousel operates continuously throughout park hours and can be enjoyed by children and adults, with safety belts and modified seating for visitors with mobility needs. Access is straightforward and the ride lasts just a few minutes.
Did you know?
Each of the 68 horses has its own name and specific decorative elements, with the lead horse Jingles standing out with bells and Mary Poppins-themed ornaments. These individual details make each ride a small discovery.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Anaheim).
It's a Small World
162 m
Avengers Campus
145 m
Sleeping Beauty Castle
67 m
Matterhorn Bobsleds
111 m
America Sings
270 m
Space Mountain
325 m
Autopia
291 m
Peter Pan's Flight
33 m
Disneyland Monorail System
197 m
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
176 m
Big Thunder Ranch
136 m
Mad Tea Party
93 m
Star Wars Launch Bay
277 m
Submarine Voyage
193 m
Snow White's Scary Adventures
22 m
New Orleans Square
307 m
Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
221 m
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
33 m
Rocket Rods
158 mDisneyland Dream Suite
296 m
Monsanto House of the Future
136 m
Storybook Land Canal Boats
45 m
Alice in Wonderland
22 m
Casey Jr. Circus Train
45 m
Tarzan's Treehouse
298 m
Gadget's Go Coaster
212 m
Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes
295 m
Golden Horseshoe
196 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes