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| caption='''The Main Street trolley making its way down Main Street USA.'''
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| land=Main Street USA
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| opened=October 1, 1971
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| theme= Turn of the century transportation
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| opened=May 24, 2001
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The Main Street Vehicles are four turn of the century vehicles located on [[Main Street USA]].
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==Attraction History and Plot==
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The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is an attraction in [[Adventureland]].
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==History==
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The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a hub and spoke attraction located in [[Adventureland]]. The ride is based on the 1992 Disney movie Aladdin, and it is similar to [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] in [[Fantasyland]].The Magic Carpets opened May 23, 2001 in the newly created Agrabah Bazaar (an expansion of Adventureland) <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/the-magic-carpets-of-aladdin.htm </ref>.
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==Description==
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===Backstory===
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According to the Magic Carpets of Aladdin's backstory, the Genie bottle that serves as the centerpiece of the attraction was discovered when the well that had previously been located in the center of Adventureland was dug up at the turn of this century <ref> Tomorrowland: Walt Disney World Walking Tour by Lou Mongello </ref>.
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===Ride===
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When guests enter the loading area they are able to choose from 16 magic carpets. Riders are also given the ability to choose whether they want to sit in the front row or the back. Front row passengers can control the height of the carpet, while back row passengers can tilt the carpet to the left or right <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/advaladdin.htm </ref>. Once seated, riders are instructed how to fly their carpets before being lifted into the air. The magic carpets fly in circles around the Genie's lamp (which is decorated with characters from Disney's Aladdin) while music from the movie plays. Guests should also watch out for a large camel that “spits” water at the carpets. After 90 seconds the carpets descend back to the loading area and guests exit the ride.
  
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The Main Street Vehicles opened with the rest of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. They originally consisted of a fire engine, a horse-drawn street car (trolley), a horseless carriage, and an omnibus. Walt Disney himself came up with the idea to use the vehicles in Disneyland, and that idea was carried over to Disney World in 1971. Although not authentic, the vehicles are perfect replications of the various turn of the century transportation methods <ref> http://www.waltdisney.org/blog/history-disneyland-transportation </ref>. The vehicles pick guests up at designated locations in both Town Square and Cinderella Castle, and take them on a one-way trip down Main Street. Although the fire engine, horse-drawn trolley, and the horseless carriage have all been operational since opening day, the omnibus has not (see below). It usually takes between 7 and 10 minutes for the vehicles to go up and down Main Street <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_mainstreet.htm </ref>.
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===Spitting Camels===
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There are two spitting camels located near the Magic Carpets of Aladdin. One camel spits water onto guests as they ride on the carpets, while the other one faces away from the attraction and squirts nearby pedestrians. These camels were originally featured in the Aladdin’s Royal Caravan parade that ran at [[Disney-MGM Studios]] from December 21, 1992 until August 27, 1995<ref name= "Dated"> waltdatedworld.com/id54.htm </ref>. Following the end of the parade's run, the spitting camels were placed outside of the park's Soundstage Restaurant. The Soundstage Restaurant eventually closed on November 14, 1998 <ref> http://www.studioscentral.com/column/remember-when/soundstage-restaurant </ref>, however the spitting camels were eventually relocated to their current location in the Magic Kingdom during the construction of the Magic Carpets of Aladdin in 2001 <ref name= "Dated"/>.
  
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==Current Vehicles==
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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===The Fire Engine===
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*If you want to get hit by the spitting camel, fly your carpet at mid-level.
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The Main Street fire engine picks guests up outside the Fire Station in Town Square. The vehicle is an old fashion red engine with the words Main Street Fire Department painted on it. The fire engine is #71 (an obvious reference to year the park opened) and it has a working siren. Like the rest of Main Street's motorized vehicles, the fire engine is equipped with an engine that replicates the putting sound that turn of the century motors made <ref> http://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/main-street-vehicles.html </ref>. Also like the other Main Street Vehicles, the fire engine does not run during parades, the trolley shows, or after dark <ref> http://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/82/Walt-Disney-World/Magic-Kingdom/Main-Street-USA/Main-Street-Vehicles </ref>.
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===The Horseless Carriage===
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*The Magic Carpets of Aladdin was the first permanent Aladdin themed attraction in Walt Disney World.
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The horseless carriage (also known as the jitney) picks up guests in Town Square, and it is modeled after a turn of the century car. In fact, there are actually two different cars that are used on Main Street. The first is yellow and black, while the second has a red and auburn color scheme. Both vehicles allow guests to sit in the front seat or the back bench of the car. The horseless carriage is equipped with a motor that replicates the putting sound of an authentic turn of the century car. Like the other Main Street Vehicles, the horseless carriage does not run during parades, the trolley shows, or after dark.
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===The Horse-Drawn Carriage (Trolley)===
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*In 2001, the construction Agrabah Bazaar (and subsequently the Magic Carpets of Aladdin) added an Arabian theme to Adventureland that had not previously existed.
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The horse-drawn carriage usually picks guests up at the end of Town Square. The carriage is designed to look like a turn of the century trolley, and it is pulled by either Belgian or Percheron horses. The carriage features bench seats along both of its sides, and it is often used for entertainment. Early in the day, various cast members dressed up in turn of the century attire, board the trolley and perform a special show. For the remainder of the day, guests can ride the trolley up and down Main Street. The horses that pull the trolley are kept at the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds, and are often cooled inside the Car Barn. Like the other Main Street Vehicles, the Horse-Drawn Carriage does not run during parades or after dark.
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===The Omnibus===
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*The Magic Carpets of Aladdin was the first attraction added to Adventureland since the park opened on October 1, 1971 (although The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) had replaced [[Tropical Serenade]] in 1998.
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The omnibus is a double-decker bus modeled after a 1920's New York City Omnibus. The vehicle opened with the Magic Kingdom in 1971. The omnibus features two levels of seating, allowing guests to get a unique view of Main Street. The vehicle holds up to 45 guests, and it is also fitted with a motor that replicates the sound of a turn of the century motor.
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In 1982, the Omnibus was moved to Epcot where it carried guests around World Showcase. In honor of Mickey's 60th birthday in 1988, the bus was decorated for a party and it carried various charters around the lagoon for a show (called the Character Caravan). In 2005, the omnibus was once again in use, this time driving various characters around Future World, as part of a moving character meet and greet. Currently the Omnibus is back in use on Main Street USA <ref name="http://disneyshawn.blogspot.com/2010/05/going-places.html"> ''http://disneyshawn.blogspot.com/2010/05/going-places.html''</ref>
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While the Omnibus was not running at the Magic Kingdom, three horseless carriages were added to Main Street Vehicles. The carriages were modeled after 1903 carriages. The vehicles came in three different colors: red, yellow and blue. With the return of the Omnibus, the carriages are no longer in use <ref name="http://disneyshawn.blogspot.com/2010/05/going-places.html" />.
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* Main Street's Horseless Carriages are based on various Franklin Automobiles manufactured from 1903-1907 <ref> The Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World: an Imagineer's-Eye Tour
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Revision as of 13:28, 5 November 2016

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
MagicCarpetsSign.jpg
The entrance sign to the Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Magic Kingdom
Land Adventureland
Attraction type Hub and Spoke
Opening date May 24, 2001
Vehicle capacity 4
Number of vehicles 16
Ride duration 1:30 minutes
Based on Disney's Aladdin
FastPass + Yes

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is an attraction in Adventureland.

History

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a hub and spoke attraction located in Adventureland. The ride is based on the 1992 Disney movie Aladdin, and it is similar to Dumbo the Flying Elephant in Fantasyland.The Magic Carpets opened May 23, 2001 in the newly created Agrabah Bazaar (an expansion of Adventureland) [1].

Description

Backstory

According to the Magic Carpets of Aladdin's backstory, the Genie bottle that serves as the centerpiece of the attraction was discovered when the well that had previously been located in the center of Adventureland was dug up at the turn of this century [2].

Ride

When guests enter the loading area they are able to choose from 16 magic carpets. Riders are also given the ability to choose whether they want to sit in the front row or the back. Front row passengers can control the height of the carpet, while back row passengers can tilt the carpet to the left or right [3]. Once seated, riders are instructed how to fly their carpets before being lifted into the air. The magic carpets fly in circles around the Genie's lamp (which is decorated with characters from Disney's Aladdin) while music from the movie plays. Guests should also watch out for a large camel that “spits” water at the carpets. After 90 seconds the carpets descend back to the loading area and guests exit the ride.

Spitting Camels

There are two spitting camels located near the Magic Carpets of Aladdin. One camel spits water onto guests as they ride on the carpets, while the other one faces away from the attraction and squirts nearby pedestrians. These camels were originally featured in the Aladdin’s Royal Caravan parade that ran at Disney-MGM Studios from December 21, 1992 until August 27, 1995[4]. Following the end of the parade's run, the spitting camels were placed outside of the park's Soundstage Restaurant. The Soundstage Restaurant eventually closed on November 14, 1998 [5], however the spitting camels were eventually relocated to their current location in the Magic Kingdom during the construction of the Magic Carpets of Aladdin in 2001 [4].

Fun Facts and Trivia

  • If you want to get hit by the spitting camel, fly your carpet at mid-level.
  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin was the first permanent Aladdin themed attraction in Walt Disney World.
  • In 2001, the construction Agrabah Bazaar (and subsequently the Magic Carpets of Aladdin) added an Arabian theme to Adventureland that had not previously existed.
  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin was the first attraction added to Adventureland since the park opened on October 1, 1971 (although The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) had replaced Tropical Serenade in 1998.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/the-magic-carpets-of-aladdin.htm
  2. ↑ Tomorrowland: Walt Disney World Walking Tour by Lou Mongello
  3. ↑ http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/advaladdin.htm
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 waltdatedworld.com/id54.htm
  5. ↑ http://www.studioscentral.com/column/remember-when/soundstage-restaurant
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