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| 1=On this day in 1994, The US Department of Defense leased the Disney Inn renaming the hotel Shades of Green.
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| 2=On this day in 1992, The Alligator Bayou section of Disney's Dixie Landings Resort opened.
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| 3=On this day in 1989, Disney issued new $1 and $5 Disney Dollars at Walt Disney World.
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| 4=On this day in 1984, the Backstage Magic exhibit opened in Communicore East at EPCOT Center.
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| 5=On this day in 2004, Disney legend John Hench passed away at the age of 95. Hench was one of the Imagineers who helped design Walt Disney World before it opened.
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| 6= On this day in 1985, Disney reached an agreement with  Lucasfilms to develop attractions in the Disney parks.
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| 7= On this day in 2007, Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts announced the creation of an American Idol attraction in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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| 8= On this day in 2002, Downtown Disney began its annual Mardi Gras celebration.
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| 9= On this day in 1986, Magic Journeys closed in EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion. The 3d show would reopen in the Fantasyland Theater.
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| 10= On this day in 2011, Disney Legend Bill Justice passed away at age 97. Justice was one of the early pioneers in Audio Anamatronic technology.
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| 11=On this day in 2011, Mickey's Toontown Fair in the Magic Kingdom officially closed.
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| 12=On this day in 2009, a grand opening was held for the American Idol Experience in Disney's Hollywood Studios. Former Idol winners David Cook and Carrie Underwood performed.
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| 13=On this day in 1993, Lumiere's Kitchen opened in Fantasyland.
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| 14=On this day in 2003, The Liberty Belle in Liberty Square reopened after a lengthy refurbishment.
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| 15=On this day in 1999, The Magic Kingdom celebrated its 10,000 day of operation.
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| 16=On this day in 1991, the "Dick Tracey Starring in Diamond Double Cross" stage show at the Disney-MGM Studios closed.
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| 17=On this day in 1998, construction began on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith.
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| 18= On this day in 2002, The Hall of Presidents was officially rededicated.
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| 19= On this day in 1967, an article titled "Florida's Disney World Aims at '70 Opening" was published in the New York Times.
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| 20= On this day in 2002, an animated tombstone dedicated to Madame Leota was added to the Haunted Mansion graveyard.
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| 21= On this day in 1997, the very first Star Wars weekend debuted at the Disney-MGM Studios
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| 22=On this day in 2001, a birds nest caught fire above the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. The ride was closed for a short period, and guests were evacuated.
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| 23=On this day in 2002, the Legend of the Lion King show in Fantasyland closed.
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| 24= On this day in 1985, the Disney Clothiers shop opened on Main Street USA.
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| 25= On this day in 1991, the Bearly Asleep shop in Frontierland closed.
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| 26= On this in 2006, the Timekeeper closed in Tomorrowland.
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| 27= On this day in 2009, Disney Legend Dorthia Hold Redmond passed away at age 98. Redman deigned Fantasyland and parts of Main Street USA in Walt Disney World.
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| 28=On this day in 2004, the Earl of Sandwich restaurant opened in Downtown Disney.
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| 29= On this day in 2008, a giraffe was born in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The baby was named "Makena" and weight 118 pounds.
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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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===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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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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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 Magic Carpets of Aladdin was the first permanent Aladdin themed attraction in Walt Disney World.
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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 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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==References==

Revision as of 17:30, 12 February 2020

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
MagicCarpetsSign2.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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