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| image=MagicCarpetsSign2.jpg
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| image=sunshinetreeMW.jpg
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| caption='''The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Photo credit: Disney'''
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| caption='''The Sunshine Tree Terrace sign featuring the Orange Bird'''
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| opened=1971
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| park= Magic Kingdom
 
| park= Magic Kingdom
 
| land=Adventureland
 
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| custom_label_1= Restaurant Type
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| opened=May 24, 2001
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| custom_value_1= Counter Service
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| number_of_vehicles=16
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| custom_label_2= Menu Type
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| guests_per_vehicle=4
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| custom_value_2= Tropical/American
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| duration=1:30
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| custom_label_3=Sponsored By
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| custom_label_1= Based on
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| custom_value_3= Florida Citrus Growers (1971-1986)
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| custom_value_1= Disney's Aladdin
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| type=Hub and Spoke
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|custom_label_2= FastPass +
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|custom_value_2= Yes
 
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The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is an attraction in [[Adventureland]].
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The Sunshine Tree Terrace is a counter service restaurant located in [[Adventureland]]
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==History==
 
==History==
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The Sunshine Tree Terrace is a counter service restaurant that serves citrus specialties and slushies. The terrace opened next to the Sunshine Pavilion in 1971, and was sponsored by the Florida Citrus Growers from its opening until 1986 <ref name="sponsors"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/mkindex.htm </ref>. During the Florida Citrus Grower’s sponsorship, the organizations mascot, the Orange Bird, was heavily featured in the Sunshine Tree Terrace. In fact, a small Audio Animatronic Orange Bird could be found perched atop the large Sunshine Tree that gave the Terrace its namesake<ref name= "widen"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/stt.htm </ref>. Throughout its history the Sunshine Tree Terrace has been known for its popular Citrus Swirl, which is a mixture of frozen orange juice and soft serve vanilla ice cream <ref> http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2013/08/29/snack-series-citrus-swirl-at-magic-kingdoms-sunshine-tree-terrace/ </ref>.
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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 first major change to the Sunshine Tree Terrace came in 1986, when the Florida Citrus Growers and Disney ended their partnership <ref name="sponsors"/>. Due to the split, the Orange Bird Animatronic was removed from the Sunshine Tree <ref name="widen"/>. Although now sans Orange Bird, the Sunshine Tree itself remained a fixture of the terrace until 2000 when it was removed <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2011/11/11/little-orange-memories/ </ref>. Another major change to the Sunshine Tree Terrace came in 2009, when the Citrus Swirl was taken off the menu. Following its removal the Terrace featured a more standard menu of soft serve ice cream and other refreshments <ref> http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2009/10/23/is-this-place-ever-open-sunshine-tree-terrace/ </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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On April 17 2012, Disney announced the return of both the Orange Bird and the Citrus Swirl to the Sunshine Tree Terrace <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/04/citrus-swirl-is-back-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>. Early in the morning, D23 (the official Disney fan club) and Imagineer Jason Grandt revealed a new marquee featuring the Orange Bird, as well as a new line of Orange Bird merchandise. Furthermore, it was announced that the Citrus Swirl was officially being added back to the menu (it had previously become available for purchase on March 1, 2012<ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2012/03/01/a-ray-of-sunshine/ </ref>), and that the original Orange Bird figure that once sat atop the Sunshine Tree would be returning <ref> http://www.wdwradio.com/2012/09/disney-imagineer-jason-grandt-interview-show-291-september-9-2012/ </ref>. Also unveiled at this time was a new poster for the restaurant, and an Orange Bird cup that the Terrance’s beverages now came in <ref> http://www.insidethemagic.net/2012/04/the-orange-bird-returns-to-walt-disney-world-as-disney-fans-welcome-back-the-nostalgic-70s-advertising-icon/ </ref>.
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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===2015 Location Change===
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*If you want to get hit by the spitting camel, fly your carpet at mid-level.
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[[Image:sunshinethreeposter.jpg|thumb|300px|The Sunshine Tree Terrace poster depicts the Orange Bird as well as the resturant as it appeared from 1971-2015.]]
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On March 12, 2015 the Sunshine Tree Terrace and [[Aloha Isle]] switched locations in Adventureland. Following the switch, the Sunshine Tree Terrace can now be found across from the [[Swiss Family Treehouse]]. The relocated Sunshine Tree Terrace kept its menu (as did Aloha Isle), however new signage was created for both of the restaurants <ref> http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2015/03/12/news-aloha-isle-and-sunshine-tree-terrace-switch-places-in-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/ </ref>. In June 2015 the Sunshine Tree Terrace received  a new sign which now features the Orange Bird <ref> https://twitter.com/imagineeringdis/status/606286418906734592 </ref>.
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==Menu==
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*The Magic Carpets of Aladdin was the first permanent Aladdin themed attraction in Walt Disney World.
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Click below to see the official Sunshine Tree Terrace Menu:
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https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/sunshine-tree-terrace/menus/
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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* The Orange Bird figure that can currently be seen in the Sunshine Tree Terrace, was not that Audio Animatronic figure that most associate with the Sunshine Tree Terrace. In fact, the current Orange Bird was actually found sitting on a swing in the Sunshine Tree, before the Animatronic Orange Bird was added <ref name="orangebird"> http://www.imagineeringdisney.com/blog/2012/4/17/florida-orange-bird-part-2.html </ref>.
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* The original Orange Bird figure was found in a drawer in the Walt Disney Archives and then shipped to Florida <ref name= "orangebird"/>.  
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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 tikis that once sat at the base of the Sunshine Tree can still be found, they now flank the restored Orange Bird <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/stt.htm </ref>.
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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 17:31, 12 February 2020

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
MagicCarpetsSign2.jpg
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Photo credit: Disney
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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