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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) <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/the-magic-carpets-of-aladdin.htm </ref>.
==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 <ref> Tomorrowland: Walt Disney World Walking Tour by Lou Mongello </ref>.
===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 <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.
==Attraction History=Spitting Camels=== The Tomorrowland Speedway opened with There are two spitting camels located near the Magic Kingdom in 1971, as the Grand Prix RacewayCarpets of Aladdin. The attraction was similar to Disneyland's Autopia, in that it allowed One camel spits water onto guests to drive motor cars around a track, however instead of being based as they ride on futuristic travel (as Autopia was) the Grand Prix Raceway was themed to look like an international race track. Like Autopiacarpets, while the Grand Prix Raceway is located in Tomorrowland other one faces away from the attraction and Mark VII ride vehiclessquirts nearby pedestrians. The Grand Prix Raceway was These camels were originally sponsored by Goodyearfeatured in the Aladdin’s Royal Caravan parade that ran at [[Disney-MGM Studios]] from December 21, who supplied tires for all of the attraction vehicles1992 until August 27, 1995<ref name= "Dated"> waltdatedworld. Although com/id54.htm </ref>. Following the basic idea end of the Grand Prix Raceway has not changed since itparade's openingrun, the name and theming spitting camels were placed outside of the attraction have. The first change to the Grand Prix Raceway came in 1973, when the track was expanded. By 1987 however, the track was shortened to make room for Mickeypark's Birthdayland[[Soundstage Restaurant]]. ThenThe Soundstage Restaurant eventually closed on November 14, in 1996 the attraction was renamed the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway and it was given new futuristic theming to coincide with with the "New Tomorrowland"1998 <ref> http://www. In 1999 Disney and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced that they would partner to change the theme of the Tomorrowland Indy Speedwaystudioscentral. Famous items from the Indianapolis Speedway were added to the attraction including: *The Yard of Bricks *The Scoring Pylon *Gasoline Alley *The "Wheels and Wings" logo Alsocom/column/remember-when/soundstage-restaurant </ref>, panels of however the Indy 500, Brickyard 400 and the Grand Prix Raceway spitting camels were added eventually relocated to the loading area. In 2009 Indianapolis Motor Speedway ended their sponsorship of current location in the attraction and Magic Kingdom during the construction of the "Indy" was dropped from the Magic Carpets of Aladdin in 2001 <ref name of the attraction, although the theming remained the same. ==Attraction Plot== The Tomorrowland Speedway allows guests to drive their own "race carsDated" around a 4/10 mile, four lane track>. A guide rail keeps each guests in his or her lane, but can lead to a sometimes bumpy rid. The The attraction is especially popular among younger guests who can not yet drive a real car. The Tomorrowland Speedway is themed to resemble the famous Indianapolis Speedway. To add the to illusion, environmental sounds from a race track are actually pumped in through speakers on each car. Each car is equipped with an acceleration pedal and a steering wheel, and the Cars reach top speeds of 7.5 mph. Famous announcer Tom Carnegie can be heard announcing the "race" as cars travel around the track. The entire course takes about 5 minutes to complete, although times obviously vary. At the end of the race, a checkered flag waves for every rider that finished the race. ==See The Attraction!==To see the Tomorrowland Speedway click play below. {{#ev:youtube|3ZB7UkQx_rM|420}}
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
*If you want to get hit by the spitting camel, fly your carpet at mid-level.
* From 1994-2009 when guests rode The Magic Carpets of Aladdin was the Tomorrowland Transit Authority over the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, Mr. Johnson would give a traffic report. He would always say: "Hi there Tomorrowland travellers. This is Mr. Johnson in Skyview Hovercraft One, bringing you the latest Tomorrowland traffic report. As usual, everything is perfect on Tommorowland's Super Highways" *Mr. Johnson is actually a reference to Mission to Mars, a former Tomorrowland first permanent Aladdin themed attraction. * There is a sponsor lounge in the control tower, near the front of the attraction. *Al Unserbot is the official host of the Tomorrowland Indy 500. *Al Unserbot Jr. us the 4 time winner of the Constellation CupWalt 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).
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