Difference between revisions of "Prince Charming Regal Carousel"
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{{Infobox Disney ride| | {{Infobox Disney ride| | ||
| image=golencarousel.jpg | | image=golencarousel.jpg | ||
| − | | caption='''The Prince Charming Regal Carousel | + | | caption='''The Prince Charming Regal Carousel in Fantasyland''' |
| land=Fantasyland | | land=Fantasyland | ||
| opened=October 1, 1971 | | opened=October 1, 1971 | ||
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| custom_label_2= Based on | | custom_label_2= Based on | ||
| custom_value_2= Cinderella | | custom_value_2= Cinderella | ||
| + | | custom_label_1= Formally Known As | ||
| + | |custom_value_1= Cinderella’s Golden Carousel (1971-2010) | ||
| type=Carousel | | type=Carousel | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Attraction History== | ==Attraction History== | ||
| − | The history of the Prince Charming Regal Carousel actually goes back to | + | The history of the Prince Charming Regal Carousel actually goes back to long before Walt Disney World opened. The carousel was built in 1917 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, for use in the Detroit Palace Garden Park. Originally, the carousel was named “Liberty” and it was painted red, white and blue. On the canopy, images of Miss Liberty could be seen. In 1928, the carousel was brought back to Philadelphia for repairs, and then sold to the Olympic Park in Maplewood, New Jersey. The carousel ran there for 39 years, until 1967 when the park closed. The Walt Disney Company then purchased the carousel from the closing park, to use it in the unopened Walt Disney World. Disney Imagineers including John Hench and Isle Voght had to completely restore the carousel. They completely stripped and repainted the carousel's horses giving each horse a unique design. Disney also added a 23 karat gold leaf, silver and bronze to each of the carousel's 90 horses. The canopy was also rethemed, so that that 18 scenes from the Disney movie Cinderella were pained onto the carousel. |
| − | The carousel | + | The carousel opened as Cinderella’s Golden Carousel on October 1, 1971. Although the carousel has not changed since opening day, on June 1 2010 Disney announced that they were changing the name of the attraction to the “Prince Charming Regal Carousel”. With the name change, Disney also released a new backstory for the attraction which says: |
{{Quotation| Following their fairy-tale romance and happily-ever-after wedding, Cinderella and Prince Charming took up residence in Cinderella’s Castle. With peace throughout the kingdom, Prince Charming had time to practice for jousting tournaments. In the countryside near the castle, he built a training device of carved horses, on which he could practice the art of ring-spearing, a tournament event in which a knight rides his horse full speed, lance in hand, toward a small ring hanging from a tree limb, with the object of spearing the ring. This event was known by various names throughout the lands, but generally came to be called “carrousel.” | {{Quotation| Following their fairy-tale romance and happily-ever-after wedding, Cinderella and Prince Charming took up residence in Cinderella’s Castle. With peace throughout the kingdom, Prince Charming had time to practice for jousting tournaments. In the countryside near the castle, he built a training device of carved horses, on which he could practice the art of ring-spearing, a tournament event in which a knight rides his horse full speed, lance in hand, toward a small ring hanging from a tree limb, with the object of spearing the ring. This event was known by various names throughout the lands, but generally came to be called “carrousel.” | ||
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==Attraction Plot== | ==Attraction Plot== | ||
| − | The Price Charming Regal Carousel is a two minute carousel ride. Guests can choose from 90 different horses, each with their own unique color pattern. While guests ride the carousel, | + | The Price Charming Regal Carousel is a two minute carousel ride. Guests can choose from 90 different horses, each with their own unique color pattern. While guests ride the carousel, classic Disney music plays on an organ. Songs that can be heard on the carousel include: |
* Hakuna Matata (The Lion King) | * Hakuna Matata (The Lion King) | ||
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==Fun Facts and Trivia== | ==Fun Facts and Trivia== | ||
| − | * The Philadelphia Toboggan Company | + | * The Philadelphia Toboggan Company (who built the carousel) only made 90 carousels before stopping production in the 1930s. The carousel that is today known as the Prince Charming Regal Carousel was the 46th one that they made. |
| − | * The horses that guest ride on are made of Mapleweood. | + | * The horses that guest ride on, are made of Mapleweood. |
* Built in 1917, the Prince Charming Regal Carousel is the oldest attraction in the Magic Kingdom. | * Built in 1917, the Prince Charming Regal Carousel is the oldest attraction in the Magic Kingdom. | ||
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* There are 2,325 lights on the Price Charming Regal Carousel. | * There are 2,325 lights on the Price Charming Regal Carousel. | ||
| − | * Some guests (and cast members) believe that Cinderella's horse is the number 37 horse, located in the second line (with the gold ribbon on | + | * Some guests (and cast members) believe that Cinderella's horse is the number 37 horse, located in the second line (with the gold ribbon on its tail). Although some Disney merchandise seems to support this, the claim has never been confirmed by Disney. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 13:51, 2 March 2013
The Prince Charming Regal Carousel is an attraction located in Fantasyland.
| Prince Charming Regal Carousel | |
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| The Prince Charming Regal Carousel in Fantasyland | |
| Magic Kingdom | |
| Land | Fantasyland |
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| Attraction type | Carousel |
| Opening date | October 1, 1971 |
| Vehicle capacity | 1 |
| Number of vehicles | 90 |
| Ride duration | 2:00 minutes |
| Formally Known As | Cinderella’s Golden Carousel (1971-2010) |
| Based on | Cinderella |
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Attraction History
The history of the Prince Charming Regal Carousel actually goes back to long before Walt Disney World opened. The carousel was built in 1917 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, for use in the Detroit Palace Garden Park. Originally, the carousel was named “Liberty” and it was painted red, white and blue. On the canopy, images of Miss Liberty could be seen. In 1928, the carousel was brought back to Philadelphia for repairs, and then sold to the Olympic Park in Maplewood, New Jersey. The carousel ran there for 39 years, until 1967 when the park closed. The Walt Disney Company then purchased the carousel from the closing park, to use it in the unopened Walt Disney World. Disney Imagineers including John Hench and Isle Voght had to completely restore the carousel. They completely stripped and repainted the carousel's horses giving each horse a unique design. Disney also added a 23 karat gold leaf, silver and bronze to each of the carousel's 90 horses. The canopy was also rethemed, so that that 18 scenes from the Disney movie Cinderella were pained onto the carousel.
The carousel opened as Cinderella’s Golden Carousel on October 1, 1971. Although the carousel has not changed since opening day, on June 1 2010 Disney announced that they were changing the name of the attraction to the “Prince Charming Regal Carousel”. With the name change, Disney also released a new backstory for the attraction which says:
Following their fairy-tale romance and happily-ever-after wedding, Cinderella and Prince Charming took up residence in Cinderella’s Castle. With peace throughout the kingdom, Prince Charming had time to practice for jousting tournaments. In the countryside near the castle, he built a training device of carved horses, on which he could practice the art of ring-spearing, a tournament event in which a knight rides his horse full speed, lance in hand, toward a small ring hanging from a tree limb, with the object of spearing the ring. This event was known by various names throughout the lands, but generally came to be called “carrousel.”
The carrousel device drew the attention of the villagers, who wanted to take a turn on this amazing spinning contraption. So Prince Charming had a second carrousel constructed closer to the Castle, where everyone could take a spin on this wondrous invention. Instead of a working knight’s training device, however, this new carrousel is more befitting its regal location in the Castle Courtyard – its rustic training horses replaced with ornately decorated prancing steeds adorned with golden helmets and shields, flower garlands, feathers and other festoons. Prince Charming invites one and all to test their horsemanship skills and to enjoy their own happy ending.
Attraction Plot
The Price Charming Regal Carousel is a two minute carousel ride. Guests can choose from 90 different horses, each with their own unique color pattern. While guests ride the carousel, classic Disney music plays on an organ. Songs that can be heard on the carousel include:
- Hakuna Matata (The Lion King)
- High Ho (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
- Feed the Birds (Mary Poppins)
- Be Our Guests (Beauty and the Beast)
- Chim Chim Cheree (Mary Poppins)
- When You Wish Upon A Star (Pinocchio)
Fun Facts and Trivia
- The Philadelphia Toboggan Company (who built the carousel) only made 90 carousels before stopping production in the 1930s. The carousel that is today known as the Prince Charming Regal Carousel was the 46th one that they made.
- The horses that guest ride on, are made of Mapleweood.
- Built in 1917, the Prince Charming Regal Carousel is the oldest attraction in the Magic Kingdom.
- There are 2,325 lights on the Price Charming Regal Carousel.
- Some guests (and cast members) believe that Cinderella's horse is the number 37 horse, located in the second line (with the gold ribbon on its tail). Although some Disney merchandise seems to support this, the claim has never been confirmed by Disney.
References
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/attractions/prince-charming-regal-carrousel/
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/05/carrousel-name-change-at-walt-disney-world/
