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Aladdin’s Magic Carpets
(4.3)
Land: AdventureLand
Status
15 minutes
Operating
06/03 17:03
Type
Spinner
FastPass recommended
No
FastPass difficulty
Easy
Duration
2 minutes
Wet Factor
A Little
Recommended age
Any
Has virtual queue
No
Has single rider queue
No
Wheelchair accessible
No
Created
23 years ago
May 24, 2001
Takes photo
No
Popularity
Heavy
Some curiosities
First Aladdin attraction and area to be created
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin opened in 2001 along with the Agrabah Bazaar area. This area is the first and only Agrabah themed area to help immerse guests into what it might have been like to shop on the streets of Agrabah. The attraction is the first permanent Aladdin attraction. It is very similar to Dumbo the Flying Elephant in how it operates and creates another ride for guests in the area to help offload some of the crowds and wait times from the classic Adventureland attractions.
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin opened in 2001 along with the Agrabah Bazaar area. This area is the first and only Agrabah themed area to help immerse guests into what it might have been like to shop on the streets of Agrabah. The attraction is the first permanent Aladdin attraction. It is very similar to Dumbo the Flying Elephant in how it operates and creates another ride for guests in the area to help offload some of the crowds and wait times from the classic Adventureland attractions.
The first new attraction added to Adventureland in almost 28 years
The addition of the Magic Carpets of Aladdin was a way to add more to Adventureland and another attraction that was easy to assemble and add to the area to provide more for the guests to do and experience while in Adventureland. There isn’t a ton of room to expand in this area and there hadn’t been a completely new attraction added since Pirates of the Caribbean opened in December of 1973 (almost 28 years!). It was time for something new to be added to the area while making use of the space that was available within Adventureland.
The addition of the Magic Carpets of Aladdin was a way to add more to Adventureland and another attraction that was easy to assemble and add to the area to provide more for the guests to do and experience while in Adventureland. There isn’t a ton of room to expand in this area and there hadn’t been a completely new attraction added since Pirates of the Caribbean opened in December of 1973 (almost 28 years!). It was time for something new to be added to the area while making use of the space that was available within Adventureland.
Pay attention to the centerpiece of the attraction
The center focal point of the attraction is actually pretty neat. It is a huge genie bottle that has characters from the movie all over it. It is a great to see some of the familiar characters and faces from the movie in the ride since that is really the only place where you see them in the entire attraction. It helps relate the attraction back to the basis of the ride and remember the beloved characters from the movie.
The center focal point of the attraction is actually pretty neat. It is a huge genie bottle that has characters from the movie all over it. It is a great to see some of the familiar characters and faces from the movie in the ride since that is really the only place where you see them in the entire attraction. It helps relate the attraction back to the basis of the ride and remember the beloved characters from the movie.
There are controls in each seat and they do different things
The ride in theory is very similar to Dumbo the Flying Elephant, but some aspects are very different. There are actually 2 rows of seating in each carpet as opposed to the 1 row in each elephant on Dumbo. There is only 1 control on Dumbo which allows you to go up and down. On Magic Carpets of Aladdin, there are two controls since each row of seating has their own joystick. One control allows you to move up and down as you wish. The other one tilts the carpet forward and back for a different kind of experience. You can either ride in any one position or you can constantly move your carpet while you fly through the air. It definitely gives you more control over your ride experience and let you have a little bit different of an experience than you can on other attractions. The front row of seats control the height, which the back row gets the control for the tilt effect.
The ride in theory is very similar to Dumbo the Flying Elephant, but some aspects are very different. There are actually 2 rows of seating in each carpet as opposed to the 1 row in each elephant on Dumbo. There is only 1 control on Dumbo which allows you to go up and down. On Magic Carpets of Aladdin, there are two controls since each row of seating has their own joystick. One control allows you to move up and down as you wish. The other one tilts the carpet forward and back for a different kind of experience. You can either ride in any one position or you can constantly move your carpet while you fly through the air. It definitely gives you more control over your ride experience and let you have a little bit different of an experience than you can on other attractions. The front row of seats control the height, which the back row gets the control for the tilt effect.
Key ride facts:
- Opening Day: May 24, 2001
- Minimum Height Restrictions: None
- Ride Duration: Around 1.5 minutes
- Rider Swap: Not available
- Ride Photo: None
- FastPass+ Available: Yes
- Opening Day: May 24, 2001
- Minimum Height Restrictions: None
- Ride Duration: Around 1.5 minutes
- Rider Swap: Not available
- Ride Photo: None
- FastPass+ Available: Yes
The two golden camels were originally part of a parade
You will notice the two golden camels at the attraction. These two camels were actually originally built to be a part of the Aladdin parade at Disney-MGM Studios (now Disney’s Hollywood Studios). The camels were moved to the entrance of the Soundstage Restaurant for a while and then found their permanent home at the Magic Carpets of Aladdin once it opened.
You will notice the two golden camels at the attraction. These two camels were actually originally built to be a part of the Aladdin parade at Disney-MGM Studios (now Disney’s Hollywood Studios). The camels were moved to the entrance of the Soundstage Restaurant for a while and then found their permanent home at the Magic Carpets of Aladdin once it opened.
The camels actually spit
So not only have these camels been well traveled, but they also spit at guests. One of the camels is posed to spit at guests as they are walking by the attraction. The other camel is posed to spit at guests that are actually riding the attraction. For the camel to be able to spit on you, you have to keep your magic carpet about mid-way up. If you want to ensure you avoid getting wet, then go all the way to the top once your controls start.
So not only have these camels been well traveled, but they also spit at guests. One of the camels is posed to spit at guests as they are walking by the attraction. The other camel is posed to spit at guests that are actually riding the attraction. For the camel to be able to spit on you, you have to keep your magic carpet about mid-way up. If you want to ensure you avoid getting wet, then go all the way to the top once your controls start.
