Travel Reference
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DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS
A merry-go-round to be sure, but certainly one of the
most elaborate and beautiful you will ever see, especially when lit at night. For the 50th
anniversary in 2005, a special horse was added in tribute to Julie Andrews and her iconic
role in
Mary Poppins.
It is a white horse with bells all over, hence her name, Jingles. She
is the horse closest to the handicapped ramp.
TOURING TIPS
Unless there are small children in your party, we suggest that you appreciate
this ride from the sidelines. If your children want to ride, try to get them on before 11:30
a.m. or after 5 p.m. While nice to look at, the carousel loads and unloads very slowly.
Mad Tea Party
What it is
Midway-type spinning ride.
Scope and scale
Minor attraction.
When to go
Before
11 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Special comments
You can make the teacups spin faster by turning the
wheel in the center of the cup; fun but not worth the wait.
Duration of ride
1½ minutes.
Aver-
age wait in line per 100 people ahead of you
8 minutes.
Assumes
Normal staffing.
Loading
speed
Slow.
DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS
WelldoneintheDisneystyle,butstilljustanamusement-
parkride.
AliceinWonderland
'sMadHatter providesthetheme, andpatronswhirlaround
feverishly in big teacups. A rendition of this ride, sans Disney characters, can be found at
every local carnival and fair.
TOURING TIPS
This ride, besides not being particularly special, loads notoriously slowly.
Skip it on a busy schedule if the kids will let you. Ride in the morning of your second
day if your schedule is more relaxed. A warning for parents who have not given this ride
much thought: Teenagers like to lure an adult onto the teacups and then turn the wheel in
the middle (which makes the cup spin faster) until the adults are plastered against the side
of the cup and are on the verge of throwing up.
Matterhorn Bobsleds
† Some preschoolers loved Matterhorn Bobsleds; others were frightened.
What it is
Roller coaster.
Scope and scale
Major attraction.
When to go
During the first 90
minutes the park is open or during the hour before it closes.
Special comments
Fun ride but
not too scary; must be 42" tall to ride.
Duration of ride
2½ minutes.
Average wait in line per
