Here are some fun facts about Cinderella’s Carousel in Walt Disney World

(1) There is only one horse on the carousel that has a gold ribbon on its tail. This is Cinderella’s horse. Prince Charming’s horse is next to it. (At least that’s what the fairy godmother said.)

(2) Cinderella’s Carousel is the only place in Fantasyland where you can see a picture of Cinderella running with her prince to their carriage after just being married.

(3) Cinderella’s Carousel was built in 1917 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. At the time it was constructed, it was red, white, and blue (symbolizing patriotism) and was located at Detroit Palace Garden Park. In 1928, it was brought back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was refurbished and then relocated to Olympic Park in Maplewood, New Jersey. Maplewood closed in 1967, and the carousel was due to be silenced, if not for the watchful eye of a Disney person. The Carousel was fully restored, given the Cinderella theme, and was unveiled at the opening of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971.

(4) There are 90 horses on Cinderella’s Golden Carousel.

(5) Know what the difference is between a merry-go-round and a carousel? A carousel’s horses all move up and down, while merry-go-rounds have some non-moving horses.