Today , iterations of this must-have attraction charm the grounds of Disneyland in Anaheim , as well as Tokyo Disneyland , Hong Kong Disneyland , Disneyland Paris , and Shanghai Disneyland . Every castle park has its own special merry-go-round .
But in this issue , we ’ re going to focus on the one-of-akind carousel that graces Orlando ’ s Walt Disney World , set like a gem in the heart of Magic Kingdom .
THE MAKING OF A MASTERPIECE If you ’ ve been going to Disney World for decades ,
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you ’ ve doubtlessly witnessed some sweeping changes happen . Over in EPCOT , for instance , the long-beloved Norwegian Maelstrom has been redesigned into a frosty Frozen-themed adventure . In the Magic Kingdom , Fantasyland itself has undergone major renovations over the past decade , including breaking new ground for Beast ’ s Castle and Enchanted Tales with Belle .
And although it , too , has weathered some design changes , the carousel that spins at the center of it all has remained basically the same for half a century . Originally constructed back in 1917 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company , one of the oldest roller coaster builders in the world , the ride that is the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel today was originally known as the Liberty and carried its first passengers in Belle Isle near Detroit , Michigan .
Disney purchased the carousel in 1967 , and , of course , ensured it was as breathtaking and majestic as its position of honor in the park required . New horses were designed and