For years the sign said "Peter Pan Flight" but all knew what they meant. Although this was suppose to be a "C" ticket attraction it was and still is quite popular. No matter what time of the year you visit the park this ride always has a line. The ride is only about 3 minutes or so, but the loading and unloading can be a bit clumsy.
Your vehicle for this ride is a flying pirate ship hanging from a ceiling track above. Your ship breezes you through the Darling's nursery , above the city lights of London, and of course Neverland. Although you are in the nursery for only about 4 seconds keep a watchful lookout at the blocks on the floor. They normally say "Peter Pan" or "Disney"; however, the cast members CAN and WILL rearrange from time to time. As you go through London look carefully at Big Ben, you will be able to find a full silhouette of Mickey in one of the faces of the clock. The pirate ship of Neverland, that used to be a part of a restaurant in the first two decades or so. In the Fantasyland remodel of 1983, the ship was broken down, used in the new attraction and actual figures of Pan and the others were installed in the ride.
My personal have, "the Mermaid Lagoon, sigh, underneath the Magic Moon." This can be found at the end of the ride.
More updates to come.
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Well, I WAS going to put a great picture I have of Mr. Toad but I guess it's on my 'CRASHED" computer. ARG!!!Sorry- let's begin. This ride is located on the east side of Fantasyland next to Peter Pan's Flight (aka Peter Pan Flight). The two minute trip takes you through the story of Mr. Toad, the story can be found in the 1949 cartoon collection of The Wind in the Willows. However, unlike the cartoon (I won't spoil it for you) the ending is very warm and twisted; I don't mean sweet, I mean physically warm.
According to Stodder, the original souvenir books carried this description for the ride, "the hilarious misadventures of Mr. Toad in Fantasyland bring fun and laughter to everyone - a hilarious adventure for the young in heart of all ages". I found a great little post on the Souvenir picture book , 1976, its a bit tongue and cheeky ...I LIKE IT!
Click here to read it. Snagged the picture below from the post... just great. As a Catholic school girl (don't judge) it makes me laugh.
This "C" ticket ride continues to be a favorite in Fantasyland and is safe for now.
Disneyland is lucky to still have it, the ride at Walt Disney World was replaced with Winnie the Pooh.... uh, don't get me started on THAT ride.
Did you know:
Alice in Wonderland is part of the same building, part of the Alice ride is on the 2nd floor above Toad...interesting.
Updates to come.
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