Why The Name Change Of The Carrousel?
Well firstly I know it looks like I have spelt Carrousel wrong but it is how the French spell it and this is how Disney seem to spell it too. Now onto the main event of this article, why on earth has Disney changed the Carrousel name from Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel to Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. This all seemed a bit pointless but there could be a couple of explanations on why Disney have made this move. First of all let’s take a look at the back story that Disney have come up with to go along with the new name change:
The New Prince Charming Carrousel Back Story
“Following their fairy-tale romance and happily-ever-after wedding, Cinderella and Prince Charming took up residence in Cinderella’s Castle. With peace throughout the kingdom, Prince Charming had time to practice for jousting tournaments. In the countryside near the castle, he built a training device of carved horses, on which he could practice the art of ring-spearing, a tournament event in which a knight rides his horse full speed, lance in hand, toward a small ring hanging from a tree limb, with the object of spearing the ring. This event was known by various names throughout the lands, but generally came to be called “carrousel.”
The carrousel device drew the attention of the villagers, who wanted to take a turn on this amazing spinning contraption. So Prince Charming had a second carrousel constructed closer to the Castle, where everyone could take a spin on this wondrous invention. Instead of a working knight’s training device, however, this new carrousel is more befitting its regal location in the Castle Courtyard – its rustic training horses replaced with ornately decorated prancing steeds adorned with golden helmets and shields, flower garlands, feathers and other festoons. Prince Charming invites one and all to test their horsemanship skills and to enjoy their own happy ending.”
Source: DisneyWorld Blog- http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/05/carrousel-name-change-at-walt-disney-world/
Part Of The Fantasyland Update?
One reason many people have speculated that Disney have made this move is because of the major updates that are in progress within Fantasyland at the moment and are of course due to be completed by 2012. It is not like Disney to make a change like this that could potentially upset (has already upset) many hardcore Disney fans so I hope that in the near future they provide a reason for this.
Boy Friendly Carrousel?
Another option to why Disney have done this is to make Fantasyland a bit more boy friendly and whilst I think a lot of Disney experts are stating this to be the reason I am not so sure. They already have fantastic attractions such as Peter Pan and Mickey’s Philarmagic when it comes to what boys would be interested in, what is a name change going to do?
The fact is that the Carrousel at DisneyWorld is a ride suited for both sexes and people of all ages, I am shocked to see the name change but I am sure Disney have something up their sleeve that will be revealed at a later date. Stick with Top Florida because as soon as I hear the news, so will you!
