Disneyland Park · Operating · 1955
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Aerial carousel · Fantasyland
Flying elephant vehicles under a circus canopy — Fantasyland's classic controllable aerial carousel.
At a glance
Key facts for Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Aerial carousel
Opened
1955
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Aerial carousel
- classic
- family
- flat
Experience
Aerial carousel
Specs source: disneyland.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
Timeline
1955
Dumbo the Flying Elephant opens
Background
Dumbo the Flying Elephant has been a Disneyland Fantasyland staple since 1955. Guests control altitude while circling under the Dumbo figure.
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