Discover Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Our tips:
- Choose your own height
- Take the perfect photo
- Listen to the organ
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Dumbo the Flying Elephant is a Fantasyland classic. You climb into a flying elephant and circle above a dancing fountain. The ride has been delighting visitors of all ages since 1955.
The concept
The ride is based on Disney's 1941 animated film Dumbo. Dumbo is the little elephant with the big ears who showed the world he could fly. The message: if you believe in yourself, anything is possible. His loyal friend Timothy the mouse leads the show, with help from his "magic" feather.
The Experience
When the cheerful circus music starts, Dumbo rises gracefully into the air. You feel the wind in your face as you fly around the fountain. Using the lever in the gondola, you decide whether to soar high above the others or stay low near the water. Children often love being the pilot themselves.
Discover Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Choose your own height
There's a lever in the gondola. Use it to fly higher or lower.
Take the perfect photo
Behind the ride there's a replica Dumbo gondola. It's a great spot for a fun photo, even if you're not riding.
Listen to the organ
Under the circus tent behind the ride stands a 1915 Gavioli & Cie band organ. It's even older than the ride itself.
Visitor information
There is no minimum height. Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone aged 14 or over. Wheelchair users must transfer; a transfer vehicle is available. There is no Lightning Lane for this ride: everyone queues in the standard line. The ride may close temporarily during fireworks shows.
A flight for the whole family
Dumbo the Flying Elephant is simple, but that's exactly why it's so loved. It's one of the rides that has been part of Disneyland since the park opened.
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