Discover Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Our tips:
- Look out for Timothy
- Lovely view
- Small child?
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Dumbo the Flying Elephant is the flying elephant from the 1941 Disney film. You climb aboard Dumbo and fly in circles above the colourful gardens, with the castle in the background.
The concept
The ride has been spinning in Disney parks since 1955. In Shanghai, for the first time, it isn't in Fantasyland but in the Gardens of Imagination. All around, circus-style flags and posters flutter, and on top of a hot-air balloon Timothy Q. Mouse conducts with the magic feather in his hand.
The Experience
The elephants go round to cheerful circus music. It's a gentle ride, ideal for young children and for a photo of your child high in the air.
Discover Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Look out for Timothy
Look at the hot-air balloon: that's where Timothy Q. Mouse conducts the elephants, with the magic feather in his hand.
Lovely view
From the air you look out over the Gardens of Imagination and the castle.
Small child?
There is no height requirement, but your child must be able to sit upright steadily on their own.
Visitor information
There is no minimum height. Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over. Anyone who cannot sit upright steadily on their own, including babies, may not ride. Rider Switch is available. You need to transfer from your wheelchair. For this attraction you can buy Disney Premier Access: you then use a separate, shorter queue. You can only buy it once you have a park ticket, via the official website or app. Read more on our page about tickets.
A classic in the garden
Dumbo is a firm favourite for families. In the same garden you can go round on Fantasia Carousel and visit Marvel Universe.
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