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Voyage to the Crystal Grotto

Voyage to the Crystal Grotto is a gentle boat ride through Fantasyland. You sail past sculpture gardens and beneath Enchanted Storybook Castle, to a grotto where well-known Disney stories come to life with music, light and water.

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The concept

The voyage begins at Fantasy Landing. Along the water are sculpture gardens honouring Disney stories: Aladdin, Mulan, the Sorcerer's Apprentice from Fantasia, Rapunzel and more. According to the park's story, the inhabitants of Fantasyland created these gardens to celebrate the discovery of the Crystal Grotto.

Fountain with Belle and the Beast
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Mickey as the sorcerer's apprentice with brooms in the water

The Experience

The closer you get to the grotto, the stronger the magic. In the Crystal Grotto the stories of Aladdin, Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel, Mulan and the Sorcerer's Apprentice, among others, come to life in a spectacle of music, light and water. It's a calm ride without thrills, for the whole family.

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Mind the entrance

The ride passes beneath the castle, but the entrance is in Fantasyland. So don't look for it at the castle itself.

Take a break

It's a gentle boat ride. Ideal for a sit-down after a busy morning.

Spot the stories

Along the water stand statues of Aladdin, Mulan, Rapunzel and more. See how many you recognise.

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Visitor information

There is no minimum height. Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over. Rider Switch is available. You can stay in your wheelchair. Only a limited number of wheelchairs can ride at a time. 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.

Aladdin and Jasmine on the magic carpet
Chinese pavilion with Mulan

Beneath the castle

Voyage to the Crystal Grotto shows you Disney's largest castle from a different angle. Afterwards, go inside the castle for “Once Upon a Time” Adventure or read more about Enchanted Storybook Castle.

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