King Arthur Carrousel Horses

Jingles

King Arthur Carrousel - JINGLES: Possibly the most ornately decorated horse on the carousel, Jingles is easily identified by the rows of jingle bells draped on her torso. Another row of bells wrap around the saddle's cantle and she also wears a crown of wonderfully carved flowers.

Note: Jingles is the King Arthur Carrousel's official lead horse. Prior to the attraction's automation, ride operators used Jingles to count how many times the carousel had gone around.

Jingles' Saddle

King Arthur Carrousel - Jingles: On April 8, 2008 the Julie Andrews was honored for her fifty years of contributions to Disney. The lead carousel horse, Jingles, was repainted and dedicated to commemorate Andrews' accomplishments (she was also made a Disneyland ambassador and honorary Cast Member). Here is a close-up of the saddle honoring the tribute to Julie Andrews.

Jingles' Chest

King Arthur Carrousel - Jingles: There is a Hidden Mickey made from three jewels on Jingles' breastband. There is also a Disney-style script D, just under the jewels.

Jingles' Hidden Mickey & Umbrella

King Arthur Carrousel - Jingles: There are three Hidden Mickeys made of jewels on Jingles, the King Arthur Carrousel's lead horse. This Hidden Mickey can be found next to Mary Poppins' umbrella, on the blanket covering Jingles' right hindquarter.

On April 8, 2008, Jingles was rededicated in a ceremony honoring Julie Andrews, for her service as Ambassador during Disneyland's 50th Anniversary celebration, in addition to her many contributions to Disney. The umbrella is just one of many symbols meant to honor Andrews.

Jingles' Hidden Mickey & Umbrella

King Arthur Carrousel: Jingles carries three Hidden Mickeys, each made from three jewels. This Hidden Mickey is found on her left hindquarter.

Golden Jingles

King Arthur Carrousel - Jingles: In 2005, Jingles was painted gold in celebration of Disneyland's 50th Anniversary.

Jingles

King Arthur Carrousel - Jingles: An older photo of Jingles displays a slightly different color scheme. The magenta & bright blues have been replaced with softer shades of pink and lavender. Prior to the current repaint, the bells alternated between silver & gold and the Hidden Mickey gems on the horse's flank were all blue.

Photo courtesy of Jeff Graebner from BigBeaks.com. Thank you! :)