Sword in the stone

[TheDisneyQueen]

Just curious here, has anyone actually ever pulled that sword out of the stone in the magic kingdom neare the carousel while you were around? i know that when i was there i tried so many times to get that thing to budge but it wouldn't.. what about you guys?

 

[MKCP 1985]

At various times throughout the day, Merlin will appear and put on a show, which includes amazingly finding a youth who is able to pull the sword upwards within the stone (never actually out of the stone completely). Funny, it only works when Merlin is around. I wonder if there is a connection.

Oh, I have never been picked by Merlin to participate. Kids only, I'm afraid.

 

[egionet]

There's a little door near Snow White's Scary Adveture on the second floor that a person stands in during Merlin's little show. That person is the one that "allows" the sword to come out of the stone. Next time you're there, check it out, the door will be cracked only when Merlin is out. The rest of the day it's shut.

 

[Pixie Duster]

attention to detail..... hoooo ya!

 

[egionet]

Originally posted by Pixie Duster
attention to detail..... hoooo ya!

I'm actually a Fantasyland Attractions CM. I don't pay attention to details at all. They just tell us these things!

 

[Pixie Duster]

Well that's your personal decision. But part of our legacy is the we all (regular CMs, managers, imagineers, etc.) pay attention to details. That's one of the things that make us "Disney".

 

[Sir Hiss527]

What happens if you do pull the sword of out of the stone?? Do you get crowned prince/princess for the day? That would awesome...

 

[Pixie Duster]

When the child who is picked pulls the sword out he is awarded a medallion and it crown king for the day (right?)

 

[egionet]

They get to be the "temporary ruler of the day." Basically the ruler until the next show. And since they are only the temporary ruler of the day they only have to pull the sword half way out of the stone.

 

[Sir Hiss527]

It was on Full House, or was it the lamp?

 

[TURKEY]

Originally posted by Sir Hiss527
It was on Full House, or was it the lamp?

I know they had Aladdin and Genie with the lamp. I don't recall seeing Merlin and Sword in the Stone.

 

[Pixie Duster]

Ya it was Aladdin and the lamp. It always bother because Aladdin and Genie has no business crowning a ruler for the day on Main Street in terms of theming, but I am nutso.

 

[TheDisneyQueen]

full house episode !! thats right! i remeber that now! thanks for the reminder!!

 

[TheDisneyQueen]

sorry about the two posts in a row but i forgot something.... is there any specific time merlin comes out because i know my cousin (5 year old girl) going to disney for the first time would die if she saw merlin and had pulled the sword out! LOL so does anyone about what time this occurs or my family gathering should be there?

 

[tigsmom]

I've only experienced Merlin and the Sword & the Stone event once. Quite a few kids tried to pull it out before a little boy finally did.

And I remember that Full House episode, too. :lol:
Movie tie ins.

 

[tigsmom]

Originally posted by TheDisneyQueen
sorry about the two posts in a row but i forgot something.... is there any specific time merlin comes out because i know my cousin (5 year old girl) going to disney for the first time would die if she saw merlin and had pulled the sword out! LOL so does anyone about what time this occurs or my family gathering should be there?

Well I saw it quite awhile ago, but I'm going to say it was around 3pm. Things may have changed, of course. :wave:

 

[Woody13]

Check here for details:

http://allearsnet.com/tp/mk/mk_merlin.htm

 

[awallaceunc]

When I've been there, they pick an adult first. The adult tries to pull it out, but can't. Then the kid comes up and miraculously does what the adult couldn't. I think it's cool to see the looks on their faces when they do it. I'd hate to see the rumors of Disney cutting this out come true. Unfortunately, I never got selected to pull it out, but maybe I'll be the adult some day.

But even when Merlin isn't there, it's a great photo opp!

http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm Has the current show times for the ceremony (click on Magic Kingdom and scroll down towards the bottom, under Fantasy Land). This is a great site, and he updates the show times for WDW every week.

-Aaron

 

[Fievel]

I was the adult once while I was there. I knew I wasn't going to be able to pull it out, so I had fun hamming it up a little bit.

If you're ever selected, make the kid feel strong and special....it's all about them, after all.

 

[egionet]

To find out what time Merlin is coming out, you have to check the times guide when you get to the park. His times do tend to change. Also be sure to have your child in the front because that's who he picks.