Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Soaring up into the Fantasyland sky under the watchful gaze of Timothy mouse is Dumbo The Flying Elephant, a hub-and-spoke style attraction based upon the loveable Disney character with the oversize ears. Each flying 'Dumbo' vehicle is controlled by the rider, making it especially popular among the younger generations who love being able to make Dumbo rise and fall however they wish. Not only is Dumbo the Flying Elephant one of Disneyland's most popular attractions, it has also become an instantly recognizable Disney icon, synonymous with Disney parks worldwide.

About this Attraction Location: Fantasyland Type: Hub and spoke ride Duration: 1:30 minutes Ride Capacity: 16 ride vehicles, each seating two guests, or one adult and two small children Fastpass: No Best time to visit: Early morning or later in the day Tips & Fun Facts Raise the lever up and down to make Dumbo fly! Opened on October 17, 1955. It was remodeled and relocated in 1983. When former President Harry Truman visited Disneyland® Park in 1957, Dumbo was one of the few attractions he didn't ride. Truman didn't want to be associated with a character related to the Republican party. The attraction was originally intended to be based on the pink elephants from "Dumbo," but Walt objected, not wanting an attraction based on a hallucination. Background music is provided by a 1915 band organ. Timothy Mouse who stands on the central hub started off holding a whip, that was then changed to a feather, and then again back to a whip. Additional Information Guests must transfer from their wheelchair or Electric Convenience Vehicle to the ride vehicle by themselves or by assisted by members of their party to experience this attraction. Wheelchair Access: Enter through the designated gate across from King Arthur Carrousel and contact a Cast Member for boarding instructions. Reviews & Ratings

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