Jingles
Dentzel Jumper prior to Dedication to Julie Andrews
King Arthur Carrousel
Fantasyland
Disneyland
Anaheim CA
2019

Jingles, the favorite horse of Lillian Disney, was dedicated to Julie Andrews in honor of "Mary Poppins." It doesn't have any magic powers.

Jingles is the lead horse, and Walt's favorite, named for her very ornate carvings which include straps of jingle bells hanging from her breast collar, decorative quarter sheet behind the saddle, and fastened on the cantle.

Jingles, the lead horse on King Arthur's Carousel at Disneyland, was dedicated to Julie Andrews in 2008 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the carousel.
To honor Andrews for her years with Disney and for being an honorary ambassador for the year.
Jingles received a Mary Poppins-themed makeover, including "sparkling gems" and unique artwork.
The dedication pays homage to the scene in Mary Poppins where Andrews rides a horse that breaks free from the carousel.

The carousel scene in Mary Poppins is not just a moment of cinematic joy but a poignant reminder of the carousel's magical allure across ages. As Mary, Bert, and the children leap into a chalk painting and onto a carousel, they embark on a fantastical journey that transcends the ordinary.


The 1922 Brass Ring Entertainment/Dentzel Carousel

https://carousels.org/psp/Disneyland/

Sit astride a regal steed at this classic attraction and gently “gallop” through a whirling backdrop of color and sound.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/king-arthur-carrousel/

Ride Like Fairytale Royalty

Make your way beneath a vibrant medieval tent in the castle courtyard and select one of 68 ornately carved, hand-painted horses—or take a seat in the fanciful chariot.

As classic Disney tunes play from the old-fashioned fairground organ, show off your horsemanship as your prancing pony glides up and down.

During the whimsical journey, relive the classic Disney animated fairytale Sleeping Beauty through a series of 9 hand-painted vignettes on the inner rounding board above the horses—and watch your own fairytale come to life!

History Behind the Horses

One of the original opening day attractions at Disneyland Park in 1955, King Arthur Carrousel and most of its horses date back more than 90 years.

This magical masterpiece was handcrafted by the Dentzel Carousel Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and eventually found its way to Sunnyside Beach Park in Toronto, Canada in 1922.

When Walt Disney first purchased the revolving menagerie from this location, it featured horses, giraffes, deer and other animals. He wanted everyone to ride a galloping horse like King Arthur, so additional antique horses were located and incorporated into the renovation.

The Carousel That Started It All

Watching his daughters ride the merry-go-round at Griffith Park in Los Angeles inspired Walt Disney to create Disneyland Park.

When Walt began turning his dream of constructing a theme park into a reality, this beloved attraction became the cornerstone of the design.