Swan Boats

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Swan Boats were a ride at Walt Disney World at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. A similar ride was found at Disneyland known as the Storybook Land Canal Boats. It was in operation seasonally between May 20, 1974 till August 1983. It originally took a D ticket.

The Swan Boats opened in 1974 and quickly became a popular attraction at Walt Disney World. The boats took guests on a ride around the hub of the Magic Kingdom and the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. [1]

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[edit] History

Originally there was 12 boats when the ride opened but it was reduced to 11 when one of the boats was converted to clean the canals. By the end of the life of the ride, there were only 5 boats left. The reason for closing was because of the cost to keep the boats running. They constantly had issues with their natural gas engines and guidance system. Originally the guidance was done with an electronic system but was changed to use water propulsion to turn the boat. Eventually the boats were removed and sold.[2]

[edit] Orlando Swan Boats

The Swan Boats at Lake Eola in Orlando, Florida are not the same as the ones at Walt Disney World. They are often rumored to be the same.[3]

[edit] Attraction facts

  • Opening: May 20, 1973
  • Closing: August 1983
  • Boats: 12
  • Ride duration: 17 Minutes
  • Passengers: 26
  • Ride system: Natural Gas and Water Jets

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Plaza Swan Boats. Widen Your World. Retrieved on August 16, 2006.
  2. ^ Swan Boats. WDWHistory.com. Retrieved on August 16, 2006.
  3. ^ Swan Boats. Walt Dated World. Retrieved on August 16, 2006.


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