Jessie's Critter Carousel
About this ride
The carousel features 56 hand-painted Western critter mounts, each uniquely decorated in Toy Story-inspired frontier style. Some animals are stationary and the majority move in the traditional carousel bobbing pattern. Standard metal safety bars for toddlers.
Best time to ride
Any time — great filler with toddlers between multi-pass scheduling for bigger rides.
Insider tips
- The armadillo is a fan favorite mount.
- Stationary animals available for guests who prefer no up-and-down movement.
- The hand-painted details on each critter are beautiful up close — worth examining in the queue.
Good for
Mateo's Take
“A lovely carousel with genuinely charming theming. Do it with toddlers. Skip it if you don't have young children and have any other ride to hit.”
— Mateo, Lead Disney Parks Specialist
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