Swan Boats (Walt Disney World)

Swan Boats were an attraction at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. 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 Treehouse. [cite web
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History

Originally there were 12 boats when the ride opened, but this 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 operating. 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. [cite web
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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. [cite web
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Attraction facts

* Opening: May 20, 1974
* Closing: August 1983
* Boats: 12
* Ride duration: 17 Minutes
* Passengers: 26
* Ride system: Natural Gas and Water Jets

ee also

*Magic Kingdom attraction and entertainment history

References