Secret to Sword in Stone?

[Elyse]

I have seen kids and adults try and pull the sword (behind the castle) - to no avail...and then all of a sudden some little kid is able to pull it half way out? Is there a CM controlling that? or do you have to stand a certain way? What's the trick?

Thanks - Elyse

 

[TangaroaTiki]

I've watched the show with Merlin & yes it's controlled. They pick a few people from the crowd and they have a couple people try and can't and then finally and always a kid - gets to pull the sword out. It's pretty cute.

 

[Brian_WDW74]

I've watched the show with Merlin & yes it's controlled. They pick a few people from the crowd and they have a couple people try and can't and then finally and always a kid - gets to pull the sword out. It's pretty cute.

The show with Merlin is no longer performed at WDW. Now it's basically up to the whims of the CMs if and when the sword can be raised.

 

[Robo]

I have seen kids and adults try and pull the sword (behind the castle) - to no avail...and then all of a sudden some little kid is able to pull it half way out? Is there a CM controlling that? or do you have to stand a certain way? What's the trick?

Trick?




Joined in June, 2nd post today.

to your 2nd post on the DISboards, Elyse!

 

[Robo]

The show with Merlin is no longer performed at WDW.

Ah, and what a good show it was...

Video of the entire Sword in the Stone Ceremony -MK-
(Show now closed) - In 2 Parts: (18:15)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UnrIOSCNuk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmdNXG2gadI





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[bradk]

the trick is you must have been born destined to become the temporary ruler of the kingdom.

or have a friend with a device that looks like a garage door opener.

 

[CanadianGuy]

Secret? Trick?

"You must be pure of heart and noble of intention.."

And remember..

Whoso Pulleth Out This Sword of this Stone and Anvil, is Rightwise (temporary) King!

 

[Bama mom to 3]

I'm sad the Merlin show is no longer being done. In 2000, my then 4 year old son was able to pull the sword out of the stone and was dubed Temporary Ruler of the Realm. It was so fun, and something he will always remember.

 

[oldschoolfigmentluvr]

that stinks that they dont have that anymore. i bet the kids liked it alot.

 

[DISNEY FIX]

I am sure it was stopped because someone sued over some form of personal rights breach, probably right under the section: "If my kid can't do it than no one should!"

 

[Brian_WDW74]

that stinks that they dont have that anymore. i bet the kids liked it alot.

They did. And they still continue to perform it at DL, where it's still hugely popular with kids.

 

[Robo]

They did. And they still continue to perform it at DL, where it's still hugely popular with kids.

It was a hit even us "Roy-sized" Mouseketeer "kids!"

.........Mouseketeer Roy Williams





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[Moonpie]

I want to know where the "control" is. Is it in some remote location? Or is there a CM standing around ready to push a button? Is the button or lever on the stone, or near by? I'd be interested in trying to find it!

 

[Robo]

I want to know where the "control" is. Or is there a CM standing around ready to push a button? Is the button or lever on the stone, or near by?

It's something that if you don't know is simply more magical not to know, you know?

 

[bradk]

there's no button you can find.

 

[DISNEY FIX]

I want to know where the "control" is. Is it in some remote location? Or is there a CM standing around ready to push a button? Is the button or lever on the stone, or near by? I'd be interested in trying to find it!

Potential Litigant......




Just kidding happy searching....

 

[HallGirl]

Fantasyland CMs know where the control is. Pulling the sword out is now a magical moment.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

It is MAGIC!

 

[pixiechick]

Potential Litigant......




Just kidding happy searching....

not if you "follow the rules", as of last weekend, there were stanchions with belts surrounding it. Technically, you couldn't even get a photo, it was blocked off.

 

[declansdad]

Try as he might, he couldn't remove the sword from the stone.

It is a realy shame that they stopped doing this show. I would love to know the actual reason.