The Sword in the Stone

[DISHoppy]

there is a hidden operator CM with a remote

Yup. Back in March there was a CM next to the former Tink's Treasures controlling the sword. I winked @ her and thanked her.

-Kevin

 

[grace&philipsmom]

How exciting for your son! Last year my 2 year old and 6 year old tried, with no luck.

 

[figmentgirl]

So is there a trick to it? Is someone controlling it from a distance?

No. It's a magic sword.

 

[Mason's Mom]

So excited to know this!!!!!

We tried it last year but I didn't think it still came out. Can't wait to try it on our visit in a few days!!!

 

[stormer]

This is so cool. i never knew about this during all of our trips. we will be back in Feb and would love to see if someone is there,

 

[Got Muchness]

The same thing happened to my son when he was 7. It was so dang cute. He kept showing everyone how to pull it and it wouldn't work for them. He is 11 now and never even stops to look at the sword anymore.

 

[MyPrincessisaPirate]

My DD did this on our last trip in 2009. It was hysterical. I was more surprised than she was!!! Others around her tried and could not do it including dh and dn. She did it over and over again after others around us tried it. She said she must truley be a queen to have that much power!! Yep, she is definitely my little drama queen. What happens next year when she tries again though???

 

[kat08]

Y'all remind me of the story. My DS is 6 and this sort of thing is right up his alley.

Do you have to be "pure at heart?" "Brave of heart?" What is the wording?

 

[mrs_noopie]

I saw a boy pull it out during the year of dreams... Totally magical moment. CMs arrived to congratulate him with sash and certificate, the boy and his parents were beaming.

 

[splashmountainjaxson]

OP --- what a wonderful memory for your family!!

And to all of those as well, who have experienced the disney magic with the sword in the stone!

Glad to know they still do 'activate' the stone for the kiddos!

 

[twokids0204]

 

[Dan Murphy]

One of the highlights of our recent visit was when my 6 year old pulled the Sword out of the Stone......[/IMG]

Thanks for sharing, 2K. Very neat. I think Merlin had his eye out for your boy.

I hate to promote another site BUT the WDWRadio show did an interview with a "friend of Merlin" for the 8/29 (last week!) show and it goes into incredible detail as to how the show was done. It's very much worth listening to, but it may ruin some of the magic.

Why not? There are many, many good Disney fan sites out there besides this one. Lou's WDWRadio is one of the best.

Here is the interview.........

http://www.wdwradio.com/2010/08/show-185-august-29-2010-korkis-merlin-fantasyland/

 

[TinkerbellinLouisian]

Check out my pics from 1993 - 2010.

DS tried every visit and was unable to until his Graduation Celebration May 10, 2010....

He is 18 now...

It was the MOST magical moment ever !


Hugs,
Mary

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[brightvalleyjrts]

What a truly magical moment for your son!!

THat would make my sons day!!

 

[KellyNY]

I saw a 4yo boy trying and trying so hard to pull it out and nothing happened. Honestly, I wish I knew where was the botton to push I would push it for him.

 

[TinkerbellinLouisian]

What a truly magical moment for your son!!

THat would make my sons day!!

Thank you Bright Valley !!

Only the Disboards folks would understand... :

 

[Jennasis]

Note...the sword doesn't come "out", but the chosen one can pull it UP. That is, when it works.

 

[wahoostampingirl]

My kids (B/G twins) try this on every trip with no luck so far. They'll be turning 10 on our trip next summer and I'm sure they'll try again, but since they're so competitive with each other, it would probably be a nightmare if one could pull it out and the other couldn't. I'd love to see a little kid pull it up sometime.

 

[dahall]

What a magical memory for your child. I will keep my fingers crossed for my boys in 40 days. Can't wait to see the pictures.

 

[Abra Cat]

We went to the first MNSSHP last week, and my seven year old was dressed as Wart from The Sword in the Stone. I was hoping he'd have luck and pull it out, but it didn't happen.