Tangled Scenes Coming to Storybook Land Canal Boats

Disneyland Confirms Tangled Addition to Storybook Land Canal Boats

We’re excited to share that a new, miniature scene from Disney’s Tangled is coming to the classic Storybook Land Canal Boats attraction at Disneyland park!

This charming addition, which features Rapunzel’s Tower, will debut during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. It will join the enchanting collection of miniature homes, villages, and castles from beloved fairytales. Guests will find Rapunzel’s Tower nestled between the Patchwork Quilt and Toad Hall when the attraction reopens this winter.

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As shown in newly released concept art, the slender tower is marked by a shingled turret and several windows high above the ground. A meticulously cared for selection of flora completes the scene, creating a lush green oasis among the boulders surrounding Rapunzel’s home. 

Beyond the tower, multiple wanted posters seeking Flynn Rider dot the stone wall, and even in miniature, they still couldn’t get Flynn’s nose right. In fact, each poster has a different depiction of Flynn’s most difficult-to-capture feature.

A secluded dock with a boat inspired by the one from the film will sit at the edge of the water further down the canal. The dock is framed by a trail of twinkling lights winding up a trellis on the bridge, where the Casey Jr. Circus Train rumbles along.

As you float by this scene during the day, you’ll hear a charming arrangement of “When Will My Life Begin?” escaping from Rapunzel’s Tower, recalling afternoons of puzzles, darts and baking. Once dusk falls, “I See the Light” will play as you drift along the canal and watch the winking lights, reminiscent of the lanterns Rapunzel and Flynn Rider gazed at from their boat in the film.  

As the local villagers of Fantasyland like to say, “Huzzah!” to this new “mini magic” on a fan-favorite attraction! 

An Attraction with History Going Back to Walt Disney

Storybook Land Canal Boats is rooted in history going all the way back to Walt Disney himself, so there’s no better time to honor this attraction than during our 70^th anniversary celebration.

Walt long had a fascination with miniatures, which he collected for many years.  His love of these petite creations was an inspiration for the creation of the attraction that would become the Storybook Land Canal Boats.

On the opening day of Disneyland 70 years ago in 1955, Canal Boats of the World debuted as a serene boat ride. The attraction underwent a transformation months later to bring beloved, small-scale fairytales to life along the banks.

The attraction reopened as Storybook Land Canal Boats in June 1956, inviting guests to tour a tiny wonderland of fantastical realms. Residences from some favorite stories were painstakingly recreated at 1:12 scale and surrounded by impressive works of horticulture. 

Today, tours through the peaceful waters are narrated by expert cast member guides who point out landmarks from some favorite Disney stories, like the castle from Cinderella perched high on the hill and the humble workshop where Geppetto carves his wooden masterpieces. 

Over the years, the attraction has evolved to introduce iconic scenes and sounds from Disney Animation stories such as Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and Frozen. 

With impressively handcrafted miniatures and beloved stories, it’s no surprise this ride has enchanted visitors for decades.