Along with the 1983 architectural redesign of Fantasyland came a modest ritual held several times a day 10 feet south of the King Arthur carrousel. The Sword And The Stone Ceremony derives from the 1963 animated movie of the same name.A cast member dressed as Merlin the magician auditions crowd members for the regal role of Wort the stories youthful sword puller.During the ceremony a boy or a girl is heralded as royalty.The attraction is performed by Merlin, recruiting young ladies and squires throughout the kingdom for a test of strength and courage.
