At Walt Disney World:  

Fort Wilderness - Visitors are led by guides; This is a walk-paced ride - fine for beginners.  The horses are sometimes used in the Magic Kingdom parades.  The cost is approximately $42 per person.  The ride is 45 minutes.  Minimum age is 9 years.  Reservations are necessary and can be made up to 2 weeks in advance at  407-824-2832.  A maximum of twenty participants per ride.  Rides take place daily at 8:30 am, 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4 pm from the Trail Blaze Corral at Tri-Circle D Livery.  Parking in the lot is free to guests staying at a WDW resort; but others are charged about $5.  No children under 9 are allowed to ride.  There is a 250 pound weight limit.

Ride times vary from season to season and may be cancelled due to inclement weather.  Closed-toed shoes are required.

Carriage Rides:

A RELAXING RIDE: Private, horse-drawn carriage rides are offered at

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, at Walt Disney World

Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Guests experience a leisurely 30-minute

excursion through the secluded beauty of the Walt Disney World backwoods.

Guests are encouraged to make reservations up to 60 days in advance by

calling 407/824-2832.

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Western Trail Ride - walk-paced ride of up to four riders.  This ride of up to 4 people departs from the resorts Western Trail Barn.  Parking is free to all visitors.  Visit their website for current rates.  The ride is scheduled seasonally at 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, and 11 am; and in the winter at 1 pm and 2 pm.  Reservations may be made up to thirty days in advance (with a minimum requirement of at least 24 hours in advance).  Call 407-239-1938. 

Intermediate Walk-Trot Western Trail Ride consists of walking and trotting.  This ride of up to 4 people is 45 minutes.  Visit their website for current rates. The ride departs from the resort's Western Trail Barn, and parking is free to all visitors.  The rides are scheduled seasonally at 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, and 11 am; and in the winter at 1 pm and 2 pm.  Reservations can be made at 407-239-1938 up to thirty days in advance, with a minimum of 24 hours in advance.  

Advanced Trail Ride includes cantering and uses an English saddle.  This ride starts from the resort's Equestrian Center; parking is free to all visitors.  The cost is approximately $45 per person for 60 minutes; and is scheduled by appointment only.  407-239-1938.

Horse World Riding Stables

Nature Trail Ride $43.95 plus tax per person; $16.95 plus tax per person (child under 40 pounds riding double with small adult).  Intermediate Trail Ride $52.95 plus tax per person. Advanced Private Trail $74.95 plus tax per person. All trail rides weight limit 250 pounds / depending on height.
3705 S. Poinciana Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34758
407-847-4343, Fax 407-874-8790
www.horseworldstables.com  Open 7 days a week from 9:00 am.  These rates current as of October, 2008.

Forever Florida

A 1,300 acre working cattle ranch, petting zoo, horseback rides, biking, and hiking trails.  Also a 3,200 acre wilderness preserve offering a guided tour on an elevated coach.   Visit their website for current rates.
4755 N. Kenansville Road, St. Cloud, FL 34773
407-957-9794, US 888-957-9794
407-957-9157
www.foreverflorida.com

Pony Rides

Walt Disney World:  Fort Wilderness - Short duration pony rides are available from 10 am to pm during the on-season, at the Fort Wilderness petting zoo.  Cost is approximately $2.  No reservations are necessary, but you should call 407-824-2832 to make sure they are saddling the ponies that day.  Children must be under 80 pounds and under 48 inches to ride the ponies.

Carousels

Magic Kingdom - Fantasyland
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel - this carrousel was built in 1917, and was originally used at Olympic Park In Maplewood, NJ.  During the Disney refurbishing, many of the original horses were replaced with horses made of fiberglass.  Disney artists hand-painted 18 scenes from the little cinder girl story from Charles Perrault's fairy tale and from Disney's 1950 film.  No two horses are exactly alike.  Each horse took about 48 hours to paint.

You Can't Ride This Carousel But You Can Eat It! - This life-size, edible carousel is a holiday tradition at Disney's Beach Club Resort at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Featuring ponies made of sugar, giant candy cane poles, handcrafted poinsettias and portraits of famous Disney characters on a lighted roof of gingerbread, the spinning carousel is created by Disney Pastry Chef Stefan Riemer and his talented team. Each holiday season, Disney chefs deck the halls in sweet fashion, creating larger-than-life, edible displays all across the 47-square-mile Walt Disney World Resort.

Other:

Leaping Horse Libations - this is the pool bar at the Boardwalk.  This carousel-themed pool bar, located at Luna Park, serves burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, and a variety of cocktails.

Arabian Nights - Off exit 25A of I-4 onto Highway 192.  "Mile Marker 8".  (407) 239-9223 or (407) 396-7400.  Voted #1 Dinner Attraction by Florida Living Magazine.  A fairy tale celebration of magic and excitement with the World's Most Famous Horses and expert riders in the Palace of the Horses.  Enjoy an unforgettable evening of dining and entertainment while savoring a Prime Rib Dinner including unlimited beer, wine, and Coca-Cola products.  Nightly performances.  For reservations (recommended) and showtimes call: 239-9223 or (800) 553-6116.  for prices and more information: wdwplanner.com/diningevents.htm Official website:  www.arabian-nights.com.

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament - Travel back to the days of yore to feast on a regal banquet inside the 1000-seat, 11th-century castle and cheer for knights on horseback competing in tournament games, sword fighting and jousting matches.  Nightly showtimes vary.  Reservations are recommended (800) 229-8300.  For prices and more information:  wdwplanner.com/diningevents.htm