The Sword in the Stone ceremony is held on the castle side of the King Arthur Carrousel, where, coincidentally, there is a rather large anvil with a rather large sword embedded in it.

Merlin the Magician magically appears several times a day to announce that the Realm is having a (temporary) leadership crisis, and is in need of a new (temporary) Ruler.

But can someone be found who has the requisite courage and strength to be the new Ruler? Merlin typically first selects a rather burly man, who will fail miserably, only to be shown up by a 5-year-old.

The triumphant volunteer is proclaimed "Ruler of the Realm", with all of the privileges and responsibilities that go with it.