Your best Disney fact or insider story...

[tzvdmd]

The creaks and groans of Harpers Mill play Down By The Old Mill Stream.

 

[bcrook]

I believe it is now outside the gates of HS.

Are there still topiaries of the brooms in fantasia at DTD too?

 

[bcrook]

The creaks and groans of Harpers Mill play Down By The Old Mill Stream.

On Tom Sawyer Island?

 

[tzvdmd]

On Tom Sawyer Island?

Yes.

 

[amfie928]

Sounds like you had Ray.... She was our guide and was above and beyond magical

I think we had Katie but she was fairly new. Although I have heard of Ray...others have commented how great she was. Its a tour I would definitely do again...I didn't focus enough!

 

[Ian Doodles]

The only place you can (or at least supposed to be able to) see the Contemporary Resort from inside the MK is from Tomorrowland. It is supposed to look like a building/city that would only exist in Tomorrowland in a neighboring area.

This is similar to the Morocco pavilion/ Tower of Terror in WS in Epcot. The back of Tower of Terror has a distinctly different look then the front to match the Morocco pavilion rather then Hollywood in the 1930's.

Here is some more info I got directly from Jack Spence's blog:

But the building [Tower of Terror] not only needed to blend with its immediate surroundings, it also needed to blend in with World Showcase in Epcot. You see, when crossing the bridge that leads from the Disney Traders Shop to Mexico, the hotel is clearly visible behind the Morocco pavilion. So the Tower was given a slightly Moorish feel and painted a color that was not completely accurate for its era just so it would blend into the background when viewed from Epcot.

There's also a pics of this but since I'm new I can't post it

 

[Hootch]

The only place you can (or at least supposed to be able to) see the Contemporary Resort from inside the MK is from Tomorrowland. It is supposed to look like a building/city that would only exist in Tomorrowland in a neighboring area.

This is similar to the Morocco pavilion/ Tower of Terror in WS in Epcot. The back of Tower of Terror has a distinctly different look then the front to match the Morocco pavilion rather then Hollywood in the 1930's.

Here is some more info I got directly from Jack Spence's blog:



There's also a pics of this but since I'm new I can't post it

vein, the Asian Water Buffaloes on top of the Enchanted Tiki Room are stylized so they look similar to a Texas Longhorn. That keeps the congruity of the view from Frontierland.

 

[bcrook]

The only place you can (or at least supposed to be able to) see the Contemporary Resort from inside the MK is from Tomorrowland. It is supposed to look like a building/city that would only exist in Tomorrowland in a neighboring area.

This is similar to the Morocco pavilion/ Tower of Terror in WS in Epcot. The back of Tower of Terror has a distinctly different look then the front to match the Morocco pavilion rather then Hollywood in the 1930's.

Here is some more info I got directly from Jack Spence's blog:



There's also a pics of this but since I'm new I can't post it

vein, the Asian Water Buffaloes on top of the Enchanted Tiki Room are stylized so they look similar to a Texas Longhorn. That keeps the congruity of the view from Frontierland.

These are great pieces of information. Thanks. I can't even picture what the top of the enchanted Tiki Room looks like.

Here is a fun picture with buffalo/ longhorns in the background.

 

[bcrook]

My son thinks it is strange that the Little Mermaid - under the sea ride has no water, and it is at the site of the once iconic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea which did have water.

It was hard in the 70's to decide how to use those E tickets. The hall of presidents and its a small world were big deals when I was a kid. Now my children and nieces and nephews skip them both entirely.

 

[MADnNOLA]

I love this thread!

To read more about this subject look into the "The Imagineering Field Guide to XX at Walt Disney World"

XX = Magic Kingdom
XX = Epcot
XX = Disney's Animal Kingdom
XX = Disney's Hollywood Studios

Most of what I have read here is included in these 4 books!

 

[amandals2007]

I love this thread!

To read more about this subject look into the "The Imagineering Field Guide to XX at Walt Disney World"

XX = Magic Kingdom
XX = Epcot
XX = Disney's Animal Kingdom
XX = Disney's Hollywood Studios

Most of what I have read here is included in these 4 books!

Thanks for the tip!!! I honestly didnt know these existed!!

how recent are they? do they update them?

 

[MADnNOLA]

Thanks for the tip!!! I honestly didnt know these existed!!

how recent are they? do they update them?

They have been updated, but still need more! Mickey's Toontown is still listed in the MK book, instead of the new FL.

But they are a great source for tibits and things to really look for on your visits!

 

[sharadoc]

The main pool at All Star Movies is Fantasia Themed with Sorcerer Mickey conducting water into the pool.

 

[starjazz]

Back to HM -

The only thing that is actually IN the mansion are two identical "stretching rooms".

The rest of the ride is in the big green box warehouse. And most of it is on elevated track, beneath which is storage.

 

[bcrook]

Thanks for the tip!!! I honestly didnt know these existed!!

how recent are they? do they update them?

I found a picture of that! Fun!

I also stumbled on to quite a bit of artwork for the Beastly Kingdom at DAK. Amazing things were being tossed around. Fantasia was going to be highlighted there too - along with many other a myriad of other exciting creatures and mysteries.

That beastly kingdom would have been popular.

 

[Eosphotog]

My son thinks it is strange that the Little Mermaid - under the sea ride has no water, and it is at the site of the once iconic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea which did have water.

Except, The Little Mermaid isn't at the location of the former 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride. Its to the north (or NNW) by about 100 feet. None of the ride is located where there was once water.

 

[Block Island]

Your post made me cry....my dad is gone 6 years now. My parents took us too in the mid-70s, we returned for my DD1s first birthday. Unfortunately, we never got back with him again. We will now be returning for that same daughters 15th birthday. I will cry like a baby many times I'm sure. Take him on the underground tour and the train tour. And take many pictures together.

 

[bcrook]

Except, The Little Mermaid isn't at the location of the former 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride. Its to the north (or NNW) by about 100 feet. None of the ride is located where there was once water.

 

[bcrook]

Your post made me cry....my dad is gone 6 years now. My parents took us too in the mid-70s, we returned for my DD1s first birthday. Unfortunately, we never got back with him again. We will now be returning for that same daughters 15th birthday. I will cry like a baby many times I'm sure. Take him on the underground tour and the train tour. And take many pictures together.

Good story. I am teary-eyed too now. My dad would like the tours. I will check into them.

 

[AuroraMeansDawn]

I took the KttK tour too and didnt hear that one. But that makes me all warm and fuzzy inside! When we were in the utilidors our tour guide stopped at the photograph of opening day at MK. Roy was scheduled to make a speech to welcome everyone. He was very sad that his brother wasn't there to see his dream come to life. He was sitting on a bench and all the big wigs were telling him it was time to go. He said he needed a minute. A CM came and sat next to him and talked quietly with him. When the CM left they asked Roy if he was ready and he said he needed a few more minutes.

The CM came back with Mickey in tow. Mickey sat next to Roy and put his arm around him. Roy looked at Mickey and took his hand and said now he was ready. And Mickey stood next to him during the speech. He wasn't supposed to be there but since that day Mickey is at every opening at WDW. For Roy, Mickey and Walt were one in the same. So having Mickey beside him was like having Walt there too.

I was a sobbing mess when she told that story!

Our guide was Claire and we heard the same story in the same spot. Even my DH and DS18 got misty eyed.