Categories
Trivia

Light Fixtures of the Disneyland Parks

Yellow metal and glass light fixture in Pieces of Eight Shop in New Orleans Square Disneyland
Pieces of Eight

There’s a lot to see in Disneyland, but have you ever stopped to really look at the details? Have you noticed the incredible light fixtures? Not only are they exquisitely designed, they’re also “themed” to each section or land of the parks in which they light the way. They’re all part of the architecture, landscaping, fauna/flora, music, cast member costumes, and even aromas in the air that – together – transport you to another time and place. And that magical place is far, far away from the hustle and bustle of the 3 million+ citizens of Orange County, CA. (Note: I update these galleries, so check back here for more pictures of Disney light fixtures.)

Categories
Trivia

Disneyland weather vanes, roof ornaments, and spires

There is so much to see in Disneyland that most people just don’t have a chance to look “up.” But in case you do, Disney has you covered. If you haven’t noticed, Disney imagineers are extremely meticulous in designing tiny details into every nook and cranny of the Disneyland Resort – including the rooftops! Try looking up and you might see a spire or weather vane or roof ornament just about anywhere. Here are just a few examples to get you started.

Mr Toad weather vane on top of Mr Toads Wild Ride in Disneyland Fantasyland

Mr. Toad is getting ready to go on one of his zany motoring trips in this weather vane on top of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride in Fantasyland.

Categories
Trivia

Jabba The Hutt at Tarzan’s Treehouse in Disneyland

I have walked by this tree trunk in Adventureland a million times, and I have to admit that it took me a looooong time to even notice that there was “something” carved into the base of the tree. Some people think it’s a likeness of Jabba The Hutt. That “some people” includes me.

Jabba the Hutt likeness carved into the base of the Tarzan Tree house in Disneyland compared against the real Jabba The Hutt
Image on right: Flickr: Simon Collison
Categories
Trivia

Enchanted Tiki Room PRE SHOW at Disneyland.

Maybe you haven’t noticed all the tiki statues ALOHA-ing you in the courtyard before the main show. Well these tikis have their own pre-show, and I have everything for you right here. And there’s even a video at the end so you can see and hear it all!

Maui Tiki

Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room god Maui who roped the playful sun in pre show

The Maui sign reads (next to the Tiki statue):

Maui who roped the playful sun.

Through his mystic powers,
he made the sun keep regular hours.
Maui tells us time to go –
time for wondrous Tiki show.

Maui show audio:

“My name is Maui. Natives call me the Mighty One. I tamed the playful sun and gave my people time. Now they set their clocks by mine, for I am Tropic Standard Time.”

Categories
Attractions

Casey Jr Circus Train in Disneyland

Want to learn all about the Casey Jr Circus Train? You’ve come to the right place! First I’ll tell you about the attraction itself and then take you for a ride on the train in my short video below.

Close up of Casey Jr Circus Train in Disneyland
Categories
Trivia

Disney’s Grotesque Bird Sculptures at the Grand Californian Hotel

California Quail bird sculpture in Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel Grotesque Bird

Ever notice these beautiful (but Grotesque) bird sculptures at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel? They’re perched near the elevators on all 6 floors, and they’re gorgeous! Here, I will tell you ALL about them. (That’s Hugh, a California Quail, pictured at left).