Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Keel Haul

The Mike Fink Keel Boats may be a long lost memory in the history of Disney attractions, but the legacy of the legendary race between Davy Crockett and Mike Fink lives on at the Trail's End Buffet at Fort Wilderness.

A model of the Gully Pitts vessel sits in a handsome display case.



A piece of Mike Fink's own boat, the Gully Whumper, hangs on the wall. The Gully Whumper was one of the actual keel boats that navigated around Tom Sawyer Island until 1997.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Travel Through Time



The backstory regarding McDonald's as the overarching sponsor of Dinoland, USA is given at the entrance to the Boneyard, in a small glass-fronted bulletin board. A letter from Dr. Helen Marsh announces the generous grant given to the Institute to allow for time travel to be possible - convincing us forever that the future is truly in the past.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Bonjour!

What would be a trip to France without some souvenirs? This handy pop-up display contains everything you might want to remember your trip: paintings, photographs, books, and of course, the quintessential mini Eiffel Tower.



A camera also stands at the ready, waiting to take your photo with the scenic City of Light in the background.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Trinkets Galore



A variety of turn of the century items lines an ornate bookshelf in one of the main hallways of Disney's BoardWalk Inn.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Please Proceed

The reception desk to Kilimanjaro Safaris may currently be devoid of people, but that does not mean it is any less filled with details.





Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Knock Knock


This ornate doorknocker can be found gracing the front of one of houses that comprises the Hall of Presidents show building facade. Its handcrafted patriotic design is a perfect accent to the surrounding area.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Hop to the Music

This colorful hopscotch board can be found in the back of the 8TRAX night club. It serves as the perfect entrance to the quirky club.

Nearby, a relic of the building's original tenant can be found on the wall: