Tip Your Hat

While Disney chose to recreate the Hollywood Brown Derby, instead of the original bowler hat-shaped Wilshire Brown Derby, the infamous head wear can still be seen inside the restaurant as a clever light fixture.

In With the Tide

Lowtide Lou's at Typhoon Lagoon offers towel rentals and quick snacks, but it also has some excellent signage that features barnacle-covered wood and the backside of a boat. It evokes the feeling of wreckage tossed about during the infamous storm that created the water park.


And speaking of Lou...

Congratulations to Lou and Deanna for completing this year's WDW 1/2 marathon - and under 3 hours too!

Say Goodbye to Hollywood...

Today marked the official name change from Disney/MGM Studios to the new Disney's Hollywood Studios. I must admit it is a tad bittersweet, but it gives the rare opportunity to watch an entire park wide transformation. While the signage switch will last into the next couple of months, Disney cast members were hard at work last night to make some important changes, both big and small.

Of course, the main entrance signage was given the new treatment and unveiled for the first time this morning.

Some of the changes were a bit more subtle, such as this switch on the security guardhouse by the ABC Commissary.

Farewell, Disney/MGM Studios, and welcome, Disney's Hollywood Studios!

Nowhere in Particular

This "Door to Nowhere" can be found right around the corner from Mama Melrose's at the Studios, near the meet and greet area for the Toy Story characters. I particularly like the decaying door frame and rusted light switch.

Where the Wild Things Are

The Villas at Wilderness Lodge spare no detail when it comes to creating a comfortable rustic setting. These various creatures can be found above your head as you enter into the main area, giving the illusion that the building itself is alive and full of spirit.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I wish all of you a safe and prosperous 2008 full of Disney magic. Thank you for your continued support of my humble blog, and I look forward to sharing more details with you in the coming year.

The Zip Award

When digging in Dinoland USA, you better make sure you find something or you will become the recipient of the Zip Award, given to those who find "zip." There is an entire room in Restaurantasaurus dedicated to this prestigious award.