Flitterin'

I have always loved the simple innocence of Summer Magic. Not only does it have a delightful soundtrack written by the wonderful Sherman Brothers, but it has a timeless feeling to it that perfectly captures a lazy summer of days gone by.

So I was thrilled to find that the Proprietor of the Emporium is none other than Ossium "Osh" Popham (as portrayed in the movie by the delightful Burl Ives). It seems a natural fit for a character who did such a fine job running his own general store in Beulah. I wonder if he knows of any yellow houses for sale...

Get Lost

If you ever find yourself lost in Tomorrowland, then look no further than this helpful map. Similar to something you would find published by Rand McNally, it even marks the TTA with a highway symbol. Plus, it may just be one of the last places to find a reference to the beloved Skyway.

Tools of the Trade

The visual puns in Mickey's Toontown Fair have no limit. Walking through Mickey's garage, we can get a glimpse at the head Mouse's Mr. Fix-It skills. Of course, in true toon fashion, he uses his own particular brand of tools, as seen with these wrenches. No Craftsmans for the Big Cheese, Mickey prefers his Craftsmouse brand.

Powder Room

Back on Tom Sawyer's Island, there is a great play on words that gives a simple bathroom double meaning. In Fort Langhorn, where rifles and canons are commonplace, it makes sense to have a place to store all of that gunpowder. As a place where guests might need to use the facilities, it makes sense to have a bathroom. When you combine those two, you have a multi-purpose Powder Room, complete with subtle humor.

Raise 'Em High

Tom Sawyer's Island is a treasure trove of visual imagery. As usual, no surface is left unthemed, and that includes those ever-present crates. This particular one is set on its side, but its worth the neck strain to read the clever pun. If there is ever a need to buy a pulley, look no further than "Raiz M. Heigh Pulley Manufacturer."

Sturdy Branches

Tucked away in the Wilderness Lodge Villas, one can find Sturdy Branches, a small health club featuring exercise equipment, saunas, and massages. One noteable detail about this particular location is the relatively obscure character chosen to represent it. The antropomorphic tree character bears a striking resemblance to the male lead in Walt Disney's 1932 Silly Symphonies classic "Flowers and Trees" - the first cartoon to be created in full-color Technicolor.

Mouse Jockey

Along the wall leading to Saratoga Springs' Turf Club restaurant, there is a collection of framed jockey silks. One particular design was created just for the resort, and perfectly combines the horse racing theme with a little "Disney flair."