Saturday, February 16, 2008

Three Happy Chappies

Panchito's Gifts and Sundries at Coronado Springs lives up to its name well with artwork from The Three Caballeros covering the store. This includes a small Jose Carioca statue perched high above guests:


The walls are lines with tiles murals that depict various scenes from the movie:

Thursday, February 14, 2008

The Best in Adventure


These posters line the area leading towards the queue for Kali River Rapids, inviting guests to take a tour down the Chakranadi River.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Safety is Our #1 Export

Typhoon Lagoon's Crush 'n Gusher water coaster is built around the ruins of a fruit processing plant. The company's name is TropicalAmity, which contains a subtle play on words. The Imagineers even made it easy to pick up on the joke by slyly breaking the sign at a critical point.


The small posters on the bottom left feature a great retro-inspired design and supply the origin of the attraction's name through their motto: "Our juices are CRUSHED for flavor, Our produce is GUSHING with taste."


Even the directional signs bear evidence of the area's original occupant:

Monday, February 11, 2008

Famous Mice in History


As part of her open house, Minnie shares a book that she authored, entitled "Famous Mice in History."

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Respect Tradition

These wonderful warning posters serve as the perfect teaser to the danger that awaits you on Expedition Everest.


The bottom reads, "For more than 1,000 years, theses mountains have been protected from intruders by the Yeti. Do not ignore the lessons of the past."

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

An Explosive Situation

When Big Thunder was abandoned, work on the mine shafts was still in full swing, as evidenced by these dynamite sticks left in the rocks.


A waiting supply on dynamite sticks is also within easy reach on the floor nearby.


Another great find in this area is a crate bearing the Tri-Circle-D ranch insignia. Apparently the miners at Big Thunder Mountain are also patrons of Fort Wilderness.




Sunday, February 3, 2008

A Lofty Perch


Hidden high above patrons at the San Angel Inn in Mexico is this elaborate balcony scene. The highlight is a gilded green cage with a colorful parrot inside.