So let's start with Fantasyland, since last week we did the Castle. (Are these posts making anyone want to go besides me?!)
Did You Know?
- Cinderella's Carousel
- There is only one horse on the carousel that has a gold ribbon on its tail. This is Cinderella's horse. Why the second row and not a more prominent position? Because the Princess is a lady, of course. The horse on her outside would belong to the Prince, her noble protector.
- Cinderella’s Carrousel is the only place in Fantasyland where you can see a picture of Cinderella running with her prince to their carriage after just being married.
- Cinderella's Carousel was built in 1917 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. At the time it was constructed, it was red, white, and blue (symbolizing patriotism) and was located at Detroit Palace Garden Park. In 1928, it was brought back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was refurbished and then relocated to Olympic Park in Maplewood, New Jersey. Maplewood closed in 1967, and the carousel was due to be silenced, if not for the watchful eye of a Disney person. The Carousel was fully restored, given the Cinderella theme, and was unveiled at the opening of the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971.
- There are 90 horses on Cinderella's Golden Carousel.
- Know what the difference is between a merry-go-round and a carousel? A carousel's horses all move up and down, while merry-go-rounds have some non-moving horses.
- In Fantasyland, the pavement changes a few times. One is near Ariel's Grotto. The pavement is cement mixed with sea shells like you would find near an ocean town. Another is right in front of the carousel where Merlin the Magician picks a lucky lad to remove the Sword from the Stone. The pavement there is shaped like sword blades. (Yes, the sword can be pulled out but only at certain times-haven't been able to figure out the timing of it)
- Mickey's Philharmagic:
- The carpeting when exiting Philharmagic has some HMs (Hidden Mickeys).
- Look to the right of the "stage.” There are musical instruments going down the wall. Look closely at the tubing on the French horn. You will see Mickey.
- In the waiting area for "Mickey's Philharmagic," there are many amusing posters featuring Disney characters, but there are also funny inscriptions in the little one or two inch plaques on the poster frame bottoms.
- At the end of Mickey's PhilharMagic, Donald's behind can be seen in the back of the theatre wall. As guests exit into the PhilharMagic gift shop, they'll see his angry front side if they look up.
- In Peter Pan's flight, in the nursery, over by Nana, there are some building blocks spelling out "DISNEY" and "P PAN."
- Snow White:
- Mickey is hiding on the mural. He's by the flowers!
- Look at the laundry hanging out to dry. One pair of shorts has Mickey polka dots.
- Chip and Dale is in the ride too when Dopey waves goodbye.
- The Winnie the Pooh ride was originally a ride themed after Mr. Toad, so in Owl's house you will see the "deed" (to the ride) being handed off. On the floor of the Pooh ride, on the right in Owl's house, there is a picture of Pooh and Moley from Mr. Toad (look to your left as you enter owl's house--a framed picture on the wall, just inside the doors).
- Tink's Treasures (gift shop): If you want to wake Tink, go DIRECTLY to the store as soon as the park opens. If you are first one in there, you may be allowed to do so. Normally, children stand on a little stool, get a wand, and tap the treasure box three times saying loudly, "Wake up Tink." When you do this, the lights and music start to play. You may also get a certificate that says something along the line of "Had a Magical Moment." If you go into the store and hear the music, you know she has already been woke up. If it is quiet, she is still sleeping.
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