HDR Rendering of the World Famous Jungle Cruise sign.
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Friday, August 7, 2015
1964 World's Fair Souvenir Map: Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of this awesome World's Fair map series. Today we are going to look up close at the four areas that Walt had his hand in. Each has its own incredible backstory but those I'll save for a later post. ( have to keep you wanting more right?)
First on the list was an attraction built for the Ford Motor Company called Ford Magic Skyways. Guest would actually board real ford cars and ride along a track through scenes depicting the history of transportation. From the caveman days to the future. This theme would later resurface at EPCOT Center in the World of Motion.
Next for the State of Illinois Pavilion Walt built a attraction featuring a great leader from Illinois and one of his personal heroes, Abraham Lincoln. A amazing endeavor for it's time Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln featured the first Audio-Animatronic to stand up. This effect was so believable that many guest would leave the show convinced they had just seen a real person. The show later moved to Disneyland where it has seen a few changes and even took a few years off during the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. However it is currently up and running in its original format.
For the UNICEF Pavilion, Which was sponsored by Pepsi Cola,Walt and his team built It's A Small World. Yes that lovely boat ride with the children of the world singing everyone's favorite song, you have the World's Fair to thank, well the Fair and the Sherman Brothers who wrote the song. lol. The pavilion also featured the 120 ft moving sculpture The Tower of the Four Winds, which you can see on the map in the picture below.
And Lastly for General Electric Walt Built the Carousel of Progress. Then called Progress City, this pavilion was one of the most popular of the fair. So much so that for the 65 season of the fair a lager queue was constructed and a cover over it to protect the guest waiting in long lines from the elements as waits would exceed an hour on a regular basis.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Inside Out Emotion Garden
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
1964 World's Fair Souvenir Map: Part 1
One hobby of mine and my girlfriends is visiting antique stores here on the gulf coast of Florida. I always have my eyes open for the next piece of Disney history to add to my collection. Well recently we found just that. The store had a whole shelf of 64 World's Fair items. And right in the middle was this amazing map. For those of you that are not familiar with the connection of Walt Disney and the World's Fair I'll enlighten you. Walt was already glowing in the success of Disneyland by the mid 60's so he was asked to work on several attractions for the fair. They were Magic Skyways, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Small World, and the Carousel of Progress. Many of those names may sound familiar as they have become timeless additions to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. In Part 2 of this series I'll go into more detail and history of these attractions. But for now I wanted to show you a grand overview of this amazing guide map. I love the cartoon look to it and yet its very detailed and accurate. In Part 3 we will also look closer at the map at some of the non Disney related areas but till then enjoy this birds eye view of the 1964 World's Fair.
The outer cover
Inside the cover. Would love to get my
hands on that cloth deluxe edition.
The unfolding. So exciting right?
This is the backside of the map with a
Large view of the Surrounding area.
The backside again. Look at how large this map is.
It takes up most my dining room table.
So here it is... the front of the map lol. I recommend
right clicking on the image and selecting open
in another tab so you can see the full size version.
Monday, August 3, 2015
Disney Dining: Min and Bills Dockside Diner
Min and Bill's Dockside Diner gets it's name from the 1930 film Min and Bill, staring Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery. In fact Dressler one the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1931 for the role. The plot of the film is Mon owns a dockside in and Bill is a resident. The diner at the Studios is in fact in the shape of Bill' boat. Floating in Eco Lake across from Gertie the Dinosaur, Min and Bill's is a counter service restaurant that offers everything from Turkey Legs to Frankfurt's to Clam Chowder in Bread Bowls.
Jumbo Turkey Leg - served with chips. $11.99
Foot Long Hot Dog - with chili and cheese served with chips $10.99
Barbecued Pulled Pork Macaroni and Cheese - with crispy onions $9.99
Melon Salad - Spring mix, diced watermelon, blueberries, feta, bacon, avocado, and tomato $9.99
Frankfurter - in a pretzel roll with Dijon mustard, served with chips. $8.59
Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl $6.49
Snacks
Chocolate-Chip Cookie $2.59 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Assorted Chips $2.99 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Desserts
Frozen Lemonade Cup $3.99 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Ice Cream
Chocolate Shake $4.59 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Seasonal Shake $4.79 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Beverages
Soft Drinks - Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Root Beer, Light Lemonade, Orange, Iced Tea; $2.99 / $3.29 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Bottled Water $2.75 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
smartwater $4.25 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Coffee - (Regular or Decaf) $2.29 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Hot Tea or Hot Cocoa $2.29 Disney Dining Plan Snack Item
Specialty Cocktails
Frozen Lemonade - with a shot of Bacardi Superior Rum, Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey or Three Olives Cherry Vodka $9.00
Beer
Assorted Bottled Beer - Kona Big Wave, Leinenkugel Seasonal Shandy, Bud or Bud Light $6.00-$7.50
Assorted Draft Beers - Orange Blossom Pilsner or Yuengling $7.00
Disney Dining: San Angel Inn
The San Angel Inn Restaurant is tucked away along the River of Time inside the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT. It's nighttime all the time in this romantic little corner of the Mexican Marketplace.You can watch the boats pass by from your candle lit table or even enjoy the music of a live mariachi band playing near by. The Prices are Moderate coming in around $15.00 to $30.00 per person and is a great bargain when you add all the theming and ambiance this restaurant brings.
San Angel Inn Lunch Menu
Appetizers/Starters
Tostados de Tinga - pulled chicken seasoned with roasted tomato and chipotle pepper, served on tostadas with black refried beans, green tomatillo sauce, queso fresco and sour cream; Gluten-free $10.50
Coctel de Camaron - Acapulco style shrimp cocktail served with spicy marinated tomato sauce, fried flour chicharron, avocado and lime; Dairy-free $12.95
Queso Fundido - melted cheese with chorizo, poblano and onions, served with flour tortillas $13.50
Tlacoyos de Chilorio - corn cakes topped with black refried beans, pork chilorio, queso fresco, sour cream and green tomatillo sauce; Gluten-free $11.75
Tacos de Vegetales - flour tortillas with mushroom, corn, onions, zucchini, garlic, rajas poblanas and goat cheese $10.95
Soups/Salads
Sopa Azteca - traditional tortilla soup with fried tortilla chips, avocado, cheese and pasilla pepper; Gluten-free $7.50
Ensalada Cesar - includes romaine lettuce, anchovies, and parmesan cheese $9.25
Prix Fixe Menu
Traditional Mexican Lunch - Sopa Azteca - traditional tortilla soup
Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo - Corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken, covered with green tomatillo sauce
Crema Bavaria - creamy Bavarian mousse served with mixed berries, cinnamon, orange liqueur, and vanilla sauce
Includes soft drink or iced tea.
Gluten-free $29.25
Chef's Specials
Mexican Combo - grilled 4 oz. New York strip, salsa ranchera, guacamole; accompanied with one fish taco and cheese enchilada topped with mole sauce, crema and queso fresco $28.00
Entrees
Snapper a la Veracruzana - snapper prepared with capers, olives, bell peppers, Spanish onions, and tomatoes, seasoned with roasted potatoes and a cilantro lime vinaigrette; gluten free $27.25
Tacos de Carne - Grilled New York strip on flour tortillas, topped with chipotle pepper sauce, scallions and avocado. served with rice and beans $21.95
Puntas Motulenas - beef strips, poblano pepper and onions on a bed of homemade tortilla, cheese, black beans, plantains, peas and roasted tomato salsa $23.95
Arrachera Con Chilaquiles - New York strip steak with chilaquiles (layers of fried corn tortilla, green tomatillo sauce, topped with queso fresco, onion, and sour cream), served with black refried beans; Gluten-free $23.95
Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo - Corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken, covered with green tomatillo sauce, topped with sour cream, queso fresco and onion, served with black refried beans; Gluten-free $18.95
Pollo A Las Rajas - grilled chicken breast served with red peppers and onion cream sauce, poblano rice and queso fresco; Gluten-free $19.95
Lomo de Puerco en Salsa Verde - pork in green sauce, corn and poblano pepper; served with potato corn esquites puree, melted cheese and nopales salad $23.25
Desserts
Crema Bavaria - creamy Bavarian mousse served with mixed berries, cinnamon and orange liqueur and vanilla sauce; Gluten-free $7.95
Helado de Dulce de Leche - caramel ice cream; Gluten-free $7.25
Mousse de Chocolate - Chocolate mousse and almond brittle candy; Gluten-free $7.95
Pastel de Queso con Cajeta - Cheese cake with caramel sauce "cajeta" topped with almonds $7.95
San Angel Inn Dinner Menu
Appetizers/Starters
Quesadillas Rebozadas - battered corn quesadilla stuffed with Huitlacoche, corn, mushrooms, and queso fresco topped with sour cream $12.00
Tostados de Tinga - pulled chicken seasoned with roasted tomato and chipotle pepper, served on tostadas with black refried beans, green tomatillo sauce, queso fresco and sour cream $10.50
Coctel de Camaron - Acapulco style shrimp cocktail served with spicy marinated tomato sauce, fried flour chicharron, avocado and lime; Dairy-free $12.95
Tlacoyos de Chilorio - corn cakes topped with black refried beans, pork chilorio, queso fresco, sour cream and green tomatillo sauce $11.75
Tacos de Vegetales - flour tortillas with mushroom, corn, onions, zucchini, garlic, rajas poblanas and goat cheese $10.95
Soups/Salads
Sopa Azteca - traditional tortilla soup with fried tortilla strips, avocado, cheese and pasilla pepper; Gluten-free $7.50
Ensalada Cesar - Romaine lettuce, anchovies, parmesan cheese. $9.25
Chef's Specials
Mexican Combo - grilled 4 oz. New York Strip, salsa ranchera, guacamole; accompanied with one fish taco and a cheese enchilada topped with mole sauce, crema, and queso fresco $28.00
Entrees
Mole Poblano - Grilled chicken breast served over a bed of poblano rice, with the classic "mole", made with nuts, spices, chilies and a hint of cocoa $24.25
Snapper a la Veracruzana - snapper prepared with capers, olives, bell peppers, Spanish onions and tomatoes, seasoned with roasted potatoes and cilantro-lime vinaigrette; gluten free $27.25
Grilled Mahi Mahi - served with roasted poblano pepper sauce, potato corn esquites, and grilled vegetables and topped with cilantro oil $26.25
Shrimp en Tequila - shrimp a la diabla prepared with tequila, cilantro, poblano rice, cascabel pepper sauce, served with seasonal vegetables, tamarind glaze, habanero-lime cilantro vinaigrette $26.50
Pollo A Las Rajas - grilled chicken breast served with red peppers and onion cream sauce, poblano rice, and queso fresco; Gluten-free $24.25
Carne Asada - New York strip served with cheese enchilada, black refried beans, red bell pepper, onion, Mexican rice and guacamole $29.50
Chile Relleno - Poblano pepper stuffed with pork, pine nuts and almonds, topped with roasted tomato sauce. $25.25
Lomo de Puerco en Salsa Verde - pork in green sauce, corn and poblano pepper, served with potato corn esquites puree, melted cheese and nopales salad $26.50
Combination Meals
Traditional Mexican Dinner $37.25
Tostadas de Tinga - pulled chicken seasoned with roasted tomato and chipotle, served on tostadas with black refried beans, green tomatillo sauce, queso fresco and sour cream; Gluten-free
Tacos de Pescado - deep fried fish tacos served with chipotle-lime aioli, cabbage, lime and green tomatillo sauce, all served over flour tortillas
Crema Bavaria - creamy Bavarian mousse served with mixed berries, cinnamon, orange liquor and vanilla sauce; Gluten-free
Includes a soft drink or ice tea
Desserts
Crema Bavaria - creamy Bavarian mousse served with mixed berries, cinnamon, orange liqueur and vanilla sauce; Gluten-free $7.95
Helado de Dulce de Leche - caramel ice cream; Gluten-free $7.25
Mousse de Chocolate - chocolate mousse and almond brittle candy; Gluten-free $7.95
Pastel de Queso con Cajeta - cheese cake with caramel sauce, "cajeta" topped with almonds $7.95
San Angel Inn Children's Menu
Appetizers/Starters
Kids Salad - spinach tossed with honey mustard dressing and topped with queso fresco $3.00
Fruit Cup - assorted cubed fruit $2.50
Entrees
Grilled Chicken - chicken breast served with Mexican rice and vegetables $9.50
Grilled Tilapia - Tilapia served with Mexican rice and vegetables $9.50
Chicken Tacos - marinated grilled chicken on flour tortillas, served with Mexican rice and vegetables $8.99
Steak Tacos - marinated steak on flour tortillas, served with Mexican rice and vegetables $9.50
Cheese Quesadillas - flour tortillas filled with Monterey Jack Cheese, served with Mexican rice and vegetables $8.50
Desserts
Churritos - served with caramel sauce $3.00
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream $3.00
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Happy 18th Birthday Coronado Springs
Yesterday was the 18th anniversary of the opening of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World. This Southwestern themed resort is a great one to visit to get away from the hustle and bustle of the parks. From its top pools to its beautiful lake and even its excellent dinning options this is one to defiantly check out. Later this week I'll have a full review of Coronado Springs Including a Disney Dining restaurant review.
The main lobby building
The Dig Site pool area
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Making Memories: Village Causeway
The Village Causeway connecting the eastern and western
ends of the Marketplace at Downtown Disney.
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