Here are ten of my favorite Walt Disney World hidden treasures.
10. The Balloons at Sunshine Seasons
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I used to tour the parks of Walt Disney World much differently then I do today. On my first couple of visits I found myself going into stealth mode. I’m sure you’ve all done the same thing. You ask yourself, how many attractions can I ride? What is the quickest way to get from the Magic Kingdom to my dinner reservation at Cape May Cafe and then back again in time for the fireworks? What time are each of the shows and how can I fit them all into one visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios? There is so little time and so much to see! This is a common strategy for many first time visitors and repeat visitors alike. What we fail to realize is that Walt Disney World is not just about the attractions, shows, and dining. Everywhere you look there are small details that have a meaning and a purpose as to why they were placed there. The real magic of the parks can be found in these small details that are often overlooked although most of the time they are right in front of your eyes. It can be very difficult to slow yourself down while at Walt Disney World and for some people it could be years before their next visit. Although it’s hard, I urge you to take your time. Stop in a place that you’ve never truly explored before and take in all of the details. You might find a hidden gem right in front of you. Here are ten of my favorite Walt Disney World hidden treasures. 10. The Balloons at Sunshine Seasons When you enter the Land pavilion in Epcot’s Future World West, the first thing you should see are large balloons hanging overhead. You might even glance upwards at them when you are dining at Sunshine Seasons. What you might not realize is that these balloons fit in perfectly with the ideas of the Land pavilion. The large balloon in the center at the highest point represents the land itself, Earth. Can you guess from the pictures what the surrounding balloons represent? The four seasons that we experience on Earth are shown in the surrounding balloons. Icons such as flowers and butterflies are shown on the Spring balloon, whereas the sun and birds are featured on the Summer balloon. Each balloon has beautiful vibrant colors to represent the season. I must have walked by this hidden gem a hundred times before really stopping to understand how well this fits in with the Land. 9. The Shrine Overlooking Everest As you are leaving Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and heading further into Asia you may see a shrine to your left. This is a popular photo pass site as the background for your picture is Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. Like most things at Walt Disney World, the shrine has a purpose. The outline of the shrine represents the shape of the mountains you see in the distance. However, you might not realize this trick when you are standing to the left or right of the shrine. When standing directly in front of the shrine and quite a ways back, slowly bend down. You will find that the shrine aligns exactly with the mountain range behind it. Want to know another cool secret? There is also a telescope near the shrine. When you look into the telescope you will find that it is focused on the mountain to the right of the highest peak. That peak is actually Everest whereas the highest peak is the Forbidden Mountain.
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