In a previous post, I admitted that I still love "It's a Small World". And here's another reason why! As most of you know, the playful facade is also a giant clock, and every 15 minutes Disneyland guests are treated to a display of marching dolls representing the children of the world. Somehow these simple dolls with their round heads and cartoon eyes are even more reminiscent of Mary Blair's designs than the dolls inside the attraction. This is a great example of the way Walt Disney would "plus" an attraction.
The Small World Clock is one of my favorite pieces at Disneyland.
ReplyDeleteSome of my clearest childhood memories of Disneyland, are of the skull rock area. We always had lunch there, and it was a great place to sit and just soak up the atmosphere. Great in the evening too, when everything was kind of glowing with the great lighting they had around the area.
ReplyDeleteLove this shot. A reminder of the sunny, happy days one could have at Disneyland.
ReplyDeleteThanks as always, Matterhorn and Merlinsguy, and welcome Stub Winged Bilge Rat (!!)
ReplyDeleteTwo great shots! While I was not quite old enough to remember Skull Rock, one of my favorite details of Disneyland is the "it's a small world" clock. Definitely a classy piece of plusing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about It's a Small World. Mary Blair is truly an unsung Disney hero in my opinion. I'm still amazed as I float through IASW that it took only a year from the time Walt came to the Imagineers to the time they delivered it to the '64 New York World's Fair. It's a timeless attraction. The facade looks particularly sparkly in that picture!
ReplyDeleteyeah.. amazing
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