Date: 01/07/2003
Themed indoor locations are giving Epcot guests reliable, colorful ways to meet Disney characters in World Showcase.
"The concept for these locations uses a 'library' theme to introduce and tie-in Disney characters' stories to their countries of origin," said Darlene Neudecker, team leader at Epcot Entertainment. "The concept was first tested at Morocco with Aladdin characters in 2001. Guests enjoyed it so much, we've expanded the concept into other World Showcase countries."
The library locations use props, art and design concepts that blend the particular film's storyline with the pavilion's architecture and cultural influences.
The Aladdin characters, for example, appear in a room across from Restaurant Marrakesh. Carpets, palm trees and a painted backdrop of the city of Agrabah are part of that location's decor.
Characters from Beauty and the Beast and The Hunchback of Notre Dame appear in a small library at Plume et Palette in France. The location includes stained glass windows depicting the Beast's castle and a rose, similar to the stained glass window used to set up the story in the film Beauty and the Beast.
Mary Poppins and Winnie the Pooh characters appear in a bright, colorfully painted room at The Crown & Crest at the United Kingdom.
"Indoor locations provide scenic, climate-controlled areas for our guests to meet and photograph their favorite storybook characters," Darlene said. "We can have continuous character coverage at all our indoor locations."
Leaders are discussing plans for other indoor locations around World Showcase.
From Eyes & Ears
Themed indoor locations are giving Epcot guests reliable, colorful ways to meet Disney characters in World Showcase.
"The concept for these locations uses a 'library' theme to introduce and tie-in Disney characters' stories to their countries of origin," said Darlene Neudecker, team leader at Epcot Entertainment. "The concept was first tested at Morocco with Aladdin characters in 2001. Guests enjoyed it so much, we've expanded the concept into other World Showcase countries."
The library locations use props, art and design concepts that blend the particular film's storyline with the pavilion's architecture and cultural influences.
The Aladdin characters, for example, appear in a room across from Restaurant Marrakesh. Carpets, palm trees and a painted backdrop of the city of Agrabah are part of that location's decor.
Characters from Beauty and the Beast and The Hunchback of Notre Dame appear in a small library at Plume et Palette in France. The location includes stained glass windows depicting the Beast's castle and a rose, similar to the stained glass window used to set up the story in the film Beauty and the Beast.
Mary Poppins and Winnie the Pooh characters appear in a bright, colorfully painted room at The Crown & Crest at the United Kingdom.
"Indoor locations provide scenic, climate-controlled areas for our guests to meet and photograph their favorite storybook characters," Darlene said. "We can have continuous character coverage at all our indoor locations."
Leaders are discussing plans for other indoor locations around World Showcase.
From Eyes & Ears