Hidden Pieces of Old Rides or WDW History in parks

[unkadug]

At the new Goofy's roller coaster, if you look at the back of the entrance sign, the wood used shows parts of the old "wise acres" sign used previously. I just can't remember where it was from though. Any help?

I'm not too sure that the sign was ever used at Goofy's Wise Acres Farm as the only sign that I can recall was on the water tower ...thus having vertical boards with horizontal writing. The back of the new sign has horizontal writing on horizontal boards. I think it is just a tribute and not really a re-appropriation of previous signage.

 

[yoyoflamingo]

Where in DCA is this?

He was by the stage in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot, directly behind the fruit stand there. However, I think he's since gone MIA, as I didn't see him when I was there in May.

 

[the-reason14]

He was by the stage in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot, directly behind the fruit stand there. However, I think he's since gone MIA, as I didn't see him when I was there in May.

Do you know when he was there last? Last time and only time I've ever been there was in 2009 and I imagine it would be hard to miss.

 

[yoyoflamingo]

Do you know when he was there last? Last time and only time I've ever been there was in 2009 and I imagine it would be hard to miss.

Unfortunately I don't. I know I haven't seen him the last few times I've been (I try to pay my respects each time I'm there), but I can't seem to find my pictures of him at all. Hopefully he'll be back, but who knows?

 

[maryszhi]

this is fascinating its amazing how they are able to incorporate them into new life

 

[Timekeeper]

Looks like they used most of it. Very Cool. Original below for comparison (FYI there were 5 of these on a turntable).

Combine the turntable from Journey with the projection screens at the end of Horizons, and you've got the basic concept that Forbidden Journey utilizes for the simulated flight sequences. A reminder of how classic Disney attractions were so far ahead of their time.

 

[Axle1986]

I love this thread - this is the stuff I love most! Keep them coming!

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

This is Mr. Toad statue's story:

http://miehana.blogspot.com/2009/04/toad-in-hole-we-recently-received-sad.html

The Imperial bunker at the exit to Star Tours is like still there underneath the Tatooine shop. If you look at the side facing the queue line, you'll see it.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

This Mr Toad is Infact..NOT The one that was used in the Marquee of the former attraction..It is actually this one..Repainted..

 

[ScoutN]

• Two train cars from the Fort Wilderness train were reused - one at Typhoon Lagoon and another at Pleasure Island as a ticket booth

Used to be true until replaced with purpose built booths..

 

[Timon]

Where in DCA is this?

I believe it's in the Hollywoodland courtyard area behind the street facades.

 

[Timon]

This Mr Toad is Infact..NOT The one that was used in the Marquee of the former attraction..It is actually this one..Repainted..

Where was this located originally?

 

[Timon]

WDW Big Thunder Mountain - Has a Steam Power Hand Cart from the movie Hot Lead, Cold Feet (1978) Here is a picture of the sister cart at DL, couldn't find my WDW picture. Apologies.

 

[prberk]

Disney's official Fort Wilderness Resort's web page posts this Fun Fact: "The tree trunk trashcans throughout Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort are recycled props from the retired Indian Village attraction that was open in Frontierland at Disneyland Theme Park in California from 1955 to 1971."

Anyone have a picture of them?

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Where was this located originally?

This was not located anywhere..It was a Big Figurine you can purchase at Art of Disney..The Imagineers used one of the statues and repainted it...

That statue is one of the Big Figurines that was released in 2004

"The Fabulous J. Thadeus Toad" Big Figure​

Designed by Kevin Kidney & Jody Daily​

Resin. ​

Released in 2004. © Disney​

 

[montyz81]

The Horizons icon is also featured in the center of the rotating space station in the queue.

My understanding is that the rotating spacestation or part of it is a prop reuse in Mission Space. I could be wrong.

 

[englanddg]

My understanding is that the rotating spacestation or part of it is a prop reuse in Mission Space. I could be wrong.

That is correct. In fact, most of the stuff in the outer queue at MS is from Horizons.

 

[meekoman]

I'm not too sure that the sign was ever used at Goofy's Wise Acres Farm as the only sign that I can recall was on the water tower ...thus having vertical boards with horizontal writing. The back of the new sign has horizontal writing on horizontal boards. I think it is just a tribute and not really a re-appropriation of previous signage.

I don't know. Here's the photo:
100_2726 by meekoman65, on Flickr

 

[unkadug]

I don't know. Here's the photo:
100_2726 by meekoman65, on Flickr

And here is the original...do you see how they can't be the same sign?

 

[meekoman]

And here is the original...do you see how they can't be the same sign?
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Yeah, I do now. I just couldn't picture how it was used before. Especially the newness of the material of the sign had me wondering.