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The gates of WDW
- Thread starter rufio
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DisneyWall-E
Well-Known Member
I like the WDW gate myself. When I see it it reminds me of the first time I took my wife(honeymoon 2006). She had been to the Magic Kingdom before, but never any of the other parks. And she had never stayed at a resort on property. When we crossed the WDW sign/gate we were both crying. So I guess its a nostalgia(sp?) thing for me.
Does anyone know if the Magic Kingdom sign has ever been updated and if it has what did they look like before?
Does anyone know if the Magic Kingdom sign has ever been updated and if it has what did they look like before?
menamechris
Well-Known Member
The road signs bother me a lot more. Purple, really? Why? It looks so bad....
flynnibus
Premium Member
Blue, brown, green, and white are all used by convention for state/fed roads. What would you prefer?
I like the distinction to help immediately let you know this is a WDW sign, not just random highway sign
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
I love the purple signs..like flynn said...you know that they aren't your run-of-the-mill roadsigns.
bethymouse
Well-Known Member
My boys love the welcome to WDW sign! "WE'RE HERE!" is the most wonderful sound in the world!
I like the signs, especially the moving TOT one!
I like the signs, especially the moving TOT one!
shmmrname
Active Member
I wonder if they could have a pull-off area or two then. In national parks, there are often scenic overlooks with 'picture spots' that can let you take your picture without causing a pileup of metal and plastic.
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
That has been discussed here before, but it was shot down for some strange reason by someone who thought that guests wouldn't read the signs about it anyway!
shmmrname
Active Member
Yeah, it seemed to obvious to be missed. I could see it becoming a major headache, and not really even stopping anyone anyways.
MickeyPeace
Well-Known Member
I like both signs. I will concede that the Magic Kingdom sign looks 70s (and I love it) and the WDW sign looks 90's (it could be refreshed). I love the classic WDW feel so I am fine with keeping the Magic Kingdom sign and redoing the main gate.
menamechris
Well-Known Member
Yeah, I get the distinction is the "point" of the differently colored signed. In the backstage areas they switch back to Florida Highway "green" so guests will know they are no longer in a "guest area" and self-direct out. That's great - and I understand its purpose - but I am not a fan of purple. Personally, I think black with red or gold lettering. They are the "Mickey colors". I don't associate the color purple with anything Disney except for the signs....
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
Purple is the color of Royalty.
Agreed. The 70s I can handle. The 90s is not a time we should be forced to re-live...
But... but purple... *tries to think of a purple Disney character* Barney? Oh...
menamechris
Well-Known Member
Riiiight... Actually, I don't think people was chosen because it in some way symbolizes royalty. I think it was chosen because those purples and pinks were popular in the 90s.
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
Ursula, Dark Wing Duck, Figment, Daisy Duck's blouse, Cheshire Cat, Heffalump, Stretch from ToyStory 3
You win.
That's actually VERY on purpose. Signage was originally supposed to be rustic/brown/green so it didn't stand out but they decided people would get lost and miss signs so they made them as *loud* as possible while still making it clear that you're in a *different* place.
menamechris
Well-Known Member
Yeah, he wins. I totally see the inspiration for the colors now.... Sigh..