5. Brer Rabbit’s home

Briar Patch Store

Splash Mountain introduces you to Brer Rabbit, and you’ll see this wily character throughout the queue and ride. However, it’s not the mountain that Brer Rabbit calls home. A little ways from the exit of Splash Mountain is a gift shop called the Briar Patch. Look up after you enter, and you’ll see Brer Rabbit’s home just above the store.

Brer Rabbit's Home

6. Reused railroad ties

Railroad Tie Height Sign

Big Thunder Mountain takes you on a careening mine train ride, but the tracks themselves are far from being the only spot where you’ll see stretches of railroad. Look closely and you’ll see that unused bits of railroad tracks and ties were used frequently around this area. This little detail works well with the old west theming of the area, where unused bits and pieces could always find a new purpose.

7. Humorous quips

Gold Dust Saloon Poster

The Liberty Square area surrounding the Hall of Presidents is fairly solemn and straightforward, but all bets are off once you enter Frontierland. This area offers plenty of fun little jokes for observant visitors to enjoy. A poster in the queue for Big Thunder Mountain advertises “Mother Lode’s” World Famous Gold Dust Saloon. Some dynamite crates outside the ride feature the brand “Lytum & Hyde Explosives.” (Get it? Light ‘em and hide?) Keep your eyes open and you never know when you’ll get a good laugh.

8. Nods to influential Imagineers

Harper's Mill

It’s hard to miss Harper’s Mill on Tom Sawyer Island, but most people probably pass by without a second thought. The mill was named for Harper Goff, an artist who contributed significantly to the design and development of Walt Disney World.

The character of Big Al in the Country Bear Jamboree is a caricature of show writer Al Bertino who was one of the lead writers for the Magic Kingdom.

Frontierland is all about discovery and development so keep your eyes open as you’re passing through and you’ll notice these fun finds and many, many more.