Recreating iconic eras
Disney is all about detail. When they’re creating a replica of a particular landmark, they’re true to every detail of the original. This is most notable in the Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is one area where forced perspective gets no play. The façade that you see at the end of the street in Hollywood Studios is a full-scale reproduction of the original Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
The inclusion of the theater is meant to emphasize the park’s general air of a Hollywood studio. If you find yourself feeling a little caught up in the glitz and glamor of the Hollywood of days past, then the architecture in this area is doing its job perfectly with its towering façade.
Inspiring guests to slow down
When you’re in or near the street of Disney’s theme parks, it’s hard to escape the sense of perpetual movement. It’s difficult to find much rest or relaxation when you’re getting swept along in the flow of guest traffic from one attraction to the next. However, Disney has created several areas that offer a welcome respite from this frenzied feeling.
If you have a keen eye, you’ll spot these quiet courtyards everywhere. The courtyard in front of the baby care and first aid areas at Magic Kingdom is a peaceful little escape from Main Street. Head into countries like France in Epcot and you’ll find charming seating, landscaped gardens, and a truly immersive air that makes you feel as though you’re lingering in the streets of Paris instead of rushing to meet your FastPass+ reservation. It’s no coincidence that you can so easily find a peaceful corner when you’re starting to feel overwhelmed. Disney designed it that way.
The magical air of Disney often seems effortless, as though a sprinkle of pixie dust in the air keeps it all going. However, the ambiance that pervades that parks is far more intentional. Take note of these careful details and perhaps you can use them as inspiration to create a little more magic in your own spaces.
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