When you enter Magic Kingdom, you step onto Main Street USA, inspired by Walt Disney's hometown. There is an adorable ice cream shop, a bakery, and all sorts of charming places to explore. (Damian's favorite is the old fashioned train station, where you catch the train that circles the park).
(I always worry the balloon man might float away. He never does.)
I like to admire the architecture and window shop. Below is a window display of the ballroom scene from Beauty and the Beast. In the window's reflection, you can see Damian waiting patiently as I snap the photo. (I have sunglasses on my head, a magic Kingdom map in one hand and a camera in the other, and a messenger bag over my shoulders. I am only missing sunscreen on my nose. Do I win the most stereotypical tourist ever award? I thought so.)
My dorkiness aside, I like the above photo because it appears as if I am peeking through the window of the Beast's castle and watching Beauty and the Beast fall in love in real time. And of course, I am taking a photo. Wouldn't you?
I remember when I was younger and I would wish and hope that one day I could explore a castle like the ones I saw in Disney films. I would even fall asleep at night and dream of castles. I suppose one reason I love Disney World so much is that while I am there, I experience a small taste of otherwise intangible childhood dreams.
And here I am again, spying on a magic carpet ride. Can you find me?
And of course at the end of Main Street, past the movie theater, the barber shop, the candy store, and all the window displays, you find the pride and joy of the park, Cinderella's castle.
Have you ever strolled down Disney World's Main Street? If so, what do you remember?
P.S. Tomorrowland is coming up next!
I love love love Disney World. I go... more than I should. I can't get enough of it. It really does feel like recapturing a bit of childhood-- but making tangible the imagination side of it. Main Street USA makes me very happy.
ReplyDeleteI also love going to Epcot. World Showcase is my favorite.
You're not alone. If and when I go to Disney World, I will TOTALLY take pictures of all the window displays.
ReplyDeleteI vaguely remember going down Main Street in Disneyland when we went. Two places that stick out are the portrait shop where an artist cut silhouettes of me and my brothers out of black paper and layered them in an oval picture frame and the glass figurine shop where I had my eye on a glass flute the whole time we were there (I was in 5th grade and had just started playing so every time I saw or heard the flute, I perked up). Never got it, which I was able to live with. Oh, and I also got a big spiral lollipop from the candy store!
Such a magical place! :)
ReplyDeleteI think the balloon man has lead in his shoes to keep him from floating off... lol! ;)
Awww..it's such a beautiful spot! Great photos, sweetie. Happy Monday. xo
ReplyDeleteThese photos are so…marvelous! I'd really love to go there!
ReplyDeleteHave the best week!
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Wow I've always wanted to go there! Looks like a blast!! Enjoying your blog!
ReplyDeleteso fun!! I went when I was in high school and had so much fun!
ReplyDeleteMAIN STREET!!! I don't know - this might beat Fantasy Land as my favorite part.
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