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Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

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Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Postby jedimaster1227 » Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:02 pm

Last Monday I had the opportunity to attend a special D23 event for a very small group of people (65 to be exact) celebrating the re-opening of the Sunshine Tree Terrace at the Magic Kingdom. Mind you, we did not yet know officially about (though most of us were prepared for) the unveiling of the return of the Orange Bird, but we were happy to attend.
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Disney Archivist Steven Vagnini led the morning's ceremonies and hyped up the crowd while we waited to enter Adventureland. From there we were told to keep our eyes and ears open for a few surprises...
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Along the way, a few members of the group caught a look at these beauties!
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I'm glad I bought mine when I did, because the inventory was sold out by the next day.
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A stage was set up in front of the recently-unveiled Sunshine Tree Terrace.
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The torches are finally back at the Sunshine Tree Terrace and they actually have fire!
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Jason Grandt of Walt Disney Imagineering was the main pusher behind the return of the Orange Bird.
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Vintage sippy cups!
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Believe it or not, this is the original Orange Bird figurine that swung from a branch inside of the Sunshine Tree Terrace back in 1971. The figure was found in the Walt Disney Archives and after being fully restored, is now featured here once again.
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If you've ever had the chance to hear Jason talk about it (or follow him on Twitter), you'll know Jason is passionate about the Orange Bird (along with lots of other Disney history).
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Time for some Orange Bird trivia!
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I won a vintage Orange Bird whistle for answering the question, "Why is the idea of an Orange Bird whistle ironic?" It is ironic because the Orange Bird can't speak--all the thoughts he ever spoke appear in orange smoke, and that's what makes the Orange Bird unique.
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Disney Artist Casey Jones was on hand to help show off the new Orange Bird poster print as well as other new Orange Bird merchandise.
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Monty from merchandising had plenty to say about the new items as well.
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Several new Orange Bird pins are on the way...
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As well as a new Orange Bird ear hat!
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After the presentation, we were given samples of the newly revived Citrus Swirl that can now be purchased at the Sunshine Tree Terrace.
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It was a little early for ice cream (and as you can tell I was a little tired) but the Citrus Swirl was pretty awesome. It's kind of like a mix between vanilla ice cream and pure frozen citrus--they don't taste amazing on their own, but mixed together they are pretty great. Definitely a lighter-tasting alternative to the Dole Whip (which I love).
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Since it was the morning, D23 kept in theme by providing us with some fresh Florida oranges.
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After many years the Orange Bird is back home.
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Just another awesome layer of detail for guests to see!
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The Orange Bird sippy cups are found everywhere in the Sunshine Tree Terrace.
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Following in recent WDI tradition, there's a ton of little tributes in this label. Loranges (Horizons) is my favorite, but I'll let you pick out the rest.
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Very cool!
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Back to the merchandise!
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I love that logo on the back!
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A Sunshine Tree Terrace exclusive menu item!
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Fire!
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Hey, I'm a Disney dork and I know it. At least I can enjoy it.
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The Sunshine Tree Terrace even has a poster under the entryways of the Train Station.
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Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Postby doom1001 » Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:22 pm

Wow,I remember seeing those orange bird sippy cups when I was a little kid,no way would I have ever remembered they existed if they didn't bring them back.
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Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Postby UberBeavis » Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:57 pm

So is that their "Harry Potter" killer? :p
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Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Postby Mechanic » Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:44 pm

I remember Orange Bird from the old Anita Bryant orange juice commercials back in the 70s. He's definitely a retro memory jogger.
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Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Postby cfc » Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:53 am

UberBeavis wrote:So is that their "Harry Potter" killer? :p


Orange Bird is merely the latest reincarnation of Voldemort.

It's good to see WDW focusing on the little touches--they really add to the atmosphere of the Disney parks.
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Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Postby ernierocker » Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:01 am

Never really knew of this Orange Bird's existence, but I can appreciate the park bringing in back and paying homage to its history.

Just something else to check out when I am able to get back to Disney again.
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Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Postby Swimace » Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:08 am

I think the 5,000,000 pictures Adam just posted of a soft-serve stand is just further proof that Disney fans will go nuts for pretty much anything.

But hey, park history is always cool, so way to go Disney.
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Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Postby gisco » Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:03 am

I have never heard of the Orange Bird. Interesting.
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Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Postby BeemerBoy » Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:32 am

Swimace wrote:I think the 5,000,000 pictures Adam just posted of a soft-serve stand is just further proof that Disney fans will go nuts for pretty much anything.

But hey, park history is always cool, so way to go Disney.

Ha! I had it at 4,999,999. I must've missed one.

But yeah, sometimes it's just the simple things like this that really bring back memories for the WDW fans out there, myself included. It's nice to see someone on staff appreciate something like this, and then push for it to happen!
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Re: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

Postby DonatelloMigiatchi » Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:44 am

So was this open a long time ago and they brought it back? Or is it something new? I'm pretty sure it was there before as I think I faintly remember being there but, could someone clarify what I'm saying? Thanks :mickey:
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