INTERCOT Walt Disney World Information Guide

Giggy · #41 10-28-2009, 10:35 PM

The Tower of Terror was deliberately made to be 199 feet tall. The Federal Aviation Administration require all buildings that are 200 feet or taller to have a red beacon on the top. Imagineers thought this would detract from the theme so made the hotel 199 feet - as tall as they could without adding the beacon.

Expedition Everest is 199.5 feet, I'm assuming the same reason applies.

little_mulan · #42 11-01-2009, 04:28 PM

The music truly makes Disney amazing. It really sets the tome for whatever you happen to be doing!

Grim Grinning Marathon Runner · #43 11-03-2009, 05:47 PM

I've been itching to post this and just kept forgetting.

On POTC, there's a detail that I've only gotten once out of the many, many times I've gone on that attraction. When you're in the scene with Captain Barbosa attacking the fort and there are splashes in the water, there is a little extra detail that I could swear happened to me once.

It's a detail that will only catch somebody if they are in the right place at the right time, but I could swear that I felt a burst of air across the top of my head once, as if a cannon ball was being from the fort toward the ship. It was SO cool!!

Also, Captain Barbosa himself is a detail. His outfit is complete down to real hair on his body and rings on his finger, which most people will never see. But it's just a part of what makes Disney so fantastic!

Gator · #44 11-03-2009, 07:17 PM

One thing I've mentioned before on these boards was that during Wishes, two lights stay on in the middle of the castle. If you watch Cinderella, you'll see that these lights represent the Duke staying awake wondering where Cinderella has gone.

SpecJoe Magic · #45 11-04-2009, 07:39 AM

One of the most bizarre and funny details at WDW is on the Jungle Cruise. As the boat passes by the ambushing natives, a close listen will reveal that one of the natives is saying, "I love disco!"

A similar type detail happens on Splash Mountain. Just before the boat reaches the point where Br'er Rabbit is captured by Br'er Fox, there is a gopher that pops out of a hole in the ceiling that says, "FSU!" It's a tribute to Florida State University. I'm guessing that one or more of the Imagineers who worked on Splash Mountain attended that college.

IamBelle · #46 11-04-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Grim Grinning Marathon Runner

It's a detail that will only catch somebody if they are in the right place at the right time, but I could swear that I felt a burst of air across the top of my head once, as if a cannon ball was being from the fort toward the ship. It was SO cool!!

This happened to me the first time I rode the new POTC. I was hit in my right ear by a blast of air! It came so suddenly and didn't happen to anybody else in our boat and hasn't happened since! I was startled at first, but it is a really cool effect!!

beksy · #47 11-05-2009, 08:32 AM

Wow, I've found so much to look for and interesting new facts just reading this thread!

We went for years and appreciated all the details that were easy to spot but never realized all of the little details that are easily missed. I've been reading some books since we slowed down and started appreciating these details and enjoy pointing these out to whoever is with me. My mom never knew about hidden mickeys until a few weeks ago. My sister and I were looking for them and she was totally confused until we explained to her what they were. Now she is dedicated to finding them too! I don't have any other details to add but really appreciate all that have been mentioned.

Tink#64 · #48 11-11-2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SpecJoe Magic

One of the most bizarre and funny details at WDW is on the Jungle Cruise. As the boat passes by the ambushing natives, a close listen will reveal that one of the natives is saying, "I love disco!"

A similar type detail happens on Splash Mountain. Just before the boat reaches the point where Br'er Rabbit is captured by Br'er Fox, there is a gopher that pops out of a hole in the ceiling that says, "FSU!" It's a tribute to Florida State University. I'm guessing that one or more of the Imagineers who worked on Splash Mountain attended that college.

I did read that part about the "FSU" exclamation being put into the attraction of a FSU alumni!

I love to read all the trivia & secrets books & then look for & "discover" all the hidden treasures of WDW! It is an absolutley amazing place. The attention to detail there is beyond amazing! No wonder we're all hooked on the magic!