Disneyland Hidden Mickeys

A Glimpse of the Circle D Corral at Disneyland Park

posted at the Official Disney Parks Blog on March 30th, 2010 by Heather Hust Rivera, Manager, Social Media, Disneyland Resort

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We’ve all seen the horses on Main Street, U.S.A in Disneyland park, but do you know where these horses really live? Backstage, north of Frontierland in Disneyland park, there is a working ranch, called Circle D Corral.

Backstage, north of Frontierland in Disneyland park, there is a working ranch, called Circle D Corral.

Here are some fun facts to consider before taking a step “backstage” in today’s video to see the animals that live in Circle D Corral:

• The ranch is currently home to 28 horses, a jersey cow, two miniature donkeys, three turkeys and 15 goats.
• Forty-eight cast members work at the ranch.
• All the horses are large, “draft” horses (”draft horses” are horses that are adapted to pull heavy loads).
• The following breeds of horse are represented at Circle D: Percheron, Clydesdale, Belgian and Shire.
• No Disneyland horse works more than 4 hours a day, 3 days a week.
• And, like all cast members, the horses at Disneyland park always wear their name tags when they are working.

Time-Lapse Video: Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

posted at the Official Disney Parks blog on March 8th, 2010 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks

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It takes 24,000 cast member hours to make the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival happen. But that’s just a number until you’re able to actually see the work behind it all — so, how about an exclusive peek? Take a look at overnight time-lapse video featuring the creation of an area containing three of the more than 70 Disney character topiaries in the park this year. Notice how many hands touch it.

Every year, I learn something new to take home at the Festival and you can too. In fact, there are nearly 200 hands-on gardening demonstrations and seminars being presented in the upcoming weeks.

Take a look at: http://marciodisney.blogspot.com/2011/03/epcot-international-flower-garden.html

Finding Inspiration at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

posted at the Official Disney Parks Blog on April 6th, 2010 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks

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Whether you’re a serious gardener…or someone who dabbles in the yard from time to time (like me), there’s a good chance something will stick out and inspire you during a walk around the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Disney Horticulture Manager Eric Darden and his team make sure there’s something for everyone. And today, Eric is sharing what’s updated and new at this year’s event.