Thursday, 25 February 2016

Four Irish Chains

Next time you’re on Main Street U.S.A., look up. Whether you’re in Orlando or Anaheim, you’ll see windows that have a lot to say. These decorative panes pretend to advertise businesses in the upper floors above Main Street, but they’re really paying homage to the people who helped to create this happy place. The one that reads, “Fargo’s Palm Parlor, Roland E. Crump, palm reader” is talking about Rolly Crump who designed the Haunted Mansion and the Enchanted Tiki Room.  “The Artist’s Loft, handmade miniatures by Harriet Burns” is for the first female imagineer who was behind Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and the Carousel of Progress. “Wally Boag, golden vaudeville routines” honors the greatest performer on the stage at the Golden Horseshoe. My personal favorite is “The Musical Quill, lyrics and librettos by X. Atencio.” Xavier Atencio wrote A Pirate’s Life for Me and Grim Grinning Ghosts. He also has a headstone near the Haunted Mansion.

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