Thursday, 16 December 2021

Sixteen Jewel Boxes

 

When planning attractions in his parks, Walt Disney insisted they look amazing from far away, from a middle distance, and in close-ups. All that eye candy is the first thing anyone notices while visiting a Disney theme park. But the real magic in a Disney vacation is that it’s a multi-sensual affair. Every area of every park comes with its own soundtrack. Music envelops you as you queue at the entrance, surrounding you until you head back out. Perhaps the most creative part of the experience is how the park SMELLS. The Magic Kingdom’s entrance is designed to feel like a theater lobby. It makes sense that it smells like popcorn. A stop at Pirates of the Caribbean comes with the aroma of gunpowder and seawater. Cinnamon wafts from the shops on Main Street USA. The Haunted Mansion smells of dust and flowers. Most guests never notice them, but clever diffusers called Smellitizers pump specific odors all through the park.


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