Ever notice these beautifully sculpted posts in the Magic Kingdom Park? They can be found along the edge of the sidewalk, up and down Main Street, U.S.A. They're just one of the myriad details used to help tell the story of this turn-of-the-20th-century town. Main Street represents a period of optimism and progress, when exciting new developments are occurring all the time. Electric lights are replacing gas lamps. Photography is becoming available to the masses, and newfangled horseless carriages are sharing the road with "ol' Dobbin."
These posts would be used by visitors to town, to secure their horses while they step inside to take care of business, be it with City Hall or the corner Emporium. The posts serve no practical purpose in a modern theme park, but are a subtle yet important element in the telling of the story of Main Street, U.S.A. It's just one of the things that makes Disney's Parks different and infinitely rich and entertaining.
I read this and thought to myself that it is a shame that there are people out there who would have no idea what these were for. Growing up showing horses myself it's just a given that I know what they are. I love that Disney includes these little bits of history that may or may not get people talking. Kristin
ReplyDeleteUseful however, to bit down a herd of balloons. Nice series on Main Street, thank you.
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