How's this for a Thursday post? More often than not, those Disney Imagineers create multiple pieces of concept art for takes on attractions and even whole parks that never come to fruition. Such is the case for Shanghai Disneyland, the second Disney park to debut in China. (I'd still love to be able to say "first" Chinese park and have seen Hong Kong remain independent, but I have no say in that.)
Tim Delaney, the very gifted Imagineer, created this alternative entrance to the park. Quite a different approach than a very expected, traditional Main Street U.S.A. or even in this case, Mickey Avenue. Sometimes, change is good- very good- as exemplified by placing the gorgeous Disneyland Hotel and the surrounding gardens at the entrance of the equally stunning Disneyland Paris. Many times, change isn't good- as the history of EPCOT Center will reveal.
Even in a year with many disappointments at the Disney Parks, one thing is certain. Change will come, and those gifted Imagineers will continue to look at their product in fresh ways!
(Art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)
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