Disney's Most Disjointed Fantasyland Has Beautiful Concept Art

Even when the Disney suits make a mistake, the concept art from Imagineering can be quite beautiful. Such is the case with this piece from Imagineer Tom Gilleon and his work for the rather uninspiring Fantasyland for Shanghai Disneyland. Make no mistake, the castle is the largest one ever in a Disney park- after all, this is Mainland China's Disney park. Everything there is big- including these grand, beautiful depictions.

The mix of attractions inhabit a bizarre land that includes Tim Burton's strange version of an Alice in Wonderland maze alongside a very weird Voyage to the Crystal Grotto, the charming Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and other oddities. But then again, Dumbo Flying Elephants and the requisite Carousel reside in front of the castle here, another misstep. 

Regardless, Mr. Gilleon has created two works of art in the grandest of  Disney Imagineering traditions. Given the source material, that is worth something.

(Art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)