![]() ![]() This same effect is widely used in the parks, everywhere from Liberty Square to the tree stump atop Splash Mountain, and even the castles themselves. (Note: Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom in Florida uses a 7/8 scale instead because it has a larger castle and so everything is sized up instead of “pony size” like Walt wanted at Disneyland). This illusion draws the eyes up and makes you think (from the ground) that the building is three stories when it actually is quite shorter. The first floor is full scale, followed by the next facade floor being 5/8 before adding a third fake floor that is only 1/2 size. ![]() Almost all the buildings on Main Street USA are designed with a 1-5/8-1/2 scale. We all know Disney creates the impression of height using forced perspective (or at least you do now!). And we’ll learn a bit about the history of Disney’s design along the way. So today we’re going to talk about why we love (or mostly love) Disney’s park designs and architectural illusions. But the ways the Imagineers have creatively designed the parks influence your experience more than you think, and in ways you might not have considered before. Or when you’re hiking around the Epcot World Showcase in the blazing sun and afternoon heat. ![]() The layout of the Disney parks may not be something you think about except for at the end of the day when your feet are aching and sitting feels like the best ride ever. ![]()
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