Part Ten: American Waterfront I
Across the way is a giant ship's propeller
on display - again a level of quality detail missing in the new
California park.
The detail continues inside - it's obvious
the inspiration for the hallways and dining inside is inspired by the
Titanic. Columbia herself is represented by the banister sculpture...
...and the painting shown below actually
correctly shows how the Columbia sits in relation to its surroundings.
Look at the detail in the banister - something that is only seen in the
California park in the shops.
The rather oddly named Teddy Roosevelt
Lounge (sponsored by beer maker Kirin no less) is also in the ship...
note the torch inspired lighting fixtures (which match maiden Columbia's
held aloft torch).
A closeup of the sign shows the level of
work that went into it.
Even the walls surrounding the outside pier
area are carefully detailed - take a look at the posters shown below...
The design work is beautiful - the posters
not only subtly pitch the buffet nearby (below right), but also announce
a baseball season opener, recruit newsboys, pitch a sore throat remedy,
and a certain corporate icon's steamboat needs...
Now we'll take a
look across from the ship itself, to the incredibly detailed New
York influenced waterfront area.
The adventure continues!
"Todd Meigan" is our insider's pen
name. Todd is a cast member currently working at the Tokyo Disney
Resort. Want to send some comments to Todd? E-mail him at todd_meigan@hotmail.com
