Next to the entrance to Voyage of the Little Mermaid is what looks like a shipwreck. These bright lanterns are a part of that aesthetic. The metal has a lovely patina, but it's the colored glass that I find the most appealing.
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At the entrance to Voyage of the Little Mermaid are three brightly colored lanterns which look like they've done hard days on the sea in the salt-filled air. That aging is called a patina, and it's one of the ways that Disney manages to keep all the areas of their parks so well themed. After all, who would believe they were in the Wild West without a little rust?
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The main light fixture in the new lobby of the Polynesian is probably one of my favorites. It did constitute a challenge to get a good shot of it though. This was one of many attempts, and, as you can see, it's hard the get the whole piece in a single shot.
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One of the reasons this fixture is one of my favorites, is because of the way they used the glass balls along with wooden lantern constructions all at varied heights. There is a constant interest when looking up or over in the Polynesian lobby now.
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The whole piece seen from across the second floor. From this angle it's much easier to see the way in which the different lanterns are layered so that there is interest from every angle.
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I find the glass globes to be some of the most interesting parts. I especially like the glass globes which are partially encased in the wooden frames, like the one in the top left-hand corner of this shot.
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The focus of this shot is one of the rope-wrapped glass globes which is surrounded with a wooden frame. Honestly a light like this is what makes the whole thing work. Because it's different from anything you might have in a home, and it plays up the theme of the entire Polynesian resort.
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Although you couldn't see it in my other shots, here you can see the bamboo frame which the lanterns are hung from. At this angle, you can also see that there are several of these bamboo frames, which helps to distribute the interest across the expansive lobby.
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I've only done Enchanted Tales with Belle once, and while waiting in line I noted first these lanterns on top of the walls of the line. I love the way the lantern itself reflects the shape of a house with the upper gables, while also having a little flair like you might expect in a castle (like the Beast's castle maybe?), with the scroll shapes on the bottom and the diamonds across the lit area.
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This lantern is the same shape as the one mounted on the walls of the line, but in this case the lantern is hanging on a wooden frame. The unity created by using the same design is really nice, especially as this is only one style of hanging lantern in the outdoor part of the line.
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