Whether you’re a Walt Disney World novice or an expert, there are always interesting tidbits to learn about the Most Magical Place on Earth!
Bonjour! Village Gifts
When we’re wandering the parks to bring you the latest updates, we love to take in the creative elements that make Disney World so special. And today we’re sharing a fascinating detail about the Magic Kingdom.
Follow us to Fantasyland toward Enchanted Tales with Belle. Fantasyland is truly home to Magic Kingdom’s most classic attractions. And with the 2012 expansion of Fantasyland, the land added a headliner to the list with the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train!
Fantasyland mug
Continue by Be Our Guest Restaurant towards Gaston’s Tavern. Nestled at the base of the Beast’s Castle is Gaston’s Tavern. As guests approach the pub in this French village, the impressive fountain highlights Gaston’s super-ego. We suggest stepping inside for a Cinnamon Roll!
Gaston’s Fountain
After the tavern, venture across the way to Bonjour! Village Gifts, where we invite you to stroll to the left side (towards the restrooms) of the building. Stop and take in the beautiful, architectural features as this store got a makeover in 2021!
Bonjour Village Gifts
Once there, look for this tiny door!
Tiny, secret door!
Is this an Imagineering detail for small Fantasyland friends?
We love this small, imaginative door!
Recently, a former Disney Cast Member, Danielle (thedapperdanielle on TikTok), mused that this door exists due to a miscalculation during the construction of New Fantasyland. Basically, the round manhole (and plumbing underneath) would have been covered up had the wall of the merchandise store been constructed in a straight line. Instead, this tiny door was created to blend into the wall and allow for the wall to bypass the manhole.
Tiny door on side of Bonjour Village Gifts.
For whatever the reason it was constructed, we love this Imagineering detail! Visiting Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is always awe-inspiring; magic really does exist around every corner!
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@thedapperdanielle is my favorite!
The little door is crazy!
I love this little detail. It just confirms why I can go twice a year and still find little “presents” imagineers leave for us.
I love the Gaston statue in the fountain. I took a picture with it and when I show it to my friends, I always say “I’m the one in front.”