Ok, we usually like the decisions Disney World makes about bringing new exciting attractions, rides, and experiences to its theme parks but this is one we’re having our doubts about now.
Smellephants on Parade
Magic Kingdom has just welcomed a brand-new attraction that could take you on a wild journey of the senses in one of its lands, BUT… we’ve recently had one of our DFB readers pose a very valid concern.
Magic Kingdom’s newest addition to one of its lands was met with quite a divisive introduction! When the new Smellephants on Parade was initially announced as an upcoming attraction to the Storybook Circus land of the park, Disney fans may have been a bit confused by the decision initially. After its initial announcement and plans to clear out the areas around where they would eventually call home started rolling, we all seemed to start to come around to the idea.
Storybook Circus
What sets these fun “smellephants” apart from becoming another piece of whimsical decor around the land could also be its downfall. One of our readers seems to think this new attraction will be met with challenges right out of the gate.
Hot Dog
We’ve spotted these adorable creatures popping up all over Storybook Circus and had a little interoffice fun guessing where the next would pop up and what its theme might be. Now that their installation is complete, we finally know their scents!
Cotton Candy Elephant
That’s right… scent. Disney has teamed up with Scentsy to bring this new attraction to life in an inventive and unique way. Each of these loveable elephants is themed to snacks in both their appearance and their scent.
How cute!
Taking this one step further, the original plan for the design is to play your own scavenger hunt — literally sniffing out your next smellephant before finding clues leading you on to the next. That being said, one of our observant readers has pointed out that this is a popular place to sit and relax (especially for those hot and tired parents) to rest against the walls and surrounding scenery while their little ones play and explore. Are you already noting a potential problem here?
Would you ask someone to step aside while you smell the elephant?
Yes… things could get awkward really quickly when you walk up to a resting person and (politely) ask them to move so you can sniff the smell behind them. (Yeah, you didn’t want to see the facial expression I just made typing that out).
Smellephants on Parade
Since the attraction just opened, we’ll see if this becomes an issue!
We’re always interested in your take on what Disney World is doing next! Be sure to leave your thoughts for us on this one and more in the comments below and stay tuned with us to find out how things go for the Smellephants.
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I have to wonder how strong these scents will be. Some people are allergic. My own mother, for example, is extremely allergic to scent and struggles to breathe even walking past someone wearing perfume.
Don’t some people have allergies to perfumes and other scented things? Could that be a risk to them if they unwittingly came close enough to one of the elephants to have a reaction?