My LEGO Disneyland - Page 3

VWSpawn · 04-04-2005, 03:11 PM

Lego's are so cool. Very nice!

DarylF · 04-04-2005, 03:31 PM

Thanks for all your feedback and comments everyone! Yes, it was (is) a labour of love.

I started construction on the Splash Mountain in April of 2004. Overall, it took me about 10 months to build everything, and then about a month to do 'detail work', such as flowerbeds, landscaping, seating areas, street lights and figures.

I'm not employeed by the Lego Company or sponsored in any way, LEGO is merely a hobby (obsession?). I was, however, a cast member at The Disney Store for 8 years (1994-2002) up here in Canada. I was a "traditionalist" type of Cast Member, and left the WDC because I didn't like the direction the Store was going.

I have no idea how many pieces of LEGO were used; I originally intended to count, but through trial and error, most parts of the display were re-built several times. There is probably more LEGO within the interior of Splash Mountain to support it than is actually visible!

Sadly, New Orleans Square has been disassembled in order to free up pieces for Main Street USA.

My dream would be to build the entire park in mini-fig scale (that is, to scale for all the little LEGO people). I would love to have Disney invite me down to display this! (or even work there.... I've ALWAYS wanted to be a conductor on the DLRR!) I've been tempted to write them, but know that they have a nice little form letter for solicitations.

If any of you are CMs with any power... put in a word for me!

Tinker Bell · 04-04-2005, 03:38 PM

Somebody has a little time on their hands! That's awesome!!

Malibu Minion · 04-04-2005, 03:41 PM

That is so Cool!!!

Subgoon · 04-04-2005, 03:44 PM

There are many CM's on here that should be able to put in a word....

You disassembeled Orleans Square?? Surely you couldve bought more Legos or something. Im eager to see Main Street. Have any progress shots so far?

*dsnylndmom* · 04-04-2005, 04:51 PM

I just showed every shot to my 10 year old son, he's blown away! He thinks you are a Lego God

(I agree with him!)

We also saw R2 and C3PO and he thought that was SO COOL

AO* · 04-04-2005, 05:01 PM

Mr. Disney · 04-04-2005, 06:18 PM

That Is sooo FREAKIN COOL!!!!!!!!

It makes my Hogwarts look like playskool toys....

[IMG]C:\Disco40\My Documents\fotos\foto gi\IMG_2636.jpeg[/IMG]

I want one!!!!!

robotpirates · 04-04-2005, 06:27 PM

Holy cow, that's amazing. I commend you.

That must have been so time consuming and expensive but so worth it.

dramaqueen · 04-04-2005, 07:46 PM

My husband is really impressed!

Hey if there are any execs out there seeing this thread- Do you have a place for this in the lego store at DD?

Momzilla59 · 04-04-2005, 09:21 PM

Very nice! You have a rare talent for this.

Disney Analyst · 04-04-2005, 09:40 PM

Omg... Incredible... I remember making a house, and feeling so proud, but wow....

Disneyphile · 04-05-2005, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarylF

I've been tempted to write them, but know that they have a nice little form letter for solicitations.

If any of you are CMs with any power... put in a word for me!

AT least send your pictures into the Disney Magazine! This project needs to be immortalized.

aralechn · 04-05-2005, 03:42 PM

Gawrsh! That is just simply amazing!!!

aralechn · 04-05-2005, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

AT least send your pictures into the Disney Magazine! This project needs to be immortalized.

I agree!!!! Send pictures to the Disney magazine!

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04-04-2005, 09:21 PM	#41
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04-04-2005, 03:11 PM	#31
VWSpawn Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 195	Lego's are so cool. Very nice!

04-04-2005, 03:31 PM	#32
DarylF Imagineer in training Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 196	Thanks for all your feedback and comments everyone! Yes, it was (is) a labour of love. I started construction on the Splash Mountain in April of 2004. Overall, it took me about 10 months to build everything, and then about a month to do 'detail work', such as flowerbeds, landscaping, seating areas, street lights and figures. I'm not employeed by the Lego Company or sponsored in any way, LEGO is merely a hobby (obsession?). I was, however, a cast member at The Disney Store for 8 years (1994-2002) up here in Canada. I was a "traditionalist" type of Cast Member, and left the WDC because I didn't like the direction the Store was going. I have no idea how many pieces of LEGO were used; I originally intended to count, but through trial and error, most parts of the display were re-built several times. There is probably more LEGO within the interior of Splash Mountain to support it than is actually visible! Sadly, New Orleans Square has been disassembled in order to free up pieces for Main Street USA. My dream would be to build the entire park in mini-fig scale (that is, to scale for all the little LEGO people). I would love to have Disney invite me down to display this! (or even work there.... I've ALWAYS wanted to be a conductor on the DLRR!) I've been tempted to write them, but know that they have a nice little form letter for solicitations. If any of you are CMs with any power... put in a word for me!

04-04-2005, 03:38 PM	#33
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04-04-2005, 06:18 PM	#38
Mr. Disney Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 303	That Is sooo FREAKIN COOL!!!!!!!! It makes my Hogwarts look like playskool toys.... [IMG]C:\Disco40\My Documents\fotos\foto gi\IMG_2636.jpeg[/IMG] I want one!!!!!

04-04-2005, 06:27 PM	#39
robotpirates Mars Investigations. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,491	Holy cow, that's amazing. I commend you. That must have been so time consuming and expensive but so worth it.

04-04-2005, 09:40 PM	#42
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04-05-2005, 03:42 PM	#44
aralechn Disneyland and TDR fan! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: WeHo CA Posts: 225	Gawrsh! That is just simply amazing!!!

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