Dad is a wood carver; need help showing him the amazing details in the park

sueb · 04-16-2007, 07:44 AM

Dad is a 69-year-old half marathon runner who's obsessions with carving and orchids rival my obsession with Disneyland. He will be going with me on my birthday and this will be his first time back in over 10 years. I know he will spend time looking at things like the tiki room and the things on Main Street and in the Gallery. But I would like your input on other ideas. Thanks.

Abominable Snowman · 04-16-2007, 08:20 AM

he would love fantasyland a lot i think... the wishing well has some nice carvings on it as well... and then there is quite a bit of woodwork in Pooh's Corner

sueb · 04-16-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Abominable Snowman

he would love fantasyland a lot i think... the wishing well has some nice carvings on it as well... and then there is quite a bit of woodwork in Pooh's Corner

Good point; and I don't think he's seen Pooh's Corner. He does love Storybookland (I plan to order a DVD), the problem is he remembers it when all of the cast members who drove those boats where like alice in wonderland.

HBG2 · 04-16-2007, 09:51 AM

A lot of the stuff in the Haunted Mansion is real woodcarving:

Show that to your Dad. If you talk to the CM's and explain your father's interest, and if it's not too busy, they might be nice and let him take a closer look. Worth asking.

sueb · 04-16-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HBG2

A lot of the stuff in the Haunted Mansion is real woodcarving:

Show that to your Dad. If you talk to the CM's and explain your father's interest, and if it's not too busy, they might be nice and let him take a closer look. Worth asking.

Another great idea; Thanks!!

demento57 · 04-16-2007, 02:03 PM

What about the classic wooden indians of Main St and Frontierland. See if you can convince him that the bear outside of GRR is made of wood

BFJen · 04-16-2007, 02:07 PM

You must take him through the Grand Californian - The craftsman style woodworking will amaze him.

Chapter13 · 04-16-2007, 03:40 PM

Too bad you aren't going to WDW, then you could show him the tree of life!

Hmmmm, are the merry-go-round horses wood?

nemopoppins · 04-16-2007, 09:56 PM

A lot of the details that I would have thought are carved wood are actually molded with plaster or concrete and such. I guess your dad will be able to notice that. I hope he gets to meet Gepetto!

CoasterMatt · 04-16-2007, 09:57 PM

Go on Pinocchio's Daring Journey - the clocks/toys in the end sequence are all handcarved.

CaliforniaAdventurer · 04-16-2007, 10:20 PM

Yes, the Grand Californian is an arts and crafts style hotel, full of woodwork.

DCACM · 04-16-2007, 11:32 PM

There's some great wood carvings in and around the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.

disney jones · 04-17-2007, 03:50 AM

yes, from above, i'd say anything to do with the Grand Californian/Redwood area, Tiki Room and Pinocchio

sueb · 04-18-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chapter13

Too bad you aren't going to WDW, then you could show him the tree of life!

Hmmmm, are the merry-go-round horses wood?

I believe so. He carved a carrousel (toy size) entirely out of wood, including the gears and the crank; it has 4 horses that go up and down - So he does enjoy Carrousels.

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

Go on Pinocchio's Daring Journey - the clocks/toys in the end sequence are all handcarved.

Good idea - thanks

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Originally Posted by disney jones

yes, from above, i'd say anything to do with the Grand Californian/Redwood area, Tiki Room and Pinocchio

Thanks. And thanks to all for all of the suggestions!!! Maybe we'll see you there!

04-16-2007, 07:44 AM	#1
sueb I'd rather be @ D-land Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 8,725	Dad is a wood carver; need help showing him the amazing details in the park Dad is a 69-year-old half marathon runner who's obsessions with carving and orchids rival my obsession with Disneyland. He will be going with me on my birthday and this will be his first time back in over 10 years. I know he will spend time looking at things like the tiki room and the things on Main Street and in the Gallery. But I would like your input on other ideas. Thanks.

04-16-2007, 08:20 AM	#2
Abominable Snowman Premium Youngling and Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Making your Starbucks beverage Posts: 3,785	Re: Dad is a wood carver; need help showing him the amazing details in the park he would love fantasyland a lot i think... the wishing well has some nice carvings on it as well... and then there is quite a bit of woodwork in Pooh's Corner __________________ My Flickr

04-16-2007, 09:51 AM	#4
HBG2 I'll be back Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,494	Re: Dad is a wood carver; need help showing him the amazing details in the park A lot of the stuff in the Haunted Mansion is real woodcarving: Show that to your Dad. If you talk to the CM's and explain your father's interest, and if it's not too busy, they might be nice and let him take a closer look. Worth asking.

04-16-2007, 02:03 PM	#6
demento57 n/a Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,206	Re: Dad is a wood carver; need help showing him the amazing details in the park What about the classic wooden indians of Main St and Frontierland. See if you can convince him that the bear outside of GRR is made of wood __________________ “Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you walk into an open sewer and die.” ~ Mel Brooks

04-16-2007, 02:07 PM	#7
BFJen For You! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Idaho Falls Posts: 10,373	Re: Dad is a wood carver; need help showing him the amazing details in the park You must take him through the Grand Californian - The craftsman style woodworking will amaze him. __________________ Will trade husband for Disneyland and DCA Pins!

04-16-2007, 03:40 PM	#8
Chapter13 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 576	Re: Dad is a wood carver; need help showing him the amazing details in the park Too bad you aren't going to WDW, then you could show him the tree of life! Hmmmm, are the merry-go-round horses wood? __________________

04-16-2007, 09:56 PM	#9
nemopoppins New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 431	Re: Dad is a wood carver; need help showing him the amazing details in the park A lot of the details that I would have thought are carved wood are actually molded with plaster or concrete and such. I guess your dad will be able to notice that. I hope he gets to meet Gepetto!

04-16-2007, 09:57 PM	#10
CoasterMatt Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 844	Re: Dad is a wood carver; need help showing him the amazing details in the park Go on Pinocchio's Daring Journey - the clocks/toys in the end sequence are all handcarved.

04-16-2007, 10:20 PM	#11
CaliforniaAdventurer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20,831	Re: Dad is a wood carver; need help showing him the amazing details in the park Yes, the Grand Californian is an arts and crafts style hotel, full of woodwork.

04-16-2007, 11:32 PM	#12
DCACM the F.O.D. solution. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 309	Re: Dad is a wood carver; need help showing him the amazing details in the park There's some great wood carvings in and around the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.

04-17-2007, 03:50 AM	#13
disney jones Rally Time! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ahwatukee Posts: 645	Re: Dad is a wood carver; need help showing him the amazing details in the park yes, from above, i'd say anything to do with the Grand Californian/Redwood area, Tiki Room and Pinocchio __________________ a friend of Walt.

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