Intersections - Adventureland, Lahina's Pioneer Inn

What Ho!

The thing about the worlds of Disney is that a fellow can often tuck himself inside one and be whisked off to all sorts of exotic locales. Photographs are a fun way to explore the intersections between Disney and the world beyond.

Take for example this charming Adventureland balcony:

The fishing nets (and the "Chandler" sign near the back) evoke a seaside setting. Taking it all in, I am rather reminded of Lahina's historic Pioneer Inn:

The Pioneer Inn, Lahina, Maui

There's quite a bit of history associated with the Pioneer Inn. According to the Honolulu Star Bulletin, it is one of the oldest operating hotels in Hawaii (having been restored by Best Western somewhere along the way).

The story is that the Inn was founded by an Englishman who came to Maui to embody the long arm of the law, but decided to stay in Hawaii and go into the hotel business instead.

Sounds like a clever chap.

Cheers!

- The Management

Intersections - Reflections of Japan

Here at the veranda our interest in the created worlds of Disney whets our appetite to explore the wider world which inspired them (and vice-versa). Photos are a fun way to discover the intersections, between Disney and the world beyond.

Consider for example these two structures.  Although both are inspired on Japanese architecture they reside on opposite sides of the U.S. continent.

You may recognize this pagoda from Epcot's Japan Pavilion:

Apparently a replica of a 7th century Horyuji Temple

But have you ever been to the Japanese Tea Garden at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park?

A lovely spot for reflection and tea

- The Management

Intersections - Rigging

Here at the veranda our interest in the created worlds of Disney whets our appetite to explore the wider world which inspired them (and vice-versa). Photos are a fun way to discover the intersections between Disney and the world beyond.

For example, here are two vessels that are over two thousand miles apart when conventionally measured, but feel as if they were cut from the same sailcloth:

The SS Columbia in it's home port.
Fowler's Harbor, Disneyland, CA

Another classic vessel makes port.
Lahaina Harbor, Maui, Hawaii.

- The Management