  The story of the famous Snow White and the seven dwarfs statues is known by all Disney fans. The Disney Company commissioned them from Italian artist Leonida Parma who mistakenly read the height measurement wrong for Snow White. She was supposed to be 53" tall, but was carved out of marble the same height as the 33" tall dwarfs. In an effort to remedy this, Walt assigned the task to Disney Legend John Hench. The waterfall gets narrower towards the top, giving the illusion of distance. The studio hands sculpted small animals to place around the dwarfs, making sure the critters around Snow White matched her scale, furthering the illusion that she is taller in comparison to the others. At the base of the waterfall, John Hench installed a fountain of dancing fish, which squirt water from their mouths. The fish and the rest of the grotto’s water features come to life when Snow White sings “I’m Wishing” from the well.    Snow White’s Grotto was dedicated at Disneyland on April 9th, 1961.  In the past, coins collected from the well were sent to Variety Clubs International which was an organization made up of the heads of show business, they would divide the money up and use it for their charity work. Nowadays, any coins tossed in the well, are donated to the Make a Wish foundation, there’s a little inscription on the well that reads: “Your wishes will help children everywhere”.    Sequined-covered ears and vintage Snow White storybook illustrations are combined with a deluxe bow with embroidered ''insets'' plus a gem-studded apple brooch. I'm wishing for one now! $39.99 Magic in the details
    The princess who started it all! Snow White, Walt Disney's first princess, animated feature film 1939! 
 Do you wanna know a secret? Do you promise not to tell? We are standing by a wishing well! Make a wish into the well, that's all you have to do. If you hear an echo back, your wish will come true.     What a dream! This boutique is so amazing, if only it was there when I was a little girl. I think I would have gotten the Sleeping Beauty Princess Aurora salon package.     You can get a FREE pixie dusting from Bibbidi Bobbidi boutique located on the side of the castle. Walk up to the fairy godmother and she will dust you with glittery magic and send special wishes for the day! It's a super cute, fun and free Disney experience to add a little extra magic to your day.
In her witch disguise, the Queen's physical appearance changes from that of a youthfully beautiful queen with an unfeeling look on her face to an ugly, old peddler vividly displaying emotions. She has long, chest-length white hair, thick eyebrows, and dark rings around her eyes. Her nose becomes long and crooked with a large wart, and she only has one visible tooth on her bottom jaw. Her hands are gnarled and have pointed, dirty fingernails. She dons a black, cowled robe that retains the hanging sleeves of her gown. She also seems to wear gray slippers.     |
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Growing up in Los Angeles in the 70s/80s we visited Disneyland on a regular basis and often after school, before "Annual Passes". 
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