Dixie Landings Resort Open Mouse Guide

I got this large guide when Dixie Landings held an open house of the resort prior to its opening in 1992.  There was a self-guided tour of the resort and guest rooms, characters greetings, snacks and I can't remember what else.  At this time only the first phase of the resort, Alligator Bayou, was complete.  The second phase, Magnolia Bend (plantations), was still under construction.  Now this resort is named Port Orleans Riverside.

Front cover.

Dixie Landings map.

Inside.

The Soundstage Restaurant - Where Dining is Big Business

The Soundstage Restaurant was a quick service food location.  This exterior picture is from 1989 or 1990.  During this time period the interior featured Plaza Hotel sets from the Bette Midler/Lilly Tomlin film Big Business.  This look remained until the interior was rethemed to Beauty and the Beast in 1991.

German Mickey

Some merchandise from the Germany pavillion at EPCOT from the early 90's featuring Mickey in lederhosen.

Jar with lid between 4 and 5 inches tall and 3 1/2 to 4r inches in diameter.

This is about the right size to use as a toothick holder or maybe a shot glass.

This is just slightly smaller than the last object but with a flared rim.

Mr. Dairy Goods

One of my most prized posessions is this Mr. Dairy Goods creamer that I purchased at the Broccoli and Co. store outside of the Kitchen Kabaret probably sometime around 1990.  I believe they sold a couple of other characters in ceramic as well but unfortunately this is the only piece I obtained.  I wanted to photograph him in the refrigerator but that would have required lots of reorganization and setup so instead i did it on the stovetop where one should never leave a carton of milk sitting.

Minnie's Living Room

The fireplace.

Tiki takes a look at a book on Minnie's coffee table.

Have a seat, it's time for my favorite radio program.

Adventureland

More Adventureland architecture.

Minnie's Green Thumb

Minnie has some interesting plants growing in her conservatory.

Tiger Lillies

Dandelions and Twolips

If you look to your right, you'll see a Palm Tree.

A hanging basket of Buttercups and what garden is complete without a Daisy plant?