THE PRAYER FLAGS
All over the Asia section of Animal Kingdom , you ’ ll notice prayer flags that are common to see in Nepal . Only the flags inside the Expedition Everest queue are authentic ; all of the others were made by Imagineers to withstand the elements of Florida weather .
PHOTO BY BRETT SVENSON
THE RESTROOMS
These restrooms might not look like much , but watch them over time on repeat visits . The set dressing on top changes : Laundry comes and goes , bricks move , and the subtle authenticity of change makes the area feel truly “ lived in .”
THE AUTHENTIC CARVINGS
The wood at Gupta ’ s Gear was carved in Indonesia by local artisans and imported to the US . Imagineers aged the wood to give it a weathered look but ensured it retained the original artistry .
PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE SHUSTER