Pixar , Culture , and the Importance of Representation
BY TIMOTHY MOORE
For me , a trip to the Mexico Pavilion usually means a margarita and , if lines are long elsewhere , an air-conditioned reprieve from the sun aboard Gran Fiesta Tour . But when Remember Me ! La Celebración del Día de Muertos , a Coco-dedicated exhibit , opened inside the pavilion in 2017 , it brought so much more depth and emotion to the area .
The gallery exhibit gives guests a closer look at Mexican culture and , specifically , the traditions of Día de Muertos , as explored in Disney • Pixar ’ s Coco . Among the items on display are sugar skulls , paper sculptures , and papel picado ( an intricate craft that features elaborate designs cut into sheets of tissue paper ). Also featured are beautiful pieces of art by Mexican artists , pre-hispanic items showcasing Día de Muertos traditions ( on loan from actual museums ), the interactive Mirror de los Muertos that lets you envision yourself in the Land of the Dead , and the Bridal Couple sculpture , a standout piece created by a father and son in Mexico City .
ABOVE : Remember Me ! is an exhibit at the Mexico Pavilion . BACKGROUND : Like Coco , the exhibit explores Mexican traditions and culture . PHOTOS BY CLIFF WANG