The recent rehab of Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad brought some changes to the queue, including the shift of color on the trash cans.

While it’s subtle, the cans used to be a glossy brown color; now they have a dull, flat brown finish.

// Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Frontierland, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 2012

[Source: Dave Holland. Used by permission.]

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Have you ever spotted this trash area at the Magic Kingdom’s version of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad? Look for it on your next visit!

// Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Frontierland, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 2012

[Source: Jeremiah Good. Used by permission.]

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The Orange Bird perches on top of an Adventureland trash can while hanging out in the Sunshine Tree Terrace.

Welcome back, Orange Bird!

Just for fun, hop over to Widen Your World’s historical page on the Orange Bird… and take a look at how WDW’s Adventureland trash cans were so much more awesome than today. I mean, seriously, teal blue is considered “adventurous” these days?

// Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Adventureland, Sunshine Tree Terrace, 2012 

[Source: Daniel Wanderman. Used by permission.]

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With the celebrated return of the Orange Bird to Walt Disney World this week, it’s time to pay tribute to the triumphant battles he’s had over the years.

One of those, believe it or not, involved a trash can, as illustrated on the 1971 story album!

[Source: Anita Bryant Sings and Narrates The Orange Bird LP [STER-3991], 1971]

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While we have previously looked pretty closely at both the circus-themed and fake wood cans in the Magic Kingdom’s new Storybook Circus area, this is the first photo we have showing the “inlet” side of the wood units.

Much like the red circus cans, the same generic font was used to label “Bottles and Cans Only” vs. using something that fit in better with the style of the area.

So close, yet so far.

// Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Storybook Circus, 2012

[Source: Dave Holland. Used by permission.]

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Since Walt Disney World management is short-sighted and cheap, attractions like the Diamond Horseshoe Revue in Frontierland remain closed, removing value for Guests and taking up space as underutilized buildings.

Unfortunately, this also means that most people miss out on seeing the purely spectacular trash cans that await inside. The design is Disneyland-level of detail… and not something you’d typically see in Florida.

Thankfully, due to recent spring break crowds, the Diamond Horseshoe building was briefly opened to handle Guests seeking a lunch option. Ryan Wilson from the Main Street Gazette captured this photo of the waste receptacle designs. Nice!

// Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Frontierland, Diamond Horseshoe, 2012

[Source: Ryan Wilson at Main Street Gazette. Used by permission.]

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The Columbia Harbour House is one of the few eating establishments left at Walt Disney World that still has its own set of branded trash cans.

The bright yellow/blue color scheme contrasts well against the dark wood features found on the 2nd floor of the restaurant.

// Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Liberty Square, Columbia Harbour House, 2nd Floor, 2012

[Source: Julie Stewart. Used by permission via Magical Trash Submission Form.]

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Let’s take a look inside the Magic Kingdom’s Town Square Theater… and the classy-looking trash cans that await during your visit with Mickey Mouse!

// Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Main Street USA, Town Square Theater, 2012

[Source: Benjamin Nelson. Used by permission.]

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We return to Storybook Circus for a closer look at the duel trash/recycling cans found in this new area of Fantasyland. Out in front of Dumbo, you’ll note that there really isn’t much difference in design between the two types of bins. It’s too bad the font for “Bottles and Cans Only” didn’t blend better with the rest of the style.

// Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Storybook Circus, Dumbo, 2012

[Source: Debra Peterson. Used by permission.]

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