We went into every gift shop in each of the three Disney parks we visited. That’s not an exaggeration – we went into every single one. For the most part, they carry the same stuff. Ride gift shops had some ride-specific toys and shirts, and the other shops had some park-specific stuff, but mostly they were the same. The World Showcase shops in Epcot had the most variation, and it was there I saw the most disturbing thing.
We were in fake Mexico, in the fake market inside. I leaned forward to look at an anklet, and then threw myself backwards when I got a closer look at the mannequin ankle it was displayed on. (I may have overreacted a bit, but it took me by surprise.)
It’s unnerving, right? Is it a heeled shoe with toes? A bare foot with a built-in heel? Makes me shudder just thinking about it. Someone miscalculated with this one.
Dad
Yeah, you maybe overreacted a bit. It’s a bare foot with a little tab underneath to simulate her(him? it?) standing on her (see above) toes. Come on!
Dad
Actually, thinking further about it – this is Disney, right? Why do they need a tab? Use a little magic!
momma betty
I think it’s elegant.
Zannah
I think it would be elegant WITHOUT THE HEEL. Disney magic would be a better solution – you’re right about that, Dad.
momma betty
Actually, I first saw this picture when I glanced over Bob’s shoulder as he was reading your blog. I thought it was your foot! It looks like your foot–long and slender and elegant. Maybe you could become a foot model.