Paradise Park
"Park" – Paradise Park at Disney California Adventure
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The final word in our logo —“Park”— was found on a plaque in Disney California Adventure in a very special place for the WITP Team.
If you stroll along Paradise Bay (formerly known as Paradise Pier Lagoon), you’ll spot a bronze plaque that reads “Paradise” on top and “Park” underneath. These plaques line the waterfront viewing area that was transformed for the debut of World of Color in 2010, a nighttime spectacular featuring fountains, fire, and full-color projections.
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The name World of Color is a nod to Walt Disney’s 1960s TV series of the same name, which promoted the novelty of color television. Likewise, this show was meant to wow guests with a full spectrum of color effects—projections on mist screens, synchronized lighting, and even glowing Mickey ears and MagicBands that respond to the show in real time.
This entire viewing area has evolved quite a bit over time. Originally debuting with a short-lived 2001 show called LuminAria, a fun show that had some issues with smoke from low-level fireworks. In June of 2010, construction of the Bay and the viewing area was finished for World of Color. The viewing area was redesigned in a tiered, arched layout to accommodate crowds up to 4,500 guests and create a more immersive experience.
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Throughout the years, World of Color has featured seasonal overlays and special effects—like snowfall bubbles during the holidays or heart-shaped floating foam in February—keeping the show fresh with every visit. Even when the core show remains the same, new lighting sequences, character montages, and music updates add that element of discovery we love so much.
Why is this location so special for the WITP Team?
This is where Kevin first met Amanda and Kim on New Year's Eve, 2010! But that's a story for another day. :)
Now, every time you pass that “Paradise Park” plaque or see the World of Color show, know that you're standing in Where In The Park history!
Bringing It All Together
Our logo isn’t just our name—it’s a seek-&-find adventure in and of itself. It's a tribute and a love letter to the parks and the details that inspired us to start this whole adventure.
Each word connects to a real place, a real story, and real design decisions made by Imagineers and artists who turned fantasy into reality.
As we continue to build seek-and-find game packs for theme parks across the country, we remain inspired by details just like these—ones you might walk past a hundred times without ever noticing. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, we hope it inspires you to look closer next time you're at the park.
But now that you know? You’ll never look at them the same way again.
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Articles referenced in this blog:
- ⛲Paradise Park
- Disney Parks Wiki - Paradise Gardens Park
