On any trip to a Disney park, you are sure to find some of those little details that make your trip extra magical. At Walt Disney World, the custodial cast members contribute to the extra magic through Disney water art. Using brooms and a water pan, the cast members illustrate larger than life Disney characters on the Magic Kingdom pavement. While this art doesn’t last long under the warm Florida sun, it is a fantastic thing to see.

This unique art form originated at Tokyo Disneyland. Kent Krause, the operations manager for custodial at Magic Kingdom found out about water art and decided to bring it to Walt Disney World. Members of the custodial team were trained by cast members from the animation tour at Hollywood Studios. They learned how to draw several Disney characters including Mickey, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Goofy using only the tools of their trade. Each character drawn is true to the original character dimensions. The custodial cast members have also been known to occasionally draw Tinkerbell and the animated Mad Hatter.

Disney water art is truly remarkable. Many guests have been known to stop in their tracks just to admire the character being drawn. Have you been lucky enough to witness any Disney water art at the Magic Kingdom? Let us know which character you saw in the comments below!

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