Over the past decade or so, Halloween Time at Disneyland has matured into full bodied season. Although much of the conversation revolves around Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the pumpkin displays, I think the Dia De Los Muertos showing in Zocalo Park, although smallish, is a noteworthy element of the holiday's festivities:
The walk-through exhibit opens with a framed informational sign surrounded by accoutrements traditional to the holiday:
In addition, several shrines have been created using marigolds (the flower traditionally used to honor the dead in Spanish-speaking cultures), Mexican blankets, and painted skeletons called calacas.
There are even a few life-size calacas, which are super neat:
As you can from these photos, the display is just gorgeous! What I really love, however, is that Disneyland has attempted to dialogue with its local population and create something both beautiful and culturally educational. In light of Maelstrom's closure and what some feel is happening to World Showcase, this mindset should be recognized and commended.
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