The Weenies
Walt Disney had big dreams when it came to his animation business, but he also had big dreams when it came to Disneyland. He wanted to create a place where everyone could forget about their worries and focus on the good times, and part of his plan involved the “weenies.”
This idea came to Walt when he was at home with his family and his dog. Walt would take hot dogs out of their refrigerator and then wiggle it in front of their dog’s face – and he couldn’t believe the reaction.
While Walt was wiggling the hot dog, his dog only had eyes for the meat in front of him. The animator knew that he wanted to create a similar experience for those walking through the gates of Disneyland. So, he wanted to create one large focal point in each Disney park to grab people’s eyes immediately.