Of all the beautiful photo spots throughout Disney World, one of the most popular today is the Purple Wall. The purple wall stretches from the Tomorrowland Terrace and into Tomorrowland. It is part of a hidden walkway leading guests from Main Street to Tomorrowland. When I first heard of the purple wall I was intrigued and thought there must be something special about this wall. Before knowing where it was located within the park of Magic Kingdom my children and I searched and searched. One day we stopped to take pictures at what we thought was the notable wall, just outside the bathrooms near the Tomorrowland Speedway. I couldn’t understand why so many people would stop to take pictures outside the entrance of the women’s restroom. It was quite awkward with very little space to pose while guests where going in and out of the restroom. Just the same we managed to snap a few pics and felt very strange doing so. A few visits later we walked past a much longer purple wall and realized we had found it! It stretched for what seemed like miles but I’m sure was more like 1/4 of a mile. The joy that we felt over this accomplishment! It was exhilarating!
After taking some pictures, laughing at how silly we were before, and how exciting it was to finally find this hidden treasure I sat to watch the passersby. Many walked past not noticing the beauty of it while others stopped to pose making a funny face and some with props. I could only wonder what made this wall so special? After all, it has been the backdrop for thousands of pictures and has it’s own Instagram page!
Sadly, according to cast members there is nothing special about it. It is just a wall that was painted purple in 1998. The color purple is a bright color used to express the future and replaces the old yellow of yesterday. It is a contemporary color and matches the color scheme used at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. When asked about the popularity, cast member Ricky stated, “It is an Instagram trend. Guests will take pictures for the trend.”
Trend or no trend…this wall is making history! So grab a camera and put on your best smile and join the “Instagram Trend”! Think of it as a little added magic!
Oh I loved Disney and well done for finding the purple wall! Sometimes it is great to accomplish the small but tricky stuff in life and be different from everyone else. You look like you had an exhilarating time. The photos are wonderful. Thanks for posting.
Thank you! I think searching for this hidden treasure was so much fun! Now it is time to find a new Disney wonder. 🙂
Thanks for sharing. I am visiting Disney this December as a birthday gift to my mom. I will have to look out for the wall. You all look so cute!
Aww thank you! You will have a wonderful time at Disney! Make sure to stop by guest services and get a birthday pin for mom!
Oh I must go and get a photo in front of the purple wall… Do you think that’s a good enough excuse to tell my husband to take us to Disney World? 😉
Oh my Disney, absolutely! You must get a picture in front of the purple wall! You can never have too many excuses to go to Disney! haha 🙂
How cool! We’ll be there in March and will have to check out this purple wall. I don’t think we ever have before.
Hahahah it is a FANTASTIC Instagram wall. #NoFilterNeeded
I live close to LA and we visit Disney land a lot. A great place to be.
Love EVERYTHING Disney and have never heard of this before! Love learning new things!! Such a fun read 😊
Love learning new things about disney!!!!
I’ve never heard about the purple wall and we’ve been to Disney several times. We were engaged there. Totally going to find that instagram.
I am glad you were able to find it. I had not heard about the purple wall before today but now I know I would want to find it if I am there. Love the pictures of the ladies with the hats. Lovely.
It definitely does look like a great place to take Instagram photos!
When i looked at the pic i thought “what a pretty color, it would make a great instagram picture”. So for that reason or some other.. it’s a great place for pics 😀
First, I love your blog name. Secondly, I lived in Florida, went to college (Go Canes) there, and STILL have not been to Disney! What is wrong with me? I haven’t heard about the wall but I need to get it together and make a visit.
Thank you! I’m a Noles fan myself. 🙂 You definitely need to visit this magical place. I can be your tour guide, it is fun to make new Disney/Blogging friends!
I smiled through this entire post! Lol LOVE DISNEY WORLD SO MUCH! I have never even heard of this wall so thank you for creating a mission for me on my next Disney trip 🙂
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Disney makes me smile too! Thank you for the kind words. I hope you find it the next time you visit the park!
I love Disney but I’ve never heard of the purple wall. How fun.
Great post! I worked at Disney during college, but never knew about the Purple Wall. Very interesting!
I have never been to Disney or heard of the purple wall. Kind of feel out of it-LOL! But now I know!
I’ve never been to Disney and subsequently never heard of the purple wall. I love little simple things like this that can serve as a staple in a cool place!
I love disney I have never been but so want too!
The purple wall looks intriguing! I am heading to Disney in November and will definitely look for it!
What a cute backdrop! Love the color lavender. xo
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