I recently wrote about the Everest Shrine at the Animal Kingdom. In it, I pointed out how the shrine is the same shape as the mountains in the background. I thought everyone was aware of this little bit of trivia, but I found that many of you had no idea and were happy that I had pointed it out. Well, I have another bit of trivia that I assumed that everyone knew, but now I’m discovering might not be the case.
Off to the side of Test Track at Epcot you’ll find Cool Wash. Designed to look like a car wash, this structure sprays a fine mist on hot guests during the summer and often sells slushy Coke products to cool you down.
But have you ever paid any attention to the intermittent spinning of the two cleaning brushes? When in motion, they take on the shape of a Coke bottle.
Cool, huh!
Posted by Jack Spence on February 27, 2009 5:00 AM | 
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Alright, Jack--I'll give you this one! My kids may have noticed this one, but I can't say that THIS Disney pro has caught that one before...
Lordy, I have 1000s of pictures, but none of the brushes, so I'm going to say I've never noticed it!
Good grief, I'm gonna have to tag along in your shadow one trip!
Posted by Debbie | February 27, 2009 7:19 AM
Posted on February 27, 2009 07:19
Okay, get this--I just showed your blog to my 9YO, and he said, "Uh, yeah. I've noticed them."
"Since WHEN have you noticed them?"
"Uh, since the first trip."
"Well, I've never noticed them."
"You've never noticed them for NINE YEARS?"
Oh well...I guess I'm not the Disney expert I think I am! THANK GOODNESS for this blog Jack! Ha! Ha!
Posted by Debbie | February 27, 2009 7:21 AM
Posted on February 27, 2009 07:21
aha!
I'm not the only person who spotted that!
Thanks for pointing it out to everyone else, I thought I was seeing things
Posted by vicki hayes | February 27, 2009 7:50 AM
Posted on February 27, 2009 07:50
Did not know about the shrine, but did know the Coke bottle. Being a Disney nut like you, I do enjoy your column.
Posted by Vic | February 27, 2009 8:01 AM
Posted on February 27, 2009 08:01
I saw your post about the Cooling Station, and I had never noticed the bottle shapes before! Its amazing the detail sometimes that goes into stuff. As always anxiously awaiting your next Paris blog.
Posted by Jeffery | February 28, 2009 7:23 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 07:23
Ok, now you have me wondering what other cool things do you know about that I am missing? I missed the coke bottle too!
Posted by Jennifer | February 28, 2009 1:35 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 13:35
I actually have noticed this one. I didn't know that they sparyed mist or sold drinks though. I also never noticed the temple shiloutting mt everest though.
Posted by Jenny Carvell | February 28, 2009 4:01 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 16:01
How many times have I just walked past this carwash - just watching others cool off and not paying attention to the brushes or other details. Now, I can't wait to get back to EPCOT (I was just there yesterday!) to look this up. Thanks.
Posted by Amy | February 28, 2009 4:05 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 16:05
Walked by this a million times and never noticed! We're going to Disney for the Princess next week can't wait to point it out to my family and see if they've ever noticed this!
Posted by Dawn | February 28, 2009 6:12 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 18:12
eh, i noticed those the first time I went. I thought it was obvious. Guess you need a childs mind to see such things(lol)
Posted by steph | February 28, 2009 10:21 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 22:21
Keep the info coming. I did not know about either of these Disney facts. The next time I am at Disney I will pay more attention to the Resort's detailing. Thanks again!
Posted by "The Disney Fanatic" | March 1, 2009 12:04 AM
Posted on March 1, 2009 00:04
I have noticed this before but its always good to know that someone else notices these things
P.S. I love reading your blog
Posted by Robert | March 1, 2009 1:59 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 13:59
NO idea about the Coke bottle shapes. This is DELIGHTFUL. Bring us more! Bring us more!
Posted by Kevin Q | March 2, 2009 1:16 PM
Posted on March 2, 2009 13:16
I never noticed that! Well, whenever we go they never spin... I love the attention to detail!
Posted by Emma S. | March 2, 2009 10:34 PM
Posted on March 2, 2009 22:34
Never noticed this either! What else can you tell us about that I can look for during my next trip in June?
Answer: Stay tuned. I'm hoping to post some more hidden treasures in the weeks to come.
Posted by beachpup | March 3, 2009 1:31 PM
Posted on March 3, 2009 13:31
my 8 y/o noticed that and even tried it out when we went in 3/08..he loved it...
Posted by david martin | March 3, 2009 2:24 PM
Posted on March 3, 2009 14:24
I just showed this to my 17YO son. He said, well, yeah I've noticed that! Gee.. apparently it is most visible to children and apparently, the young at heart. I will have to visit it again when we visit in July.
Posted by Mindy | March 3, 2009 4:25 PM
Posted on March 3, 2009 16:25
I have to say, I noticed it right away. I am a business teacher, so I LOVE details like this!
My husband does not recall this at all!
(Does it make a difference that I'm a former Cast Member and I am open to seeing all of the details?)
Posted by mrslane | March 3, 2009 8:28 PM
Posted on March 3, 2009 20:28
I'm a former College Program cast member (Spring '04) who worked at Test Track. I noticed the bottles right away, but had plenty of opportunity, as I walked by them countless times each night when closing down the park! Cool Wash was one of the saving graces of those long hot afternoons in my lovely orange and grey TT costume!
Posted by Jessi | March 4, 2009 11:15 AM
Posted on March 4, 2009 11:15
What a GREAT fact! I didn't know about this or the shrine/mountains. Keep 'em comin!
Posted by Cheri | March 4, 2009 12:52 PM
Posted on March 4, 2009 12:52
Knew about the shrine, knew about the cool mist of course as it's obvious but the coke bottle is a new one. Geez, the things you miss when in a hurry to get to the next attraction. For our 11/09 trip this year, we're going to pace ourselves a little more and take more things in. Perhaps I won't miss all the subtle things :)
Posted by Jay | March 8, 2009 11:30 PM
Posted on March 8, 2009 23:30