CM at Zawadi

kellpooh · 10-30-2005, 11:45 PM

During our recent stay at AKL, I was shopping in Zawadi and looking at some of the African Pottery they sell. Which btw is lovely. A male CM (don't know his name) came over and asked me if I knew anything about the pottery. When I replied that I did not, he began explaining how it is made. It was fascinating! He told me that the particular pieces I were admiring come from a Zulu Tribe in Africa. He furthermore explained to me that the sun is very important to this tribe, so they always paint a sun at the top of every piece. Also, this tribe had just begun to make pieces exclusively for WDW with a Mickey Icon somewhere on the piece. And that since the icon is there, they do not add a sun to those pieces.

I was grateful that this gentleman took the time to explain about this pottery. I didn't even ask, he just graciously offered to share his knowledge.

GirlStar613 · 10-31-2005, 12:22 AM

great story! the cm's really know their stuff...that's very interesting info.

disneydreamer98 · 10-31-2005, 07:12 AM

Pottery with a hidden Mickey! Must stop by Zawadi during our next trip! Thanks for the information!

kellpooh · 11-01-2005, 11:48 PM

well melissa..it isnt really a hidden mickey..you can see it on the pottery..sorry LOL

10-30-2005, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
kellpooh B-Ticket Holder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 92	CM at Zawadi During our recent stay at AKL, I was shopping in Zawadi and looking at some of the African Pottery they sell. Which btw is lovely. A male CM (don't know his name) came over and asked me if I knew anything about the pottery. When I replied that I did not, he began explaining how it is made. It was fascinating! He told me that the particular pieces I were admiring come from a Zulu Tribe in Africa. He furthermore explained to me that the sun is very important to this tribe, so they always paint a sun at the top of every piece. Also, this tribe had just begun to make pieces exclusively for WDW with a Mickey Icon somewhere on the piece. And that since the icon is there, they do not add a sun to those pieces. I was grateful that this gentleman took the time to explain about this pottery. I didn't even ask, he just graciously offered to share his knowledge. __________________ kellpooh Hi-Q 1979 Off Site 1986 Off Site 1994 Off Site 1998 All Star Sports July 2001 All Star Movies Jan. 2002 All Star Sports Oct 2003 Wilderness Lodge Oct 2004 Animal Kingdom Lodge Oct 2005 All Star Sports April 2009 for my friend's vow renewal

10-31-2005, 12:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
GirlStar613 Queen of Couture Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Big Apple Posts: 668	great story! the cm's really know their stuff...that's very interesting info. __________________ Erica "There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of everyday. There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, just a dream away!" When I grow up I wanna be a Disney

10-31-2005, 07:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
disneydreamer98 Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: doing as dreamers do Posts: 45,734	Pottery with a hidden Mickey! Must stop by Zawadi during our next trip! Thanks for the information! __________________ Melissa I Come visit my blog! http://www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

11-01-2005, 11:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
kellpooh B-Ticket Holder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 92	well melissa..it isnt really a hidden mickey..you can see it on the pottery..sorry LOL __________________ kellpooh Hi-Q 1979 Off Site 1986 Off Site 1994 Off Site 1998 All Star Sports July 2001 All Star Movies Jan. 2002 All Star Sports Oct 2003 Wilderness Lodge Oct 2004 Animal Kingdom Lodge Oct 2005 All Star Sports April 2009 for my friend's vow renewal

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