Buddha's Garden

So the story goes, Buddha's father insisted that his son only see good and life and light. He didn't want his son to see anything dead or dying. So, he instructed his gardeners to maintain the palace grounds so the Buddha would never see a dried leaf or a wilting flower. 

Disneyland is like Buddha's garden. All you ever see are fresh, beautiful, healthy plants and flowers.

The Disneyland Horticulturalists are experts. They create beautiful, healthy plantings all year round. You never see anyone working on them, they just miraculously appear, perfectly manicured.

Since storytelling is paramount at Disney, even the plantings tell a story.  In Frontierland you'll see lots of cactus and grasses. On Main Street you'll find glorious hanging flower baskets lining the street and encircling the statue. Surrounding It's a Small World are the famous topiary; hedges shaped like animals, which take years to cultivate. Every plant, every leaf, every petal is there for a reason.

Like the Buddha's father, Walt Disney wanted his guests to see only beauty. He believed that the realities of daily life should never encroach on your experience while in the park.