Tinker Bell is a fairy who lives on the mystical island of Neverland and is a companion to the boy who would never grow up, Peter Pan. She is shown to have quite a temper, easily being angered and prone to jealousy, especially toward any other girl who gets close to Peter Pan.
A few interesting facts about Tinker Bell…
- Tinker Bell’s name came from the fact that she was originally a fairy who fixed pots and kettles, just like a tinsmith or tinker. In the original play, she communicated with a tinkling bell sound.
- Tinker Bell is known for sprinkling pixie dust around, and indeed, pixie dust has become synonymous with magical happenings throughout Walt Disney World. However, pixie dust is purely a Disney creation. In the original play it was merely fairy dust.
- One of the first pieces of Tinker Bell merchandise ever offered at Disney theme parks was a glow in the dark wand, even though she never actually used one in the 1953 Disney film Peter Pan .
- Legend has it that Marilyn Monroe was the inspiration for Tinker Bell, but that’s not true. Her real life reference model was Margaret Kerry.
- Tinker Bell was an original member of the Disney Princesses, but it was quickly decided that she was so special that she should have a group of her own, leading to the creation of the Disney Fairies. She is joined by Silvermist, Rosetta, Fawn, and Iridessa.
This is a custom made micro-cache, recycling the lids of 2-liter soda bottles. Please bring your own pen or pencil to sign the log. The Cache opens by twisting off the top lid. Please replace carefully.
Be cautious as this is a very well traveled spot on the trail.
There is a custom, 3D printed token hidden close to this cache for the “First to Find” adventurer, please take this with you and enjoy!
Please replace like you found it.