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Architect Builds Splash Mountain In His Backyard

Posted by: Steven January 22, 2024 Reading time: 2 minutes

Credit: Disney / David Sheegog Architect AIA

Many people love Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Those who have visited either vacation destination know the magic they inspire.

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That’s why people plan to return frequently (despite the price and living in different states), buy souvenirs, and follow Disney-themed influencers, news, and media. And many of us would love nothing more than to have the magic of Disney attractions in their home or backyard.

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Backyard Disneyland

Enter architect and Disney fan David Sheegog. Living in California, near the original Disneyland Park, he has spent years building his own mini-version of the theme park in his backyard.

David Sheegog Backyard Disneyland

Credit: David Sheegog Architect AIA

Much like Walt E. Disney, David has a love of model trains. What began as a simple passion in his backyard has since spawned into him developing his own Disneyland Park.

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Splash Mountain, Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Haunted Mansion, and many other attractions and park icons can be spotted throughout the elaborate model.

David Sheegog's Backyard Train Station

Credit: David Sheegog Architect AIA

The project has been 20 years in the making, and he has since named the site Castle Peak and Thunder Railroad. His website (which can be viewed here) contains multiple videos highlighting the project’s history, art, and magic.

David Sheegog Backyard Splash Mountain

Credit: David Sheegog Architect AIA

Sheegog also hosts open houses, where guests can enter and tour the backyard theme park for FREE. However, the open houses are limited to 250 guests per day due to capacity issues.

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Special Details

The mini park also has working lights, active water features such as fountains, Splash Mountain water effects, and lagoons.

Backyard Disneyland Castle

Credit: David Sheegog Architect AIA

Some unique elements of his railroad model include attractions and items you won’t find at Disneyland Park (or even Magic Kingdom Park). These are homages such as Pride Ride from The Lion King (1994), Carl’s House from Up (2009), Skull Rock from Peter Pan (1953), and Jabba’s Palace from Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983).

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It definitely seems worth a visit if you’re in the area!

About Steven

Steven has a complicated relationship with Disney. As a child, he visited Walt Disney World every few years with his family. But he never understood why kids his age (and older) were so scared of Snow White or Alien Encounter. He is a former participant of the Disney College Program (left early…long story), and he also previously worked in Children’s publishing, where he adapted multiple Disney movies and TV shows. He has many controversial opinions about Disney…like having a positive view of Michael Eisner, believing Return of the Jedi is superior to The Empire Strikes Back, and that Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge should have never been built (at least not at Hollywood Studios). Every year for the past two decades, Steven has visited either Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani or went on a Disney Cruise. He’s happy to share any and all knowledge of the Disney destinations (and he likes using parenthesis a lot…as well as ellipses…)

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