You may have walked past it many times without realizing it's there. In the center of the Town Square, near the flagpole is a statue of Roy Disney. Roy is sitting on a bench. There is room for a guest or two, especially if you want to have your picture taken with Roy. Many guests are unfortunately unaware of this tribute to Walt's brother. They may not even be aware of his contribution to the development and success of Walt Disney World. This lesser-known Disney is quite unheralded. What I like most about this treasure is that it recognizes the other Disney responsible for WDW.

Like Animal Kingdom's Talking Palm Tree, who you will meet later in this article, this unheralded treasure brings delight to the children who are fortunate to be in this area of Tomorrowland when Mr. Trashcan is out and about. This talkative refuse container sometimes wanders into stores but mostly he stays outside and talks and sometimes follows guests, especially children, as they wander through Tomorrowland.

Personally I find it more entertaining for adults to watch as this mobile chattering trashcan amazes the children as he interacts and chats with them.

The next time you are in Tomorrowland and especially just outside Mickey's Star Traders, look for a crowd of children talking to a very mobile trashcan. You will be entertained.

How does he work? Look around.

There are many artisans throughout Walt Disney World... some would best call them craftsmen. I remember the first time I took my family to Walt Disney World and my son could not take his eyes off the cast member creating a crystal masterpiece from behind a glass barrier. My son's eyes were glued as he watched a clump of glass slowly transform into a flying elephant.

To this day I make at least one trip to the Crystal Arts Building not just to see crystal being made but to imagine my 10 year old son standing next to me with his eyes wide in amazement at the craft being displayed.

To the left of the Honey, I Shrunk the Audience attraction are Future World's Leapfrog Fountains. This group of fountains offers guests a very unique look at how water can be made to appear to "leap" from fountain to fountain. On a warm day you can sit and enjoy the amused guests, especially children, revel at the unusual fountains and catch a welcomed shower. We don't hear much about these fountains, but they are a joy to watch, or is it the joy of the children that is so much fun to watch?

When in Epcot and I want to hear children laughing my first thought is to visit the Leapfrog Fountains.

Walt Disney World Transportation to many guests consists of buses and monorails. However there is one other mode of travel that does more than get you from point A to point B. I'm talking about the boats of Walt Disney World, but especially the friendship boats at Epcot that are often overlooked by guests as an alternative way of getting to and from World Showcase. The boats are available at World Showcase Plaza as well as Germany and Italy. You can ride either inside or outside the boat and the gentle ride often gives you a chance to relax from the hustle and bustle of your everyday touring.

Unfortunately this may be a temporary treasure. Behind Club Cool there is an area devoted to the history of Epcot. In this area you can see models of many of the original Epcot pavilions, a promotional video for the opening of Epcot, and some exhibits of pavilions past and present. It is an extremely pleasant and nostalgic look at the beginning of Epcot and my fear is that this treasure will not be around for long. If you are a fan of Epcot and especially a former Epcot attraction known as Horizons, this treasure is for you.

First-time visitors to this theme park may not be aware that throughout the day they may find themselves face to face with a movie starlet, a janitor, a taxi driver, or a movie director. These cast members interact with each other and park guests and over the years have developed some very entertaining skits. Guests should embrace these moments as the cast members are there to entertain and any interaction that guests partake with Streetmosphere can only result in laughter and a good time.

I was recently visited by one such cast member while dining at the Brown Derby. This visit enriched my dining experience because it was an unexpected delight.

As you walk past the Prime Time Cafe and the Indiana Jones Outpost you will see, tucked away in a corner, a display of props used in the "Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade" movie. You will recognize the vehicles and especially that famous tank. Unless you happen to attend the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular and exit to the left you may never even know this exhibit is there. It has been there for a long time and the overgrowth may hide some of the vehicles... but they are there. This is also a quiet area tucked away in a corner of the Hollywood Studios theme park. Enjoy it.

During the day there is a lot of activity in this area of the Star Tours attraction. However, if you are fortunate to be in this portion of Disney's Hollywood Studios after dark you may want to hang around and listen to the sounds of the Ewoks. That's right. If you can visit Star Tours in the evening, hopefully after the attraction has closed. Notice the Ewok hut? Notice the flickering light? Be still. Notice the sounds of the Ewok chatter? Nice touch by the Imagineers wouldn't you say?

Honestly, whenever I'm in Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park I always try to get to these trails to see if I can catch a glimpse of yet another animal carved into the Tree of Life and also to notice if other guests are enjoying this little treasure. Far often I find myself all alone walking these trails, which really aren't that unheralded yet are much ignored. This is another example of how theme park headliner attractions take away from the other wonderful aspects that make a theme park whole.

Guests in their hurry to ride Expedition Everest or Kilimanjaro Safari or Dinosaur scurry past the Tree of Life and in some cases cross it off their list of things to see.

If you walk around the base of The Tree of Life you will find many extraordinary animal representations carved into this structure. Look for the owl, the scorpion, the gorilla, and especially the six-foot rabbit.

As you walk toward Camp Minnie-Mickey you may not notice the old watering hole where you will see fisherman Goofy and some of his closest friends enjoying a lazy fishing trip. Look for this watering hole just after crossing the large bridge that brings you to Camp Minnie-Mickey. It's one of those places where you just may find yourself relaxing along with Goofy.

There are some very talented people working at Walt Disney World. You can find one of these talented cast members in the Asia portion of Disney's Animal Kingdom. As you walk through Asia you may think that your eyes are deceiving you. They aren't. If you are lucky you may see DiVine, a cast member who you would swear is a walking vine. DiVine is often found up against a building and moves ever so slightly, if at all. The talent of this cast member brings smiles to the guests, especially the children. How do you know it's DiVine and not a regular plant? Easy, she has to open her eyes sometimes, doesn't she?

Just after bag check and before you approach the turnstile area you may notice a very mobile palm tree conversing with guests, especially children. This unheralded treasure introduces young guests into the environment upon which they are about to enter. The fascination on the face of the children as this tree (commonly known as Wes Palm) converses with them is priceless. The adults can have fun trying to figure out how the tree works. If you look very carefully around you the answer will appear.

Of course if you've already seen his cousin the talking trashcan in Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland then you may already know how this tree interacts with everyone.

Trail's End is one of those places most guests never see because it is off the beaten path. Located in Fort Wilderness, Trail's End is next to Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue's Pioneer Hall. Trail's End offers its patrons the absolute best value for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Trail's End is the perfect escape from the madness of the theme parks at midday.

Afterward you can stroll over to the General Store and check out the goods before returning to the rest of your day at the Magic Kingdom or somewhere else.

This area is found behind the Tokelau Longhouse. It is marked by a long walkway out to a point surrounded by several palm trees. This is an outstanding location from which to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks or just to enjoy a quiet moment and watch the ferry boats travel across the seven Seas Lagoon. It's one of the most romantic spots in Walt Disney World.

This is one of my favorite places to just sit and think. It is most comforting either very late at night or in the pre-dawn hours when there is nary another person around. The bridge is lit in part by signs depicting the decades in fonts associated with each decade. If you walk to the end of the bridge and sit down and listen, you can hear the water softly lapping against the bridge footings or hear the ducks out for a swim.

Again this is one of those places best saved for the early mornings or late evenings. The walkways along the edge of this river are winding and offer guests the opportunity for a quiet leisurely stroll after perhaps a day of trudging through the parks. The Sassagoula walkway is my favorite jogging path in Walt Disney World. I find it most calming at night when day is done and most of the guests are tucked in their beds.