That’s the stare of a man thinking of lost love on the day after Valentine’s Day and you’ll find it somewhere at the Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, this week’s mystery image can always be spotted alone with that same look – if you’re observant. But where? Please put your answers in the comments and we’ll update the post with the answer later today.
You’re right, this week’s mystery image can be found outside the Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney. And here’s the story. Patrick Kavanagh was one of Ireland’s most renowned poets & novelists. His best known works include the novel Tarry Flynn and the poems Raglan Road and The Great Hunger.
In the poem the poet, walking on a “quiet street” (Raglan Road), recalls a love affair he had with a young woman. He knew he would risk being hurt if he initiated a relationship, but went ahead anyway. The poem was later made into a song which is often played by our house band “Creel” at Raglan Road.
Patrick Kavanagh was always seen sitting alone on a park bench by the Grand canal in Dublin so when he passed away in 1967 he was commemorated with a statue by the banks of the canal. Today, the only replica of this statue is found outside Raglan Road in Downtown Disney, a man sitting alone on a bench thinking of his lost love.
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Maryanne on February 15th, 2011 at 11:42 am
Is he the one sitting on the bench in front of Raglan Road in Pleasure Island?
I believe his hat also takes over the rest of the bench leaving no one else room to sit with him.
Thomas Smith on February 15th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Great job…you even noticed the hat! Thanks, Maryanne.
Danielle on February 15th, 2011 at 11:48 am
Epcot?
Danielle on February 15th, 2011 at 11:49 am
I always feel like I need to at least guess haha
Todd on February 15th, 2011 at 11:51 am
Just outside of Raglan Road
Thomas Smith on February 15th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Perfect, Todd.
Daniel from ME on February 15th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Isnt that the dude sitting outside Raglan Road at Downtown Disney?? AWESOME food!!!
sue on February 15th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Liberty Square
Carlos on February 15th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
It’s in Downtown Disney, in front of the window of Shop for Ireland (Outside of Raglad Road Irish Pub and Restaurant). Easy!!!
Thomas Smith on February 15th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
You got it. Didn’t think this week’s mystery image would be easy. Thanks.
Ben from ZH on February 15th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
It’s in front of Raglan Road in Pleasure Island, it’s the statue of Patrick Kavanaugh, the author of “On Raglan Road”, sitting on a bench.
Thomas Smith on February 15th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Well done.
Mark from Leicestershire on February 15th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Just booked today to eat at the very restaurant where he contemplates life that passes by Raglan Road
Paul from ON on February 15th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Dang Ben, you JUST beat me.
Julie from WA on February 15th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
It’s Patrick Kavanagh, poet.
Tina-Marie on February 15th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Outside of Raglad Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
Anthony on February 15th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
I believe he is sitting outside of Raglan Road Downtown at Pleasure Island.
Walter from CA on February 15th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
That would be in front of the American pavillion at EPCOT.
kelli from FL on February 15th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Definitely the statue on the bench outside Ragland Road (who have the most amazing ribs, by the way!)
Lindsay on February 15th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
He looks like the statue sitting in front of raglan road pub down down Disney he’s on a bench in front of the restaurant. Yummy food by the way and great place to grab a beer and just chat with the bartenders very low key to relax after a hyper day at the park!!
Dereck on February 15th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Yep. Old gentleman sitting on the bench in front of the “Shop for Ireland” store on Raglan Road.
Christiana on February 15th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Outside of Raglan Road, my #1 favorite restaurant for WDW hands down!!!!!
Anita on February 15th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
He is sitting in downtown disney! I take my picture with him every time I’m in town.
Jim from OR on February 15th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Is this one of the bronze likenesses that are located at the Disney Studios? I can’t remember any of them but Bill Cosby and Walt Disney…
Amy from NJ on February 15th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Def Raglan Road – just snapped pics there with “him” recently
Carlos on February 15th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Hi, Thomas.
It was easy for me, because I have some pictures with my family in that place.
I like your post in this blog “Where at Disney Parks Can You Find…”. Always, you remember me our visit to WDW. Soon, We’ll come back!!!!
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