Patrick Begorra is an Adventureland character affiliated with the Jungle Cruise. He first appeared in the book, Little Man of Disneyland (1955) by Jane Werner.
History[]
Biography[]
Patrick Begorra was a leprechaun living in a tree within the Wilds of Adventureland during the 1930s. His tree appeared to be located in the Lost Delta of India, nearby the Temple of the Forbidden Eye. In 1955, he appeared to have founded the company, "Begorra Orchards".
The Little Man of Disneyland[]
Patrick Begorra was a leprechaun who lived in a tree within the Orange Groves of Anaheim, California. These groves however were to be demolished by Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy to make way for the construction of Disneyland. When Begorra objected to the demolition, Mickey took the leprechaun on a tour of the Walt Disney Studios to convince him to let them build Disneyland.
Patrick ultimately decided to allow for the construction of the theme-park. He moved into a tree within Adventureland which has served as his home ever since.
Jungle Cruise appearances[]
Adventureland[]
Patrick's tree used to be located outside of the boathouse. This house was later moved to a tree outside of the Temple of the Forbidden Eye. Both of these locations are set within the Lost Delta of India.
Other appearances[]
Attractions[]
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway[]
The El CapiToon Theatre has multiple condiment dispensers labelled as coming from, "Begorra Orchards", whose logo depicts Patrick's tree and who are labelled as having been founded in 1955. The dispensers have different messages and jokes such as his mustard having the message, "We cut the mustard", BBQ sauce having, "Classic Smoke Tree Flavour", expired Mayonnaise being scratched out to be dubbed, "Secret Sauce" "Made with All Magical Ingredients", relish saying, "It's the real dill", Haggis being, "Glomgold Quality" (referencing Scottish DuckTales villain Flintheart Glomgold) and Extra Hot Sauce saying, "Eat at your own risk" while a drop appears to be molten and burned into the countertop.
Printed materials[]
Tales from Adventureland[]
Trivia[]
- Patrick's name is an amalgamation of St. Patrick, a christian saint whom the Church affiliated with Ireland to assist in Christo-British imperialism who is affiliated with the stereotypical Irish holiday St. Patrick's Day, and, "Begorra" which is an Irish euphemism for the expression, "By God".
- Begorra Orchards opening in 1955 is a reference to Disneyland's opening date. The Barbecue Sauce's, "Smoke Tree Flavour" is a reference to Walt Disney's, "Smoke Tree Ranch".
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