Disney Hell One More Time

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We all remember the "amazing" Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck at Picton playground (not there anymore, boo) but they are not alone, in Levin we have another Donald with his nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie - these are a lot closer to what they should look like, but still, weird.

Collage of 4 photos of Disney kids playground character 'play on' statues: Donald with his nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie.

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