AuburnJen 772 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks to World of Walt for these. http://www.worldofwalt.com/walt-disney-world-myths.html 1. Cast Members are connected with earpieces. Cast Members do not have earpieces that connect them to all things going on in the resort or even the park at all times. They can communicate with security or managers when necessary via two-way radios, but it would be impossible for them to know everything that’s going on. 2. Cast Members have to give guests whatever they ask for. Cast Members do not have to give you three wishes. Disney World may be the most magical place on earth, but Cast Members do not have magic wands and they can’t grant you every wish you make. However, if you ask nicely for something reasonable, they might be able to oblige. It is important to remember, though, that there are some things they simply can’t do. For example, a Cast Member will not let your kid on a ride if he or she does not meet the height requirements no matter how much you beg. This is a safety issue that could prove dangerous for your child or for other riders. 3. Nothing bad can happen to me in Disney World. Disney World has a very low crime and accident rate considering that millions of people visit each year, but that doesn’t mean that nothing bad ever happens. Although the crime rate in Disney World is very low, you should still protect yourself and your valuables. Car accidents are a frequent occurrence near the “Where Dreams Come True” sign before entering Magic Kingdom. Despite the fact that there are signs indicating that stopping is prohibited, people still stop and take pictures. Accidents are also common near Disney Springs. The resort area is full of tourists and drivers that are unfamiliar with the roads, and this often leads to problems. Guests should also be conscious of their own health and safety. Follow posted signs on rides indicating guests with certain health issues should not ride and not to stand up on or exit ride vehicle while it’s moving. You should also be prepared for the weather with sun screen, hats, and water. Staying well hydrated can go a long way to combatting fatigue. 4. Everything is haunted. Rumors run rampant about hauntings in Disney World. Many guests claim to have seen ghosts in areas around Disney World. Some say that Pirates Of The Caribbean is haunted by a ghost named George, who worked as a welder on the ride. Legend has it that George was either crushed by a falling beam or fell to his death. Even though Disney has not officially recognized George, Cast Members report that if they don’t greet him in the morning and bid him farewell at night, the ride has been known to inexplicably malfunction. Several stories center on the Haunted Mansion ride at Disney World. Most of them involve a small child laughing or running around the ballroom area. By the time guests report sightings and the Cast Member sends security to check the area, the child is long gone. These are only a couple of the ghost stories that abound in Walt Disney World. 5. Walt is cryogenically preserved in Disney World. This may be one of the oldest myths you’ll ever hear about Walt Disney and his parks. Walt was cremated two days after his death on December 15th, 1966, and he was laid to rest next to his wife at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, CA. 6. Posted wait times are accurate and you can be compensated if they aren’t. Wait times posted at the entrance of rides are estimates. Your actual wait may be shorter or longer. Disney Cast Members occasionally hand out red tags that guests give to the Cast Member loading the ride vehicle. These tags help to estimate the time that it takes to get from the entrance of the ride to the ride vehicle, but they are hardly ever exact. All wait times are approximate and Cast Members don’t compensate guests for longer-than-expected wait times. Downtimes are unforeseeable. If a ride vehicle malfunctions, a guest exits the vehicle, or someone gets sick on the ride, the ride may be temporarily or permanently shut down. These are only a few reasons that a wait time may not be accurate, but regardless of the cause, you will not get a free FastPass+ or a free popcorn. 7. The Disney Dome can open and close whenever necessary. Many people believe that there is a dome over Disney property that can open and close whenever it is necessary. Disney World is not a snow globe and they do not have their own ecosystem. They cannot control the weather or block out unwanted elements. 8. Walt Disney stars as one of the singing busts in the Haunted Mansion. There is a singing bust in the Haunted Mansion with an uncanny resemblance to Walt himself, but the bust is actually of a man named Thurl Ravenscroft who was the voice of Tony the Tiger among other things. 9. Characters are everywhere, and they’ll even ride with you if you ask. When Disney first opened, characters did often roam the parks more freely than they do today. It is someone unrealistic to expect characters to be around every corner though. By stationing characters in specific locations, Disney has limited the throngs of people that would rush to Disney characters as they walk around and allowed guests to have quality time with a character while photographers snap pictures. Disney characters may occasionally ride attractions, but it is usually early in the mornings and it doesn’t happen often. 10. Guests dine with characters at every meal. Characters do not appear in every restaurant, and it’s actually quite rare that you would eat with a character in a regular setting. Of the over 300 dining options in Disney World, only about 15 of them (approximately 5%) offer official Character Dining. These locations will require Advanced Dining Reservations and will likely be significantly more expensive than traditional dining. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I could understand all of them coming from either urban legends or perceptions people have from advertising or storys. But #7, where did that come from? I mean wouldn't that be great, no afternoon rains, extreme heat, cold. But anyone who has ever been to Disney World knows that's far from the truth. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I admit I had never heard of the dome either. Maybe it is a foreign thing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Oh I have heard of the dome before. LOL crazy nut jobs believing things on the internet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 19 minutes ago, Katman1356...Jason said: Oh I have heard of the dome before. LOL crazy nut jobs believing things on the internet. Maybe too many people have read this novel. They domed cities then left Earth Cities in Flight From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Cities in Flight first omnibus edition, 1970 Author James Blish Country United States Language English Genre Science fiction, Adventure fiction Publication date 1955 to 1962 Media type Print Cities in Flight is a four-volume series of science fiction stories written by James Blish, originally published between 1950 and 1962, which were first known collectively as the "Okie" novels. The series features entire cities that are able to fly through space using an anti-gravity device, the spindizzy. The stories cover roughly two thousand years, from their very near future to the end of the universe. One story, "Earthman, Come Home" won a Retro Hugo Award in 2004 for Best Novelette.[1] Since 1970, the primary edition has been the omnibus volume first published in paperback by Avon Books.[2] Over the years James Blish made many changes to these stories in response to points raised in letters from readers. Great book by the way... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I am currently constructing my own portable, climate-controlled dome. Once completed I will be booking a trip to WDW for July 4th. Sorry, it's only big enough for one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: I am currently constructing my own portable, climate-controlled dome. Once completed I will be booking a trip to WDW for July 4th. Sorry, it's only big enough for one. Like this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Back when the concept of Epcot was first being discussed, major respected newspapers perpetrated the myth that the whole thing would be domed. But, Walt never said that: Some myths are propagated by a few talkative Walt Disney World bus drivers. Other myths are spread on the Internet as seemingly logical explanations for why odd things are the way they are. But here’s a myth that’s been spread by the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, and other newspapers for almost 50 years. , Curator of Yesterland, October 19, 2012 The Claim: EPCOT—the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, envisioned by Walt Disney before his death in 1966—was supposed to be enclosed by an immense dome. Status: False http://www.yesterland.com/domedcity.html TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Travisma said: Like this? It's a wee bit too big to get through the turnstiles at Carousel of Progress (although hey - bag check would be a breeze!). More like this... ...except with a flat bottom. I don't want some wise guy sneaking up behind me and giving me a push. fladogfan aka Gretchen 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 One big myth is that Disney provides housing for all of its workers. Before my wife started working back stage, several times guests asked her where Disney had her living and asked how nice the housing was. They seemed surprised to find out there is no "town" of Disney workers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lightbikes 73 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 1 hour ago, djsamuel said: One big myth is that Disney provides housing for all of its workers. Before my wife started working back stage, several times guests asked her where Disney had her living and asked how nice the housing was. They seemed surprised to find out there is no "town" of Disney workers. I remember that one back when Celebration was being planned/built - people were convinced you had to be Disney worker to live there. djsamuel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 1 hour ago, djsamuel said: One big myth is that Disney provides housing for all of its workers. Before my wife started working back stage, several times guests asked her where Disney had her living and asked how nice the housing was. They seemed surprised to find out there is no "town" of Disney workers. I can see where that one might come out of the college program, where there is actually housing, but Disney would have to own more than a few towns just to house everyone that works there. djsamuel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 With what they pay a lot of the workers, they could just throw up a bunch of old mobile homes and make some shanty towns, or migrant camps... djsamuel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted June 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 On 6/23/2016 at 10:37 AM, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: I am currently constructing my own portable, climate-controlled dome. Once completed I will be booking a trip to WDW for July 4th. Sorry, it's only big enough for one. This is to prevent Melty Mo, lol BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I am currently constructing my own portable, climate-controlled dome. Once completed I will be booking a trip to WDW for July 4th. Sorry, it's only big enough for one. You need one of these http://www.icybreeze.com Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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