Have You Heard These Disney World Secrets?
Of course, my colleagues here at MickeyBlog.com strive to keep no stones unturned at the Disney Parks. However, sometimes it’s a lot of fun to see Walt Disney World from a different perspective. This time, we’re looking at MSN Lifestyle’s Carlye Wisel‘s piece entitled, “Walt Disney World Secrets You’ve Never, Ever Heard Before.”
Walt Disney World Secrets
Wisel posted:
Whether you’re a Disney World die-hard or new to how it all works, you probably know the basics. There is a system of tunnels underneath the Magic Kingdom called Utilidors, plenty of hidden Mickeys throughout the property, and the windows lining Main Street are insider dedications to those who made Walt Disney World possible.
As interesting as those are, there are plenty more mysteries, tricks, and no-way-that’s-true! tidbits lurking in the shadows of the four parks that comprise Walt Disney World. From little-known facts about your favorite rides to construction secrets, and more, here is a bit of insider knowledge straight from the house of mouse.
Three Disney Secrets from WDW
Now, we’re guessing you’ve heard some of these, but check out this trio of “seldom-known” truths.
2. Tinker Bell flying over the Magic Kingdom is one of the most iconic parts of the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular, but it doesn’t happen with magic alone. Tink is given a hefty push from the window of Cinderella’s Castle, but if she’s not shoved hard enough, she won’t have enough momentum and will need to hand-over-hand her way towards the end. Cast members who audition for this part are said to need major upper body strength—turns out, they really do have to fly!
6. Supposedly, the Imagineers working on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror liked to play pranks on each other, many of which involved a certain jar of pickled sausages. They hid and surprised one another with the jar, until an Imagineer mistakenly left it behind one night, which just so happened to be when every prop was being glued down. The jar still sits behind the photo pickup area today as an insider nod to Disney’s geniuses having fun while on the job.
8. The turbulent prehistoric thriller Dinosaur! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland aren’t just similar—they feature the same ride track. And, if you think Animal Kingdom’s turbulent trip backwards through time is scary now, just know that Dinosaur in its original form, Countdown to Extinction, was so terrifying that its original soundtrack, motion and interaction had to be toned down.
There’s 17 more in the full article. Check it out on MSN.com.