Once you notice these patterns and protocols, you’ll see them everywhere throughout Disney World.
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Most magic atWalt Disney Worlddoesnt happen by chance.
Its all in the design details and a hyper-curated guest experience A.K.A.
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Its rude to point, but in some cultures, its a much more aggressive gesture.
Its more of a fluid disco move rather than a brisk point.
There’s a reason planes don’t fly over Disney World.
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But heres another way the mouse house skirts aviation law to maintain this illusion.
So how does Disney control the sky?
Or rather, lobbyists.
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Technically, this restriction is temporary.
But its been temporary for nearly 20 years.
And in 2014, that restriction was renewed again.
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There’s a reason you wont find Spider-Man at Disney World.
But why doesnt Disney World have an Avengers Campus like Disneyland Resort?
Universal Islands of Adventure has dibs on several popular superhero appearances such as Spider-Man.
Thats also howDisney Cruise Linecan feature certain Marvel characters even on cruises from Florida ports.
Because the character does not appear until the ship is at sea in international waters.
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There’s a reason Disney World doesn’t follow the flag code.
But nearly all of them are fake.
Theyre missing a star or two, and this largely has to do with the U.S. ## There’s a reason children are never lost.
Its the adults who are lost.
Instead, questions are framed as if the adults are lost.
There’s a reason Mickeys autograph always looks the same.
But they quickly come back and resume photos.
So why are the breaks so short?
Well, Mickey may have come back.
But its likely a different actor than the previous Mickey in accordance with union laws.
And, yet, this Mickey waves and poses just like the last Mickey.
And he signs autographs the same, too.
If its on you, its off-limits.
The complete and total hold that the balloon aesthetic had on the #DisneyStyle community in 2014 is unparalleled.
And its all about safety.
At Animal Kingdom, balloons are a no-go as they could easily float into a habitat.
You dont need a Baymax balloon coming for you while climbing water slide stairs.
There’s a reason everyones color-blocking.
Per Disney policy, guests 14 and older cannot wear full costumes or masks in the parks.
There are exceptions, such as special-ticketed events likeMickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party.
But in general, adults cant wear full costumes in the parks.
That doesnt stop Disney Adults from dressing up, though.
It just has to be more subtle.
Or cobalt blue pants, an orange sweater, and a green beanie is a Disney Bound for Goofy.
But fans getreallyinto it with bounds for all kinds of fringe characters and even abstract interpretations of popular attraction.
There’s a reason you might’t buy gum.
No gum for sale.
Not in the parks.
Not in the hotels.
Because gum is by no means banned at Disney and guests are welcome to bring their own.
But both now sell gum.
There’s a reason no one’s character photos have a Starbucks in hand.
Another rule for meeting characters: No food or drink.
There’s a reason Mickey cant attend your wedding.
Booking with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons is the ultimate flex.
These exclusive wedding packages across the resortin some of the most dream-worthy locations inside the parkscome at a premium.
But if budget is no matter, theres not much thats off the table.
it’s possible for you to arrive by horse-drawn carriage.
it’s possible for you to have a Disney movie projected onto your wedding cake.
you’ve got the option to have characters party at your reception in rare costumes.
Yes, Mickey owns a tux.
But dont ask Mickey to officiate.
Characters cannot attend or participate in a wedding ceremony.
There’s a reason character hugs are so long.
The kid has to let go first.
(And this is why we cant have nice things.)
Characters take the time to give kids big ol bear hugs.
