By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department compiled report
The world-famous Disneyland is a beloved paradise for both kids and adults, but even the most magical attractions have many lesser-known secrets. The following top 10 secrets may not even be known by park employees, ranging from spine-chilling tales to fun facts, and even a prison hidden within Disneyland. Next time you visit, keep an eye out—you might just add a touch of mystery to your trip.
A dark version of Disneyland created by British graffiti artist Banksy – Dismaland (Image source / Dismaland)
1. There’s human ash in the Disneyland Haunted Mansion
Rumor has it that some die-hard fans wish their ashes to be scattered in the Haunted Mansion after they pass away, so their families secretly help make it happen. While the park does its best to prevent and closely monitor such incidents, it can't guarantee 100% removal.
2. Some of the human bones in the Pirates of the Caribbean area are real
In the Pirates of the Caribbean area, some of the human bones are actually real—they were donated by the UCLA School of Medicine. The main reason was that the originally used mannequin bones weren’t realistic enough.
3. The Matterhorn Bobsleds ride hides a secret basketball court for employees
Inside Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds ride, there’s actually a hidden half-court basketball court meant for employees only.
Disneyland Haunted Mansion (Image source / Wikipedia)
4. Disneyland has many night owls that help keep the mouse population down
5. Disneyland’s holding room is actually a detention cell
Disneyland’s so-called holding room is actually a detention cell. Anyone behaving improperly in the park may be brought here.
Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean area (Image source / Wikipedia)
6. The rumored off-limits Club 33 in Disneyland
Club 33 is a private club inside Disneyland, reportedly originally planned by Walt Disney himself as a place to entertain friends. With its retro and lavish entrance, only members are allowed in—and getting in is nearly impossible. It’s also the only place in the park where alcohol is served.
7. Disneyland doesn’t sell chewing gum
Disneyland doesn’t sell chewing gum to prevent it from getting stuck everywhere.
Disneyland’s private club Club 33 (Image source / Wikipedia)
8. You might get invited into the Mark Twain Riverboat’s pilothouse
If you ask the staff if you can drive the Mark Twain Riverboat, you might get the chance to be invited into the pilothouse.
9. There are secret rooms in Cinderella Castle and the Pirates of the Caribbean area
In Florida’s Disneyland, Cinderella Castle has a mysterious room, reportedly reserved for competition winners, and the Pirates of the Caribbean area has one too.
10. Town SquareThere’s a private apartment above the fire station
The fractured fairy tale park: A dark version of Disneyland – not suitable for kids, an anti-utopian theme
》http://www.mook.com.tw/article.php?op=articleinfo&articleid=15375