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Fact #4381
Originally, there were plans to include a Museum of the Weird within the Haunted Mansion. The attraction would've entertained visitors as they waited to enter the ride itself, and was to include a collection of oddities, including a "Candle Man," a man-eating plant, and a ghostly organist.

Fact #4382
The Imagineer who designed the pet cemetery for The Haunted Mansion is named Kim Irvine, and she was the daughter of Madame Leota.

Fact #4383
For a time, the Haunted Mansion actually featured LIVE knights. There used to be actual actors inside those suits that would jump out to scare guests. It worked a little too well. One of the knights ended up getting punched in the face, so the park switched to mechanical versions.

Fact #4384 (Disney Employee Story)
I worked in outdoor foods in the mid to late 1980′s in Mickey's Birthdayland. We had a cart that sold small birthday themed cakes like cupcakes. From what I can remember, the cakes were $2.95 or more, but that was many years ago. The cart was located right outside the main tent where there was a show that featured Mickey popping out of a cake with streamers and confetti. The tent smelled like birthday cake and it was neat for a "temporary" show. As the crowds exited the main tent after one show, a lady approached me explaining how much she enjoyed meeting Mickey at the birthday party. She then requested a cake that was on display. I gave her the total for her order and she said "Oh, I do not want a drink I just want the cake." I smiled and told her that the price I quoted was for the cake. She was shocked by how we could invite her to Mickey's Birthday Party and not give her a piece of cake. She then said something that I would never forget. "I paid to get in here to see a mouse and ended up being stood up by a rat!" She then walked off and I put the cake back in the case.

Fact #4385 (Disney Employee Story)
It was about 45 minutes before closing at Disney's Animal Kingdom and I was working the guest relations window. A younger couple approached the window and explained that they had left his girlfriends purse at the camera shop right inside the park. I told them that I would let them in to go to the shop to get the purse. Normally I would have only allowed one of them in but it was a ghost town and not that big of a deal. I told them to go to the turnstile and ask the main entrance Cast Member to look over and I would wave them in since I was by myself and unable to walk them in. They walked to the other end of the turnstiles and spoke with the Cast Member who then looked over at me for the signal and I waved to go ahead and let them in. At this time a security Cast Member came to the window, as they usually did in the evenings, and I explained what was going on with the couple. Not because I did not trust them, but because there was nothing else to talk about. The two guests entered the park and I watched them as they walked past cash control, then strollers and wheelchairs and then the camera shop. What? Wait. They were supposed to go to the camera shop to get the purse. I stood up and witnessed them walk about a dozen steps past the camera shop and give each other a high five as they continued to walk into the Oasis. I jumped up and told the security Cast Member to come with me and we ran out through the front and met them halfway through the Oasis. I asked them if they got the purse OK and they looked at each other like deer in headlights. I then said "Now that you have your belongings we can help you find the exit as we agreed upon." Security walked them out of the park. No ticket. No purse. No sneaking in the park. 

Fact #4386
Walt Disney was involved with the creation of the school that is now known as CalArts and left 25% of his estate to the institution. 

Fact #4387
Behind Cinderella Castle, just in front of the Golden Carousel, sits the Sword in the Stone. Most guests walk right by it. But a few do notice and stop to give it a pull. Many fail and walk away. But every now and then one of the least likely among us becomes King of England.

Fact #4388
Main Street USA is a little slice of Americana. Above this idyllic small town setting you'll find about a dozen American flags. One thing though, none of them have 50 stars. The reason is that flags with less then 50 stars don't count as real flags. Thus, they do not have to be taken down in poor weather or illuminated at night.

Fact #4389
Main Street has a real working barber shop – great spot for baby's first haircut.

Fact #4390
There are paw prints outlined by a heart in the pavement outside Tony's at Magic Kingdom, based on the restaurant from Lady and the Tramp. Once inside, you can ask for an 'autograph' from both Lady and the Tramp. If you can get one, a table near a window or on the patio is a memorable way to watch the parade circle the Town Square in front of Tony's.

Fact #4391
A high score of 999,999 on Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin earns you a free 'galactic superhero' button.

Fact #4392
In one of the upper windows in Liberty Square you'll find 2 lanterns, warning you that the British are coming – and by sea. Also in the windows of Liberty Square, look for a Minute Man's rifle as well as a doll – used by colonists to let firefighters know a child lived there. 

Fact #4393
Surely you've driven on a bridge to cross a body of water. But have you ever sailed a boat over a water bridge to cross a roadway? A water bridge is just that, a bridge that allows water to flow over a barrier. They are generally used for waterways or canals to cross over low areas. Water bridges are rare. But Disney World is home to three of them.The most visible one connects the Seven Seas Lagoon to Bay Lake. If you want to check it out, take the ferry boat from Magic Kingdom to Fort Wilderness. As you cross the water bridge, watch as cars pass below your boat.

Fact #4394
Since its debut in 1971, Disney World has been open over 16,000 days.

Fact #4395
The Epcot Ball is made up of 11,324 triangles, which is coincidentally similar to the 11,391 parking spaces in the Epcot parking lot.

Fact #4396
There are over half a million photos etched on the Leave a Legacy displays at the front of Epcot. If you're really bored, you can search them for celebrities such as Neil Patrick Harris, N'Sync and characters like Tinkerbell and Figment.

Fact #4397
In the 1990's Walt's vision was resuscitated, albeit to a much lower scale. The Disney company founded "Celebration Florida", a master planned community designed by famous architects, featuring a small town feel blended with cutting edge technology. It's easy to find, just follow World Drive, one of the main streets in Disney Word, south for a few miles. You're welcome to visit, shop and walk around. Celebration is home to over 7,000 people and several hundred businesses. 

Fact #4398
The Disney Company wanted to build Disney World on the other side of the country because only 2% of Disneyland's visitors came from east of the Mississippi.

Fact #4399
Every night bit of magic floats by each of the resorts surrounding Magic Kingdom. Its old school but still captures that Disney wonder and fun. The Electrical Water Pageant is Disney World's night time water parade. The calm darkness of the water makes the perfect backdrop for the lights and music as it passes slowly by. Best watched from the beach outside your resort. 

Fact #4400
The Ivy Trellis Salon at Grand Floridian has a little known princess makeover package. This is a great alternative to the Biddibi Bobbidi Boutique in Magic Kingdom. Its cheaper, easier to book and doesn't require park admission.

Fact #4401
If you're near the lobby at the Polynesian Resort around 6 pm listen for the wail of a conch shell being blown. That's the call to come and watch the Torch Lighting Ceremony. Drum beating follows, along with a traditional fire-knife dance and the lighting of the torches that line the entry way to the Great Ceremonial House. 

Fact #4402
Perhaps the best kept secret about the Polynesian Resoty is the terrific view from the beach of the fireworks show in Magic Kingdom. The sounds of the show are piped in through speakers throughout the grounds of the resort so guests can hear the music.

Fact #4403
The Polynesian is also home to Tonga Toast, the best kept secret when it comes to breakfast in Disney World. Deep fried thick cut bread, stuffed with bananas, covered in cinnamon sugar then drizzled with syrup or strawberry sauce. 

Fact #4404
If the monorail is too crowded, why not just take a leisurely stroll to the park? The Contemporary is the only resort with its own walkway to Magic Kingdom. 

Fact #4405
Every morning a Flag Family is chosen to raise the flags above Wilderness Lodge. Early in the morning, your family will be guided to the roof by one of the Rangers. Once there you will get to raise the American flag along with several others. But the view of the rest of Disney World from the roof is what makes this a truly special experience.

Fact #4406
If you're looking for a rowdier, funnier, louder type of restaurant experience, head over to the Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge. Expect antics. Sharing a bottomless milkshake is grounds for time spent in jail. The hokey pokey breaks out spontaneously. If all you want is a nice, peaceful dinner DO NOT ask for a straw, ketchup, or for a refill on your drink. And whatever you do, do not drop your fork.

Fact #4407
In the Gravity falls episode "Tourist Trapped", the red stuff on Norman's face is actually Jam, not blood.

Fact #4408
The writing team of Gravity Falls considered revealing that Gideon Gleeful's big hair concealed his secret twin. 

Fact #4409
Bill Cipher was originally going to be green, but they thought it looked too much like a leaf. 

Fact #4410
Blendin from Gravity Falls is bald because his constant time traveling causes his hair to catch on fire.

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