secrets you forgot

[BebopBaloo]

Actually there is a restriction for planes to fly over Disney World (diameter of 3 miles) deeper than 3000 feet...

Guess what, one of the places outside this diameter is: Parts of MK!

They honor this restriction anyway and so there are rarely seen plane within the MAGIC

OH, one of the first posters mentioned that the "Key under the mat" in Muppets 3D is glued, It´s NOT

Did you know that the Monorail Station at Epcot is built backwards as it was supposed to be???

how do you mean built backwards?

 

[floridianer]

The monorail should have taken you to the loading station when you come from Magic Kingdom and then, when you leave the park back to MK you should do this circle around Future World.
When they found out it was too late to change.

Someone mentioned endangered animals in DW. Spaceship earth of Epcot was supposed to be the "center of the world. It had to move 300 feet and so the center is now between innoventions and the Land Pavillion (concentric circles)
The bird nesting there is the red cocked woodpecker and he surely got his own road then (redcocked woodpecker lane... Service road only )

 

[becfehr]

Or you could just come down to South La durning Hurricane season!! We rode out Gustav last year in our home and it was terrifying. I think this simulation may send me into counseling!!!

Howdy neighbor... I'm in BR... well, Central!

 

[becfehr]

if you have a wake up call at disney hotel, does a disney character wake you every morning?

Yes, it does. At the Poly, it was Stitch, i believe.

 

[tsmack78]

Yes, it does. At the Poly, it was Stitch, i believe.

At Port it was Stitch last November. I am also from Louisiana! Close to Central and Baton Rouge. Going to be in the World in a week! Can't wait, sending Thanksgiving with the Mouse, againg this year!

 

[disprincessatheart]

The monorail should have taken you to the loading station when you come from Magic Kingdom and then, when you leave the park back to MK you should do this circle around Future World.
When they found out it was too late to change.

Not to be too particular, but since the track is just a loop, with doors and walkways on either side if the trains, if that were the case wouldn't they just run the trains in the other direction? We know the trains can run either direction on the tracks...

 

[floridianer]

Maybe this would be a problem with the "incomming tracks" at TTC?? Not sure about this...

http://www.hiddenmickeys.org/Secrets/Monorails.html
Under post #16 there is something about it. I read it somewhere elso too but not quite sure WHERE

Anyways, I don´t think that it is a bad thing to have this "preview" of Future World thou...

Another one:
In the MK parking lot, only 6 of the 7 dwarfs have a lot named after them.

Sleepy, Dopey, Happy, Grumpy, Bashful, and Sneezy. Why?

There isn't a "DOC" because the designers were afraid people would mix-up the BOAT DOCK AND THE PARKING LOT DOC!!!!!

 

[DVCGeek]

There isn't a "DOC" because the designers were afraid people would mix-up the BOAT DOCK AND THE PARKING LOT DOC!!!!!

Wow, that makes a lot of sense but I never realized it before!

Here's one that I don't think I've seen posted recently (hopefully I didn't miss it)-

On the Backstage Magic tour we took in Sept. 2007, the CM said you could fit the entire original Disneyland park in the MK parking lot and still have room for 500 cars!

 

[serrotak]

Howdy neighbor... I'm in BR... well, Central!

At Port it was Stitch last November. I am also from Louisiana! Close to Central and Baton Rouge. Going to be in the World in a week! Can't wait, sending Thanksgiving with the Mouse, againg this year!

I'm in LA too, I live in Denham Springs. How 'bout that? We'll be in WDW for Mardi Gras.

 

[sheafamily]

We just booked our first family trip to WDW, we'll be there in April 2010. Kids will be 6&7 and we can't wait to see their expressions. My DH is having an awful time trying to keep this secret, he can't wait. He's worse than the kids.

This site has been very helpful as we begin planning our special trip, thank you all for sharing your experiences. Our son is a Star Wars fan and I'm wondering if there are any tips/tricks/hidden items that we should be aware of when we go there.

I'm picking up the The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World, thank you to the poster who recommended the book.

 

[serrotak]

We just booked our first family trip to WDW, we'll be there in April 2010. Kids will be 6&7 and we can't wait to see their expressions. My DH is having an awful time trying to keep this secret, he can't wait. He worse than the kids.

That sounds like me. I know the kids are excited (12, 7, and 3) but I just CAN'T contain myself!!!

 

[sheafamily]

That sounds like me. I know the kids are excited (12, 7, and 3) but I just CAN'T contain myself!!!

We're going to surpirse them on Christmas morning with the trip. That's how we arrived at this website, googled looking for ideas on how to surprise the kids. My DH has been on here a lot looking for ideas and secrets.

We've been 6 times as a couple but this will be the first time for the kids. I'm certain seeing their reactions to everything will be just as enjoyable as the rides and entertainment.

 

[DVCGeek]

We just booked our first family trip to WDW, we'll be there in April 2010.

Good thing it isn't later in the year; Star Tours is currently scheduled to close in Oct. 2010 for the makeover to Star Tours 2.0! I will be in DL mid-Oct. next year (for my BD) and fear it will be closed. Oh well. At least I got to try their 1.0 version in Nov. 2008 + I've ridden 1.0 @ DHS I don't know how many times, once 4 times back to back for the heck of it including a full trip with my eyes closed...

 

[Chaoticsweetness]

GOOD thread
I don't know if this has been posted but here are a few I have learned over the years:

*Don't think this is a secret, but the American Flag from the 9/11 rubble is on display in the American pavilion in Epcot.

*Also in Epcot, between France and Morocco there is a section of pavement that looks different, I asked a CM about it & she said it suppose to symbolize the Straits of Gibralter.

*On Soarin' there are Mickey Mouse on the golf balls & Fireworks.

*On the Safari ride in AK, the pond that the flamingos are in is shaped like Mickey

& thats all I have for today.

 

[J Le]

Our son is a Star Wars fan and I'm wondering if there are any tips/tricks/hidden items that we should be aware of when we go there.

I don't know if its still there - in May 2008 I took my nephew (than 6) to Once Upon a Toy in DTD to build a lightsaber. It was about $20 and a huge hit!

 

[sheafamily]

Good thing it isn't later in the year; Star Tours is currently scheduled to close in Oct. 2010 for the makeover to Star Tours 2.0! I will be in DL mid-Oct. next year (for my BD) and fear it will be closed. Oh well. At least I got to try their 1.0 version in Nov. 2008 + I've ridden 1.0 @ DHS I don't know how many times, once 4 times back to back for the heck of it including a full trip with my eyes closed...

Yes, we were well aware of Star Tours 1.0 closing for a refresh this year. We figure we'll go this April and he'll be besides himself since he loves the old characters. And what a great excuse to go back once the new Star Tours opens!!!

 

[sheafamily]

I don't know if its still there - in May 2008 I took my nephew (than 6) to Once Upon a Toy in DTD to build a lightsaber. It was about $20 and a huge hit!

From what I can find, TY Google, it looks like it's still there. Thanks for the tip.

 

[NateNLogansDad]

Just thought this could use a good bump

 

[Blanche_Neige]

these are so cool, I made notes and will for them on our upcoming trip 33 days...

we have seen Devine at AK
Talking Palm tree entrance (before the gates) at AK
Talking trash can at MK tomorrow land

 

[HermanTriplets+1]

Does anyone know what tune the musical notes at the All Star Music Resort play? They are around the reception desks and on the front of the resort buildings. Just wondering! Besides, this will serve as a "bump"!