Wildest Disney Rumor You've Ever Heard...

[MapleGirl]

The Magic Kingdom is on a lazy Susan device that slowly spins so guests can visit all the lands without having to tire themselves with too much walking.

 

[DeaverTex]

I heard from my mechanic that Disney was instituting a means test before they'll allow you to make reservations for the parks or resorts. This is supposed to start in Summer 2012.

 

[chartle]

The rooms in the CR are modular and can be removed with a crane.

The plan would have been that all the rooms could be swapped out in one day so that they could have an entire room remodel with only one day of down time.

They brought in a crane once to see if it would still work but alas the structure had settled so it was no longer possible.

There is a bit of truth here, US Steel was testing out a new building technique where as the super structure was being built the rooms, complete with plumbing and electric, were prefabbed on site. They were them lifted by crane and slid into the structure. Then all the services were hooked up and the inside and outside trim would be installed.

They were never meant to be removed after the building was done. It would be a construction and logistical nightmare.

 

[DRDISNEYMD]

They are going to have to tear down the Polynesian in its entirety and rebuild the entire resort. I know its gonna happen, any day now.

 

[ZephyrHawk]

The first time I rode Kilmanjaro Safari the driver indicated to us that the animals were allowed to mix together and feed (read: hunt) normally. I didn't fall for it for a minute , but DH did. He's a bit gullible.

The Magic Kingdom is on a lazy Susan device that slowly spins so guests can visit all the lands without having to tire themselves with too much walking.

Wait...how would that even work? I mean, you'd either stay on the "lazy susan" the whole time and walk around the park lands as normal, or you'd have to exit the lazy Susan every time you wanted to switch lands and stand around waiting for it to come...That's got to be the stupiest rumor ever.

 

[MapleGirl]

Wait...how would that even work? I mean, you'd either stay on the "lazy susan" the whole time and walk around the park lands as normal, or you'd have to exit the lazy Susan every time you wanted to switch lands and stand around waiting for it to come...That's got to be the stupiest rumor ever.

Yup!

 

[chartle]

The Magic Kingdom is on a lazy Susan device that slowly spins so guests can visit all the lands without having to tire themselves with too much walking.

Wait...how would that even work? I mean, you'd either stay on the "lazy susan" the whole time and walk around the park lands as normal, or you'd have to exit the lazy Susan every time you wanted to switch lands and stand around waiting for it to come...That's got to be the stupiest rumor ever.

I think it comes from a stupidest thing I heard for a guest type issue.

Once a guest asked were was the exit to the MK. The CM directs them down Main Street. SG asked but where is it NOW. CM. The SG thinks that the HUB is a real hub and it revolves.

CM directs down Main Street again and tells them to hurry, Since it may not be there if he waits.

 

[Tinkerbellah]

My fiance worked at the MK in WDW around 74-75. He has told me plenty of stories about employees smoking illegal things, ice cream cart girls arranging to meet fathers in their rooms while the family was off at play, and Alice in Wonderland having some "private time" with several band members in the castle. Alice was caught and fired, the band members survived as they were part of the union.

Ummm.. not the way I like to think of WDW @ all. I know my husband would never do that. He'd much rather be in Epcot w/ the people he loves. I think most families that go to WDW would agree that good dad's go to WDW!

 

[Tinkerbellah]

I volunteer to work at the 5th park!!

The Magic Kingdom is on a lazy Susan device that slowly spins so guests can visit all the lands without having to tire themselves with too much walking.

The rooms in the CR are modular and can be removed with a crane.

The plan would have been that all the rooms could be swapped out in one day so that they could have an entire room remodel with only one day of down time.

They brought in a crane once to see if it would still work but alas the structure had settled so it was no longer possible.

There is a bit of truth here, US Steel was testing out a new building technique where as the super structure was being built the rooms, complete with plumbing and electric, were prefabbed on site. They were them lifted by crane and slid into the structure. Then all the services were hooked up and the inside and outside trim would be installed.

They were never meant to be removed after the building was done. It would be a construction and logistical nightmare.

Sounds cool if you ask me! But glad the CR is in one piece!

They are going to have to tear down the Polynesian in its entirety and rebuild the entire resort. I know its gonna happen, any day now.

Hope they just leave it be.

 

[Zife]

My fiance worked at the MK in WDW around 74-75. He has told me plenty of stories about employees smoking illegal things, ice cream cart girls arranging to meet fathers in their rooms while the family was off at play, and Alice in Wonderland having some "private time" with several band members in the castle. Alice was caught and fired, the band members survived as they were part of the union.

Ummm.. not the way I like to think of WDW @ all. I know my husband would never do that. He'd much rather be in Epcot w/ the people he loves. I think most families that go to WDW would agree that good dad's go to WDW!

I actually read a 'confessions' type thing from someone who used to play Jack Sparrow at Disneyland. I guess he got propositioned by guests quite often, as long as he stayed in costume.

 

[moonpie85]

I actually read a 'confessions' type thing from someone who used to play Jack Sparrow at Disneyland. I guess he got propositioned by guests quite often, as long as he stayed in costume.

I've heard the same thing about King Louie

 

[umichigan10]

I've heard the same thing about King Louie

 

[absolutepunt]

Rumor: That Disney was buying up property and was going to build another theme park in Branson, Missouri.

You must be from the area because I hear that rumor once a year.

 

[grimley1968]

The rooms in the CR are modular and can be removed with a crane.

The plan would have been that all the rooms could be swapped out in one day so that they could have an entire room remodel with only one day of down time.

They brought in a crane once to see if it would still work but alas the structure had settled so it was no longer possible.

There is a bit of truth here, US Steel was testing out a new building technique where as the super structure was being built the rooms, complete with plumbing and electric, were prefabbed on site. They were them lifted by crane and slid into the structure. Then all the services were hooked up and the inside and outside trim would be installed.

They were never meant to be removed after the building was done. It would be a construction and logistical nightmare.

The Poly was constructed in the same way, at least originally. There are videos of the construction and it's fascinating to watch.

I'm sure it, too, is too settled now to move rooms around now, though it would be cool to see if it could.

 

[t_catt11]

That WDW is changing the fastpass return rules starting next week/month.

Even though there are always one or two active threads on this, even though you can click that little "search" button and see this rumor (with the same supposed timeframe) going back to at least 2008, it still gets posted here...

Every. Single. Week.


GLLLLARRBGLLBALBALBLARBGBFFGLAAARRHHH!

 

[miste76]

The Adventurers Club is going to re-open or is being re-built at a new location. Sadly... it's just wishful thinking.

 

[grimley1968]

The Adventurers Club is going to re-open or is being re-built at a new location. Sadly... it's just wishful thinking.

Man, I miss that place.

 

[chartle]

I'm sure it, too, is too settled now to move rooms around now, though it would be cool to see if it could.

Its much more than any rumored settling.

First, were would you put the crane? You would have to remove all the planters and landscaping and flatten all the land around the hotel.

Next you would have to remove, probably with jackhammers, all the trim around the outside of the rooms.

Next disconnect all the utilities including the sewer connection and pull out the room and then lift it away. Oh you would also have to have a complete set of rooms ready to install.

 

[P00H1010]

That they put LAP BARS on Splash Mountain!!!

Actually this one is true...I rode Splash Mountain several times in July and it had lap bars. I believe they installed them during the refurb at the beginning of this year.
I found a pic online for you

 

[santadog]

That Universal is going to re-theme all of their Marvel Attractions, basing them on DC characters (bear in mind, DC is owned by Warner Brothers, and is linked to Six Flags/Great America). This will allow Tomorrowland to be redone with all Marvel attractions!