13 Not-So-Magical Facts About The Wonderful World Of Disney

Disneyland isn't just the happiest place on earth, it's also full of lead! That and other not-so-magical Disney facts that will ruin your next Dole whip.
13 Not-So-Magical Facts About The Wonderful World Of Disney

Turns out the world's largest media conglomerate has some shady stuff going on behind the scenes, who knew! 

Has Disney created some of the biggest hits of family friendly cinema that have gained worldwide renown and popularity? Why, yes. Has it created some of the most beloved characters and plot lines of all time? Again, yes. Is it also a ruthless nostalgia factory that pumps out endless streams of propoganda? Okay, maybe kind of.

The truth is, there is a dark and undeniably strange side to Disney. We dug up more than a dozen facts about Disney that are slightly less than magical.

For example did you know that long haired men were denied entry to the park before 1970? The rule was relaxed after a band of hippies staged a coup of Tom Sawyer island.

Here are 13 not so magical things about Disney that will have you demanding Walt's frozen head on a platter:

Disneyland

Disneyland's grand opening was an unmitigated disaster. Twice as many people entered the park due to counterfeit tickets, the Mark Twain riverboat sank due to overcrowding, and women's heels got stuck in the fresh asphalt. Oh, and the concession stands ran out of food and water- in 100 degree heat.

source: SFGate

"Sorry, you can't come into a park built around a talking mouse looking like that"

Until 1970 Disney banned men with long hair from entering the park. When they finally relaxed the dress code in 1970, a band of hippies entered the park and staged an attempted coup of Tom Sawyer island in protest against the Vietnam War. CRACKED.COM

source: Snopes

The Haunted Mansion

People won't stop scattering ashes at The Haunted Mansion. This happens so often that the code word for dealing with it is HEPA cleanup because a special HEPA vacuum attachment is needed to suck up the extra fine particles of human remains. CRACKED.COM

source: Ripley's

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