Why are Disney parks so clean?

A: From the very beginning, Walt Disney made cleanliness an important part of the Disney experience. We have high standards for cleaning and sanitation, with health and safety protocols such as: Training for Cast Members, with ongoing reinforcement on a regular basis.



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Additionally, the Big Blue Pool at Disney's Art of Animation Resort and Storm Along Bay at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts have installed a saltwater filtration system. This does not mean that the pool is a saltwater pool, but rather these pools utilize a slightly more natural method of chlorination.

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Though park officials wouldn't divulge how much money is spent on Disneyland's overall upkeep, they said most is spent on the night shift. And although most guests will never witness the after-hours work, theme park experts credit the park's continued success to its cleanliness and tidy conditions.

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In his later years, Walt Disney was a chain-smoker who rarely visited Disneyland without a cigarette in his hand. Because he didn't want to put the cigarette down, the legend goes, he would point out the landmarks with two fingers. By echoing his actions, todays cast members are following his lead.

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The Smellitizers combine a strong-smelling substance (that smells like popcorn or something else!) with a powerful source of air. And the air has to be moving in a pressurized way like a powerful fan. This propels the scent toward guests while an exhaust sucks it back in.

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Helpful? You most certainly can drink from the water fountains and from the tap. In fact many people bring in water bottles and keep refilling their bottles to stay hydrated. We did that and didn't get sick in fact the people who worked at Disney said it's perfectly safe to drink the water there.

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Regular pools usually disinfect the water inside of them using chlorine–but not Disney. They use bromine, which is a fancy, more expensive, and much milder smelling chemical (and is not as harsh as chlorine when it hits your skin or clothing).

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We have high standards for cleaning and sanitation, with health and safety protocols such as: Training for Cast Members, with ongoing reinforcement on a regular basis.

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Sprinkler systems on top of the buildings are turned on about 10-12 minutes before Wishes is set to begin, and it wets down the area. Therefore, if an ash or lit piece of firework lands in that area, it will be extinguished.

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But there is a flip side to visiting a destination that thousands of other people want to attend at the same time, and one expert says the modern-day experience of planning and attending Disney attractions has become more stressful and less fun for patrons than in the past.

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Predictable Novelty. Something is always new or changing at the Disney parks. New rides, new character dining, new snacks, new resorts, new transportation options abound with every trip. Humans crave novelty, and this novelty is part of the reason why people come back for more each year (or even multiple times a year!)

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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Bottled water at the Walt Disney World Resort is not free, but tap water is. There are several water fountains found throughout each park, and free tap water is available at all quick service locations.

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Disney primarily relies on bromine to clean the water that flows through its attractions, and it has a distinct odor similar to any cleaner like chlorine or bleach.

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Disney harnesses the power of smell to create pleasant memories of your day in the parks. To do so, Disney uses machines called smellitzers to push a certain fragrance into the air around you.

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Using a patented machine called a “Smellitzer,” the scent of vanilla is pumped into the area via vents along with occasional bursts of a popcorn aroma. However, around Christmas, they switch over to a seasonably suitable peppermint scent.

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Every night after closing, Disneyland releases 200 cats into the park to help keep the rodent population under control.

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What is this? The show must go on, and even when it is rainy, Disney World is open. Now, of course if Disney does happen to close for a weather event (like a hurricane) they will issue refunds then. But, if it is just a rainy day at Disney, the parks will remain open and no rain checks or refunds will be given.

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