Why do Disney employees point with two fingers?

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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Disney workers are banned from pointing with one finger when giving directions. Instead, staff point with two fingers — a gesture known as “the Disney point”. The reason is that Disney parks get visitors from all over the world every single day, The Sun reports.

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Selfie sticks The gadget poses a safety risk on rides since its long arm can extend far outside the carriages and could potentially harm a ride's mechanism or another passenger. In addition, a selfie stick could cause accidentally strike another guest during a photo opportunity.

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The DCP Program Guide has all the program info and guidelines that you need to know! The Points and Reprimand System for Disney World CP cast members* 3 points within 30 days of each other = 1 Repr…

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The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation. If you made it at, say, 11 a.m., then your two hours will be up at 1 p.m. even if you modify the reservation at noon.

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What three words can't Disney employees say? The three words that Disney employees are trained not to say are “I don't know.” “If a guest asks you a question, you always have to have an answer, no exceptions,” an anonymous former Cast Member shared online. “If you don't know it, find out, but don't say you don't know.

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The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation.

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Now it's important to note that over the years, Walt Disney World Resort guests have been able to get themselves tattooed in the Theme Parks - albeit temporarily - at locations found at Disney's Animal Kingdom or the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT World Showcase.

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While shoes must be worn, there is no specific footwear requirement for attractions within Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, although skates or shoes with wheels are prohibited. I have seen Guests wearing everything from basic flip-flops to stilettos. (Though I do not recommend either of those options!)

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Bring a Photo ID If you want to enter a Walt Disney World theme park without scanning your fingerprint, you must have a photo ID to enter the park.

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