Why does Disney hide their buildings?

Why doesn't Disney want you to see certain buildings? It turns out it's nothing nefarious. Cloaking buildings in these colors prevents parkgoers from being distracted by architecture that take away from the magic. For instance, here's the massive show building behind Splash Mountain painted in Go Away Green.



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You've probably never realized (because that's the point!) that the less-than-pretty parts of Disney theme parks, like trash cans, administrative buildings, fences and even backstage areas, are all painted the same lackluster shade of green.

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Go Away Green or no-see-um-green refer to a set of proprietary colors that are used in Disneyland and other Disney amusement parks to disguise parts of the park infrastructure.

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Although some seem to believe that the lack of mirrors is to discourage vandalism, there does seem to be a consensus that Disney's conspicuous lack of mirrors over the sinks in most theme park bathrooms is a matter of preserving the flow of traffic—as one Disney custodian (purportedly) anonymously confirmed on Quora.

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Florida is, of course, the Sunshine State and sun glare off light-colored concrete would cause people to squint. So the color of the sidewalks needed to absorb sunlight rather than reflect it.

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You can usually get a good sense of whether or not fireworks will be canceled by talking to Disney cast members throughout the day. Expect rain to modify or cancel parades. World of Color runs in the rain (it is all water, after all), so plan to catch World of Color either way!

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'Go Away Green': The color Disney paints things it doesn't want you to see at its parks. (NEXSTAR) — You've seen this color even if you don't remember seeing it. That's actually its whole point for existing. The slightly gray, cool shade of green goes by many different names but is widely known as “Go Away Green.”

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The utilidors, short for utility corridors, are some of the world's largest utility tunnels and part of Disney's 'backstage' (behind-the-scenes) area that separate employees from park visitors. The 'tunnels' could not actually be built underground due to water levels in Florida.

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Yes, there are snakes on disney property. HOWEVER, there is also a wildlife team that works 24/7. For the most part the noise of humans keeps them out of public areas. It is HIGHLY unusual to see a snake.

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Disney's Wilderness Lodge Train Room Whether you are interested in learning more about Walt Disney's interests and hobbies or you just need a quiet space to sit down and decompress after a long day at Magic Kingdom, the Carolwood Pacific Room is a great secret spot to visit.

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28. This is an easy one for Disney fans, who all remember that Mickey made his on-screen debut in Steamboat Willie on November 18, 1928. Minnie Mouse: No. 89. Art Director Sy Thomas chose this number to represent that it's been 89 years since we first met Minnie in Steamboat Willie, as well.

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We've already told you what a “Code 101” means, but today, we're here to talk about the dreaded “Code V,” otherwise known as a “protein spill.” What's that? Well…it's Cast Member lingo for when someone vomits.

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Pixie dusting is where a Cast Member asks you to close your eyes, make a wish, and then they us a magic wand to sprinkle you with pixie dust while wishing that all your dreams come true. Over at Sir Mickey's gift shop in Fantasyland (just behind Cinderella Castle), this experience has been offered for quite some time.

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Figment is the mascot of the Imagination! pavilion at the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. He is a small purple dragon with a runaway imagination, which serves as a plot device in Journey into Imagination with Figment, the most recent edition of the pavilion, and he is featured in Epcot merchandise.

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The Magic Behind Disney Smellitizers The Smellitizers combine a potent scented substance (like popcorn) with a powerful source of pressurized air, creating a fan-like movement. This propels the scent toward visitors while an exhaust system ensures that the aroma is efficiently circulated without contamination.

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