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Credit: DisneyThere’s a strange trend going on in Walt Disney World.
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The Disney theme parks are chock-full of rides, attractions, restaurants, and shows to enjoy. From thrilling roller coasters like Space Mountain to classic dark rides like Haunted Mansion, there’s practically no end to the magic once you’re inside the park gates.
However, one issue that has plagued Disney World since the dawn of time is discarded trash. Whether it’s tossed pennies at “it’s a small world” (which is actually a great way to dispose of your cash, as Disney donates the money to charity) or leaving piles of trash left at tables, Disney guests can sometimes be inconsiderate and do whatever they want with their trash.
Like any public-facing area, Walt Disney World sees a lot of litter and trash.
However, there’s a bizarre trend for key attractions like Expedition Everest and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train that involves hair ties.
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If you have ever ridden one of these roller coasters, then you know what we are talking about. For some reason, riders feel compelled to throw away their hair ties during certain parts of these attractions.
For Expedition Everest, it’s right at the top before the coaster goes backward. For Mine Train, it’s near the beginning and end of the roller coaster.
While this may not be the most pressing issue on The Walt Disney Company’s to-do list, this is still an unfortunate and unsightly problem for what is supposed to be an immersive and properly-themed experience.
The collection of hair ties and bands at Expedition Everest is a joke within the Disney community at this point. Everyone knows they’re there.
Joe Rohde, the lead imagineer behind Expedition Everest and Animal Kingdom as a whole, has even spoken out about the hair ties that guests toss onto it and other attractions.
Throwing any kind of trash on rides is against Disney World’s official rules and policies, which you can check out here.
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