Apparently, a man once died from a heart attack in a Disney World store. Cast members took the grieving family backstage to give them some privacy.
While they got to see the behind the scenes, apparently his family also received lifetime passes to the park.
Hey Four-eyes, Wear Contacts!
Unsurprisingly, Disney has strict rules that it adheres to about eyewear. Glasses with logos or ones that are brightly colored or flashy aren't allowed when on the clock. And you can probably safely assume that Cinderella isn't allowed to wear glasses at all. So if you have poor vision and you're trying to nail a job at Disney, you better show up wearing contacts.
Another fun fact is that at Disney, looking someone in the eye is a requirement. The Disney Look states forcefully that dark, mirrored, or opaque sunglasses are prohibited. The reason for this is that sunglasses take away from interpersonal communication with guests. Sunglasses which still allow guests to see your eyes are allowed. That means that you can leave your flashy frames at home. Both sunglasses and eyeglasses shouldn’t take away from the cast member’s costume or go against the theme of the park where they are working.
If You Feel Sick, Keep It a Secret
Disney cast members aren't allowed to remove their costume heads at all costs when they're on the clock. This means even when they're feeling sick of faint. So, next time you’re at Disney World and you see a smiling Donald Duck, you can ask yourself whether he's actually throwing up inside of his costume.
It's awkward to think how many people have pictures with sick characters.
Disney Takes Shoplifting Seriously
There are many stories of kids who stole a few things from a Disney World store and were later on approached by security guards in the park who asked them to come with them. You just know with how strict Disney is, that this story can't end well. According to Orlando’s Umansky Law Firm, if somebody is caught stealing something which is worth more than $3, they can get charged with a Grand Theft. The penalty for a Grand Theft is a maximum five years probation, five years prison sentence, or a $5,000 fine. If you get convicted, then the judge will also suspend your driver's license. Disney takes committing a crime very seriously. Multiple reports and rumors have come out over the years claiming that Disney has a special jail for visitors who are caught engaging in rule breaking. Although this isn’t the case, there are detention centers at the park.
According to one employee who spoke openly on Reddit, the detention centers are often used during graduation nights or other times that guests sneak booze into the park and are caught messing around. Actually, actress Blake Lively once shared with David Letterman that she’d been held in Disney Jail after being caught trying to sneak into the park, saying “My brother thought it was a really good idea for us to go to Disneyland… So he put hairspray on the stamps of someone who came out, and then you put your hands together [to transfer the stamp to your hand] and then you go through the turnstile and we went through. Then there were these guys in normal outfits that said, ‘Come with us,’ and we went into Disney jail.”
Go Easy On the Alcohol
The security guards aren't only on the lookout for thefts, but they're also watching for undercover drinking. There are many undercover security guards watching your every move. And these security guards are not in obvious uniforms. So, it's probably not worth the buzz from the whiskey you brought into the park.
If you really want to purchase alcohol during your visit, you can go to the restaurant “Be Our Guest” located in The Magic Kingdom. And in Disneyland California, you can head on over to Club 33, that is, if you have a membership.