Cast Member Finds Detached Finger on Space Mountain

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

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When you work at a place like Walt Disney World Resort, there tend to be a lot of wild and wacky things that happen on a day-to-day basis. Whether it is ridiculous Guests or rambunctious children, it can be expected that Cast Members will see something out of the ordinary nearly every day.

However, every once in a while, something truly horrifying and out of the ordinary happens at Walt Disney World Resort. That’s precisely what happened to one Cast Member when a seemingly normal day took a turn for the worst!

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It’s easy to get so swept up in the fun of Walt Disney World rides and attractions that we often forget about how dangerous these rides can truly be. Over its 50 years in service, Walt Disney World has seen its fair share of injuries. With all of the rides and attractions the Parks have to offer, accidents happen more often than Cast Members would like.

Once a Guest is injured on a ride, they are immediately attended to by paramedics as soon as possible. The side Guests don’t usually see is the horrifying and sometimes disgusting tasks that Cast Members have to do to help out. For some Cast Member’s working at Magic Kingdom Park, that meant searching for a ride for a Guests detached finger.

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On the Reddit group r/WaltDisneyWorld, one Disney fan asked a simple question, “Who has interesting or wild/crazy stories from WDW?” The answer they received was something truly shocking.

Reddit user @travelingtheworld-1 began his story by explaining that it all went down 25 years ago during Walt Disney World’s 25th Anniversary. The Cast Member was working at Space Mountain when a Guests finger was “ripped off by the wedding band in the light tube launch.” After the incident occurred, the Cast Member’s working on Space Mountain were instructed to search the ride for the severed finger.

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According to the Cast Member, the finger was found, put on ice, and reattached to the victim at a nearby hospital. If there’s one thing to take away from this horrifying story, it is to make sure to listen to safety demonstrations at the begging of a ride. The poster reminds Guests, “when they say keep your arms inside, just listen.”

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Harshly Rates WDW Restaurants

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Epcot

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Walt Disney World Resort had a very unique visitor earlier this week. Dave Portnoy is the founder of Barstool Sports, an extremely popular sports & pop culture blog. They are known for their coverage of pop culture events, sports, and also the wild personalities of their employees.

Founder Dave Portnoy is often in front of the camera as a Podcast host and internet personality. He is best known for his iconic “one bite pizza reviews,” which have the reputation of being able to make or break a Pizzaria. Portnoy recently took his talent and his appetite to Walt Disney World Resort where he reviewed one of the Resort’s most iconic slices of pizza.

Portnoy’s big personality and his adult sense of humor make him seem like the last person who would enjoy a day at Disney. On the contrary, the founder spent an entire day on a private tour through Walt Disney World. He video-blogged the entire day and was not afraid to share his opinions on everything.

His main reason for being there was to do another one-bite pizza review. His reviews are on a 10-point scale, and he judges each pizzeria based on its plain cheese slice. He is notoriously critical and harsh on his ratings. On this trip, Portnoy planned to visit the Via Napoli restaurant located within EPCOT.

This review is not Portnoys first within the Park. Back in 2021, he visited PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. His slice at PizzeRizzo was rated a 7.1/10. Portnoy seems indifferent about the slice.

Most Disney fans consider the pizza at Via Napoli to be much better than the pizza at PizzeRizzo. This is why fans were surprised to see Portnoy rate the pizza the same score, a 7.1. Portnoy, who is a fan of Neapolitan pizzas, said that the worst score he would give that style of pizza is 6.8. Via Napoli’s slice only managed to earn two decimals higher.

Fans do not think that this review was justified, but in classic Dave Portnoy fashion, he doesn’t seem to care.

Horrifying Video Shows Woman Dragging Child on Ground With Dog Leash

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

Fans visiting Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, a couple of weeks ago were met with a truly shocking sight. What they witnessed was a classic case of intense parenting at the most magical place on earth. A viral video showing the event has gone viral on TikTok. The public has begun to weigh in on their thoughts on the mother’s unique parenting style.

Every year, families from all over the world head to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort to spend some quality time with their children. Visiting a Disney Park is acceptable for all ages, but many parents want to head there when their children are young and at their most Disney-obsessed. Getting to see the joy of a child seeing their favorite characters in real life is a truly special experience.

While it is so fun to travel to Disney with young children, it is also incredibly exhausting. Spending a long day in the sun standing and walking around is tiring for anyone, especially for a toddler. It is so easy to get frustrated with a child who is moving slowly and having a meltdown in the Parks.

That is exactly what happened a couple of weeks ago at Disneyland Park.

Mom drags child

When TikTok user @Casey.Callihan20 was spending a day in Disneyland Park, she couldn’t believe what she saw. The situation was so absurd she had to take her phone out to film. She posted a video showing a woman dragging a child on the ground behind her on the ground. He is wearing a child leash, which she is dragging him by.

@casey.callihan20

The most magical place on earth 🙂#CPS

♬ original sound – casey.callihan20

Some people in the comments were disturbed by the video. Others, however, found it incredibly comical. One user comments, “When you got kids you know you know lol.”

Guest Hands Out $800 Worth of Gifts to Children at Disney

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Hollywood Studios

When visiting a Disney Park, Guests look forward to experiencing the Magic that surrounds them. There is something beautiful and inspiring about getting to immerse yourself in so much joy and wonder. Some Cast Members go above and beyond for their Guests by making some Magical Moments happen while in the Park. Anything from some pixie dust to a special character interaction can count as a magical moment.

One Disney Guest was in the spirit of giving on a recent trip to Walt Disney World Resort. He decided to go above and beyond to make the Disney experience extra magical for some children.

Visiting Disney Parks is an incredibly expensive thing to do. Between accommodations, Park tickets, food, and merchandise, it’s easy to spend a large amount of money at a Disney Resort. For TikToker @Kurttocci, money seems to be no object.

Kurt is a TikToker who has amassed a massive 1.6 million followers for his content. He is known for making fun, upbeat videos. He describes his niche as “making people smile.” Kurt often films video content within the Disney Parks. In a video uploaded on March 20, 2023, Kurt showed himself making some magic over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort.

In the video, he heads over to Galaxy’s Edge to give “the force” to some youngsters visiting the Park. Kurt headed to a store and grabbed dozens of Star Wars lightsabers. The total of his buying spree was a staggering $809.20!

@kurttocci

bringing The Force to younglings 👋🏻😃 #disney #starwars #fun #surprise #kids #comedy #funny #trending #actofkindness #love #wholesome #cute #foryou #fyp

♬ original sound – Kurt Tocci

After making his big purchase, he went on to hand out the lightsabers to dozens of children. It was so cool seeing so many magical moments happening in the Park! Some of the Cast Members even supported him, and Wookie gave him some big grunts of approval.

Disney Influencers Face Lawsuits and Arrest For Illegal Savings Hack

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

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The Walt Disney Company is taking legal action against Disney influencers who hold an Annual Pass for repeat admission to this Disney Parks Resort after they violated the service term agreement.

With the rising cost of theme park entry for Disney Parks like the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland in Southern California, and even the international locations, some Guests get creative trying to save money on a Disney day. Moreover, for those who plan on frequent visits to their local Disney Park, utilizing the Annual Pass programs available, such as Magic Key, can be thrifty in the long run.

Like here, general admission to the Chinese Disney Park fluctuates based on date and demand, with a range of HK$639 ($81.43 USD) on weekdays to HK$759 ($96.72 USD) during weekends and public holidays. In contrast, the Magic Access pass is just a bit more for the lowest tier at HK$1348 ($171.78 USD), though the premium perks at its highest range are around $4278 ($545.15 USD).

Of course, Disney has strict guidelines in place to prevent abuse of this program, such as blackout dates, the Park reservation system, and even taking Guests photos upon entry and/or registration to prevent misuse of the Annual Pass. At Hong Kong Kong Disneyland, the Magic Access pass functions similarly to its US counterparts, allowing Guests to visit yearly at a reduced rate than if they were to purchase individual tickets each time.

However, according to the South China Morning Post, some crafty Guests are hoping to save even more by renting out a single Magic Pass to numerous users! In fact, the Post reports that the Hong Kong Resort recently caught some Disney influencers bragging about this taboo hack online, detailing how they rent different Annual Pass tiers on Carousell, a public selling platform similar to American eBay.

For example, about 20 different listings advertised the use of a Magic Access pass and detailed appearance guidelines for the day so as to match the ID photo associated with the pass. Shockingly, these allowed Guests to unethically visit Hong Kong Disneyland for just HK$100 ($12.74 USD) a day with a refundable deposit of $500 ($63.71 USD) down.

Hong Kong Disneyland Welcome Sign with Characters

Furthermore, Disney claims this is not an isolated incident but a growing widespread problem of unauthorized commercial use due to increased travel restrictions for the Hong Kong area, leading many to try and recoup their pass fees online. Even so, the cheap trip trick violates the Magic Access Pass terms of service, giving Disney grounds to remove any Guests suspected of using it immediately, press charges, or even enact permanent lifetime bans for all involved if it cannot verify their identity and pass eligibility.

Hong Kong Disneyland has resolved to “handle such abuses very seriously and will contact the law enforcement authorities if there is any suspected case of fraud or illegal conduct,” meaning just… find other ways to save!