Disney World is magical and almost anything can happen — even the most unlikely events!
Magic Kingdom
We asked our readers to tell us some of the most ridiculously unlikely things that actually happened to them in Disney World, and their answers will bring you some laughter and maybe a few tears. We want to thank our readers for sharing their stories with us so that we can share them with you! So let’s get into it!
Unexpected Jam Session at Animal Kingdom
Rebecca shared that she went to an Animal Kingdom After Hours event and saw the Pandora drummers out. With basically no crowd around, she just started to dance to the music. The drummers gave her a pair of their painted drumsticks in return! What a special and unique souvenir to keep from your trip.
Pandora: World of Avatar
Magical Mail
We all know that Cast Members are the magic at Disney World and this story further proves it. Sarah H told us that on her first trip to Disney World ever, she and her husband bought matching Tiki Room shirts, however somewhere along the way that day, they lost their merchandise bag. They filled a report with Lost and Found, but on their trip, it was never located. When they arrived home, they received an email from a Cast Member saying that new shirts were on their way for free.
Magic Kingdom Mailbox
Back-to-Back Rides on Kali River Rapids
In the early 2000s, Anna M and her cousin loved Kali River Rapids at Disney World. They were able to ride it 9 times in a row without getting off because there was no one else in line. The Cast Member would yell out “Do you want to go again?” and would send them on their way.
Kali River Rapids
Solo Jungle Cruise
During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, it was raining on and off and while most people were seeking shelter, Lucy S did not let the rain stop her fun! She headed over to the Jungle Cruise where there was no wait and the Cast Members welcomed her aboard a special edition of the cruise where she was the only one on board. The Skipper shared some unique stories that are not told on normal cruises! What a special moment!
Jungle Cruise
Alone in the Haunted Mansion
Lauren M shared that while waiting in line for the Haunted Mansion, she and her husband were called into the stretching room, alone. The Cast Member held the line behind them and they were the only 2 people in the stretching room. It was a fun memory she still holds close to this day!
Haunted Mansion
Running into Celebrities
Bethany L shared that she got to meet Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, as she was exiting Space Mountain in the gift shop!
It’s Josh D’Amaro!
Heidi Ann was leaving Cinderella’s Royal Table after a late dinner and came out to an empty park. They walked up to the partners’ statue of Walt and Mickey to take a photo when Michael Eisner, former CEO of Disney, came over and introduced himself. How neat!
Michael Eisner (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Disney World is a magical place, and you never really know what can happen while you’re there. Thank you readers for sharing with us! For more Disney stories and news, follow us at DFB.
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My wife and I rode Rise of Resistance by ourselves. It happened soon after the ride opened. Everything was normal until we came to the interrogation room. We were the only two in the room. The door opened and we ride the car by ourselves. When we got to the end and saw the surprised look on the cast members face, we told her that the rest of our recruits didn’t listen to us.. Pretty neat experience.
I had wanted to do SeaQuest SCUBA diving experience at The Living Seas in EPCOT ever since they started offering it. Due to circumstances (work, kids, finances, etc.) experience was delayed. One year, annual passes were running out, called and made a reservation. Imagine my surprise when I was the ONLY person signed up at that time. It is something I will never forget