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Now we love Disney World, all the parks, and the resorts, but let’s be honest, not everything there is all sunshine and rainbows. Talking about that, there’s this trend we’ve been noticing that’s really been curling all our collective stomachs and we wanted to pick your brains to find out how you felt about it! Well, we asked and you delivered!
We reached out to our followers on Facebook to ask: “Do you feel like Disney World is DIRTIER now than it was before?” We had quite a few people leave their opinions in the comments!
What do you think?
Now, let’s dive into some of your top responses!
The “Yes” Team
First up, we’ve got a solid group of you who think that Disney World is definitely dirtier now than it was before.
EPCOT
To this point, DFB reader Liann started off the conversation by sharing, “Unfortunately yes. I remember 2016,2017 and 2019, you wouldn’t even see a full garbage can. This trip I saw garbage on the ground, in the bushes in Epcot etc.” And he’s not alone. Tyler chimed with, “I remember they’d touch up paint after closing. Fresh and clean! Not so much anymore.”
Animal Kingdom
Then we’ve got Nicole, who added, “It’s because people are disrespectful and expect cast members to be their maids. The amount of trash I see people just leave everywhere is astonishing. The last time I was at Fantasmic I was in shock at the trash everywhere because people can’t just take it and throw it away.”
The “No” Crew
Next up, there’s a sizeable group of you who think Disney World is doing just fine when it comes to the overall cleanliness.
Canada Pavilion at EPCOT
First up, DFB reader Brooklyn shared, “Was there last September it was fine… I don’t ever remember it being dirty or not kept… I noticed in all the years it’s very rare people leave a mess… I think for the most part people are respectful.” Lisa added, “No, I was there today and it was perfectly clean.” Then Racer shared, “No, I don’t think so although I keep hearing about cockroaches. I’ve never seen them there and I hope I never do. They need to stop letting people bring in so much food from outside and keep groceries in the rooms.”
Morocco Pavilion
We have Jacquie wrapping this one up with, “I guess I’m lucky. I have visited so many times and it has always been clean. If anything, the restrooms are cleaner now. As far as trash on the grounds, perhaps some people are more careless.”
The “Hmm… It’s Complicated” Squad
Lastly, we have a bit more complicated feelings surrounding the cleanliness of Disney World.
Hollywood Studios
For example, we had DFB reader Kim share, “bit less clean but still cleaner than other parks I’ve been to. I saw it mostly in the restrooms during my last visit.” Then Carolyn added, “Maybe. But it’s not the fault of the cast members. It’s the fault of rude guests.” Angela continued the conversation with, “It’s definitely different… also many of the customers don’t show a level of respect for the parks, resorts and restaurants. Sad.”
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Those were just some of your thoughts on whether Disney World has become dirtier than it was before, and we want to hear more from you! Until then, keep it right here for all the latest Disney news! Also, follow us on Facebook to join in on the next discussion.
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It was messy after covid. Trash everywhere, under bushes and trees all over fantasyland. I think it has improved now, but it seems like the high prices are giving guests a feeling of entitlement. Trash everywhere, drunken fights with castmembers.
I think it’s rude guests. We were at the Riviera pool and the people at the next table had lunch and left all their garbage on the table when they were done. The lifeguard that got off duty went over and cleaned it up. I couldn’t believe that someone could be that ignorant anywhere
It’s always the people. It’s just like the trash in my NYC neighborhood. There is a waste basket on every corner but these are angry people who just don’t care.
One common sense thing I was taught about using a public bathroom…leave it in the condition you would like to find it. Parenting values have changed unfortunately.