The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Quotes

“when you reach the greenhouse area, watch for the tomato tree. It's a Guinness Book of World Records holder. The plant yielded a record-breaking 32,000 tomatoes in one year, a whopping 1,151.84 pounds!”
― Susan Veness, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom

“if you need some time away from the crowds, take a short stroll and enjoy the solitude along the walkway between Tomorrowland (to the left of Space Mountain's gift shop) and Mickey's Toontown Fair (to the right of the train station). Most guests never find this pathway, so it remains quiet all day.”
― Susan Veness, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom

“Disney Imagineers thoughtfully placed a bridge at the foot of the mountain so guests could watch the logs as they plunge into the briar patch, but beware, hidden dangers lay in wait! Every third log creates a splash, insuring riders get soaked and so do those watching from the bridge.”
― Susan Veness, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom

“Stroll around Liberty Square taking note of the doors, which all have a two-digit number on them. They are designed to look like a street address, but if you put “18” in front of the number, you have the year that style of house would have been popular. The date over the entry door to the Hall of Presidents is the year the United States Constitution was ratified.”
― Susan Veness, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom

“Has anyone who won a Dream Ticket actually made it to the finals on American Idol? Then seventeen-year-old Aaron Kelly won his Dream Ticket just four days after the American Idol Experience opened, and he made it to fifth place on the television show.”
― Susan Veness, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Trivia: A Ride-by-Ride Exploration of the History, Facts, and Secrets Behind the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood ... Kingdom

“The façade was based on Grauman’s Chinese Theatre’s actual blueprints and is the only building in the park that was built to full scale.”
― Susan Veness, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Trivia: A Ride-by-Ride Exploration of the History, Facts, and Secrets Behind the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood ... Kingdom

“When your ride vehicle stops just before the Touch and Taste lab door, look directly to your right. See the open book on the table to the right of the bay door? When Cast Members working at Journey Into Imagination with Figment finish their Disney Traditions training, they get to sign the book.”
― Susan Veness, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Trivia: A Ride-by-Ride Exploration of the History, Facts, and Secrets Behind the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood ... Kingdom

“The Hall of Presidents is host to the Great Seal of the United States, which is used with permission granted by an Act of Congress. Out of respect for this symbol, the seal must never be walked upon. Its placement on the floor of the Hall of Presidents makes this nearly impossible to avoid, so a fence was placed around it. However, there are parents who simply lift their children over the fence for a “priceless” photo. Take your photo of this great icon, but don’t be that person! It’s the real deal, deserving of respect.”
― Susan Veness, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Trivia: A Ride-by-Ride Exploration of the History, Facts, and Secrets Behind the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood ... Kingdom

“Christopher Robin, son of author A. A. Milne, really did have a pooh-bear—and a stuffed tiger, kangaroo, donkey, and piglet. Although Owl and Rabbit were added to the stories, the rest of the Hundred Acre Wood’s characters were based on Christopher Robin’s childhood toys. If you want to visit them, they “live” in the New York Public Library.”
― Susan Veness, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Trivia: A Ride-by-Ride Exploration of the History, Facts, and Secrets Behind the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood ... Kingdom

“All of the natural elements that went into creating the murals at the pavilion's entrance were made from materials found on Walt Disney World property.”
― Susan Veness, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom

“Imagine That! As Manager of Entertainment Staffing, Gene Columbus knew how to create the kind of special events Disney does so well. But there was one event that stands out for him: “There are so many special events and productions to be proud of, but the one that sticks out in my mind was the twenty-fifth anniversary of Special Olympics. We kept adjusting the scope of the event so Disney could provide more experiences to the families attending the event, and as the producer I had to keep adjusting and working with my operational partners to find ways to reduce costs. Everyone worked hard to make it happen and I am sure many of those people share how proud they are for pulling this event off in such a grand scale with a small budget. As part of the program there was a drawing to select the Special Olympian to carry the torch to light the cauldron on stage, and this was done only hours before the big celebration. When the young man arrived at America Gardens stage in Epcot he was in a wheelchair, and as I briefed him he was very clear that he would not use his chair but would walk to the stage carrying the torch. I was so taken with this young man and his determination, and when that moment came he proudly stood up and began walking toward the stage. The audience jumped to their feet and you could see the joint emotion of the young man and this large audience. About halfway, it became apparent that he was having difficulties and was not going to make it, but his father came out of nowhere and grabbed his son before he fell and helped him to the stage. He did not take the torch as his son continued on his quest to light the cauldron. The moment the flame burned brightly the young man turned to the audience, with his father stepping backward to ensure the glory was for his son, and the brilliance of this young man’s smile and pride shined as brightly as the flame. I admit that tears were rolling down my cheek and each time I see the America Garden stage I have a flash of that very magical moment.”
― Susan Veness, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom

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― Susan Veness, The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom