Imagineer6
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People have tried, but none have spent the night because there are workers in the parks 24/7. Listen to the WDWFanBoys podcast, they have a discussion about this.
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Hiding in the parks
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Rufus T Firefly
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Quite true. In June of 1973, 18 yr old Bogden Delaurot drowned trying to swim back across from Tom Sawyer's Island while carrying his younger brother on his back. The brother, who could not swim, was pulled from the water by a CM. Bogden's body wasn't found until the next day.
Fast forward ten years to June, 1983 and another 18 yr old drowned in the Rivers of America. Philip Strauhan and a friend decided to take a river joyride on Grad Nite. The two friends commandered a maintainence motorboat and proceeded to crash into the rocks along Tom Sawyer Island. Strauhan became the second person whose life was claimed by the shallow Rivers of America. Alcohol was involved. (To no one's surprise)
Grizzly Hall 71
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The best place would be JII ride. No one goes there lol. Just kidding.
Top 3 I think are the best
1. Behind the bushes blocking the entrance of WOL.
2. Behind the Tommorrowland Arcade.
3. The seceret trail on Ak that takes you REALLY close to the tree of life. You know the one where you can see the backside of the kangaroo exhibit.
Top 3 I think are the best
1. Behind the bushes blocking the entrance of WOL.
2. Behind the Tommorrowland Arcade.
3. The seceret trail on Ak that takes you REALLY close to the tree of life. You know the one where you can see the backside of the kangaroo exhibit.
StupidJudy
Active Member
Last time we were at Disney a CM at AK told us that they sometimes catch people hiding in the bathrooms. They call the cops on them haha.
Mickey1984
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Bit of an odd one really not quite sure why anyone would want to do this, so you hide in a bush, wait till all guests and general day to day cms have gone.
You then have to think, there are working staff still doing maintanence all over the park all night, and all rides are closed, and food etc locked away / not made or being cooked. so then what for 10hours? just sit in the bush being cold hoping somebody doesnt catch you so you get locked up.. ...
Think I would rather be tucked up in bed or sat in a bar thanks!
You then have to think, there are working staff still doing maintanence all over the park all night, and all rides are closed, and food etc locked away / not made or being cooked. so then what for 10hours? just sit in the bush being cold hoping somebody doesnt catch you so you get locked up.. ...
Think I would rather be tucked up in bed or sat in a bar thanks!
WDWVolFan
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WOW you just gave me a mental picture I never thought of: how do some of the rides in the dark look like when the lights are on.
BoarderPhreak
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If you really wanted to hide in the park after hours, you most certainly could. But to what end? You couldn't walk around, as you'd get spotted and "escorted" out. Hang out until the next morning for a free day? I suppose.
You're dealing with a lot of unknowns (to the general public) too... Security patrols, random employees, cameras and sensors. And if you're dumb enough to crawl into the mechanical areas - people might read about you the next day in the paper.
I'll admit that I've always though about doing this too... But I think the reality would not match expectations!
You're dealing with a lot of unknowns (to the general public) too... Security patrols, random employees, cameras and sensors. And if you're dumb enough to crawl into the mechanical areas - people might read about you the next day in the paper.
I'll admit that I've always though about doing this too... But I think the reality would not match expectations!
Communicore
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What about people who hide before MNSSHP and other exclusive events? Do they utilize the facilities?
meyeet
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They check wristbands throughout the night to verify everyone has paid for the special event. Although if they can stay hidden long enough I suppose they could sit and watch the parade and fireworks but that would be about all.
philitup97
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I'm not doubting Disney's security, but would it be that challenging to just like sleep in a bunch of bushes overnight? Very unlikely though, but that's what I would do, haha!
philitup97
New Member
Every time I go I leave like a quarter in the strangest places ever, like in the queue line for Pirates under rope and the next day it's always gone so I'm sure they'd find me in the bushes..lol
Mr_Incredible
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I wanna sleep in a bed (I bet very uncomfortable) on Swiss Family Tree house.......
Last time we were at Disney a CM at AK told us that they sometimes catch people hiding in the bathrooms. They call the cops on them haha.
lmao...
Soarin' Over Pgh
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How deep is the water there?
I would think that with all the sensors, hidden cameras, and third shift park staff it would be nearly impossible to do it and not get caught. Or maimed, if you're stupid enough to try and hide between walls or parts of a ride.
Epicpilot
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For most people it would be hard because of security and the K-9s they have, though if you have training (military or government) you could easily spend the a night or two. Imagine a Navy seal deciding they want to stay they could easily live there for their whole life by stealing some food every once in a while.
they could easily live there for their whole life by stealing some food every once in a while.
disney4life2008
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OMG this just made me cry. This is the Epcot I could spends days in - The old Spaceship Earth, Horizons, World of Motion, Wonders of Life.. truly amazing. While I can accept the new spaceship earth - the reimagined TT is horrific; Mission Space is a bore (nothing more than a simulator); Soarin is never worth a 2 hour wait - over rated.
Nick Wilde
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This reminds me of Kingdom Keepers...
COrunner
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I think back in the 70-90's there was a lot of places that offered you the chance to sneak in and stay. Plus with a little luck you could see some parts of the park unseen.
As cool as it would be I just think of security guards, motion sensors, security cameras and nowadays in the post 9/11-boston world can you imagine if you were wearing a backpack or carrying anything?
Now if I HAD to try and hide(was offered a cash prize/bribe that would make up for the perma-ban) I would first go for HS and try to get somewhere on the backlot (lots of sets/hiding places that might not be so closely monitored(in my head). Second would be Tom Sawyers Island and Third would be out of the box, main street and try to get into the second stories/areas that you could blend then hide.
As cool as it would be I just think of security guards, motion sensors, security cameras and nowadays in the post 9/11-boston world can you imagine if you were wearing a backpack or carrying anything?
Now if I HAD to try and hide(was offered a cash prize/bribe that would make up for the perma-ban) I would first go for HS and try to get somewhere on the backlot (lots of sets/hiding places that might not be so closely monitored(in my head). Second would be Tom Sawyers Island and Third would be out of the box, main street and try to get into the second stories/areas that you could blend then hide.