WDW: The Sights, Sounds, and ...Smells?

[spacemt354]

We all know of the iconic sights of WDW. The Castle, or Spaceship Earth etc. And we also notice certain sounds of the world. The dog howl at the Haunted Mansion, or the train whistle, and so on.

But I've noticed over the years that there are certain smells of WDW as well.

Call me crazy, but indoor water-based rides like Pirates and Its a small world have distinct smells to them. It's a musty indoor water smell, but nevertheless, at least to me, I kinda like it.

Also the monorail to me has a smell to it. Maybe it's the A/C they use or something else, but either way if I smell that same smell outside WDW, I'm instantly transported to the monorail.

And some others I can think of are the Contemporary, Space Mountain and Spaceship Earth off the top of my head.

Am I alone in this? Perhaps I'm suffering from some sort of Disney withdrawal syndrome but I could swear these places and attractions have distinct smells that I've noticed over the years and grown quite fond of, if that's possible to enjoy musty water...

Just curious if anyone else has noticed the "Smells" of WDW?

 

[Stu bailey]

Agree. There are dark house smells as well. Most of these smells are reminiscent and very pleasant.

 

[Figgy1]

Every time I peel an orange I think of Soarin and when my kids belch I think of Stitch!

 

[tracyandalex]

At the football stadium at FSU they bring in the popcorn in huge bags a few days before the game. When I used to work in the stadium that smell would always remind me of WDW.

 

[Spikerdink]

Sadly, a lot of the smells of Disney are disappearing...from the 'Christmas' smell in the Christmas store in MK and DD to the 'burning Rome' on Spaceship Earth and others....Disney seems to be cutting back on this small, but appreciated, extras.

I know when I smell something similar outside of Disney, I too find my mind drifting back to happier days.

 

[EvilQueen-T]

For me it's standing outside the confectionery on main st in mk. Looking at the castle while smelling those sweet smells is what triggers my brain into knowing I'm "really" on vacation.

 

[AllyInWonderland]

My favorite smells are the waffle cones at the Plaza, the oranges in Soarin', and the smell of POTC.

 

[real mad hatter]

Ah,!The aroma of the chilli & peppers and blood orange in my margaritas at La Cava.

 

[Figgy1]

Ah,!The aroma of the chilli & peppers and blood orange in my margaritas at La Cava.

Gee how did I know it would be tequilla related? Securtiy Hatter needs some help back to POFQ! LOL

 

[real mad hatter]

Gee how did I know it would be tequilla related? Securtiy Hatter needs some help back to POFQ! LOL

PORS if you please.

 

[Figgy1]

PORS if you please.

I'm sorry my brain is frozen any more snow and this kindly vegan is having groundhog stew!

 

[Aurora1]

We all know of the iconic sights of WDW. The Castle, or Speaceship Earth etc. And we also notice certain sounds of the world. The dog howl at the Haunted Mansion, or the train whistle, and so on.

But I've noticed over the years that there are certain smells of WDW as well.

Call me crazy, but indoor water-based rides like Pirates and Its a small world have distinct smells to them. It's a musty indoor water smell, but nevertheless, at least to me, I kinda like it.

Also the monorail to me has a smell to it. Maybe it's the A/C they use or something else, but either way if I smell that same smell outside WDW, I'm instantly transported to the monorail.

And some others I can think of are the Contemporary, Space Mountain and Spaceship Earth off the top of my head.

Am I alone in this? Perhaps I'm suffering from some sort of Disney withdrawal syndrome but I could swear these places and attractions have distinct smells that I've noticed over the years and grown quite fond of, if that's possible to enjoy musty water...

Just curious if anyone else has noticed the "Smells" of WDW?

I brought a friend for the first time last week and she immediately called out the musty chlorine-water smell in IASW and POTC. I personally love it! I also love the smell of sunshine in the parks- that sounds weird, but coming from the Freezing Cold Northeast, it's great!

 

[real mad hatter]

I'm sorry my brain is frozen any more snow and this kindly vegan is having groundhog stew!

No snow tonight here, tho it's white with frost -2 and sitting watching old Disney vacation with a large glass of California red.

 

[Figgy1]

No snow tonight here, tho it's white with frost -2 and sitting watching old Disney vacation with a large glass of California red.

Should go nicely with my stew!

 

[real mad hatter]

Should go nicely with my stew!

Cheers! or should I say Slainte

 

[okw2006]

We all know of the iconic sights of WDW. The Castle, or Speaceship Earth etc. And we also notice certain sounds of the world. The dog howl at the Haunted Mansion, or the train whistle, and so on.

But I've noticed over the years that there are certain smells of WDW as well.

Call me crazy, but indoor water-based rides like Pirates and Its a small world have distinct smells to them. It's a musty indoor water smell, but nevertheless, at least to me, I kinda like it.

Also the monorail to me has a smell to it. Maybe it's the A/C they use or something else, but either way if I smell that same smell outside WDW, I'm instantly transported to the monorail.

And some others I can think of are the Contemporary, Space Mountain and Spaceship Earth off the top of my head.

Am I alone in this? Perhaps I'm suffering from some sort of Disney withdrawal syndrome but I could swear these places and attractions have distinct smells that I've noticed over the years and grown quite fond of, if that's possible to enjoy musty water...

Just curious if anyone else has noticed the "Smells" of WDW?

I agree with you on the smell of the water on the dark rides. I dont know what chemicals they use to treat the water but the smell is different and I kinda like it too. Like the popcorn also!

 

[The Mighty Tim]

Oranges = Horizons.

Also, as mentioned earlier, the water rides have that distinct smell to them. As do the buses and the monorail.

 

[EvilQueen-T]

ooooh...i forgot about the oranges on sorin' lol

 

[PUSH]

There was a certain cleaning supply that I smelled on tables at a place I can't remember. It smelled exactly like The Land. I like 95% of the smells at the World, so you're not alone!

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

Oh yes, I know that gorgeous water and air conditioning smell you're talking about!!!!! It is my saving grace and I Can actually smell it just thinking about it. Thanks for reminding me of this!