WSJ: WDW a favorite spot to scatter ashes

[Disneyrailfan1996]

I BELIEVE I saw first hand part of the process of cleaning up the ashes.
Story: I’m about to board the train. As I go up the steps to the Frontierland station, I saw these maintenance cast members walk by with this industrial vacuum cleaner (VERY different from a wet/dry vac or a canister). I can’t confirm that this was indeed to clean up ashes, but judging by the fact that Splash Mountain’s drop was bone dry, and the equipment I saw, I think it might have been the case.

 

[WEDwaydatamover]

While I didn't see this of much of a news story at first, upon day 2 and seeing how it has spread to other news outlets...

I see it (smuggling) as potentionally another excuse for Disney security to have more of a presence over guests.

The resort is becoming a micro police state and it isn't fun but at least they do it with a saccharine sweet Cheshire Cat smile.

My wishes are to be in the Seven Seas Lagoon by Ferry at night leaving the Magic Kingdom. They can't sweep that up or vaccuum it out until they eventually do away with monorails and it becomes the MK parking lot.

 

[DisneyFreak]

Another link.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment...iest-place-ashiest-place-earth-010652755.html

 

[jkl2000]

I found it funny how many commenters on the article thought that it would be the most annoying places to be laid to rest.

I was about to scatter ashes in WDW when a noisy, Brazillian tour group cut in front of me to scatter ashes!

 

[Gillyanne]

Thanks for that. I was hoping it wasn't along the lines of that old joke...
"If oatmeal raisin cookies contain oatmeal and raisins, what do Girl Scout cookies contain?"

Reading this, this is now what's in my head...

 

[JohnD]

https://www.wsj.com/articles/disney...tter-family-ashes-1540390229?mod=hp_lead_pos8

Cast Members really see it all.

Not exactly news. This has been known for a long time. But it's Halloween season so they need a seasonal story to recycle.

 

[Nemo14]

Not exactly news. This has been known for a long time. But it's Halloween season so they need a seasonal story to recycle.

Exactly! There have been multiple threads about this on this forum dating back many years.

 

[JIMINYCR]

So the follow up question that needs to be asked.... When the Disney crew discovers and vacuum's up uncle Joes ashes, where does Disney then dispose of them?

 

[Darth Figment]

I dont need to be scattered on a ride, just in the grass around HM. Not even alot like a hand full. Do it on a rainy day .

 

[celluloid]

We all apread ashes every time we visit WDW, or exist anywhere. A bunch of skin flaking/shedding people.

 

[larryz]

We all apread ashes every time we visit WDW, or exist anywhere. A bunch of skin flaking/shedding people.

That explains the OTHER sneezing fit...

 

[Alice a]

I'd like to be scattered when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley.

You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky...

Love that song!

 

[slappy magoo]

I'd have a loved one stay at BLT or Contemporary and just spread them as they walk to MK. No big to-do, just a sprinkling on the lawn by the path.

 

[TheGuyThatMakesSwords]

Just a thought.... if this IS going to happen, regardless of WDW rules?

How can Disney make Money off of it? .

 

[larryz]

Just a thought.... if this IS going to happen, regardless of WDW rules?

How can Disney make Money off of it? .

The Wall Of Rememberance... $500 for a hollow brick you can stuff with your loved one's remains, then it gets cemented into place with a 24-character message engraved onto the front face. Comes with a commemorative cupcake shaped like a memorial brick. For an additional $79.95, you get a photo and a map showing you where it is...

 

[TheGuyThatMakesSwords]

The Wall Of Rememberance... $500 for a hollow brick you can stuff with your loved one's remains, then it gets cemented into place with a 24-character message engraved onto the front face. Comes with a commemorative cupcake shaped like a memorial brick. For an additional $79.95, you get a photo and a map showing you where it is...

YES! Pave the queue to the HM.... 15 year contract . And it costs $5000.00 .

 

[WEDwaydatamover]

Let's hope that WDW doesn't capitalize on this and get into the funeral business.

I cringe to think about all of the options to +Plus it.

 

[larryz]

Let's hope that WDW doesn't capitalize on this and get into the funeral business.

I cringe to think about all of the options to +Plus it.

They could truthfully use the slogan, "People are DYING to visit the Magic Kingdom"...

 

[DuckTalesWooHoo1987]

I'm not gonna be cremated but I AM planning to be buried in the cemetery at the Haunted Mansion. My tombstone will probably say "Here Lies DucktalesWooHoo. Resting along with Barks and Rosa too".

 

[DuckTalesWooHoo1987]

The Wall Of Rememberance... $500 for a hollow brick you can stuff with your loved one's remains, then it gets cemented into place with a 24-character message engraved onto the front face. Comes with a commemorative cupcake shaped like a memorial brick. For an additional $79.95, you get a photo and a map showing you where it is...

This is what will replace the wall of pictures at EPCOT.