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11 cool Walt Disney World secrets, as revealed by a Disney fanatic

By Orlando Weekly Staff on Sun, Jan 18, 2015 at 3:55 pm

While browsing Instagram, looking for cool Orlando pics, we recently came across an account called @tinks_disney_secrets. It's run by a self-described "wannabe Floridian" from Britain who's in in love with all things Disney. Clearly she travels to the parks often. Her account features photos of her visits, as well as some cool Disney trivia, some of which we hadn't heard before. We thought we'd share some of the best tidbits we found here. You can follow her on Instagram, or you can ask her a question here, which she says she'll try to answer on Instagram during a trip to the parks.

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Before the fireworks shows every night, the rooftops of the buildings in Fantasyland are doused in water so sparks from the fireworks don't set off fires on top of the buildings.

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Before the fireworks shows every night, the rooftops of the buildings in Fantasyland are doused in water so sparks from the fireworks don't set off fires on top of the buildings.

There are multiple American flags on Main Street, but only one is an accurate American flag, and that's the one in the main square. The other flags all have faults  different numbers of stars or stripes  so they don't have to be illuminated at night or taken down after dark.

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There are multiple American flags on Main Street, but only one is an accurate American flag, and that's the one in the main square. The other flags all have faults – different numbers of stars or stripes – so they don't have to be illuminated at night or taken down after dark.

During the annual Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney always hides a black cat for guests to find, as well as 50 hidden Mickeys.

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During the annual Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney always hides a black cat for guests to find, as well as 50 hidden Mickeys.

There have been a few times in the history of the Haunted Mansion ride in which it had to be closed because someone tried to scatter a loved one's ashes on the ride. Also: To keep the 200 or so props in the ride looking untouched and dusty, Disney buys bags of theatrical dust known as "Fuller's Earth" in large quantities and spreads them around.

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There have been a few times in the history of the Haunted Mansion ride in which it had to be closed because someone tried to scatter a loved one's ashes on the ride. Also: To keep the 200 or so props in the ride looking untouched and dusty, Disney buys bags of theatrical dust known as "Fuller's Earth" in large quantities and spreads them around.

When you exit the Haunted Mansion, if you look carefully at the ground outside, you can find the bride's ring which according to the story of the ride was trodden into the ground by horses.

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When you exit the Haunted Mansion, if you look carefully at the ground outside, you can find the bride's ring which according to the story of the ride was trodden into the ground by horses.

The water in the lagoon of the Jungle Cruise is tinted green to hide the tracks. But don't worry  Disney says the coloring it uses is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

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The water in the lagoon of the Jungle Cruise is tinted green to hide the tracks. But don't worry – Disney says the coloring it uses is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

The sidewalks bordering Main Street are red for two reasons: When building the park, Disney wanted to roll out the red carpet for guests; also, Kodak told park designers that red walkways would enhance guests' photos.

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The sidewalks bordering Main Street are red for two reasons: When building the park, Disney wanted to roll out the red carpet for guests; also, Kodak told park designers that red walkways would enhance guests' photos.

When Disney announced that Morocco was to be one of 11 countries featured in the World Showcase at Epcot, the king of the country was so honored that he insisted on paying for the construction of it himself.

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When Disney announced that Morocco was to be one of 11 countries featured in the World Showcase at Epcot, the king of the country was so honored that he insisted on paying for the construction of it himself.

At Disney parks, cast members with green lanyards only trade pins with children who are 12 or younger. Other cast members can trade with anyone, and when you ask for a trade they have to oblige

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At Disney parks, cast members with green lanyards only trade pins with children who are 12 or younger. Other cast members can trade with anyone, and when you ask for a trade they have to oblige

Finding a good seat to catch the evening fireworks can be a huge headache, but if you reserve a seat at the Tomorrowland Terrace fireworks dessert party, you can sample unlimited desserts and enjoy the best seats available.

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Finding a good seat to catch the evening fireworks can be a huge headache, but if you reserve a seat at the Tomorrowland Terrace fireworks dessert party, you can sample unlimited desserts and enjoy the best seats available.

Everybody knows Walt Disney World has underground tunnels called Utilidors, which are used for cast members to get around without being seen by guests. But have you ever seen a map of them?

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Everybody knows Walt Disney World has underground tunnels called Utilidors, which are used for cast members to get around without being seen by guests. But have you ever seen a map of them?