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Disneyland: a popular place to spread ashes?
Here's a new one.Apparently, Disneyland is seeing an increasing number of incidents where park-goers are sneaking in the cremated remains of a loved one, and scattering them around the park. Seriously.
"The Haunted Mansion is by far the most popular location for this," writes Miceage.com, "but you'd be surprised where else people are dumping cremated remains at Disneyland."
The Haunted Mansion is where it all began, but the epidemic is growing to other areas of the park so much that employees are now trained to deal with the situation.
"To respond to this growing problem, Disneyland's custodial department recently had to purchase special vacuums with very sophisticated HEPA filters that can capture the gritty ash of human remains while also capturing the small bone fragments that can also be present after cremation. The Cast Members who work in Attractions know the code words when calling the custodial hotline, and they tell the custodial dispatcher that they need a 'HEPA Cleanup' as soon as possible."
Truly bizarre. [via]
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Reader Comments (Page 7 of 7)
Elizabeth Nov 18th 2007 2:25PM
It seems silly to put your ashes somewhere that is so meticulously cleaned. I will not be grossed out when I am in the park, because I'm rather confident that there ARE no ashes most of the time.
If you really enjoyed Disney with your family and friends, they are going to think of you when they are there ANYWAY- no ashes necessary.
I enjoy Disneyland, but we have already left memories there to "visit" after we are separated.
And honestly, I hope I am remembered for more than "liking Disneyland a whole lot"... That's not much of a life.
Carol P Nov 18th 2007 8:50PM
I thought I was original when I told my children that I wanted them to take the insurance money, and instead of a wake and funeral, spend it on a trip to Disney. I wanted my ashes released on the Splash Mountain ride with the cute and cheery music playing. I was, however, considerate enough to request that no one should be in the seat behind them, because I didn't want anyone to have to spit me out. I'm not sure if I was serious in requesting this, but I will certainly reconsider this decision and check with my children to see if they are for or against it.
Sandy Floyd Jan 14th 2008 11:58AM
Disney should erect a chapel so that families can come together to remember their loved one and spread their ashes legally in a designated place. I have Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the blood plasma cells) and have only a few years to live. I am 61. I have visited DisneyWorld over 50 times and even though I have been fortunate enough to be able to travel the world, DisneyWorld is still my favorite place. I have enjoyed life to the fullest and have had many fun times at DisneyWorld. I have requested in my Will that my ashes be spread at DisneyWorld and that my family go there for a good time to remember me and the fun all of us have had there over the years.
Pat Jan 14th 2008 12:01PM
And I thought I was the only one! All 4 of my children know that I want my ashes scattered on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom in Disney World.
Sherrie Jan 14th 2008 12:39PM
Disneyland/World.....is the happiest place on earth in so many hearts and that phrase is not to imply our lives are empty. But when there, our normal lives and cares give way to pure pleasure and family happiness. We get to escape pressures and be care free for a time being. Let's not drag Americans into the mud because we have feelings. For people who would like to be there for eternity (ashes) maybe a solution could be to offer that ashes be made into bricks with the deceased persons name and then they could be built into something and families could return to honor them there. Like fountains, paths or borders. If you don't like Americans....Stay Out!
DMF Jan 16th 2008 1:45AM
To think ones final glory is having their ashes dumped in Disney property is about the stupidest idea I've ever heard of. Why not put the ash in a suitable souvenier FROM Disney and leave it to the family to dispose of. They're the ones left with the memories.(Free idea for a creative ceramicist: Make "Goofey" urns etc. "Not Kidding," but get a license from Disney first.