Guest Calls Out “Bird Feces” and “Mystery Dirt” at Disney World

Is Walt Disney World going downhill?

The Walt Disney Company has been under much scrutiny lately. Whether deserved, exaggerated, or honest is another conversation.

But in the past couple of years, it has been criticized for getting involved in Florida politics and accused of being “woke.”

Disney Standards

Separate from those issues, however, many people have pointed out what they believe to be slipping in Disney standards. Both in the movies the company produces (many of which have been flops) and the upkeep of its theme parks and hotels.

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This is also to say nothing of the falling stock price, rumors of the company being sold to Apple, and the proxy fight over board seats in the next month.

But when it comes to the domestic theme parks specifically, there have been many complaints and concerns from die-hard Disney fans. There has been a recent uptick of violence at the Happiest Place on Earth and the Most Magical Place on Earth.

In addition, many people and Disney reporters have pointed out cleanliness slipping in the parks, as well as cast member customer service and overall ride maintenance.

Messy Monorail Station at Disney World

Enter the latest post shared on X (formerly Twitter). Savethemagic shared images of the Magic Kingdom Monorail station, displaying dirt, debris, and lack of cleanliness.

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In the post, the user states that “there was a time where they would have pressure washed this at night.” They also call out bird feces, spider webs, and “mystery dirt.”

Magic Kingdom Monorail station has bird feces on the pipes above the monorail, spider webs and other mystery dirt as well. There was a time where they would have pressure washed this at night. Not a good look. pic.twitter.com/E0iGNtuCJ2

— Savethemagic (@Savethedmagic) January 8, 2024

Comments on the post include a mix of people defending Disney and questioning whether messes like that were always there…and are only now focused on because of smartphones and social media.

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Savethemagic replied to that suggestion, claiming that Disney’s cleanliness was once legendary.

Another user stated that they have seen “a major decline in cleanliness, customer service, and maintenance.” But they then follow it up with, “That said, Disney is still better than the rest.”