What started as a magical trend among Disneyland Resort fans now poses a major health risk to the youngest Southern California Disney Park guests. Last week, Disney Parks fans on social media discussed an escalating trend of leaving “pixie dust”–anonymous trinkets and other gifts–around Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney District.
Most guests think of “pixie dust” as an extra bit of magic from a Disney cast member. However, some Disney Parks fans like to surprise other Disneyland Resort visitors with a heartfelt souvenir to remember their vacation.
This practice has long been controversial among Disney Parks fans. Some say the pixie dust enhances the Disneyland Resort experience, while others feel it encourages nothing but wasteful littering at the Southern California Disney Resort.
Last week, Redditor u/sexyboogers spotted a tiny plastic duck magnet attached to an interactive display at Disneyland Resort. They shared a photo, asking if anyone knew how the trinket ended up there:
Who was it?
Many Disney Parks fans thought the little duck would provide a charming magical moment for another guest.
“It’s cute,” said u/EuphoricBlood6813.
“Small [gesture] that really can excite and make [someone’s] day!” u/Mikstache replied.
Still, others saw it as a nuisance.
“I get so annoyed at these,” u/Not_Steve wrote. “Stop leaving your junk all over the Parks. It’s starting to look like littering.”
“How annoying,” u/warrior_3 agreed.
Even worse, some theme park fans pointed out that such a small trinket could be dangerous.
“Oof, why is someone leaving a choking hazard behind?” u/Found_My_toucan asked.
Some Disneyland Resort guests want pixie dusting banned.
“I’m for that,” said u/TheInvisibleToast. “This just creates extra work for others for no good purpose. We should treat the parks with respect, like any park or natural setting. ”
Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort don’t directly ban pixie dusting, but they encourage Disney cast members to turn any abandoned items into lost and found immediately. Security investigates suspicious packages and disposes of them if necessary.
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