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Given all this, it’s no surprise that guests can feel really tired in the parks. Combine that with a slow ride—especially one that’s both slow and dark—and you might find yourself dozing off without even realizing it.
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Recently, a woman visited the Magic Kingdom with her family and chose to ride the beloved Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, which has become a favorite among many.
The PeopleMover takes guests on a charming 10-minute journey through the Magic Kingdom, passing through tunnels and attractions like Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin and Space Mountain.
It’s a wonderfully relaxing ride, making it easy to drift off while you enjoy the experience, and that is exactly what happened to Taylor Gagliardi.
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A TikTok video featuring a woman sleeping on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Disney World has gone viral, captivating viewers with its humor and relatable content.
In the video, Taylor Gagliardi is seen completely at ease, leaning to the side with her sunglasses on as the iconic ride glides through the Magic Kingdom. Her family made a playful decision to leave her on the ride instead of waking her up when it was time to disembark.
This light-hearted moment quickly turned into social media fame, amassing over 718,000 views since being posted on October 28. The caption humorously reflected her experience: “Disney exhaustion is a different kind of beast.”
@taygags Disney exhaustion is a different kind of beast😂 In my defense, it was a long first day going into the second. Between the heat and the comfort/relaxation of the People Mover, I couldn’t fight the sleep😂. #disney #disneyworld #tomorrowland #thepeoplemover #tta #spacemountain #disneyparks #tired #vacation
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The reactions from cast members during this incident further added to the charm of the viral moment. Upon realizing that Taylor was asleep on the PeopleMover, the cast members decided to allow her to continue the ride rather than waking her. Her family said that the cast members actually laughed with them and told them they would let her continue to sleep.
Many viewers expressed appreciation for their understanding approach, with comments praising the staff for their supportive actions. Other guests echoed similar experiences, sharing anecdotes about cast members allowing them to rest on different attractions.
We napped on carousel of progress during a thunderstorm for an hour. They told us to go back to sleep and they’d wake us up when it stopped raining 😂 Around and around
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Taylor spoke to Newsweek about the hilarious event. She said that her family had arrived in Orlando the night before and they got to the parks early that morning.
“So none of us really got a good nights sleep in. The result of that is what you see in that video,” she explained.
“I used to work for Disney for quite a while, and lived in Orlando for a good chunk of my 20s, so I’m used to the heat, the crowds, etc. What I’m not used to is doing a fully park day sleep deprived.”
“Since I used to work at Space Mountain, I spent a lot of time in Tomorrowland where I rode that ride frequently,” she told Newsweek. “So for me, it’s always been a very relaxing, rock-yourself-to-sleep, power nap kind of ride. I just didn’t think I would be knocked out so hard that I wouldn’t wake up when it was over.”
“It’s definitely in our vault of funny Disney memories that we will share with our whole family,” she added.
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Taylor noted that the cast members operating the PeopleMover were just like those at the Carousel of Progress. They shared laughs with her family and playfully offered to let her sleep and ride again.
This is a perfect example of how cast members truly bring the magic, creating unforgettable experiences for millions of guests each year!
Have you ever dozed off on a Disney ride? What’s your favorite attraction for catching some zzz’s? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Hall of President is my favorite nap place in Disney World.