01/13/2026
Did you know that some people consider Disney Theme Parks ideal locations for scattering their loved one’s cremated remains? Exploring this anomaly is an article published by the Wall Street Journal, authored by Erich Schwartzel, “Disney World’s Big Secret: It’s a Favorite Spot to Scatter Family Ashes.”
Disney amusement parks attract millions of tourists every year, and some of these visitors have a hidden agenda - scattering their loved one’s cremated remains at one of the “Happiest Places on Earth.” Reportedly, popular scattering spots include the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Magic Kingdom flower beds.
According to the WSJ article, current and former custodians at Disney parks say identifying and removing cremated remains is a signature and secret part of working at the Disney parks. When “HEPA cleanup” is radioed to a custodian, it’s code that, once again, a park guest has scattered cremated remains and cleanup is required. Some Disney custodians claim it happens routinely - about once per month.
This begs the question, is this legal? Absolutely not! Cremated remains may NOT be scattered on private property without permission from the property owner.
Disney Theme Parks are wonderful places to visit - but such experiences should be reserved for the living.
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Source: The Wall Street Journal
