The theme parks of Walt Disney World have no shortage of urban legends centered on their inner workings. Some have little grounding in reality, such as the popular theory that Walt Disney’s remains were cryogenically frozen and kept on Disneyland property in hopes that future technology could reanimate him. While such claims are completely baseless, there are secret qualities to the parks that guests, by design, never realize are right beneath them (via AllEars). As was the case for Rome’s Colosseum, Disney World’s secret tunnels are what keep it running.

These pathways, called “Utilidors,” were one of the first things built during the construction of Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. They ensured that cast members and workers could change costumes, move to different locations, and perform maintenance without being seen by guests, as Disney felt such sights would spoil their experience. It was an excellent idea relative to his sensibilities with one major problem: While an underground tunnel network for such a purpose may seem logical, Disney World is in Florida. Just as most Florida homes and properties have no basements due to the high water table, tunnels like these would almost certainly flood if dug underground (via RJ Builders, Inc.).

Disney World's underground tunnels are not underground

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