The SCARIEST Things You've Experienced in Disney World — And How to Prepare for Them

Disney World is known for being the Most Magical Place on Earth, but that doesn’t mean it’s always all sunshine and rainbows.

No, we’re not talking about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, either. We’ve experienced a few scary situations in the parks, but we wanted to hear from even MORE Disney fans, so we headed to our Facebook page to find out what the SCARIEST thing our readers had experienced in Disney World was — and here’s what they said!

Disney World might be the Most Magical Place on Earth, but even the worst-case scenario can happen from time to time — and if you’ve ever looked down to find your kiddo is NOT sitting in their stroller, you’re not alone. Several of our readers replied that “misplacing” their child was the most terrifying thing that had happened to them in the parks.

It’s easier to lose your kid in a busy crowd than you think!

Luckily, the kids were returned to their rightful guardians, but if this does happen to you in Disney World — don’t panic. Cast Members are trained to deal with this scenario and do it all the time, so find the closest Cast Member while you’re screaming out your kids’ name!

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Sure, you’ve probably seen all the wildlife at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but we’re talking about that good ol’ Central Florida wildlife. Spiders making their way into your hotel room? Check. A snake slithers by on your walk from the EPCOT parking lot to the gate? We’ve been there, too.

One reader even responded that they were taking a walk around Art of Animation one night when a Florida Panther crept out of the bushes. If you spot any wildlife you think doesn’t belong — leave it alone — and alert the nearest Cast Member.

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Getting “stranded” in Disney World might not sound like the worst thing, but ask someone who has been through a hurricane while around the parks and resorts — they might tell you it’s not quite the vacation they had planned.

Water in the TRON construction zone after Hurricane Ian

We recently saw Hurricane Ian cause devastation across Florida and beyond, and though the Disney World parks were closed, select resorts remained open to keep guests and Cast Members safe who weren’t anticipating a tropical weather event. Disney does a good job of making everyone is prepared and guests have what they need.

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Imagine: you’ve planned your Disney World vacation and are excited to eat and shop until you can’t eat and shop anymore. But then, PRICE INCREASES! Disney loves keeping us on our toes, and they even recently raised the price on hundreds of menu items, special experiences, Disney Genie+, and more.

Don’t let dining price increases sneak up on you!

The BEST thing you can do to be prepared for price increases in Disney World is to stay tuned to AllEars for the latest news and discounts that will help you save money!

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The scariest part of your Disney World vacation might be the very end — but we don’t mean the anguish and sadness that come with leaving the parks…we’re talking about that credit card bill you might see about a month later!

For some of our readers, the scariest thing they experienced in Disney World was all the money they spent with reckless abandon for the sake of a vacation. See if you can work out a budget for yourself and your family before heading to the parks and try sticking to it! That way, your memories aren’t tainted by that bill.

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Scary situations can happen in Disney World, but you can be prepared. Just remember to try and stay calm — and when in doubt, find the nearest Cast Member!