Andrew Dickens Afternoons

There are a lot of urban legends circulating the internet about Disneyland – and it turns out one of the darkest is actually true.Back in 2007, it was first reported that attendees at the famous theme park had spotted other guests spreading ashes amongst the rides.It has long been considered a disturbing rumour, but now, an investigation by The Wall Street Journal has found that it is real – and happens at least once a month. It is such a common occurrence that it is referred to amongst Disney staff as a ‘HEPA cleanup’.The report suggests that it is easy to sneak ashes in, using pill bottles and zip-lock bags, but if you get caught scattering them, staff simply vacuum the ashes up and then kick you out.The Journal spoke with families who have attempted this alongside Disney employees. They found that people have scattered ashes around some of the park’s most famous attractions, including at Magic Kingdom and during the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.“The Haunted Mansion probably has so much human ashes in it t