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REVEALED: The nine-acre system of tunnels underneath Disney built in 1971 that connects every single area of Florida's Walt Disney World - and is so large staff need golf carts to get around

Disney 'Utilidor tunnels', a hidden world mainly beneath Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Florida , were created over 50 years ago to 'keep the magic alive'

The nine-acre system of tunnels under Disney was built in 1971 and connects every area in the park

These tunnels were designed by Walt Disney himself, to allow cast members to navigate the park quickly, avoiding crowds and maintaining the magic of Disney

Hidden deep beneath Florida's Walt Disney World lies a long, winding secret everyday parkgoers would never know existed.

Built over 50 years ago in 1971 - and designed by Walt Disney himself - a nine-acre network of tunnels connects every single area in the park and is so large staff need golf carts to get around.

Named Disney 'Utilidor' tunnels, public access is strictly prohibited and exist to allow cast members to navigate the park quickly, avoid crowds and help keep the magic of Disney alive for guests.

As legend has it, Mr. Disney was disgruntled when he spotted a cast member dressed in cowboy regalia strolling around Tomorrowland, according to ATI.

So he created this special system to hide the everyday lives of workers and let them move discreetly between different themed lands without disrupting the immersive experience.

Cast member are employees who work in the park in various roles, such as playing Disney characters and tending to rides and attractions.

Unfortunately, accidents happen and there have been numerous instances where Disney cast members have accidentally 'decapitated' themselves in the park - which is when the head of their costume falls off.

The tunnels were created as places employees can seek refuge in such cases in order not to 'ruin the magic' for parkgoers.

The utilidors, short for utility corridors, are some of the world's largest utility tunnels and part of Disney's 'backstage' (behind-the-scenes) area that separate employees from park visitors.

The 'tunnels' could not actually be built underground due to water levels in Florida. So Disney erected the utilidor at ground level and simply covered it with the park itself on a second floor above - which is what the public sees.

It means a Tomorrowland cast member can traverse to Frontierland without being seen, preserving the illusion.

The Utilidor tunnels not only facilitate movement but also provide spaces for cast members to take breaks and unwind.

Within these passages are locker rooms, break areas, a cafeteria known as the 'Mouseketeria' and even a hair salon.

The Mouseketeria offers dining options, including a popular Subway chain.

Additionally, the tunnels house facilities like costuming, dressing rooms, and makeup areas.

Entertainment cast members use costuming to check out their required athletic wear, which differs from other cast member costumes.

These outfits cannot leave Disney property and are turned in at the end of each day to maintain character integrity.

Entertainment cast members, often portraying multiple characters, use rolling black suitcases to transport their costumes discreetly, according to AllThatInteresting.

They scan their cast member IDs to track costume items, and failure to return them within a specified period can result in charges.

Before starting their roles, 'face characters' or those without masks, use dressing rooms and makeup areas to prepare.

Cast members also have a warm-up room led by a coach to prevent on-the-job injuries.

What makes the tunnels truly unique is the unexpected interactions you might witness: Belle chatting with Piglet or a Frontierland quick service cast member conversing with a Tomorrowland merchandise cast member creates a magical atmosphere

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Grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park leaves couple, dog dead

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"They knew bear protocol and followed it to a tee."

Acouple and their dog reportedly have been killed by grizzly bear in Canada’s popular Banff National Park, leading officials there to euthanize the animal after they found it displaying "aggressive behavior."

Banff National Park said in a statement that Parks Canada staff received an alert Friday night from a GPS device indicating a "bear attack" in the Red Deer River Valley area, west of Ya Ha Tinda Ranch.

"Parks Canada immediately mobilized a Wildlife Human Attack Response Team whose members are specially trained in responding to wildlife attacks," the park said. "Weather conditions at the time did not allow for helicopter use, and the response team traveled through the night to the location by ground.

"The response team arrived on-site at 1 a.m. and discovered two deceased individuals," the park continued. "While in the area, the response team encountered a grizzly bear that displayed aggressive behavior, leading Parks Canada staff to euthanize the bear on-site to ensure public safety."

Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrived hours later and transported the victims to Sundre, a town outside of Calgary.

Kim Titchener, the founder of the Alberta-based Bear Safety and More organization, told Reuters that the victims were a Canadian couple and their dog.

She added that about 60 grizzly bears are currently roaming in Banff National Park and their existence in the Canadian province is threatened.

A statement from a family member of one of the deceased said the victims were "long-term partners who loved the outdoors and were inseparable," according to the CBC.

"They lived for being in the backcountry and were two of the most cautious people I know," the CBC added, citing that statement. "They knew bear protocol and followed it to a tee."

Banff National Park has announced that "[a]s a safety precaution, an area closure has been implemented and will remain in place until further notice.

"This is a tragic incident, and Parks Canada wishes to express its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims, "the park said.

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