There's also a story about a couple who got stuck on the Matterhorn Bobsleds ride during a thunderstorm. As they sat there in the semi - dark, they heard what sounded like growls and strange scratching noises on the sides of the track. They were terrified until the ride was fixed and they could get off. It could have been just the storm playing tricks on their minds, but it sure made for a scary Disneyland story.
The story of the crying boy in Fantasyland is quite eerie. A little boy was lost near the Dumbo ride and was crying inconsolably. A cast member tried to comfort him, but when she turned around for a second, the boy vanished. No one could find him anywhere. It sent chills down the spines of those who witnessed it. It makes you wonder if there are some unexplained forces at play in the seemingly happy world of Fantasyland.
Well, there's a story about a maintenance worker who was working late at night in Tomorrowland. He heard strange mechanical noises that didn't match any of the normal ride sounds. As he investigated, he felt like he was being watched. He quickly finished his work and left, but he always swore there was something odd going on in that area after dark.
Sure. There was this one time when a guest accidentally walked into a cast - member - only area thinking it was part of an attraction. He was looking around all confused until a friendly cast member guided him back out with a big smile on his face. It was quite a comical moment.
There's a story about a worker who had a very strange encounter. While cleaning one of the closed - off areas at night, they heard unexplained noises. It sounded like footsteps and whispers, but no one else was supposed to be there. They quickly left the area, feeling very spooked.
Another story is of a food delivery person. He got an order to a really old apartment building. The elevator was broken, so he had to take the stairs. The stairwell was dimly lit and smelled musty. As he was climbing the stairs, he heard a baby crying. But he knew there were no babies living on that floor. He finally found the apartment and handed over the food. The customer was really strange - she didn't say a word, just took the food and closed the door. He was so glad to get out of there.
There are also stories of employees having to deal with pranksters. For example, a group of teenagers thought it would be funny to set off a fake 'emergency' near a ride. The employees had to waste time and resources dealing with this false alarm, and it was really frustrating and a bit of a horror for them as they were worried about real emergencies at the same time.
There was this really scary case where a stalker of a male movie star actually started dressing like him and trying to live his life. He would go to the places the star would go and tell people he was the star. He also sent the real star pictures of himself imitating him with threats if the star didn't 'acknowledge' him. This was not only creepy but also very dangerous as it was a huge invasion of the star's identity.
In one tale, a local legend said that if you walked on a certain section of the train tracks at a full moon, you would see the apparitions of workers who died during the construction of the tracks. People who claimed to have seen them said that the apparitions were covered in dirt and looked very sad. They would just stand there looking at the living person, which was really terrifying.
A really scary porcelain doll story involves a doll that was in a museum. Guards would report seeing the doll's expression change at night. It was very unnerving. Some even claimed that the doll would emit a cold breeze in the otherwise warm room.
Well, in the Columbine shooting, the shooters' meticulous planning was really scary. They had bombs and guns, and seemed to have a cold - blooded intention to cause maximum harm. It was like they were on a mission to destroy as much as they could.
The characters in these stories can be very scary too. Take the vengeful spirits in some tales. They often have a tragic backstory that led them to become malevolent. For instance, a ghost who was wronged in life and now seeks revenge on the living. Their appearance is usually described in a way that's disturbing. A pale face, empty eyes, and a slow, eerie movement. And the fact that they seem to be able to appear and disappear at will adds to the scariness. They can be right behind you without you even knowing until it's too late.
Sure. Some guests can be really inappropriate. They might make lewd comments to employees, especially those in character costumes. There are also guests who try to touch employees inappropriately. And then there are the ones who get extremely angry when rides break down or when they can't get the fast - pass they want. They may shout and use offensive language towards the employees, who have no control over such situations.