Five Ways Disneyland Controls You with Psychology

Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, but many visitors are unaware of the ways it uses psychology to control them. Here are the top 5 sneaky Disney Mind Control facts revealed.

Five Ways Disneyland Controls You with Psychology

1. Heat on the streets

Dark pavement on Main Street, U.S.A. is a great way to keep people moving and prevent traffic jams, especially during rope drop, parades, and fireworks.

Five Ways Disneyland Controls You with Psychology

2. Cold induced impulse

The Emporium on Main Street is the coldest shop in the park, selling sweatshirts when it's 85 degrees outside.

Five Ways Disneyland Controls You with Psychology

3. Forced Perspective

Disney's Main Street, U.S.A. was built using forced perspective to control the sizes of buildings and make Sleeping Beauty's Castle look bigger than it actually is. This trick was so popular that Tokyo Disneyland demanded the exact same grotto, which dwarfed Snow White and all.

Five Ways Disneyland Controls You with Psychology

4. No See-Um…Disneyland Go Away Green

Disney created Go Away Green, a bland green shade that is often overlooked. It is found in a lot of places, such as fences, buildings, the wall around the park, and the door to Club 33. Without looking for it, it is easy to overlook it.

Five Ways Disneyland Controls You with Psychology

5. Smell Those Vanilla Dreams

Combine the Smellitzer with the awning to circulate the air and you have yourself one powerful urge to at least look into the window to see what’s cooking! You will also find your olfactory sensors at work in places like: The main entrance to the park (popcorn), Pirates of the Caribbean (old, wet wood and sea salt), The Haunted Mansion (dusty and musty.)

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